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Can I extend my Non OA visa by re-entering Thailand with a new health insurance policy?

Non OA Visa Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Departure and Re-entry Health Insurance for Visa Chiang Mai Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport

Apr 12, 2026

18 days ago

Lonnie ********

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Looking for firsthand experience only, please.

I'm on a Non OA visa with a permission to stay expiring in June 2026. I'm considering the departure and re-entry method to extend my stay, arriving back into Thailand with a renewed health insurance policy valid through June 2027.

Has anyone personally done this through Chiang Mai Airport or Suvarnabhumi and been granted a new permission to stay matching the insurance expiry date? If so, which airport and how recently?

Not looking for general opinions on whether it should work, only interested in hearing from people who have actually done it. Thanks.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking firsthand experiences related to extending a Non OA visa through departure and re-entry at Chiang Mai or Suvarnabhumi airports. They currently hold a Non OA visa that expires in June 2026 and are considering re-entry with a new health insurance policy valid through June 2027. Comments on the post confirm that re-entering Thailand while holding a valid Non OA visa typically results in a new permission to stay granted for 12 months or until the health insurance expires, depending on the validity.

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Peter **********

Good question.

No, I have not personally done this through Chiang Mai or Suvarnabhumi airports.

18 days ago

Steve *******

John Stanners is correct, this is the only answer you need 👍

18 days ago

John **********

It's how a Non-OA visa works. Every time you enter Thailand while your visa is valid (not your entry stamp, check your actual visa) you get stamped in for 12 months or until your insure expires, which ever is soonest

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