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Do I need to re-enter Thailand through Suvarnabhumi Airport to activate my OA visa after leaving the country?
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Dec 1, 2023
2 years ago
Lou ******
ORIGINAL POSTERHello, I just arrived on 60 day Tr visa which was stamped in my passport . I also applied for the OA visa which was approved by the Thai Consular in United States after arriving in Thailand. Do I need to leave Thailand by plane and come back thru Suvarnabhumi Airport for the OA visa to be stamped in my passport. I also have the medical insurance in case they ask for this. What would be the cheapest way to do this? Fly to Cambodia. Thank you..
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The user inquires about the validity of their OA visa approval after initially arriving in Thailand on a 60-day Tourist visa. They are considering leaving Thailand and re-entering, specifically asking if they must return through Suvarnabhumi Airport for the visa stamp or if they can return through another airport, like DMK, after visiting a neighboring country, such as Malaysia. Comments clarify that any point of entry into Thailand would suffice for activating the new OA visa.
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Lou ******
ORIGINAL POSTERSo it doesn't matter how I return meaning I can return into DMK airport if I say go to Malaysia for 4 or 5 days. I don't have to come back thru Suvarnabhumi Airport. For for the OA visa stamp on my passport. Any immigration contact will approve my visa. Thank you
Lou ******
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks for the info.
Lloyd ********
You could leave via air/sea/land to activate your new OA visa
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