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Do I need a re-entry permit with a multi-entry Non Immigrant OA visa in Thailand?

Non Immigrant OA Visa Multi Entry Visa Re-entry Permit Thailand Visa Rules Expat Visa Regulations

Sep 16, 2025

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I just got my Non Immigrant OA visa (yay) out of the Thai consulate General in Los Angeles (super fast turnaround). I paid for the multi entry visa but cannot find whether a reentry permit is still required. Can those who are knowledgeable about this visa confirm for me that a multi entry visa does NOT require re-entry permits each time I leave Thailand over the year length of the visa? Thanks for the sincere and serious replies.

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A multi-entry Non Immigrant OA visa allows you to leave and re-enter Thailand without requiring a re-entry permit for each departure, as long as the visa is valid. However, to extend your stay into a second year after the visa expiration, you would then need a re-entry permit and updated health insurance.

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Bob **********

No you can leave and re enter just before the visa expires to get stamped in for another year provided you have insurance for another year

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Jan ******************

The Non O-A visa gives you a one year stay each time you enter Thailand within a year if you update your health insurance.

Therefore for your second year stay -after the visa itself is expired- you’ll need a re-entry permit in order to get stamped back in again on your stay.

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Sean **********

You are good, in and out at will

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Shane *********

Sorry, sent before finishing. You do not need a re-entry permit if you have a multi entry

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Shane *********

No

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