Need some context, what visa? If it’s an exempt stamp there technically isn’t an additional extension. But people have managed to border bounce and start again. You can do that 2x a year, technically.

@John ******

shouldn’t it be safe to say most people who come here don’t really know what they’re asking? So all we can do is observe, evaluate and ask until it’s understood, right?

But in fairness I’ve seen enough where people don’t care enough to ask correctly or to take 20 seconds to try this thing called google. So…there’s that! 🤣🤣🤣

@John ******

what they are referring to is a visa exempt stamp which for qualified counties is good for 30 days (was 45).

Only my opinion. Since you are still in the US you can get a non-OA 1 year visa. Work with the embassy closest to you and file electronically.

The thing is people don’t like the insurance requirement but you can have the required amount in an American bank account. I think this is a benefit because though there is an insurance requirement, the money in my high yield bank account earns enough interest to pay for the insurance in 2 months, the remaining 10 months I’m making ~5% on the balance! A Thai bank account essentially pays NO interest at all (its pennies, useless).

This was my approach.

The simple answer you will likely be fine. I’ve still never been asked proof of onward. However I always have it!

@Dean **********

mine laughed too!! 🤣

@James *******

ummm, either I missed something or…???

When I got my OA an option for multiple entry can be purchased at the time of application, otherwise is single entry by default. 🤷‍♂️

@Don ********

this has been a silly criteria from my pov. The vast majority of Americans do not have pensions since the 80’s! They have 401k and/or social security which neither are considered ‘pension’.

@Robert ********

I got mine in California with my only interaction was with the website. That’s it!

I think you essentially answered your own question.

Admittedly some details are a bit of effort or a little difficult to understand. Example my very first visa application was rejected because my name on the application did not appear the same as my passport. Granted, it did not state ‘as it appears on your passport’ but none the less was a gotcha.

I see two sides.

If a person has the resources and eliminate the headache, why not pay someone to do the legwork.

The second side is trust. Is the agent honest, does things legally? You will provide your sensitive information to a third party, make sure they’re legit.