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

Thai OA Visa Visa Renewal Immigration Rules Health Insurance Re-Entry Permit Expat Life in Thailand

Jul 21, 2022

2 years ago

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.

2 years ago

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?

2 years ago

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.

2 years ago

Dave *********

@Stephen ******

Ah OK, but you'd need your financials in place for your subsequent renewals? Like monthly income (or 800k seasoned) before applying?

2 years ago

Stephen *******

@Dave ********

or get a new O-A at home.

2 years ago

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Stephen *******

Kevin ********

I've only had a stamp at airport once in 7 years.

2 years ago

Michael *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you Steve, Brandon and Stewart 👣🇹🇭🙏

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2 years ago

Steve *******

Yes is the answer to both your questions.

2 years ago

Stuart *********

Works the same way. The first year is multiple entry. Time your final entry just before it expires and you’ll be stamped in for a full year provided your insurance is in place. This second year is not multiple entry so you’d need a re entry permit if you leave to keep the stay until date alive.

2 years ago

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.

2 years ago

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Brandon ************

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Can I renew my O-A visa by exiting and re-entering Thailand before it expires?

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