What Are the Key Differences Between Non-O and Non-OA Visas in Thailand?

May 28, 2020

4 years ago

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Hi friends. Excluding money and health insurance issues, am I correct in understanding the main difference between O and OA visa is that the O requires you to leave the country every 90 days whereas the OA enables you to do 90 day report at local immigration office. Thanks for your much appreciated guidance.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The main differences between Non-O and Non-OA visas in Thailand include entry type, duration, and requirements for extensions. Non-O is typically a single-entry visa while Non-OA allows multiple entries. Non-O visa holders must leave the country every 90 days, whereas Non-OA holders can report to local immigration instead. Additionally, Non-O visa can be extended for a year, while Non-OA may require health insurance and can be extended for two years without needing a substantial bank balance.

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Benjamin ******

Look, I'm getting the feeling this post will turn into "this is the type of "retirement visa" I have" post, which doesn't answer the OP's question. I believe the OP knows the difference between a Non-O with extension of stay, and Non-OA. He can decide which one is best for his needs.

I'm closing comments.

4 years ago

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

One other difference - You cannot get an O Visa Multi-Entry One Year for purposes of Retirement

4 years ago

Alf ***********

@Joe **********

, that depends on which consulate you are applying from

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

When the Non Imm O and O-A are changed to a One Year Extension of Stay - then they are basically equal in function - Report every 90 day to Immigration.

Exception: Extensions of Stay got the O-A Visa Requires the purchase of Health Insurance

4 years ago

Bobby ********

A few differences. OA can go for two years multiple entry and doesn't require money in a Thai Bank account.

4 years ago

Jeff **********

Health insurance for O-A

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

No, the main difference between a "Non-O" and a "Non-OA" visa is that a Non-OA visa is a multiple entry, and a "O" visa is "single entry". However, with a Non-O visa, you can get a one year extension of stay, and a re-entry permit.

Tod Daniels wrote an excellent post about the difference between the "retirement" visas. You can find the post at

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4 years ago

Peter *********

I just read the Tod Daniels post referenced above and the other posts in this thread. I have an OA visa and am on an extension and I do not have multi-entry as was indicated. That is a separately purchased item from immigration. Because I make few trips abroad, I get a single re-entry stamp at the airport before leaving. The cost of the multi-entry is about the same as four single-entry stamps so, since I travel only one or two times a year outside the kingdom, the single-entry works for me.

4 years ago

Jeffrey ************

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@Benjamin *****

Thanks very much.

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