@Tod ********

okay well that could change things if there no in country requirements to show that the money hasn’t moved from Australia to Thailand. That was my biggest concern. 800k is okay but 3m THB starts to get scary lol.

@Yvonne ********

I couldn’t get a straight answer wrt what happens after the first year of the OX visa. My understanding is that I would only be stamped in by immigration for the duration of my health insurance (1 year). It was very grey as to whether I’d be asked to meet the financial requirements for year two onwards by having the money in country for the renewal. Sydney have absolutely confirmed to me in a email that they will accept proof of funds in my Australian bank for them to issue the OX visa. From talking to

@Tod ********

and others I think that each annual extension could be a problem and require me to transfer 3m THB to Thailand at a later stage. I’m really happy to hear if people have a different understanding 😎

But not for someone who is 50+. It’s simply states that if your spouse doesn’t meet the OA requirements you may apply for the Non O. I I have it correct then I’ll apply for the OA with all the usual insurance requirements etc and do a Non O for my wife.

Hope that helps

@Bobby *******

both the Sydney and Canberra website mention the possibility of obtaining a non O for your spouse under the 1 year OA application rules. Hope that helps

@Ellie ******

Thank you Ellie, I think we have a resolution. I’ll do the OA option and see if my wife will be allowed the Non O as you mentioned above. Many thanks

@John *********

Thanks John and everyone, I have my answers. It looks like both Sydney and Canberra will both offer a Non-O based on being the spouse of the holder of an OA

@Tod ********

all good guys. As I mentioned below its does appear that if I go down the OA route myself that Sydney will issue my wife a Non-O because she can't meet the criteria at present.

Okay, so Sydney does say that they will sell me an OA visa and because my wife doesn't meet the requirements, they will consider her for a Non-O. Does that align with what will be needed once we come to do the extension? Do you think she will be okay with a Non-O issued outside of Thailand?

Thank you

Thank you, I'll try that