@Jim *******

So it isn't as specific as they make it sound on the site? I thinking an FBI check or State Police certified only, not my city or county, and it said something more official sounding than just my Dr. He would do that easily. That the prob, don't want to chance doing the easy thing and get denied and back to square 1. I envy all of you that have done it.

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

I think I'll look into the FB groups too. I've seen some nice Air BBs online but lots of people warn against then also, saying the pics aren't exactly what you'll get. May try one for a few days, and if it's legit, book it for a month a 2. When is low season? And could you recommend a good Thai medical insurance company. Thanks.

@Jim *******

The wording on the evisa site makes it more difficult than just going to the police and just a Dr. Read the requirements. I wish it was as easy as you said it was! I called the State Highway Patrol today because others had said they got one from the Illinois and Washington HP, but mine said I I had to call the FL Dept of Law Enforcement, and the number she gave me was disconnected.🤦🏻‍♂️ Not sure what you meant about the interest unless you were referring to the interest you would be losing by taking from my high yield account and put into a 0% Thai account, buy the answer is $91.67 per month. I'm about to just give up and get the O in Thailand or the METV. It wasn't the interest I was worried about losing, it was more that I'm not sure I will want to stay in Thailand for good, and with the OA, I could give it a try for a year or two and then transfer the money. What would happen if you get the retirement visa and transfer the money then leave after let's say 10 months and I go back home and pull the money back? Would I get red flagged or just have to repeat the process next time I want to come back, or would they even let me apply for the retirement Visa again?

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

yes, that was the one I was going to get, but the other had the advantage of justbahiwing the money in a US account and u get a possible 2 years out of it. The non O does seem much easier and will probably be the one I go for, unless opting for the 90 days METV. 90 days and a run to Manila, the back to Thailand for 90 and a run to Japan...so next issue is hopefully finding some short term condo rentals, as most owners seem to prefer a year lease. Any thoughts on that? Thanks for the replies.

@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.