ubonjoe Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Just an addendum to the semantic problems in this area; this is a heading from the information page of one of the most well-known legal firms specializing in immigration inside Thailand : "REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A NON-IMMIGRANT "O-A" RETIREMENT VISA". The usage is resistant to correction !That does not mean it is correct and if it's the one I think it is there are a lot of errors on it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) So technically and literally -- there is NO SUCH THING as a retirement visa. I knew this was a can of worms. Edited November 1, 2013 by Jingthing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazydrummerpauly Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 So technically and literally -- there is NO SUCH THING as a retirement visa. I knew this was a can of worms. A tsunami of worms... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazydrummerpauly Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Just an addendum to the semantic problems in this area; this is a heading from the information page of one of the most well-known legal firms specializing in immigration inside Thailand : "REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A NON-IMMIGRANT "O-A" RETIREMENT VISA". The usage is resistant to correction !That does not mean it is correct and if it's the one I think it is there are a lot of errors on it.Errors all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiexpat21 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Just an addendum to the semantic problems in this area; this is a heading from the information page of one of the most well-known legal firms specializing in immigration inside Thailand : "REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A NON-IMMIGRANT "O-A" RETIREMENT VISA". The usage is resistant to correction !That does not mean it is correct and if it's the one I think it is there are a lot of errors on it.Errors all over it. Then why quote it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moogradod Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Regardless of the definition what an O-A is: Suppose you are over 50, want to retire in Thailand and meet the health certificate requirements and the criminal record requirements and the financial requirements easily: Is then applying for an O-A in your home country advantageous over a simple non immigrant 0 ?. Reason: Easier extension in the first 2 years - less possible problems (if any) with immigration during that time. Correct ? Thank you very much for your support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 There are several advantages. 1. You have pre-approved stay of one year. This is one year on each entry for a multi entry visa so in effect two years could be obtained before more than 90 day reports or re-entry permit contacts with immigration required. 2. The financials can remain in your home country for the above time. 3. For first year no re-entry permits would be required for travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazydrummerpauly Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) Just an addendum to the semantic problems in this area; this is a heading from the information page of one of the most well-known legal firms specializing in immigration inside Thailand : "REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A NON-IMMIGRANT "O-A" RETIREMENT VISA". The usage is resistant to correction !That does not mean it is correct and if it's the one I think it is there are a lot of errors on it.Errors all over it. Then why quote it ? If you'd read the thread from the start - it was noted that there is a long-standing problem of calling various visas 'Retirement' when there is strictly speaking no such thing. I quoted that example from a high-profile law firm to show that even people who should know better, do make the mistake of calling an 'O-A' a 'Retirement Visa'. I was not recommending either that mistake or that firm, which is 100% obvious. Edited November 1, 2013 by crazydrummerpauly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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