ask
Search
Ask
Answered3 years ago

What are my options for extending or switching my 1-year O-A visa before it expires in Thailand?

Douglas ******
asked Jan 22, 2024
1.5k
views
7
replies
2
likes
Hey guys. I have a 1 yr O-A visa. Before it expires, what options do I have? Can I extend 1 year without going thru the application process again? Can I apply for the 10 year visa provided I have the funds in an an account?
Answer summary
You have several options before your 1-year O-A visa expires. You can extend it by obtaining a new year's mandatory healthcare coverage and re-entering Thailand for a new entry stamp before your current visa expires. Alternatively, you can apply for the 10-year OX visa or consider the Long Term Residence (LTR) visa, specifically for wealthy pensioners, which is offered through the Board of Investment (BOI) in Thailand.
7 repliesnewest first
5

Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Tod *********
Tod *********
Another option would be for you to look into the LTR (Long Term Residence) Visa for "wealthy pensioners"..

It's offered by the BOI (Board of Investment)

I know many many people who were on O's OA who switched over to this 10 year LTR visa

here's the website for it

**********************
Tod *********
Tod *********
You can get a new year of the mandatory 100K USD insurance print out the coverage dates and then BEFORE your OA visa itself expires you can bounce out of thailand and back in to get a new year entry stamp (or as long as your insurance is valid for up to a year).

You might as well get all the time out of the OA you have now before you switch to something else

Now as far as can you apply for the 10 year OX visa, you can but you do that in your country like you did for the OA visa you have.
Richard *********
Richard *********
James ********
James ********
@Richard ********
BUT AVOID POIPET BORDER CROSSING... it's a problem for foreigners entering Thailand.
Richard *********
Richard *********
@Tod ********
Can that "bounce" be either aninternational airport or a land border? Thanks 👍
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Richard ********
yep, border bounce can be done by land OR air and you can even stay out of the country a few days, the real thing is the only reason you're exiting is so you can re-enter on a new free entry stamp or to activate a new entry on a multi entry visa
Wannikea *********
Wannikea *********
@Richard ********
by any means

Activity

5 joined
Douglas ******
Douglas ******
Douglas ******
Douglas ******
Douglas ******
5
people
Thai Visa Advice
Thai Visa Advice
...members40% approval
Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Member 5
Member 6
Member 7
Member 8

Related

25
What are the options for extending a DTV visa for my culinary course in Thailand and re-entering after completion?
1.2k10122mo
What are the best visa options for an Australian couple wanting to reside in Thailand for several months a year?
1.5k12172mo
What are the challenges and requirements for extending an OX visa in Thailand?
552134mo
What are the best options for retirement visas in Thailand and what should I know before applying?
8.1k73711y
Can OX visas in Thailand be extended for a second 5-year term?
1.9k8281y
What are the requirements and steps to obtain a Retirement visa in Thailand?
10.2k701242y
Should I select LTR (P) while applying for my E-visa to retire in Thailand?
4.5k44222y
How can I switch from a retirement visa to a Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa in Thailand?
914113y
What are my options for re-entering Thailand after my tourist visa extension in Bangkok?
4.2k35343y
What is the process and experience for obtaining a five-year retirement visa in Thailand, and are agents necessary?
1.1k683y
What long-term visa options are available for my wife on a Non-B visa in Thailand?
2.3k15273y
What are my options for extending my O-A visa in Thailand before it expires?
3.9k27494y
What are my options for extending my Non-O visa while waiting for bank balance seasoning in Thailand?
1.9k15154y
Can I extend my O-A visa in Thailand based on marriage to my Thai wife?
877644y
What are my options for staying in Thailand for an additional 2 or 3 months after my O-A visa extension expires?
9294105y
What visa options do I have before my Non-O visa expires in September 2021?
1.2k7115y
What are the financial requirements for the first extension of stay for my O-A visa in Thailand?
766436y
Can I Extend My O-A Visa in Thailand Before It Expires?
3k20376y
What is the process for switching from an O-A visa to a Non-O visa in Thailand with regard to income and insurance requirements?
1.8k11226y
Can I extend my O-A visa by leaving and re-entering Thailand before it expires?
2.3k15257y
Will getting a multiple entry permit extend my 3-month non-B visa when I apply for a one-year extension later?
558217y
Can I apply for a one-year extension on my O-A visa while in Thailand before its second year ends?
36527y
What is the process for extending an O-A Visa in Thailand, and what new requirements should I be aware of?
3437y
What happens to my O-A visa if I leave Thailand and return after its expiry with a re-entry permit?
4.2k40199y
What alternatives are available for extending my Non-B visa in Thailand without tax documentation?
2.9k25249y

Resources

Need help with your LTR visa?