Is the OA visa renewal process in Thailand still the same with health insurance requirements?

Jul 21, 2022
2 years ago
Michael *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
I have a question about 0-A Visa

In the past I have used this Visa to stay here in Thailand

And just before it expires I would take a trip outside of the country and when I landed back in Thailand just days before it expired immigration at the airport would stamp it for a full another year

Does anyone know if this is still happening?

I also understand the new regulations of having health insurance in place and that the Visa will only be extended for the length of the insurance policy

Which I plan to do

Does anyone know of this policy still working the same way

Thank you
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The OA visa in Thailand continues to function as it has in the past, with holders being able to re-enter the country just before their visa expires for an additional year, provided they have health insurance. It is crucial to note that while the first year allows multiple entries, the second year is single entry, necessitating a re-entry permit if you plan to leave the country during this period. Participants in the discussion confirmed that both the renewal process and health insurance requirement remain unaffected.
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Rob **********
Yes it is still the same, a friend of mine just re entered Thailand, was stamped in for another year, and had the insurance in place for another year, but be aware the 2nd year is a single entry, if you are leaving Thailand in that 2nd year, you must purchase a re entry permit from immigration.
Dave *********
I've never quite understood the advantage of leaving/re-entering the country to get re-stamped on an O-A 50+? A new visa costs Bt1900, it would cost me more to leave/come back. What are the advantages?
Stephen *******
@Dave ********
That's an extension of stay for 1900baht and you need 800k baht in the bank to get it. The border run needs no financials.
Dave *********
@Stephen ******
Ah OK, but you'd need your financials in place for your subsequent renewals? Like monthly income (or 800k seasoned) before applying?
Stephen *******
@Dave ********
or get a new O-A at home.
Kevin ********
I've only had a stamp at airport once in 7 years.
Michael *******
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Thank you Steve, Brandon and Stewart ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ™

The last few years have been a long and winding roadโŒ›๐Ÿ˜Ž

Very wonderful to have dedicated Facebook pages that help the traveler โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ™
Steve *******
Yes is the answer to both your questions.
Stuart *********
Works the same way. The first year is multiple entry. Time your final entry just before it expires and youโ€™ll be stamped in for a full year provided your insurance is in place. This second year is not multiple entry so youโ€™d need a re entry permit if you leave to keep the stay until date alive.
Brandon ************
The OA visa still works like it always has. You'll be stamped in for a year every time you enter Thailand until the end date of the visa, or as long as your insurance is valid for if not for a year.
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