Can I extend my multi-entry O-A visa in Thailand by renewing my health insurance before re-entering?

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Oct 6, 2021

3 years ago

Robert ********

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My multi entry o-a visa runs out on December 14. This is the first time I have reentered with this visa. If I extend my health insurance till late July will my visa be extended to july at immigration Bangkok. I intend returning November 30.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A multi-entry O-A visa allows for multiple entries into Thailand as long as the visa is valid. If one reenters Thailand before the expiration date of their O-A visa, they can be stamped in for the duration specified by their health insurance, provided the insurance is valid at the time of reentry. It is crucial to ensure that the health insurance remains valid for the duration of the intended stay.

Benjamin ******

>My multi entry o-a visa runs out on December 14

What does "run out" mean? Is this the "valid to" date on the visa, OR is this the "admitted to" stamp on your passport.

3 years ago

Lisa ********************

@Benj****

for "run out" you need to enter Thailand before December 14th. Then you can stay for as long as you are stamped in for. Currently, depends on how long your Covid insurance cover is for.

I'm not sure what is the situation if you are already in Thailand and you go past your stamped in for, date. I suspect you have to try and renew visa in Thailand ( not sure if this is possible for OA) or swap to a different visa or extension. 🤷‍♀️ That's my understanding of OA visa, but my current one, is the first time I've used this type of visa, so I'm not 100% sure exactly how it works.

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Lisa *******************

What would happen on a Non-OA visa is, if he's still on the original visa, he will be stamped in for either:

- One year OR;

- The length of the insurance.

If he wants to stay longer then a year, he'll have to get a one year extension of stay based on retirement on a Non-OA visa.

3 years ago

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Benjamin ******

Lisa ********************

Yes. If you re enter before OA visa expires, you get stamped in, for as long as your insurance.

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Lisa ********************

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