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@Wannikea ********
Not necessarily. I did mine whilst on the OA, bounced, got visa-exempt, then applied for non-O. The 65k transfers for the previous 18 months were accepted in lieu of the 800k. This is in Bangkok. I understand some other immigration offices are not so compliant!
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@Wannikea ********
It will if the OP does a border bounce and re-enters on visa exempt
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You can't just "switch" from OA to O. You actually have to leave Thailand, come back in on visa exempt, and then apply for the O at an immigration office. I know for a fact Bangkok Immigration allows the use of 12 x 65k transfers, but each immigration office has their own rules
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@Jay ******
Bangkok now has auto gates on departure. Quick and easy
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@Warren ********
But immigration seldom ask. You may not get that far if you're denied boarding by your airline.
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@Warren ********
You don't need an onward journey if you have a DTV! 😆
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@Will ***********
Card is outdated. QR code bank transfer is the way forward. Saves carrying cash
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@Wayne ********
You nominate the location on eVisa. Very easy to become a "resident" of NSW.
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@Paul ********
Excellent advice for Aussies - but they must apply through the Sydney Consulate, not the Canberra Embassy.