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How can we extend our OA visa for another year after leaving Thailand?

Louise ********
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Hi we obtained our OA visa in the UK last september and are planning to leave and return to Thailand before it expires therefore obtaining a stamp in our passports that allows us to stay for another year, correct? Also do we need proof of funds when we return to Thailand or does that just apply when you are getting a new visa? Sorry for the long post but we have been getting conflicting information from other expats. Thank you
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The OA visa allows you to extend your stay in Thailand by exiting and re-entering before the visa expires. You need to get a stamp upon re-entry to secure the next year's extension. It's not necessary to provide proof of funds upon your return; this requirement usually applies when applying for a new visa. Ensure you do this a few days before the visa's expiration, and remember to obtain a re-entry permit if you plan to leave while the extension is valid.
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Howard ********
Howard ********
Great post and excellent answers🙏
James ********
James ********
And with all that good and helpful advice ..I close commenting.
James ********
James ********
Be sure you depart and reenter BEFORE the VALID ENDING Date PRINTED on your O-A visa.

A gentleman thought in error it was ONE YEAR from his first ENTRY using the O-A. He was wrong...lost out on getting the second year.
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Louise *******
, come back into the country BEFORE your VISA expires, get stamped in for another year. GO to the immigration office and buy a re-entry permit and it will be valid for the year entry stamp you got.
Louise ********
Louise ********
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Joe ***********
Joe ***********
To get the other year - you need to Exit and Reenter Thailand a few days before the first year Expiry. You can't just exit and come back after the first year Expiry date. So you need to do a border bounce Before you head home
Louise ********
Louise ********
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@Joe **********
we are planning a trip to Bali for a week and reentering thailand 4 days b4 the visas expire. I am assuming this is ok?
Luke *******
Luke *******
You will get another year. No funds needed.
Michael ******
Michael ******
@Luke ******
The 200 baht charge at the airport is only if you don’t have your paperwork and photos ready. Bring filled out paperwork and photos and the 200 baht charge doesn’t apply.
Louise ********
Louise ********
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Thank you
Dominic *****
Dominic *****
@Louise *******
At Immigration or at the airport as you are leaving.
Luke *******
Luke *******
You can get a single/multi for
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baht at an immigration office or at the airport, add 200 baht.
Louise ********
Louise ********
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@Luke ******
thanks how do we get a re entry permit?
Luke *******
Luke *******
Just remember after your visa expires, you will need a re-entry permit if you leave and want to keep the extension valid.
Louise ********
Louise ********
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@Luke ******
i thought so! Thank you

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