This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

What happens to my OA visa extension if I leave Thailand and return after visiting Cambodia?

OA Visa Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Re-entry Permit Thai Health Insurance Visa Regulations

Feb 20, 2023

3 years ago

Jack *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello,

I’m here on an American passport with a type OA visa extension. I’m due for a new visa extension next month. As luck would have it I may take a trip to Cambodia next month and I was wondering if they might stamp me in for one year as I see others talk about. If I did this how does that effect my visa as I am not on a visa extension anymore? Or am I. 

I believe I would have to buy Thai health insurance again before I do this.

1,213

views

all likes

replies

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The original poster is currently on an OA visa extension and is considering a trip to Cambodia next month. There is concern over how this trip might affect their visa status since they are under an extension. Comments indicate that leaving Thailand typically cancels the visa extension unless a re-entry permit is purchased. Additionally, if the poster wishes to obtain a new extension upon returning to Thailand, they must provide proof of funds and health insurance that meets the new minimum coverage requirements.

OA RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES

Go to the OA Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
Explore recent discussions by using the OA Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.

Pelle Eriksson★★★★★

Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...

recently on Facebook

Luca G.★★★★★

I used this agency for my DTV Visa...

recently on Google

Trusted OA Visa Agent

OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED

#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND

Tod *********

As people pointed out, any time after the 27th of Feb you can go to the immigration office where you got the extension with your proof of funds and your proof of another year of the mandatory insurance (which went up from the 40k/400k out/in-patient it used to be to 100K USD coverage) along with the bank letters, copies, etc and apply for another extension.

Also remember IF you are exiting/re-entering the country you need to BUY a re-entry permit or you're gonna cancel that extension when you stamp out

3 years ago

Willem ****

If you are on a extention as you say. You will not get a new extention by going out and returning to Thailand. Extention means your original OA visa exprired and the right to stay in Thailand is extended. You can only request a new extention at the immigration in Thailand.

3 years ago

Jack *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

3 years ago

Willem ****

@Jack ********

Jack. You have to request a new extention in Thailand. You can do that within 30 days from the date the current extention expires. Meaning you can do it next week already

3 years ago

Jack *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Willem ***

thank you for the quick answer

3 years ago

Reply to

Jack *********

Tod *********

When does the OA VISA <-the sticker or PDF expire

I'm asking are you on a small red entry stamp you got for a year when you entered the country

OR

are you on a stamp from the immigration office that says "extension of stay permitted until" that you got from the immigration office?

3 years ago

Jack *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

I’m on a visa extension

3 years ago

Tod *********

That VISA expired LONG ago..

@Jack ********

Meaning if you exit/re-enter, you will NOT get stamped in for any longer than the current extension of stay stamp you have in your passport.

3 years ago

Jack *********