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Can I extend or renew my OA multi-entry retirement visa while in Thailand?

Non-OA visa Thailand retirement visa visa extension visa renewal Thai immigration rules

Zoe ***********

asked Apr 30, 2023

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Hi there, iam on OA multi entry retirement visa which I  obtained in Australia. I saw on a post earlier that after the 12 months visa runs out I can get another 90 days extension, is that right or I misunderstood? Also like to know if there is any way I can renew my visa here in Thailand instead of going back to Australia? 

Thanks for your advice.

Answer summary

The Non-OA visa granted to expatriates for retirement allows for stays of up to 365 days, with renewal options available through border runs or extensions. Unlike the Non-O visa, there is no 90-day extension for Non-OA holders. After the first year, one can apply for an extension at the local immigration office, provided financial requirements are met. Additional queries about re-entering Thailand and the visa validity period indicate that the 365 days resets upon re-entry after leaving.

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Zoe ***********

Thank you very much, that was very helpful. There is one more question. If I leave Thailand for about 3 months and re enter, do I lose that 90 days out of my 365 days visa, or my 365 days start counting from the day I return?

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Zoe **********

, For example: IF

Non-OA, VALID UNITL: 07 JUL 2023

Enter on 06 APR 2023 -> Admitted to stay until: 04 APR 2024

Enter on 06 JUL 2023 (for the last time) -> Admitted to stay until: 04 JUL 2024

If you want to travel outside Thailand for three months once enter for the last time, get re-entry permit. You will be stamped until 04 JUL 2024 every time after.

3 years ago

Mike ********

@Ellie ******

if it is a multiple entry visa, a re-entry permit isn’t needed, or is it?

3 years ago

Mike ********

@Tod ********

ok, thank you...good to know. I thought I will still be on multi

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Mike *******

it's only a multi-entry visa until the VISA itself expires,

meaning IF you take that "free" second year entry just before the visa sticker expires AND you want to exit/re-enter on that stamp you need to buy a re-entry permit or that stamp cancels when you stamp out

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Mike *******

, please read well or please let me know if I wrote something wrong or not understandable since English is not my primary language.

You need re-entry permit IF you want to travel AFTER original visa gets expired and you still have valid entry stamp when you want to come back to Thailand.

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Zoe **********

When you enter on or before the "valid until" date on your Non-OA visa sticker, you will be stamped for new 365 days every time. When you want to enter Thailand between the "valid until" date on your Non-OA visa sticker and your latest entry stamp date, you can enter again on the latest stamp. For that, you need to get a re-entry permit BEFORE you leave Thailand.

3 years ago

James ********

@Zoe **********

Yep. The OA visa is valid for Entry into Thailand for ONE Year from its date of issue. It's multi-entry during the first year of it being issued.

3 years ago

Ellie *******

You misunderstood a bit. The one you referred to is a Non-O visa, not a Non-OA visa which you have (note with/without A). No 90 days entry/extension for Non-OA holders.

Non-OA gives you 365 days or the same as your insurance validity with your entry stamp every time you enter Thailand on a VALID non-OA visa. So if you enter Thailand (by border-bouncing to a neighbouring country) just before the valid until date on your Non-OA visa sticker with proof of insurance covers the next 1 year, you will be stamped for a new 1 year again (some people call this the second year). This means you can stay in Thailand for almost two years in total with one Non-OA visa.

At the end of your second year, you can apply for a 1-year extension based on being over 50 starting from Non-OA entry at the local immigration office by meeting financial requirements (have funds in a Thai Bank account) and mandatory insurance from an authorised Thai company.

Or go back to your home country after two years to get a new Non-OA.

3 years ago

Brian *********

@Ellie ******

that’s an excellent explanation! I didn’t know the 3rd year extension at immigration part. 🙌

3 years ago