What are my options for extending my OA visa in Thailand after the first year without leaving the country?

OA Visa Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Expat Visa Options Visa Requirements

Apr 28, 2021

4 years ago

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I came in on OA visa what are my options after year one if i dont want to leave and re enter for the second year. Thanks.

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If you don't want to leave Thailand to re-enter for a second year on your OA visa, your main option is to apply for a year extension based on meeting the financial and insurance requirements. It is advisable to start this process as your current visa expiration date approaches.

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Tod *********

IF you're not wanting to exit/re-enter to get another year's entry stamp your option is to meet the financial/insurance requirements and apply for the year extension when this current stamp you're on is getting close to expiring

4 years ago

Tod *********

The financial requirements are

bank 800K baht in a thai bank account in your name only for 2 months before you apply for your yearly extension

OR

Transfer in a minimum of 65K baht a month each month every month for the previous 12 months before you apply for your yearly extension

OR

IF your embassy issues the "affidavit of income from abroad" notary letter get that stating you have a minimum of 65K baht a month income from abroad.

You will also need to have a year's worth of the 40K/400K out/inpatient insurance from one of the 15 approved thai insurance companies authorized to issue O-A insurance.

4 years ago

Philip *********

@Tod ********

Tod, do they strictly enforce the 12 monthly 65k baht payments into the bank account or have you known Immigration to approve with less (say 7 or 8 months)? Thanks.

4 years ago

Frédéric ******************

@Philip ********

Mix are allowed. You can put the difference in your bank account. If you received 7x65,000 for example, you can put 345,000 baths in your account.

4 years ago

Joe ***********

@Frédéric ****************

This Combo Mix cannot be counted upon to be allowed depending upon which Immigration Office the applicant processes in.

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Joe ***********

Christophe **********

@Tod ********

all reasons to leave

4 years ago

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Christophe **********

Michael ********

You have only just entered jidging by your other posts.

They are supposed to be revamping rules soon. But they have said that many a rime before. Can all change by time your present visa expires wait till closer to the date

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Michael ********

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Can I extend my multiple entry retirement visa in Thailand or do I need to reapply outside of Thailand?

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