Can I apply for a 12-month extension on a Non O-A visa at an immigration office or do I need to leave Thailand before my visa expires?

Non O-A Visa Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Health Insurance Expats in Thailand

Jul 23, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I have searched this site but unable to get a definitive answer to the following. My wife and I are here on Non O-A multiple entry visas, expiring on the 19th September. My question do we have to leave Thailand and reenter before the expiry date to receive the 12 month extension or can the extension be done at an immigration office. I am aware we need the required health insurance to cover this extension period. Thank you.

606

views

likes

all likes

replies

images

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring about the process for extending their Non O-A multiple-entry visas for another 12 months, specifically whether they must leave Thailand before their visas expire or if they can apply for the extension at a local immigration office. A response clarifies that they can either leave and re-enter to reset their stay based on the visa or apply for a one-year Extension of Stay at an immigration office, provided they meet certain requirements including funds, health insurance, and necessary documentation.

NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES

Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.

Robert *******

Two different things.

IF the visa is still valid you can leave and re-enter the country to get a new 1 year of stay based on the visa but also depending on validation date of health insurance.

OR

you can apply for a 1 year Extension of Stay at local Immigration Office but than you need to meet requirements like funds in a Thai bank account and health insurance and copies of address registration and passports.

2 years ago

Martin ********

@Robert ******

Hi you’ve have said in your reply:

OR

you can apply for a 1 year Extension of Stay at local Immigration Office but than you need to meet requirements like funds in a Thai bank account and health insurance and copies of address registration and passports.

Sorry just a little confused I’ve been here in Thailand for over five years now and never been asked for health insurance documents when getting my new yearly EofS ever. Is this something new!?

2 years ago

Robert *******

@Martin *******

Than I guess you never entered Thailand using the Non Immigrant O-A visa.

2 years ago

Martin ********

@Robert ******

that’s correct so the guy changing to a EofS from a O-A visa would have health insurance. Didn’t know that thank you.

2 years ago

Reply to

Martin ********

Warren-Anja ************