@Brandon ***********

I have read that most stopped doing that too, as well as no longer allowing walk in appointments. I wonder if there are any that still do it. I'm in Florida and the Miami location is closed. I'm not sure what jurisdiction I'm in either, and it says you can be denied if you apply at the wrong location. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

@Jim *******

Love that idea. But more difficult and confusing than getting the O in Thailand. Still worth pursuing though if I can figure out the places to get the "official" criminal history, the "official" medical certificate and if I need a Thailand insurance policy if I already have a better Blue Cross retirement plan with in network in Thailand.

@Brandon ***********

That too, med insurance. I have a very good retirement insurance plan. But I still need Thailand insurance? I found a policy with AXA, on 399 baht a year...but a minimum 100,000 baht deductible?? 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

Do I need it if I already have a much better plan? This is why it's so confusing!

@Joseph ***

I didn't take it personally, just appreciate the responses. It's definitely not as easy as it may seem in a website listing. WHERE do you get the "official" criminal history? Exactly WHERE do you have to get the medical certificate. If there specific departments or agencies on the evisa site, that would make it much easier. One thing wrong, and you're application is denied. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@Brandon ***********

It does seem straightforward, and mostly doesnt seem that diificult, but I'm a little confused on the criminal history and medical exam wordings. If I can go to my State FHP office and get it, easy. But if I have to go to the FBI and get it, it could be 4 months. If I can go to my Dr and get the certificate, easy. If I have to go to the Ministry of something or some other federal agency, that's more difficult. I wish there specifics on what to do. I don't want to jump through all the hoops and still get it denied and have to start all over again, and lose the application fee. I like the idea of getting the OA visa in my country because you only need bank statements and letters. If you have any shortcuts or clearer info, I would really appreciate it!

@Joseph ***

I still don't understand how you get the money in the Thai bank from the US when filling out the retirement visa application on the evisa site. I'm using that site now to do the Non O visa...am I missing something? I'd rather get one visa than a Non O AND a Retirement Visa. Someone else mentioned a 9 month Visa. That would work too. I could spend the rest of the year traveling g around Asia or coming back home.

@Damo *****

is that the name on the evisa site? I would just as soon get that one, not have to worry about transferring money over and just spend a few months in the Philippines, Japan and other countries (or go back home for a bit) to finish out the year.

@Brandon ***********

I have the same question as Kevin below. Everything I've read and watched vids on say to get the Non O Visa first. I'd love to know an easier way. I'm searching for Thailand visa agents in the US now, hoping I can find one that can expedite it for me. I was hoping to find a bank that does business in the US and Thailand and open an account in the US and it would be in the Thailand branch upon arrival, but no so such luck.

Good Luck. Going through the same thing now. A bit confusing, but lots of people on here to help. I'm getting the tourist visa to get to Thailand, then once there, going for the retirement visa. Trying it on my own at first, but kind of resigned to using an agent to grease the wheels with the bank account or if I run into any issues.

@Paras *******

I have the same question you do. Been watching lots of vids on You Tube and it seems Pattaya is easier and apparently much cheaper than Bangkok. Some people on there mentioned Nan and Maneerat that others mentioned above. I might try the Thai Visa Center mentioned above also. I’m headed that way in early July. I’ll save this post to see if you found a solution, but if I do first, I’ll message you. Good luck.

Are you going to get the exemption on arrival or do the Tourist Visa first then get the retirement visa after arriving. I wish there agents here in the US that could do it before I get there. Anyone know someone?