How Is the Length of an O-A Visa Extension Determined: Stamp Dates or Insurance Coverage?

O-A Visa Visa Extension Insurance Coverage

August 7, 2020

4 years ago

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I was wondering when approving for an extension on an O-A visa,do they base the length of the extension on the stamp or on the dates on your insurance coverage? I already have insurance coverage which will cover the requirements but because of leaving and coming back in March, my permission to stay stamp dates are screwed up..( got 17 as opposed to 23/24 months out of original O-A) with my insurance dates...

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When applying for an extension of an O-A visa, the extension length is commonly based on the duration of the insurance policy you hold, rather than the permission stamp dates. Immigration will grant an extension only for the time your health insurance policy is valid, which must be from one of the approved Thai insurance companies.

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

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Thank you 😁 ..

4 years ago

James ********

Be sure you have the required health insurance from one of the approved Thai Insurance Companies when you seek to extend an O-A inside Thailand.

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4 years ago

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

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@James *******

..So right...asked at immigration about using another company not on the list....was told flat out NO.

4 years ago

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

James ********

Your Thai based approved O-A insurance company can coordinate your extension dates with policy dates. Contact your insurance agent.

4 years ago

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

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@James *******

..I did..and my Pacific Cross was really helpful..but would have get new Policy and am trying not to do that

4 years ago

James ********

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

a new policy ? That is not what a PacCross agent told me...but possibly they changed their minds. They said they would extend your current policy to match the new one year extension date...prorate the premium.

4 years ago

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

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@James *******

..I was told that could give me a 15 month policy..but would involve writing a new policy..( and that still doesn't help..not enough time) but will talk more with them.

4 years ago

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Tod *********

When applying for a yearly extension of stay at the immigration office based on having held an O-A visa, you need to be insured by one of the 13 thai approved insurance companies and you will get an extension for the duration of the policy only. (meaning if it's less than the year you would get on the extension you only get until it runs out) .

4 years ago

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

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@Tod ********

..Thamks

4 years ago

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

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