What happens to my OA visa validity if I leave and re-enter Thailand before the expiration date?

Thailand Visa OA Visa Visa Validity Re-entry Permit Insurance Requirements

June 14, 2021

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello I entered in Thailand with an OA multiple entry visa (valid until oct 14 2021) on nov 6 2020 (stamped until nov 5 2021) and left the country on May 31. Assuming I have the insurance covering me for one year I would be stamped for one year if I come back before oct 14 (which is my intention). Let’s assume I would be stamped until oct 13, 2022. What happens if I leave the country and come back let’s say in June. Is oct 13 2022 still valid ? Thanks !

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The OA multiple entry visa allows for unlimited entries until its expiration, granting a stay of up to one year upon each entry as long as you maintain the necessary health insurance policy. If you leave Thailand and return before the expiry date of October 14, 2021, you would still be eligible for a stamp valid until October 13, 2022. However, it is crucial to have a re-entry permit if you plan to leave again during the second year of your visa.

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Tod *********

you're question is a little confusing.

That visa is unlimited entry for the validity and every time you enter (before it expires) you'd get stamped in for a whole year (or as long as you have your 40k/400K insurance policy for up to a year)

3 years ago

Tod *********

BUT if you're talking about comin' back in Oct 2021 before the visa expires to get the second year entry stamp and then leaving in June 2022, IF you had a re-entry permit when you come back you'd get stamped in until Oct 2022 like

@Ja***

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3 years ago

Daniel *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

thank you ! That would be the idea. Come back in October 21, get stamped until October 22, leave in Jan 22 for instance and come back in June 22 to stay until new date in oct 22. My OA is multiple entry, therefore i have no re entry for next October. Would i need one in June 22 ?

3 years ago

Raimund *************

@Daniel ****

you will need it then, as the initial validity of your visa would be void then

3 years ago

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Raimund *************

James ********

Your plan sounds OK.. Be sure that you have a reentry permit to reenter during the second year of the OA visa...and yes the October 2022 date would be valid as stated in your post

3 years ago

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James ********

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