Where are you now living in Thailand?

What is your passport nation?

Along with other requirements for the OA visa. The real reason that the OA visa is liked by many is the fact that you never have to deposit 800,000 Thai baht in a Thai bank account in your name only. There are Americans who use the OA visa for 2 years then return to the USA and apply for a New OA visa for retirement.

Pardon me but it does have relevance. You must apply for any Thai Visa in the USA with the Thai Embassy or Consulate which services the STATE where you live in the USA.

Which State in the USA

What is your home country?

It's likely that you also could use those assets you NOW have in your home country to obtain the OA visa for retirement. It's a one year Visa AND can be extended a second year. No funds needed in a Thai bank account. Explore the opportunity by looking at your home country Thai Embassy or Consulate for the OA visa requirements.

Thanks All for your helpful replies. Comments Closed.

I assume that you are an American passport holder.

Your airline might ask to show PROOF of your departing Thailand within the 60 days of your initial arrival into Thailand. ASK them.

Please clarify what you REALLY have....

Did you buy a SETV single entry tourist visa from a Thai Embassy or Consulate?

If so, you will be stamped in for 60 days on arrival.

And to obtain a 30 day extension of stay you will need to have a TM30 address registration on arrival with Thai Immigration.

Otherwise you will need to do a BORDER BOUNCE... to get a NEW 60 days STAMP.

Be careful with the BORDER BOUNCE as there's changes. Choose wisely the border or place you will go to reenter Thailand.