@Tod ********

thank you for the kind reply.

@Tod ********

Since this is similar to what I just tried:

I applied online for the non immigrant O Visa based on family living in Thailand. (Husband has his non O based on retirement already). Via USA Wash DC Consulate. They said not possible unless husband has a work permit. They issued me a 60 day tourist visa instead. I've entered Thailand now.

I'm still trying to figure out how to get a non O trailing spouse Visa at a neighboring country? Or is this not possible?

Thanks

@Tod ********

thank you. That makes it very clear. I'm currently living in Singapore and thought I might be able to speed up the process by flying up earlier and getting the bank account started/seasoned in advance.

Anxious to retire there...but it seems I'll just have to be patient and do it once I get there.