@Adam ****************

you should be fine as you return home for 6 weeks.

Immigration are targeting visa runners who enter on a 60 day tourist visa, do an extension for 30 days and then do a visa run to get another 60 days.

@Adam ****************

do you return to your home country after each trip?

@Stuart **********

changes happen all the time here in Thailand without large fanfare. The lawyer I use personally works for corporate companies here in BKK. I have provided you with information. If don’t want to believe it that is up to you. Good luck with your application.

@Stuart **********

still classed as a O visa. Immigration will have the information on the computer to know which stamp to give you. Again this information was given to me by my lawyer who spoke with immigration. These changes are only new.

@Stuart **********

OX and OA Visas are now under the one umbrella of a O visa.

@Stuart **********

yes unfortunately the website hasn’t been updated. The documents I shared came from the Australian Thai embassy. My lawyer requested the documents.

NON-IMMIGRANT VISA CATEGORY “O-A” (For Retirement long stay: valid for 1 year)

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1. Eligible Applicants for O-A Visa

o This category of visa is issued to the applicant who is an Australian national or a permanent resident currently residing in Australia whose

age is 50 years or over and are currently residing in Australia.

2. O-A Visa Conditions

o Holder of O-A Visa is allowed to stay in Thailand for one year.

o Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited.

o Spouses of holders of O-A Visa will be considered for temporary stay under Category ‘O’ Visa if they do not qualify to apply for the O-A

Visa themselves. A duly notarised marriage certificate must be provided as evidence.

o If the O-A Visa holder breaches the entry conditions (for example, if he/she engages in work-related activities), the stay permit will be

revoked and he/she will be prohibited from entering Thailand in the future.

3. O-A Visa Application Procedures

o Each applicant must submit a complete application form together with the required documents* to the Royal Thai Embassy, Canberra by

post or in person. Prepare required documents as follows:

o Required Document (The following documents must be provided in 3 sets (1 original set and 2 copies set (Must be certified by a Justice

of the Peace ):

3.1 Completed Visa Application Form

3.2 Three (3) passport-sized photographs affix to the visa application form

Size 3.5 x 4.5 cm.

White background and no older than 6 months

3.3 Passport

An actual passport with minimum validity of 18 months from the date of planned entry to Thailand

Must have at least two empty pages

A copy of passport (bio data page)

3.4 Proof of adequate finance

Copy of updated bank statement providing of adequate finances:

a deposit account of at least THB 800,000, or

an income statement with a monthly salary of THB 65,000, or

a deposit account plus monthly income of no less than THB 800,000 a year

3.5 Health Insurance

a certificate of health insurance policy issued by Thai insurance companies which covers all kind of medical treatment ( both in-house

patient and out-patient) and includes COVID-19 related treatment, with the minimum coverage of 3,000,000 THB, during the entire

period of stay in Thailand. More information for the health insurance can be found on

The applicant who prefer to use health insurance policy issued by foreign insurance companies for the visa application must furnish a

completed “Insurance Certificate”

, as well as a copy of certificate of health insurance policy that which covers all kind of medical

treatment ( both in-house patient and out-patient) and includes COVID-19 related treatment, with the minimum coverage of 3,000,000

THB during the entire period of stay in Thailand. The Insurance Certificate as stipulated by the Office of Insurance Commission and

Health Insurance of Thailand, must be completed, signed and stamped by the insurance company. The Insurance Certificate form is

available at

insurance_certificate.pdf

Foreign Insurance Certificate as stipulated by the Office of Insurance Commission and Health Insurance of Thailand, which must be

completed, signed and stamped by the insurance company. The form can be downloaded

from

insurance_certificate.pdf

If the applicant is refused to purchase the health insurance by the insurance company, the applicant can submit additional documents as

follows:

(1) Letter of refusal to purchase health insurance from a Thai or foreign insurance company.

(2) A copy of an up-to-date bank statement with a minimum balance of THB 3,000,000 or AUD 125,000 maintained in the bank account for 2

months prior to the application.

(3) The combined of the other health insurance for the coverage of no less than THB 3,000,000.

3.6 Police Clearance Certificate

“Police name check certificate” issued less than 3 months prior to submitting the visa application. More information can be found on



3.7 Medical Certificate Form

A complete “Medical Certificate Form” with a valid/legal rubber stamp of medical doctor to confirm its authenticity, issued from the

country where the application is submitted, showing no prohibitive diseases as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No.14 (B.E.

2535).

3.8 Additional Supporting Documents

Driver License or other photo ID

3.9 Visa fee

AUD 300 (Payment can be made by cash, money order, or cheque, paid to “Royal Thai Embassy, Canberra”)

3.10 A prepaid return envelope with self-address

4. O-A Visa processing times

o Visa processing time is up to 5 business days.

o Certain applications which require special consideration may take longer to process.

5. Remarks

o The Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra reserves the right to request additional documents as deemed necessary as well as reject any

application without prejudice.

o The applicants must provide genuine documents and information. If the applicants are found to provide false documents or give false

information, their applications will be rejected and be reported for further determination of appropriate action and future prohibition to enter

the Kingdom of Thailand.

o Visa processing fees are non-refundable regardless outcome.

o Visa processing fee is subject to change without prior notice.

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Disclaimer

o The Royal Thai Embassy Canberra officers reserve the right to request additional documents as deemed necessary as well as reject any

application without prejudice. Please note, the visa processing fees is non-refundable once the processing of the application begins –

regardless of its outcome.

NON-IMMIGRANT VISA CATEGORY “O” (For Retirement:

valid for 90 days)

1. Eligible Applicants for O (Retirement) Visa

o This category of visa is issued to the applicant who is an Australian national

or a permanent resident currently residing in Australia aged over 50 years old and is currently residing in Australia.

2. O (Retirement) Visa Conditions

o Holder of O (Retirement) Visa is allowed to stay in Thailand for 90 days (Single entry).

o Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited.

o If the O (Retirement) Visa holder breaches the entry conditions (for example, if he/she engages in work-related activities), the stay permit

will be revoked and he/she will be prohibited from entering Thailand in the future.

3. O (Retirement) Visa Application Procedures

o Each applicant must submit a complete application form together with the required documents* to the Royal Thai Embassy, Canberra by

post or in person. Prepare required documents as follows:

o Required Document

3.1 Completed Visa Application Form

3.2 Three (3) passport-sized photographs affix to the visa application form

Size 3.5 x 4.5 cm.

White background and no older than 6 months

3.3 Passport

An actual passport with minimum validity of 18 months from the date of planned entry to Thailand

Must have at least two empty pages

A copy of passport (bio data page)

3.4 Proof of an Australian Electronic Visa (only for Permanent Resident in Australia)

Visa grant page or VEVO check status page

3.5 Proof of adequate finance

A bank statement in the past six months showing a deposit account with the minimum fund of THB 20,000 per person

3.6 Health Insurance

A certificate of health insurance issued by Thai insurance companies covering the entire period of stay in Thailand containing the

detail of coverage as follows; In-house patients of not less than THB 400,000/policy year, as for out-patients, not less than THB

40,000/policy year. More information can be found on

3.7 Additional Supporting Documents

Driver License or other photo ID

3.8 Visa fee

AUD 120 (Payment can be made by cash, debit, money order, or cheque, paid to“Royal Thai Embassy, Canberra”)

3.9 A Prepaid Return envelope with self-address

3.10 O (Retirement) visa processing times

Visa processing time is up to 10 days

Certain applications which require special consideration may take longer to process.

Remarks

The Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra reserves the right to request additional documents as deemed necessary as well as reject

any application without prejudice.

The applicants must provide genuine documents and information. If the applicants are found to provide false documents or give

false information, their applications will be rejected and be reported for further determination of appropriate action and future

prohibition to enter the Kingdom of Thailand.

Visa processing fees are non-refundable regardless outcome.

Visa processing fee is subject to change without prior notice.

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Disclaimer

The Royal Thai Embassy Canberra officers reserve the right to request additional documents as deemed necessary as well as

reject any application without prejudice. Please note, the visa processing fees is non-refundable once the processing of the

application begins – regardless of its outcome.

Rules have changed in Thailand for requirements for the non o visa