Retirement Visa Oa

[midas]

If you apply and obtain a retirement OA Visa in Thailand,

does this mean that you then are permanently prevented from

changing your status at a later date if ever

you wanted to ? If for example

you go ' into retirement ' ( I am 51) , but then a year or two

later say you identify a business opportunity you would like to

pursue and for which you would obviously need a

work permit and Non- B Visa, does having a

a retirement Visa permantly prevent you from

' coming out of retirement ' if you wanted to?

[dr_Pat_Pong]

You can change category, but you'd lose that ' retirement ' status. It won't be the end of the world.

[midas]

Thank you Dr Pat Pong.

If I understand you correctly are you saying that

the authorities wouldnt allow

retirement status for a second time ?

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Thank you Dr Pat Pong.

If I understand you correctly are you saying that

the authorities wouldnt allow

retirement status for a second time ?

I believe they will permit changes but might get pissed if it happens too often.

[midas]

Thanks again !

I wouldnt intend to do it anyaway more than once - if at all !

[cutethaigirl]

I believe they will permit changes but might get pissed if it happens too often

Excuse me but my english must be different to you? Dr PP but if this older person changes his visa why do the immigration people want to get drunk?

Confused

[dr_Pat_Pong]

I believe they will permit changes but might get pissed if it happens too often

Excuse me but my english must be different to you? Dr PP but if this older person changes his visa why do the immigration people want to get drunk?

Confused <_<

To be pissed also means to be angry Cute. Strange language this English.

[cutethaigirl]

Dr P

If my western friends call me to go out and "get pissed" i am going to check first!

Wow strange is correct

[astral]

It also varies as to who is speaking the language,

American, Brit, Ozzie etc.

Try asking a Brit and an American if they want to see your suspenders!

[dr_Pat_Pong]

It also varies as to who is speaking the language,

American, Brit, Ozzie etc.

Try asking a Brit and an American if they want to see your suspenders!

An Ozzie / Brit and a Yankee might even have a diiferent interpretation of FANNY

[ProThaiExpat]

Don't be offended if a Brit asks if he can "Knock you up" while an American lady if asked that question by an American male would slap him or more.

[Kwai]

What if a Brit asks an American where he can get some fags?

[dr_Pat_Pong]

What if a Brit asks an American where he can get some fags?

Heheheh at Gay Bars

[ProThaiExpat]

An additional meaning merges with the foregoing when one says in England, "I will go out and gather some faggots in the park".

[dr_Pat_Pong]

An additional meaning merges with the foregoing when one says in England, "I will go out and gather some faggots in the park".

We'd be lost without the Babel College of Languages and Linguistics

[cutethaigirl]

I had a cat that i wanted to give away and i said about it on the forum in Chiang Mai.

A lot of the members said they wanted to see my pussy but did not get anyone come to take the cat?

why did they say if they did not mean it?

CT

[bodypaul]

Free English lesson for "cutethaigirl"

English is a vibrant and constantly changing language! There are three main English speaking parts of the world:

1: The UK & Ireland

2: U.S.A & Canada

3: Australia & New Zealand

Each area have their own nuances (differences in both accents and meanings) of many words.

The Brits have pissed as a favoured word meaning "drunk."

The Yanks have pissed as a word for meaning "not happy with."

What the Brits used to use as "pissed off at"

Now-a-days the Brits tend to go with the Yanks and used pissed meaning "not happy with" as well as "drunk!!"

So it now depends on the context of the sentence as to what it means!!

Confused? ..... you will be!!

[bodypaul]

I had a cat that i wanted to give away and i said about it on the forum in Chiang Mai.

I would walk to Chiang Mai to see your pussy!!

[dr_Pat_Pong]

I had a cat that i wanted to give away and i said about it on the forum in Chiang Mai.

I would walk to Chiang Mai to see your pussy!!

Some of us would run

[RDN]

If you apply and obtain a retirement OA Visa in Thailand,

does this mean that you then are permanently prevented from

changing your status at a later date if ever

you wanted to ? If for example

you go ' into retirement ' ( I am 51) , but then a year or two

later say you identify a business opportunity you would like to

pursue and for which you would obviously need a

work permit and Non- B Visa, does having a

a retirement Visa permantly prevent you from

' coming out of retirement ' if you wanted to?

Back to the original thread.... I think type "O-A'" visas are only obtainable outside Thailand, that is, at Thai Embassies or Consulates. They are also called "Long Stay" visas and allow you to get a one-year stamp in your passport when you enter Thailand.

Back to the "English/American slang" thread: I once asked an American secretary for a rubber. Couldn't understand why the other girls in the typing pool started sniggering...

[dr_Pat_Pong]

If you apply and obtain a retirement OA Visa in Thailand,

does this mean that you then are permanently prevented from

changing your status at a later date if ever

you wanted to ? If for example

you go ' into retirement ' ( I am 51) , but then a year or two

later say you identify a business opportunity you would like to

pursue and for which you would obviously need a

work permit and Non- B Visa, does having a

a retirement Visa permantly prevent you from

' coming out of retirement ' if you wanted to?

Back to the original thread.... I think type "O-A'" visas are only obtainable outside Thailand, that is, at Thai Embassies or Consulates. They are also called "Long Stay" visas and allow you to get a one-year stamp in your passport when you enter Thailand.

Back to the "English/American slang" thread: I once asked an American secretary for a rubber. Couldn't understand why the other girls in the typing pool started sniggering...

Your O-A explanation is spot on RDN. They are more complex to obtain than O, applications in triplicate, all notorized by a notary public, a police clearance is required, medical exams. In my view the O is much less expensive and simpler.

[udon]

Your O-A explanation is spot on RDN. They are more complex to obtain than O, applications in triplicate, all notorized by a notary public, a police clearance is required, medical exams. In my view the O is much less expensive and simpler.

Hmm, I wonder how I obtained my retirement visa thru Suan Phlu!

2 years of tourist visas and 400000 in my savings a/c was all they needed.

I got it the same day I applied. Easy peasey......

[thaiflyer1]

Your O-A explanation is spot on RDN. They are more complex to obtain than O, applications in triplicate, all notorized by a notary public, a police clearance is required, medical exams. In my view the O is much less expensive and simpler.

Hmm, I wonder how I obtained my retirement visa thru Suan Phlu!

2 years of tourist visas and 400000 in my savings a/c was all they needed.

I got it the same day I applied. Easy peasey......

VISA ISSUANCE FOR TEMPORARY RESIDENCE [ NON-IMMIGRANT "O-A" (LONG STAY)]

This type of visa will be issued to applicants aged 50 years or above wishing to take retreat in the Kingdom at least for the period of one year.

I. QUALIFICATION OF THE APPLICNAT

A foreign national whose age is 50 years or above (on the date of submitting the application).

Not being prohibited from entering the Kingdom under the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (A.D.1979).

Having no criminal record against the security of Thailand and the country of his/her nationality, or the country of his/her residence.

Having the nationality of or the residence in the country where his/her application is submitted.

Not having prohibitive diseases (Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Drug Addiction, Elephantiasis and Third step of Syphilis) as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No.14 (B.E. 2535).

Not being allowed to work in Thailand.

II. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR VISA APPLICATION

A passport with validity not less than 18 months

Three copies of visa application form completely filled out.

Three passport-sized photos of the applicant taken within

the past six months.

A personal Data Form

A copy of bank statement showing a deposit at the amount equal to 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 monthy income totalling not less than 800,000 Baht.

In the case of the bank statement, a letter of guarantee from the bank (an original copy) is to be shown as well.

Verification stating that the applicant has no criminal record issued from the country of his/her nationality or residence (the verification shall be valid for not more than three months and should be notorized by notary organs or the applicant’s diplomatic/consular mission).

A medical certificate issued from the country where the application is submitted, showing no prohibitive diseases as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No.14 (B.E. 2535) (the certificate shall be valid for not more than three months and should be notorized by notary organs or the applicant’s diplomatic/consular mission).

In the case that the applicant wishes to have his/her spouse stay together in the Kingdom but the spouse is not qualified for the “O-A” visa, their marriage certificate shall also be produced as evidence and should be notorized by notary organs or the applicant’s diplomatic/consular mission. (The spouse will be considered for temporary stay under category “O”).

III. CHANNELS TO SUBMIT VISA APPLICATION

Applicants can submit their applications both at the Thai embassy / consular missions where they have their permanent residence or at the Office of the Immigration Bureau in Thailand. (Address : Section 1, Sub-Division 1, Immigration 1, Immigration Bureau, Soi Suan Plu, off South Sathorn Road, Sathorn District, Bangkok 10120. Telephone 287-4948 (direct line) or 287-3101-10 ext. 2236)

Please be advised that the following applicants are eligible to apply for this type of visa in the country :

- Applicants undergoing Health Rehabilitation Programin hospitals or Health Centers. These organizations will apply on behalf of the individual applicant.

- Applicants who are spouses / parents / children of applicants above.

- Applicants to whom the agencies or organizations approved by the Office of the Immigration Bureau have applied for visa on their behalf. The above mentioned applicants must have qualifications stated in I and II.

- The Consular missions will be notified to issue visa to the individual applicant when the Office of Immigration Bureau has given approval.

IV. Recommendations for the aliens while staying in the Kingdom

When completing the stay of 90 days in the Kingdom, the alien shall report to the competent authority and repeat it every 90 days with the immigration officer in the alien’s residence area, or report to the police station in the alien’s residence area if there is no immigration control there.

(In order to report to the competent authority by mail, the alien shall do as follows :

- The Report Form (Tor Mor 47) together with a copy of the passport pages showing the alien’s photo, personal details, and the latest arrival visa stamp as well as a self addressed envelop with postage affixed, shall be forwarded, by 7 days before the due date, by acknowledgement of receipt mail to the Immigration Bureau, Soi Suan Plu, off South Sathorn Road, Sathorn District, Bangkok 10120.

- In the case of conducting any following reports, the Reply Form for the previous report shall be enclosed as well.

At the end of the one-year stay, the alien who wishes to extend his/her stay shall submit a request for the extended period at the Immigration Bureau with documented evidence of money transfer, or a deposit account in the Kingdom, or an income certificate, at the amount of not less than 800,000 Baht, or an income certificate plus a deposit account at the total amount of not less than 800,000 Baht a year. Extension for one year at a time will be granted to this group of people as long as they meet the requirements as earlier stated and is at the discretion of the Immigration officer.

If the alien’s spouse wishes to extend his/her stay as well, the marriage certificate shall be produced.

You were lucky..........above are requirements as laid down on the MFA website........

[RDN]

Your O-A explanation is spot on RDN. They are more complex to obtain than O, applications in triplicate, all notorized by a notary public, a police clearance is required, medical exams. In my view the O is much less expensive and simpler.

Hmm, I wonder how I obtained my retirement visa thru Suan Phlu!

2 years of tourist visas and 400000 in my savings a/c was all they needed.

I got it the same day I applied. Easy peasey......

Can you describe your visa? Mine occupies a full page of my passport, is mostly coloured blue, and has a heading "Type of Visa" under which is typed "Non-Immigrant", and has a heading "Class" under which is hand-written""O-A" (long-stay)". It also has a heading "No. of Entry" under which is a hand-written "1".

It was valid for 3 months, so from the day I got my passport back from the embassy, I had 3 months to get into Thailand and get a one-year stamp in my passport. Then I got a "Multiple Re-entry" permit, so I could come and go as often as I wanted.

Any further details you can give I'm sure will be helpful to other prospective retirees.

[RDN]

You  were  lucky..........above  are  requirements  as  laid  down  on  the  MFA  website........

Hey thaiflyer1 - I was working on my post while you were sending yours!

So where did you get this information? I didn't realise you could get an "O-A" from within Thailand.

Not sure why you said he was "lucky", it looks like you can get an "O-A" at Soi Suan Phlu - just like udon did..

[udon]

Can you describe your visa?

No, sorry, the page is a "dog's dinner".

I will try to scan it and post it here later in the week.

My visa history is 2 yrs back to back tourist visas, then a retirement one yr visa, last year I obtained a Type O for 15 months.

I'm now applying for a work permit as MD of my own co.

[thaiflyer1]

You  were  lucky..........above  are  requirements  as  laid  down  on  the  MFA  website........

Hey thaiflyer1 - I was working on my post while you were sending yours!

So where did you get this information? I didn't realise you could get an "O-A" from within Thailand.

Not sure why you said he was "lucky", it looks like you can get an "O-A" at Soi Suan Phlu - just like udon did..

When i said he was lucky i meant they could of asked to see a lot more i.e medical certificate etc. Website is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (the Govt Dept that lay down the Regs) http://www.mfa.go.th/web/12.php An aside i think you initially only got a single entry Non Imm visa, how much did you pay? single is 40 pound sterling and multiple which would of given you a year is 90 pound sterling

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Your O-A explanation is spot on RDN. They are more complex to obtain than O, applications in triplicate, all notorized by a notary public, a police clearance is required, medical exams. In my view the O is much less expensive and simpler.

Hmm, I wonder how I obtained my retirement visa thru Suan Phlu!

2 years of tourist visas and 400000 in my savings a/c was all they needed.

I got it the same day I applied. Easy peasey......

I think that you might find that you have an O visa. Reread those MFA rules. The O-A has to be obtained abroad. And with 400,000 baht in a bank in Thailand, it is a support visa and not a retirement visa. That is why you can apply for a work permit

[udon]

I made a mistake. They wanted to see 800Kb not 400Kb.

There is a very small stamp on the page which says "RETIREMENT"

It looks nothing like my type O stamp which takes up half the page , vertically, and looks like a 'proper' visa.

In chrono order my visas are;

2000-2002 tourist visas

2002-2003 retirement visa issued at Suan Phlu

2003-2004 type O visa issued at BNE

I hope this helps.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

I am sure that it'll be an O 12 month extension of that BNE visa.