Can I request an extension of my O-A visa in Thailand before the 30-day mark considering my insurance coverage?

O-A Visa Extension of Stay Visa Expiration Insurance Requirements Bank Requirements Expats in Thailand

Nov 30, 2020

4 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I'm on O-A Visa which expired in July..but am currently  on " Permission to stay"  stamp dated March  20 2021 ..I'm wondering if I can request an extension of stay before the usual 30 days prior to that date? I'm not  going  ( I'm assuming) to be given a full year anyway as my insurance policy is dated for Sept. And looking to Vist America around the time my Permission is up.. So it would make it easier to make plans..

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is currently on an expired O-A visa but holds a 'Permission to stay' stamp. They inquire about the ability to request an extension of stay before the usual 30-day notice, considering their insurance policy only lasts until September. Commenters assert that other requirements, such as banked money or monthly income, must also be met for the extension. One user suggests returning to the USA to obtain a new O-A visa to avoid complications.

James ********

When you return to USA get a new OA ...problem solved.

No money needed in Thai bank.

4 years ago

Stephen ***********

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@James *******

Thought about that.. thinking it's easier to just get the extention then to go through all the hassle of getting Background checks, Checks for elephantitis, and stage 3 syphilis ...lol, and I want to be sure I'm all set to come back ..it was hard enough to get back from America last March..

4 years ago

Evan ********

@Stephen **********

You maybe can get the medical certificate just before you leave Thailand and it is accepted within 3 months if applying for a new O-A, info direct from the Thai embassy in Australia so might be the same in the US too😀

4 years ago

James ********

@Stephen **********

understood.

4 years ago

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James ********

Robert *******

It is not only the insurance as requirement, you have to look if you can meet all the others like banked money or monthly income as well.

But you are correct if you only have insurance until Sep, your new Extension of Stay will end on the day your insurance ends in Sep.

4 years ago

Stephen ***********

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@Robert ******

have the Seasoned 800k..that's why I'm curious ..figured it couldn't hurt to ask

4 years ago

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Stephen ***********

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