steevjee

7 minutes ago, Pattaya57 said:

Yes, Canberra requires 3 million in Thai bank unlike Sydney A$150k (which is actually about 3.5 million baht). 

 

My concern was even if O-X is granted on Aus $ how do you meet the yearly requirement of 1.5 million in Thai bank without transferring to Thailand (it would mean you did transfer 1.5 million less though)

? I have not seen anything about a yearly requirement of 1.5 mill in a Thai Bank? at least not not with the OX from Sydney, they only state that the $150,000 must remain in the bank for the entire visa period

9 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

Why not contact the Consulate with your questions?  They might respond.

good idea, will do, thanks

Just now, steevjee said:

 

My understanding is that Sydney is the way to go, Canberra is a different deal and not as good. I guess I need to 

seek out an Aussie Visa advice group to get the answers I need

12 minutes ago, howerde said:

I wonder if they are correct embassies and consulates can have the wrong info  I have on 0X visa although not from Sydney and i did my yearly report  they checked my bank account and they required a letter from my bank confirming the amount held and that had to be dated they day of document inspection

3 minutes ago, howerde said:

Would be good to know if you get it via Sydney, if you transfer to Thailand you would be lucky to get 1% on it.

 

My understanding is that Sydney is the way to go, Canberra is a different deal and not as good. I guess I need to 

1 minute ago, Pattaya57 said:

OP, of the approved health insurers  I found AXA gave the best price by a long way for the required 1 year initial health insurance. They do this by allowing a deductable of 100,000 baht which suits me as I'm happy to self insure but have AXA available if anything big happened requiring 100,000 + hospital fees

 

You can check specific cost for yourself here

https://direct.axa.co.th/HealthOnline/EasyCare/CoverageOptionPlan/Agent/967C4F6A7E

cheers mate, I'll check that out

2 minutes ago, howerde said:

You need the insurance every year, and you are supposed to report to immigration every year for a check on the insurance bank account etc

OK I'll have to ask Immi about that side of it I guess

1 minute ago, howerde said:

The OX visa is a 10 year visa (but given as 5+5 years) requires the 3 million baht money in a Thai bank account, also the insurance needs to come from an approved thai insurer  see here https://longstay.tgia.org/

 

Not for Aussies applying from Sydney, see link below, funds can be proven from an Australian bank.

This is the reason for my initial question and Health Insurance only for 1st year

https://sydney.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/non-immigrant-visa-type-o-x

1 minute ago, Pattaya57 said:

Sydney Consulate seems unique as quotes $A in bank is required for O-X  rather than being in Thai Bank

 

Proof of adequate funds

- A bank statement in the past six months showing a deposit account with the minimum fund of AUD 150,000 or an income statement with a monthly salary of AUD 5,000

Yes correct, I just checked, also it states that health insurance must be acquired from a Thai Insurance Co for at least the 1st year

https://sydney.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/non-immigrant-visa-type-o-x

10 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/content/80939-non-–-immigrant-visa-“o-x”-(long-stay-10-years)?page=5d68c88b15e39c160c0081e5&menu=5d68c88b15e39c160c0081e6

The Non OX from Sydney is a 5 year visa and ( I do need to double check this) the funds can be proven from an Australian Bank account.

So if it is indeed correct, I believe that it varies from country to country and even Embassy to Embassy

Just now, lopburi3 said:

As said - there is no option to self insure and meeting insurance with real coverage could be an issue.  Do not understand why you would even consider changing from current extensions for retirement.  And the money must be in Thailand.

I was lead to believe that with the Non OX from Sydney, Australia the funds can remain in Australia and if true the 6.5% interest it more than pays the $600 fee. It's the health insurance bit that could be the killer for me at my age.

4 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Avoid Non O-X...

Better option is annual extension from your Non O retirement 

Financially its a win, in as much as I can leave my money in my home bank earning 6.5% pa and the visa only costs $A600 for 5 years. I presume you might mean the cost of health insurance given my age?

3 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

Just let your current extension of stay elapse then apply for the OX once back in Australia, assuming you can get the necessary insurance and meet the financial rtequirements. Which you are required to have for the whole duration of the visa as well as for any subsequent extensions of stay based on this visa.

Thanks Sheryl, yes I have the necessary funds in my Aussie bank as I believe that is the case with the OX, as in not needed to be in a Thai bank?

Any idea re the Health Insurance bit?

I'm Aussie and I am currently on a Non O and can extend that in 4 weeks, however I now wish to go back to Australia late December for a 3 month stay and I'm considering to apply for a Non OX from the Sydney Consulate. 

My question being, would I just let my Non O expire or should I seek advice from Immigration first?

Also if anyone can advise on the necessary Health Insurance factor, is it just necessary for the initial 1st year or is it a yearly thing that Immi check on with the 5 year OX ?

Reason being I'm 72 and in good health so I'd rather self insure if it's possible

Good wholesome advice is greatly appreciated thanks

On 10/7/2023 at 6:50 PM, Nick Carter icp said:

It is a war ,

Palestinians  attack Israel then make claims of being the victim 

If two warring sides not have the same artillery, that doesn't make it any less of a war , or do you expect Israel to give Hammas some cruise missiles just to even it up a bit ????

   Instead of Israel firing cruise missiles in Gaza , they should send them by road unfired and give them to Hammas to fire at Israel ?

Wise up Freddie, The Palestinians are not necessarily HAMAS, in fact the vast majority are not, so dont refer to all Palestinians as the terrorist Hamas group even if you are pro "The Butcher of Jerusalem" and his genocide plan

On 10/7/2023 at 6:37 PM, bignok said:

Id flatten the joint. The jews have more patience than me.

Such an intelligent man.....NOT

Reporting these <deleted>wits as Foreigners is a form of media driven racism.

It leaves any Thai reading the article to believe that all Farang are bad.

So why not identify their origin rather than just call them foreigners?

They were INDIAN except for 1 RUSSIAN

If the facts are reported correctly right from get go it avoids false conclusions

16 hours ago, PJ71 said:

Is that Richard Smith AKA Dick?

No silly, its Richard Head

7 hours ago, Joe Farang said:

I find that UK people have the lowest standard of proficiency in the English language in the English speaking world. I think they assume that they are number one. I have rarely met an English person that knows "lose is not loose" nor " have is not of"

Geez! Hope you're not an American then, to make any comment about bastardising the English language. Your Afro American folk have been the worst offenders for decades now, especially the rapper crews

Is it just me? ever notice that so many of these high ranking RTP look like hardened crims?

8 hours ago, Iron Tongue said:

Those confiscated firearms look like garbage.  

Wait until Thai criminals figure out how to use 3D printers.

China's just over the fence, so it's already a blossoming business, back it in

19 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Yawn

no guesses needed for your origin

Yet another talkfest sadly.

The new government needs to clean out the corrupt cops, then start over, but with decent salary on offer so that theres no need for the rampant corruption to continue and Thailand will be a much safer country for its citizens, once the RTP can actually do the essential Police work that non 3rd World countries provide