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4 hours ago, Adelphi said:

I think that there might still be a problem for those who have an extant permission based on an O visa as the Embassy may not be willing to issue an AO visa while the original O visa is still in play.  If that's the case it might be ok, if for example, you had "accidently" left your old passport in clothing which was ruined in the washing machine (the passport being ruined not the clothing) and so you had to get a new blank replacement passport.  

Well the Embassy in London know I have a current Non - O and informed me I could not enter on this but I could if I apply for a Non Immigrant O-A.

4 minutes ago, tonray said:

married

Exactly,the only way to enter on a Non O is to be married or the father of a Thai child.

17 hours ago, Jumbo1968 said:

I think possibly ‘gratuities’ will be available to be on the list, I think the ones that are could be taking a huge risk as they will be known as Covid/quarantine hotels and as and when Thailand opens the borders people might be reluctant to book them.

By the time Thailand opens its boarders many of the hotels who have not adapted to providing ASQ would have gone bust !

7 minutes ago, Regain said:

I got an email from the London embassy this afternoon...

 

"Unfortunately, the Retirement visa still not issuing until further notice.

Please keep checking with the Royal Thai Embassy website for updated information."

 

??????

Is this email regarding O-A ,O-X or Non O ?

5 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Just visit few clinics. Download form. It's a nonsense. Most will stamp it zero issues 

Added note. If your plan is to obtain non O-A in order to enter Thailand, I would wait a month to see how successful that turns out to be. My guess zero.

I have had little success in searching so have posted here. 

Thai Embassy in London have suggested if I want to return to Thailand to apply for this visa.

Does anyone know of anywhere to get the medical form signed of in the UK ?

I know some people get it done in Thailand but I am in the UK so if anyone can help I would be grateful.

My local doctors surgery will not.

11 minutes ago, Jumbo1968 said:

Yes but I thought there maybe an app to receive it.

Just do a google search, there are loads available.

1 hour ago, Jumbo1968 said:

Of topic but how do you receive Thai TV in the U.K. .

Ever heard of the internet ? 555

59 minutes ago, dallen52 said:

Australians too.

Actually everyone. 

 

Money in the bank.

Homes, land, cars.

I still have current Visa non IMM O retirement extension but cannot use it. 

 

Forced to get OA visa if you want to attempt to return. 

Plus insurances.

Plus police check.

Plus money at bank.

Plus medical.

Plus covid19 test.

Plus fit to fly certificate. 

Plus certificate of entry. 

Plus 15 days quarantine. 

Plus tests in quarantine. 

Plus covid19 insurance. 

Book your own isolation. 

Arrange a new flight. 

 

No TR

No visa waiver 

 

This is Thailand. 

And this is what any tourist or return home person has to do to get back.

I am in the same boat as you mate ! Only have until January then my extension expires.

9 minutes ago, Guderian said:

Even if you applied for a Non-OA you'd still have little prospect of getting back unless you have Thai family here. An article earlier on said that so far, only 50 people in total with the expensive Thai Elite visa have been allowed in, so what hope for a cheapo Non-OA?

You dont need hope if you have a O-A you just apply for your COE and book your flight and ASQ ,get your insurance , have your covid test and go to Thailand.

It seems the cheapo way is the way to go  555

7 hours ago, simon43 said:

I'm surprised that those holding Elite visas have not demanded financial compensation.  Imagine buying a visa for 1 million baht and then being refused entry into the country.  Sounds like fraud to me ....

So should I demand compensation from the Thai government for the multi re-entry permit and Non O extension that I can not use to return to Thailand with ? 555

1 hour ago, OJAS said:

If you are in receipt of the UK State Pension then I understand that the Embassy will still issue you with a single-entry non-O visa on those grounds (although probably advisable to double-check this with them since all details of specific visa types have - hopefully only temporarily - been removed from their website).

 

Otherwise your best bet IMHO would be to apply for a single-entry tourist visa in due course, which you could subsequently convert to a non-O visa at your local immigration office back in Thailand before hitting the annual retirement extension of stay trail once again. You should definitely avoid a fresh non-OA visa like the plague in view of the ridiculously nonsensical health insurance requirement which has now been imposed on all those using this particular visa type to enter Thailand.

I am 14 years away from state pension age and waiting for a tourist visa will take a very long time,maybe mid next year at the earliest.

The health insurance for corona virus and coe are also expensive so I do not see too much difference in costs.

I have been living in Thailand full time for 4 and a half years and my home and life is there. I need to go back asap.

11 minutes ago, CANSIAM said:

Thai Embassy BC Canada, by conversation, a valid Non O retirement with re-entry permit IS permitted to apply for COE along with the O-A, O-X. These mixed messages are bothersome to say the least if you are purchasing an air ticket, ASQ etc.  in the near future. 

Bothersome is an understatement . I am torn do I apply for the O-A or do I wait and hope my Non O extension will get me back?

Dear Sir/Madam,

Retirement visa still not permit. please apply for Non-OA

1. Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months and at least 2 blank pages
2. A medical certificate issued in the UK or Ireland or Thailand, showing no prohibitive diseases as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No.14 (B.E. 2535) which include Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Elephantiasis, drug addiction, third stage of Syphilis, and the certificate shall be valid for not more than three months.
3. Certificate of criminal record clearance from the UK (ACRO, DBS, or issued by the police) or Ireland
4. Financial evidence showing monthly income of not less than 65,000 THB (approx. £1,625) or having the current balance of 800,000 THB (approx. £20,000), e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings, for at least 1 month
5. Copy of evidence stating that applicants have insurance as per stipulated by the Office of Insurance Commission and health insurance of Thailand which has insurance money for outpatient not less than 40,000 Baht and for inpatient not less than 400,000 Baht. Please check < http://longstay.tgia.org> for more information regarding the insurance requirement 

Kind Regards,

Visa Officer

I have just had a reply from the Thai Embassy in London and it seems there is no hope for those of us with current Non O extensions and re-entry permits to return to Thailand. They have suggested applying for a Non O - A.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Retirement visa still not permit. please apply for Non-OA

1. Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months and at least 2 blank pages
2. A medical certificate issued in the UK or Ireland or Thailand, showing no prohibitive diseases as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No.14 (B.E. 2535) which include Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Elephantiasis, drug addiction, third stage of Syphilis, and the certificate shall be valid for not more than three months.
3. Certificate of criminal record clearance from the UK (ACRO, DBS, or issued by the police) or Ireland
4. Financial evidence showing monthly income of not less than 65,000 THB (approx. £1,625) or having the current balance of 800,000 THB (approx. £20,000), e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings, for at least 1 month
5. Copy of evidence stating that applicants have insurance as per stipulated by the Office of Insurance Commission and health insurance of Thailand which has insurance money for outpatient not less than 40,000 Baht and for inpatient not less than 400,000 Baht. Please check < http://longstay.tgia.org> for more information regarding the insurance requirement 

Kind Regards,

Visa Officer

2 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

Sorry about your predicament. I'm sure you will be able to return, sooner rather than later. In order to do so you may just have to start the visa process, with extensions in due course, all over again. 

I am 53 and as far as I am aware the only visa I can obtain is a Non O and extend for retirement in Thailand.

I do not receive a monthly income and live off savings until I get my pension.

There is zero chance in the near future of returning via a tourist visa and am not eligable for Non O O-A, O-X and would never consider the Elite.

I have a current extension and a re- entry permit and this should in my opinion be enough to return providing I satisfy all the other stipulations.

17 minutes ago, mlkik said:

Double post

5 hours ago, Peter Denis said:

There is no reason, it is like this simply 'because they say so'.

Some have suggested that it is because of the health-insurance policy which is mandatory for a Non Imm O-A / O-X, but not required when applying for a Non Imm O Visa. But obviously it would be very easy to - temporarily - add that insurance requirement for those on a still valid Re-Entry permit based on their Non Imm O Visa.

My guess is that they simply forgot that there are people in that situation...

 

I thought I would be able to return this month and paid 50,000 baht for the LMG April My Health 3 million policy that covers covid 19 for a minimum of 100,000 US.

I have emailed the Embassy in London but as of yet hsd no reply.

55 minutes ago, CRUNCHER said:

I am "trapped" in Thailand and although a little frustrating it is no big deal. I do feel very sorry for those that are trapped outside Thailand, especially those whose extensions have, or will soon, expire.

 

It would really be a small thing for the Thai Government to do to offer an amnesty so that when retirees can return, they can have, say three months, to re-instate their extensions.  If they could announce it now it would put a lot of minds at ease.

 

It would not get retirees back any sooner, but it would remove one problem.

There are six airlines flying from London to Bangkok and we could follow all their rules regarding insurance ,ASQ, covid test etc and be allowed to return home.

Thailand wants to control the opening up of the country and to me it is logical that people with existing visas or extensions with re- entry permits should be able to return.

5 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

You might be able to apply for a new non-o visa and if you show them that you have an extension that is expiring and perhaps the financial proof to apply for it.

Yes but to apply I would need to be in Thailand and there is no chance of that at the moment or anytime soon.

My Non O extension expires January 15th 2021 so ealistically need to be back in Thsiland by Christmas in order to do the quarantene.

So if it is not anounced by beginning of December then I will have no means in returning. So much for my relationship ,house, car,money in the bank and future !