Application receive:-
09:00am - 01:00pm
Monday - Friday
(except
public holidays)
Applying by mail at:-
Royal Thai Embassy
Consular Section (visa) Rm.101
1024 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.
Washington DC.20007
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category “O-A” (Long Stay)
Purpose of Visit:-
This type of visa may be issued to applicants aged 50 years and over who wish to
stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 1 year without the intention of working.
Holder of this type of visa is allowed to stay in Thailand for
1 year.
Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Eligibility:-
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Applicant must be aged 50 years and over (on the day of submitting application)
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Applicant not prohibited from entering the Kingdom as provided by the Immigration
Act B.E. 2522 (1979)
- Having no criminal record in Thailand and the country of the applicant’s
nationality or residence
- Having the nationality of or residence in the country where applicant’s
application is submitted
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Not having prohibitive diseases ( Leprosy, Tuberculosis, drug addiction, Elephantiasis,
third phase of Syphilis) as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No. 14 B.E. 2535
Required Documents:-
(Required 3 sets: 1 original and
2 copies)
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Your actual Passport or Travel Document.
(Passport or Travel Document must not expire within 6 months and contain at least ONE completely empty visa page).
- Visa application form completely filled
out (download)
- Addition Application form
(download)
- A medical certificate showing no prohibitive diseases as indicated
in the Ministerial Regulation No.14 (B.E. 2535) certificate shall be valid for not
more than three months (download)
- Three passport-size photographs (2"x2")
(photocopy or photo taken from
Photostat will not be accepted). Photographs must have a light color background
with a full- face view of the person without wearing a hat or dark glasses. Photos
must be taken within 6 months.
- A copy of bank statement or evidence of adequate
finance showing a deposit of the amount equal to and not less than 800,000 Baht
or an income certificate (an original copy) with a monthly income of not less than
65,000 Baht, or a deposit account plus a monthly income totaling not less than 800,000
Baht
- In the case of submitting a bank statement,
a letter of guarantee from the bank (an original copy) is required
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A letter of verification stating that the applicant has no criminal record (verification
shall be valid for not more than three months)
- In the case where the accompanying spouse is not eligible
to apply for the Category ‘O-A’ (Long
Stay) visa, he or she will be considered for temporary stay under Category ‘O’ visa. A marriage certificate must be provided
as evidence
Submitting application by mail
Application must include self-addressed
return envelope only by these following mail service:-
1. USPS (US Postal Service) Express Mail:
use only Flat Rate Mailing Envelope
with $ 18.95 postage
stamp (Metered stamps will not be accepted)
(see the detail of envelope)
Or
2. FedEx Express(No Fedex Ground): with a prepaid barcode label only.
(see the detail of envelope)
Consular officers reserve the
right to request additional documents as deemed necessary and also reserve the right
to reject any application without having to provide reason.
Visa Processing Fees:-
$200.- (multiple entries)>
If application is submitted in person, visa processing fees are payable
in cash or money order made payable to Royal Thai Embassy. If application is submitted
by mail, please pay by money order only.
Validity of a visa:-
multiple entries :
Validity of a visa is 1 year.
Period of stay:-
Travelers with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in
Thailand for a period of 1 year.
Recommendations
for foreigners with Non-Immigrant Visa “O-A” (Long Stay) while staying in the Kingdom
· Upon
arrival, holder of this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand
for 1 year from the date of first entry. During the one-year period, if he or she wishes
to leave and re-enter the country, he or she is required to apply at the Immigration
office for re-entry permit (single or multiple) before departure. In the case of leaving the country without
a re-entry permit, the permit to stay for 1 year shall be considered void.
· At
the end of the 90-day stay , the foreigner must report to the immigration officer
in his or her residence area and report again every 90 days during his or her stay
in Thailand
. The
foreigner may report to the police station if there is no immigration office in
his or her residence area.
· Foreigner
may report to the competent authority by post and should provide the following:
- A report form (Tor Mor
47).
- A copy of passport pages showing the foreigner’s photo, personal
details, and the latest arrival visa stamp.
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A copy of the previous receipt of acknowledgement.
- A self-addressed envelope with postage affixed. Such documents
must be sent to the Office of the Immigration Bureau, Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn
Road
, Sathorn District, Bangkok
10120, and must be submitted 7 days before the end of every 90-day period. A receipt of acknowledgement will be given
and should be used for future correspondence.
· Foreigner
who wishes to extend his or her stay shall submit a request for extension of stay
at the Office of the Immigration Bureau with documented evidence of money transfer
or a deposit account in Thailand or an income certificate showing an amount of not
less than 800,000.- Baht or an income certificate plus a deposit account showing a
total amount of not less than 800,000.- Baht. A one-year extension of stay shall be granted
at the discretion of the immigration officer to the foreigner as long as he or she
meets the above requirements.
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