Applying for Non immigrant O-A at Washington DC embassy. A couple of (Q's).

[tomx2]

 

Is the letter of guarantee (from your bank) still required to be with your bank statement.

 

I plan to book my flight sometime in November(depending on the new reopening plan).

 

If all the paperwork is completed, What's the average turnaround time receiving an O-A stamp visa from the Washington DC embassy?

 

If my start-date on the LMG insurance is dated prior to the actual date I arrive in Thailand, will that be a problem with immigration?

 

Thanks.

TC,

[ubonjoe]

You will still need a letter confirming your account from your bank.

Not sure how long it will take to get a email with your stickerless visa attached after completing the application online since yesterday was the first day for them.

Online application site is here. https://thaievisa.go.th/

If your insurance is valid for less than a year you will only be stamped into the country to the day it expires.

[tomx2]

Hi Joe.

 

I went/read the link you provided regarding e-visa.

I was planning to enclose my O-A application forms + passport into a large mailing envelope and send via UPS to Washington dc for processing.

 

Is this option still available or do I need to use the online e-visa?

 

TC.

[Thai Visa Member 999999]

4 hours ago, tomx2 said:

Hi Joe.

 

I went/read the link you provided regarding e-visa.

I was planning to enclose my O-A application forms + passport into a large mailing envelope and send via UPS to Washington dc for processing.

 

Is this option still available or do I need to use the online e-visa?

 

TC.

https://thaiembdc.org is the web site for DC. 

 

Here is info from https://thaiembdc.org/visas/

 

Effective from 27 September 2021, the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington D.C. will start implementing new e-Visa service, “Stickerless e-Visa”. Please note that it is no longer required for applicant to submit his/her passport and original supporting documents via mail to the Royal Thai Embassy.

After the e-Visa application has been approved, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to applicants. It is kindly requested to print a copy of the confirmation e-mail to present to airline and Thai Immigration officials to carry out checks when traveling to Thailand.

 

 

[ubonjoe]

8 hours ago, tomx2 said:

I was planning to enclose my O-A application forms + passport into a large mailing envelope and send via UPS to Washington dc for processing.

 

Is this option still available or do I need to use the online e-visa?

You have to do the visa application online. You cannot do mailed in applications anymore.

This from the page on the embassy webpage for a OA visa application. https://thaiembdc.org/2020/11/17/oalongstay/

"1. If the applicant does not have a valid visa or re-entry permit, the applicant must request a visa, at least 15 working days before the intended date of travel, by filling in the information and upload all required documents online at https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ (Please note that the visa application fee is non-refundable)"

 

And now you will get a stickerless visa by email and the online application is approved.