Non-Immigrant Visa  “O-A”:  Long Stay

IMPORTANT : All visa applicants must make advance appointment online at https://visathaiembassytelaviv.setmore.com/

QUALIFICATION

- This type of visa may be issued to applicants aged 50 years and over who wish to stay in  Thailand for a period of not exceeding 1 year without the intention of working.

- Holder of this type of visa is allowed to stay in Thailand for 1 year.  Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited.

- Applicant must be aged 50 years and over (on the day of submitting application).

- Applicant not prohibited from entering the Kingdom as provided by the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979).

- Having no criminal record in Thailand and the country of the applicant’s nationality or residence.

- Having the nationality of or permanent resident status in the country where applicant’s application is submitted.

- Not having prohibitive diseases (Leprosy, Tuberculosis, drug addiction, Elephantiasis, third phase of Syphilis) as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No. 14  B.E. 2535.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

- Passport with validity of not less than 18 months.

- a completed visa application form. download the visa application form here

- a passport-sized photos (4 x 6 cm) of the applicant taken within the past six months.

- a copy of personal data form or CV

- a copy of bank statement showing a deposit of the amount equal to and not less than 800,000 Baht or an original income certificate with a monthly income of not less than 65,000 Baht, or a deposit account plus a monthly income totaling not less than 800,000 Baht.

- In the case of submitting bank statement, an original letter of guarantee from the bank is required.

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

- a copy of medical certificate issued from the country where the application is submitted, showing no prohibitive diseases (Leprosy, Tubercolosis, Drug Addiction, Elephantiasis and Third Step of Syphilis) as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No.14 (B.E. 2535) (certificate shall be valid for not more than three months and should be notarised by notary organs or the applicant’s diplomatic or consular mission).

- Health insurance policy document issued by a Thai or foreign insurance company stating that the applicant is medically insured for general illnesses, including COVID-19, with the insured sum of not less than 100,000 USD or 3,000,000 THB / A list of Thai insurance companies participating in the scheme can be found here: https://longstay.tgia.org

- Foreign Insurance Certificate as stipulated by the Office of Insurance Commission and Health Insurance of Thailand, which must be completed, signed and stamped by the insurance company. The form can be downloaded from https://longstay.tgia.org/document/foreign_insurance_certificate.pdf

- In the case where the accompanying spouse is not eligible to apply for  the Category ‘O-A’ (Long Stay) visa, he or she will be considered for temporary stay under Category ‘O’ visa.  A marriage certificate must be provided as evidence and should be notarised by notary organs or by the applicant’s diplomatic or consular mission.

VISA FEE

750 NIS

Recommendations

(1) Upon arrival, holder of this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand for 1 year from the date of first entry.

(2) At the end of the 90-day stay, the foreigner must report to the immigration officer in his or her residence area and report again every 90 days during his or her stay in Thailand.  The foreigner may report to the police station if there is no immigration office in his or her residence area.

(3) Foreigner may report to the competent authority by post and should provide the following:

          - A report form (Tor Mor 47).

          - A copy of passport pages showing the foreigner’s photo, personal details, and the latest arrival visa stamp. 

          - A copy of the previous receipt of acknowledgement.

          - A self-addressed envelope with postage affixed.

          Such documents must be sent to the Immigration Division 1, 120 Moo 3, Government Center B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210 and must be submitted 7 days before the end of every 90-day period. A receipt of acknowledgement will be given and should be used for future correspondence.

(4) Foreigner who wishes to extend his or her stay shall submit a request for extension of stay at the Office of the Immigration Bureau with documented evidence of money transfer or a deposit account in Thailand or an income certificate showing an amount of not less than 800,000 Baht or an income certificate plus a deposit account showing a total amount of not less than 800,000 Baht.  A one-year extension of stay shall be granted at the discretion of the immigration officer to the foreigner as long as he or she meets the above requirements.