Can I extend my non-OA visa while traveling out of Thailand?

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Apr 27, 2024

7 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I’m on the 2nd year of a non-OA visa from USA. It expires in August. I will be traveling out of Thailand from June to October. Is there any way to do an extension of stay?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is on a second-year non-OA visa and is inquiring about the possibility of extending their stay while traveling from June to October. Responses indicate that extending the non-OA visa while abroad is generally not feasible. They should consult their local immigration office for options, potentially providing proof of international travel to discuss extensions. Alternatives include applying for a new Non-OA visa or re-entering Thailand visa-exempt, followed by a 90-day Non-O visa application with potential for a yearly extension later.

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Dick ********

If you are holding 800k baht in a bank account, may I suggest you re enter Thailand visa exempt and then immediately apply for a 90 day Non O visa in Thailand. Then, extend it for a year at the appropriate time. The Non O does not require health insurance and might save you some money that you will spend on insurance premiums.

7 months ago

Graham ******

The requirements for a new OA is similar to getting a new extension so you might as well apply for a new OA before returning assuming that you are going "home"

7 months ago

Ellie *******

Not really.

All you can do is go to your local office and talk about what you can do.

Bring fixed air tickets (an open ticket wouldn't do the trick) as proof that you are not in Thailand during the application window.

Some offices may allow you to apply for 1-year extension in advance when you can prove you are out of Thailand.

The worst thing is they say no. Then, you just start over to get a new visa, Non-OA again in your home country or Non-O based on being over 50 (for 90 days) inside/outside Thailand.

7 months ago

Mike ********

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@Ellie ******

thank you! Btw, I think you are the creator of various immigration charts, nicely done! Where, or are they, located in this group for easy access?

7 months ago

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