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What are the differences between Non-Immigrant O and Non-Immigrant OA visas in Thailand?

Non-Immigrant Visa Thai Visa Types Visa Differences Non-Immigrant O Visa Non-Immigrant OA Visa Health Insurance Requirements Visa Extensions

Feb 27, 2023

3 years ago

Bertil *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi ! 

I have questions here that might have been answered before so I apologise if I am repeating. 

I have a non im O A visa. 

Is there any difference between non im O visa and non im O A visa except the fact that O A requires health insurance?

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The Non-Immigrant OA visa requires health insurance and permits longer stays, as it is stamped for one year per entry compared to the 90 days for the Non-Immigrant O visa. Additionally, you can extend the OA visa while in Thailand, but you cannot apply for a new OA visa from within the country.

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Kool *******

You can extend the OA visa inside Thailand, but you can not get a new OA visa inside Thailand.

3 years ago

Steve *******

The OA gets you stamped into the country for 1 year on each entry, the O only 90 days.

3 years ago

Bertil *********

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@Steve ******

Thanks. Which of the two visas is more frequent?

3 years ago

Bertil *********

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Thanks 🙏

3 years ago

Henrik ****

@Bertil ********

, the two visas become more or less equal when asking for an annual extension, except exactly for the health insurance. Ppl opting for the OA are usually doing it to keep their money in their home country returning every year or second year for a new OA visa. Note that the OA will run for two years if you reenter Thailand just before it expires.

3 years ago

Steve *******

@Bertil ********

Frequent? The O is probably the more widely used visa, it all depends on which visa you require.

3 years ago

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