Do I need a re-entry stamp when leaving Thailand on an OA visa and can I suspend my health insurance?

OA Visa Re-Entry Stamp Visa Expiration Health Insurance Travel to Thailand

Jun 26, 2021

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I'm returning to UK for a few months soon, but returning to Thailand before my OA multi entry visa expires on 15th December. 

Just checking,  

I don't need re-entry stamp before leaving ? 

Only need to meet COE criteria to come back? 

Will be stamped in again for up to one year, or for as long as my health insurance ? 

Also, does anyone know if I can suspend my Luma/Tune insurance ( I paid for one year until 18th December 2021) when I leave Thailand and restart again upon entry, thus not wasting a few months that I've paid for? I realise this is likely to be ,no. But thought I'd ask . 😁 TIA

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is returning to the UK but plans to come back to Thailand before their OA multi-entry visa expires on December 15th. They are unsure if a re-entry stamp is needed before leaving and whether they will be stamped in for a year or as long as their health insurance is valid. Additionally, they inquire about the possibility of suspending their health insurance while they are away.

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Geoff *******

If you can guarantee getting back in before your visa expires, you shouldn't need a re-entry stamp. However, if for some reason, you cannot get back before then, and depending on when your current stamp expires, it may be worth considering buying a re-entry stamp as a precaution. I had to make a similar calculation when I returned last year. Didn't work out for me though, due to the Covid entry issues.

3 years ago

Tod *********

As long as the visa sticker is still valid you won't have any issues re-entering the country and getting stamped in for as long as your insurance is valid for (up to a year)

As to your insurance question, contact who ever you used to GET the policy or contact the company direct.

3 years ago

Lisa ********************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks

@T**

👍 I know I can extend my insurance in Thailand, so if I say buy 6 months to enter, then decide to stay longer, will I be able to get entry stamp extended too?

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Li**

nope, it doesn't work that way. Entering on a valid O-A visa you'll get stamped in for as long as your insurance is valid for (up to a year). IF your insurance is only for 6 months, then you would need to apply for a completely new extension by meeting the proof of funds and insurance requirements when that one runs out.

3 years ago

Lisa ********************

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@T**

ok got ya. The insurance is so expensive, and I've never used it .

3 years ago

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