Can I apply for a re-entry permit during the second year of my Non-OA visa after it has expired?

Thailand Visa Rules Non-OA Visa Multi-Entry Visa Re-Entry Permit Immigration Procedures

Oct 17, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I'm holding a multi-entry Non-OA visa. I understand that if I were to exit and re-enter the country on or before that expiry date of my initial stamp, I would get stamped in for a second new year, the expiry date of this second stamp will be until the expiry date of the mandatory health insurance coverage for this second new year.

Essentially, getting two years of stay out of a OA visa that was valid for one year. 

My question is during this second new year, where my initial multi entry non OA visa has expired, can I still apply for a multi entry permit for this second new year so that I can still travel in and out of BKK during the second new year so that my second stamp will not be void? if yes, can I apply them at the immigration office instead at the airport?

388

views

likes

all likes

replies

images

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The user holds a multi-entry Non-OA visa and seeks clarification on the process for applying for a multi-entry permit during the second year after the initial visa stamp has expired. Community comments indicate the importance of the visa expiration date rather than the initial stamp date for obtaining the second year entry stamp. They confirmed that a re-entry permit must be purchased for exiting and re-entering during the second year, and this permit can be obtained at either the local immigration office or the airport.

OA RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES

Go to the OA 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 OA 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.

Tod *********

you are close to understanding it correctly.

It's NOT the initial entry stamp that has any relevance on whether you get stamped in for another year or not 😮 It's the expiration date of the VISA (sticker or PDF file) that matters. 🙂

Enter the country just before the VISA expires gets you another year entry stamp OR as long as your mandatory health insurance is valid for (up to a year)

You are correct that once you get the 'free' second year and your visa runs out should you want to exit/re-enter you need to buy a re-entry permit or you will cancel your stamp when you exit.

You can get the re-entry permit at the immigration office which serves the area where you stay or at the airport before you fly out. Doesn't matter at all

2 years ago

Reply to

Tod *********

Thai Visa Advice

... members · 40% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice group is a specialized Q&A forum for visa-related topics in Thailand, ensuring detailed responses.

Join the Group

Thai Visa Advice

View the Conversation

Thai Visa Advice

What are the rules regarding re-entry and extension for a 1-year multiple entry OA visa in Thailand after November 29, 2023?

6 comments