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    Quote Originally Posted by Happy As Larry View Post
    My understanding is that the OA is applied for outside of the country at an embassy who report through the MFA, while the O extension is applied for at immigration offices within Thailand which has a different reporting structure.
    Both of them are applied for outside of Thailand but immigration in Thailand can convert another type of visa into non-Imm O visa but not into a non-Imm OA.
    The applicant of non-Imm OA visa must apart from the usual document for a non-Imm O provide a clean crime record and proof of medical insurance.

    The non-Imm OA visa is a 1 year visa, so no need for doing a border bounce every 90 days, no need for 90-day address reporting as was the case for those having a multiple entry (multiple 90 days) non-Imm O visa in the past when that was available. Today you can only get a single-entry non-Imm O visa but the permit to stay based on it can be extended for a year at a time.

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    Can you explain the difference Norts? OX is a 5 year retirement visa, OA is a one year retirement visa. What is an O visa, which I also have, anyway?

    Yesterday I got this from the Thai Embassy in Washington DC.

    Please see the regulation for VISA type O, it requires COVID Insurance $100,000 coverage.
    2.5 Medical insurance guaranteeing that the insurance company will cover a minimum of 100,000 USD (or equivalent in other currencies) of medical costs incurred by the applicant in Thailand, including medical costs in the event that the applicant contracts COVID-19 (The insurance must cover the whole duration of stay in Thailand).
    *This is an additional requirement during the COVID situation. You may use your existing insurance coverage if it meets this requirement*
    >> Procedures for Non-Thai nationals who wish to obtain a Non-Immigrant Category O (retirement)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Humbert View Post
    What is an O visa, which I also have, anyway?
    It is a single entry 90-day visa which can be based on retirement, marriage, support of own child.

    It was previously available as multiple entry visa with a long time between "valid after" and "valid until" so it was a good visa for a retiree living in Thailand who went sightseeing other Asian countries, the number of entries was unlimited during the validity time so you could basically leave for a couple of weeks and return and do that many times a year.

    If you intended to only stay in Thailand then you had to leave and return (border bounce) every 90 days since that was the maximum permit to stay time for each entry

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    Quote Originally Posted by lom View Post
    It is a single entry 90-day visa which can be based on retirement, marriage, support of own child.

    It was previously available as multiple entry visa with a long time between "valid after" and "valid until" so it was a good visa for a retiree living in Thailand who went sightseeing other Asian countries, the number of entries was unlimited during the validity time so you could basically leave for a couple of weeks and return and do that many times a year.

    If you intended to only stay in Thailand then you had to leave and return (border bounce) every 90 days since that was the maximum permit to stay time for each entry
    I googled it. Basically the O visa has some kind of Thai family association while the OA visa doesn't involve any family relationship.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Humbert View Post
    Basically the O visa has some kind of Thai family association while the OA visa doesn't involve any family relationship.
    The O visa can have family relationship.
    Both of them can be had by a retiree without Thai family.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyrille View Post
    Yeah, fair enough.

    Still, arriving at Swampy, knowing there isn't a single person there less likely to be infected than you, and being guided by people in hazmat suits as you're shipped off to two weeks in isolation...

    Oh well, gots to be done I guess.
    You should have gone the Phuket Sandbox route, at least you won't be cooped up staring at four walls posting even more bile than usual on here

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe 90 View Post
    You should have gone the Phuket Sandbox route, at least you won't be cooped up staring at four walls posting even more bile than usual on here
    I think he's pretty well versed in being alone in a room posting bollocks. Quarantine will be a walk for him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by armstrong View Post
    I think he's pretty well versed in being alone in a room posting bollocks. Quarantine will be a walk for him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by armstrong View Post
    I think he's pretty well versed in being alone in a room posting bollocks. Quarantine will be a walk for him.
    You two can fkin talk.

    At least the only reason I didn't talk face to face with my wife for 18 months was because she was 4,000 miles away.

    I might not be the most popular person on this forum, but are you even tolerated in your own home, armstong, you anaemic fkin weed.

    And joe - just remember that the next time you get to see your wife's undies will probably be because she's spunked another two grand of your cash, eh?



    But anyway...back to the topic of COVID and Thailand, you pathetic wankers.

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    Let it all out cyrille

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    Quote Originally Posted by Humbert View Post
    Please see the regulation for VISA type O, it requires COVID Insurance $100,000 coverage.
    2.5 Medical insurance guaranteeing that the insurance company will cover a minimum of 100,000 USD (or equivalent in other currencies) of medical costs incurred by the applicant in Thailand, including medical costs in the event that the applicant contracts COVID-19 (The insurance must cover the whole duration of stay in Thailand).
    *This is an additional requirement during the COVID situation. You may use your existing insurance coverage if it meets this requirement*
    I believe all arriving these days are required to have coverage:

    "(The insurance must cover the whole duration of stay in Thailand)."

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    Tourism authority tests the water with rules for 7 destinations

    https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2172503/tourism-authority-tests-the-water-with-rules-for-7-destinations

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    Domestic air travel in red zones to resume

    Domestic air travel in red zones to resume



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    Quote Originally Posted by harrybarracuda View Post
    Domestic air travel in red zones to resume

    Domestic air travel in red zones to resume

    Hey Harty, if I remember correctly you also got vaccinated outside Thailand.
    I assume they will require vaccination certificates for domestic travel.
    Any idea as how to get one of those yellow card vaccination certificates they are talking about?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buckaroo Banzai View Post
    Hey Harty, if I remember correctly you also got vaccinated outside Thailand.
    I assume they will require vaccination certificates for domestic travel.
    Any idea as how to get one of those yellow card vaccination certificates they are talking about?
    It depends on where you live. Where did you get vaccinated?

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    Quote Originally Posted by harrybarracuda View Post
    Any idea as how to get one of those yellow card vaccination certificates they are talking about?
    Only for those who are or were inoculated here in Thailand. You should have something that show you were double dosed in America as should your wife. Thats all you need.

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    What's the latest on quarantine rules?

    My wife is coming back to Thailand from the US early next month (October) with our dog.

    As of now it looks like the sand box is her best option as she can get a hotel that allows dogs and no real quarantine needed. But it's a hell of a long way from Tak.

    Is there any chance of the Chiang Mai deal starting soon?

    Any other ideas would be welcome.

    thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by naptownmike View Post
    My wife is coming back to Thailand from the US early next month (October) with our dog.
    I think it is a bit too early to ask what regulations will be in place in October

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    Quote Originally Posted by harrybarracuda View Post
    It depends on where you live. Where did you get vaccinated?
    Sorry I misspelled your name , I don't know why they put keys right next to the one I want to use ? LOL
    We were vaccinated in Florida late April . They excepted our vaccine certificate for the COE when we got here, so there must be some sort of documentation in their data base that we are vaccinated. but so far anyone I asked about the vaccine pass did not seem to know how to issue one to those vaccinated outside the courtly.
    They are beginning to open domestic travel , and I am sure they will require a vaccine pass to board. I would not mind visiting a few places once it is allowed.
    What a mess this Covid situation has been!!
    The sooner you fall behind, the more time you have to catch up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Humbert View Post
    Can you explain the difference Norts? OX is a 5 year retirement visa, OA is a one year retirement visa. What is an O visa, which I also have, anyway?

    Yesterday I got this from the Thai Embassy in Washington DC.

    Please see the regulation for VISA type O, it requires COVID Insurance $100,000 coverage.
    2.5 Medical insurance guaranteeing that the insurance company will cover a minimum of 100,000 USD (or equivalent in other currencies) of medical costs incurred by the applicant in Thailand, including medical costs in the event that the applicant contracts COVID-19 (The insurance must cover the whole duration of stay in Thailand).
    *This is an additional requirement during the COVID situation. You may use your existing insurance coverage if it meets this requirement*
    >> Procedures for Non-Thai nationals who wish to obtain a Non-Immigrant Category O (retirement)
    For those on the 'O' visa, are they now mandating 12 months covid insurance for the extension of stay?

    At the moment the 'O' seems my best option.

    Reason I ask is that AXA offer a discount if you use their insurance for your initial O visa (although obviously I'll still explore other options.

    As I understand it, for the OA visa, health insurance is mandatory but I see conflicting information as to whether or not it's required for the O visa.

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    Quote Originally Posted by naptownmike View Post
    What's the latest on quarantine rules?

    My wife is coming back to Thailand from the US early next month (October) with our dog.

    As of now it looks like the sand box is her best option as she can get a hotel that allows dogs and no real quarantine needed. But it's a hell of a long way from Tak.

    Is there any chance of the Chiang Mai deal starting soon?

    Any other ideas would be welcome.

    thanks
    At the moment it's just ASQ or Sandbox. If she's thinking of bringing dogs, then I assume the latter, but you'll need to find out which hotels, if any, allow them. Otherwise a 'pet hotel' may be required.

    There is a resumption of flights from the start of the month, although it is a somewhat limited schedule, so you'll have to search the airline sites and see what fits.

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    For what it's worth. Also I did extension to my O visa in June and insurance not required.

    "Who are NOT required to have health insurance?

    According to the immigration office, only foreign retirees holding non-immigration O-A visa will be affected. They will be required to present their insurance policies with the remaining coverage period for their stay or they would be denied entry or refusal of visa extension. According to the order, health insurance is not required for those applying for an extension of stay of a non-immigrant category O visa based on retirement or Thai wife."

    Health Insurance Thailand: New Requirement for Retirees
    "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect,"

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    Quote Originally Posted by naptownmike View Post
    What's the latest on quarantine rules?

    My wife is coming back to Thailand from the US early next month (October) with our dog.

    As of now it looks like the sand box is her best option as she can get a hotel that allows dogs and no real quarantine needed. But it's a hell of a long way from Tak.

    Is there any chance of the Chiang Mai deal starting soon?

    Any other ideas would be welcome.

    thanks
    Qatar Airlines was supposed to start service to Phuket in July.

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    It looks like Singapore Air will be our best option.

    There are a few hotels that will allow pets which is really the main reason to consider the sand box scheme.

    I'm thinking the moment I get everything set up Chiang Mai or something will open but unfortunately we just can't wait.

    Thanks for the replies

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    This was on TATNews a couple of days ago, but the details being released (e.g. for CM you are supposed to book a "package tour" and you can't leave your hotel unless on it) don't exactly entice.

    Thailand quarantine and entry conditions-thailand-reopen-5-more-destinations-vaccinated

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