Luis Gutierrez OA visa takes two days ... tourist visa is same day. At least at the LA consulate as of 3 months ago. Double check the drop off time ... I think it was before 12pm or something. Parking available in the neighborhood, but make sure you are on the correct side based on the trash pick-up schedule. Good luck! In the Hollywood district so you can do other activities while there. Enjoy!

It cost me 1000baht for the next day expedited residency certificate downstairs ... they said each additonal ones was 1000baht additional. So ordered one and then went up to order free copies, but had to wait two weeks.

Very good info Mary ..

I will be looking forward to doing that...Thanks.

@Mary *******

Ok ... thanks Mary. I will keep that in mind. Good to have different options.

@Tod ********

Thanks Tod ... understand. I am just going to chill and enjoy the two years.

Tod ... I was just thinking that I am thinking and planning way too far into the future. I am just going to enjoy my next two years for now. Who knows, I may just decide to take a visit to the US and start the process all over again ... it wasn't that painful in my mind. Thanks again for the helpful experitise.

@Tod ********

Very good Sir! How about my long term plan for the 3rd year and beyond ... assuming my happily beating heart can survive that long in Thailand😊

Very good breakdown Tod ... I am at the first 90 days of reporting on the O-A visa. I will definitely leave the country just prior to my visa expiration for another year ... my understanding is that during the extended second year I should protect myself with purchase of multiple entry reentry permit if I am planning to leave Thailand multiple times during the extended year. If I don't get the reentry permit in advance of the travel, then the extension terminates? ... not sure. Finally, what is your recommendation for future years ... better to initiate a new O-A visa out of country or just go with the third option that you mentioned. Thanks for your help ... just planning ahead.

@Robert ******

Thanks for sharing Robert ... interesting and somewhat funny story.

@Al ******

Hmm ... that was my point for mentioning it Al.