Can I re-enter Thailand on a non-immigrant OA visa after visiting another country?

Non-Immigrant OA Visa Visa Regulations Re-Entry Rules Thailand Immigration Border Crossing Traveling from Thailand

Feb 21, 2024

8 months ago

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Hi everyone! I'm currently holding a non-immigrant OA visa. I applied and was granted the visa in my home country via the Thai Consulate. Every time I fly into Thailand, I get a 1 year stamp on my passport. 

My question is: if I were to visit another country, eg. Vietnam/Cambodia or for that matter any country, whether by air, sea or land, am I able to re-enter Thailand without any issues? Or am I only allowed to enter Thailand from my home country all the time? Sorry if it sounds like a silly question because I just entered Thailand via the land border and was thinking of going to Cambodia for a short trip before returning to Bangkok. 

Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses the re-entry rules for holders of a non-immigrant OA visa in Thailand. The user, who has received a one-year entry stamp upon entering Thailand, seeks clarification on whether they can leave for a short trip to countries like Cambodia and re-enter Thailand without issues. Responses confirm that re-entry is permitted through any entry point, and there are considerations regarding visa types and border crossing choices.

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David ***********

I wouldn't suggest you get a multiple entry if you are planning to leave Thailand more than once, if only just get one entry 1900b plus you need two passport photos

8 months ago

Stuart *********

@David **********

not quite sure what you’re trying to infer here. The OA visa is a multiple entry visa. He doesn’t need any re-entry permit. And for your information a single entry permit is 1,000 baht, not 1,900 baht.

8 months ago

Johnson *****

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@Stuart ********

yes it's a multiple entry visa. 😊

8 months ago

David ***********

@Stuart ********

ok wasn't sure as I am on a marriage visa

8 months ago

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David ***********

Robert *********

Is there a better area for crossing for the border bounce in proximity to Pattaya or Bangkok?

8 months ago

Eddie ******

@Robert ********

Had Lek in Trat province. You can even take a Catermaran from Koh Chang a nice way to do a border bounce

8 months ago

Robert *********

@Eddie *****

, continue down to Khlong Yai to cross into Cambodia?

8 months ago

Eddie ******

@Robert ********

5 mins walk across the border between Thailand and Cambodia

8 months ago

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Eddie ******

Stuart *********

You can enter via any entry point, air land or sea.

8 months ago

Johnson *****

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@Stuart ********

thanks very much for your prompt reply. It's much appreciated 😊

8 months ago

Stuart *********

@Johnson ****

That said it’s usually wise to avoid the PoiPet border crossing. It’s a law unto itself. Many people have issues there. Generally they are ones doing a border bounce with no visa, but occasionally you hear of others with valid visas having issues too.

8 months ago

Johnson *****

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@Stuart ********

thanks for the heads up mate!

8 months ago

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Johnson *****

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