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What should I consider about my Non-OA multiple entry visa before leaving Thailand and applying for an extension?

Non-OA Visa Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Retirement Visa Visa Validity Re-entry Permit

Dan **********

asked May 9, 2021

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Hello all, I am on a 1 year, non-OA multiple entry visa based on retirement which expires Dec 13, 2021.  My next 90-day report is June 12th.  I am planning on returning to the states in mid-August and returning mid-October.  I have 800k baht currently seasoning in a Thai bank account now which I am not going to touch(I know this was early but exchange rate was good).  Besides all of the unknowns for quarantine, COE, etc., is there anything I should be concerned about in relation to the timing and applying to extend my visa.  I will renew my insurance policy before I apply for extension and I think I will have Thai family update my bank book for the couple of months I am gone so it is complete with some small electronic transfers to show activity/balance.  Is there anything I need to do before I leave the country to keep the visa valid even though it is already a multiple entry visa?  Anything I am missing here?  Thanks in advance

Answer summary

The user is seeking advice regarding their Non-OA multiple entry visa, which expires in December 2021, and their plans to leave Thailand in mid-August and return in mid-October. They want to ensure the visa remains valid during their absence and are considering extending the visa upon return. Responses indicate that the user can take advantage of the unique provisions of the O-A visa, which can allow for a two-year stay if managed correctly. It's also suggested that they ensure their health insurance is valid and that their banking activity shows sufficient maintenance of the required funds.

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

Dan Mulleary: I see you wrote that your 1 year non Imm O-A Visa will expire on December 21, 2021. But you plan on returning to the States mid August and return to Thailand Mid October 2021.

Dan, you seem to have overlooked a special beneficial provision of the 1st. Year of the O-A Visa. The O-A Visa is a Multi-Entry Visa (no need to buy a Reentry Permit) .. But far more importantly the O-A Visa is not just a One Year Visa if utilized correctly. By leaving for the States in Mid August and Returning in Mid October 2021 - When you stamp back in you will be given a Stamp dated Mid (say the 15th.) of October 2022... A full 12 months further out. This is because the O-A Visa is really not a one year Visa it is actually a two year visa when utilized correctly. You do not have to file an Extension of Stay on your O-A Visa until 30 days before Mid October 2022.

5 years ago

Dan **********

@J**

Yes thank you...I was mostly aware of the 2-year potential but I also didn’t think I was going to return to the states so all good info here. THANKS

5 years ago

George *************

I see nothing wrong with your plan. You are getting good use out of your Non-OA visa (following the advice of Bobby Howard above, especially as regards the health insurance).

5 years ago

Dan **********

@Geo***

yes I read the comments before they disappeared(for me anyway). So return in October with insurance policy extended beyond the October 2022 date and get stamped in for 12 more months. I am not sure where the bank statement thing may come into play but I will not touch it regardless. Thanks

5 years ago

Dan **********

OK, that was what I was thinking....I already sorted out all the bank stuff but wasn't planning on returning for a short trip to the states until recently. You are right, on my MacBook the comments won't show but on my phone it will.

5 years ago

George *************

The previous comments are still there. I can see them on my computer. Sometimes I can't on a smartphone, don't know why, probably a facebook bug.

5 years ago

George *************

@Dan *********

You'll need two things from your bank. A bank letter that identifies you as the owner of the account, which is easy to get since banks are quite used to producing it for customers, about 100 baht. A 3-month bank statement stamped/signed by the bank. You should only need 2 months but 3 months is the same cost so won't hurt (another 100 baht or so depending on bank). You then have to have 800k minimum balance in the account for 2 months before application, same for 3 months after application, and not less than 400k for the rest of the year. Note that for your extension next year will need a 12-month bank statement so that immigration can verify that you complied with the minimum balance requirements.

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

>Is there anything I need to do before I leave the country to keep the visa valid even though it is already a multiple entry visa?

The only advice I can give is to make sure, 100% that you're still on your original One Year Non-OA multiple entry visa. Are you planning on getting a one year extension of stay based on retirement, OR are you going to get another Non-OA visa?

5 years ago

Bobby ********

Dan Mulleary. When you return in October you'll be stamped in for 12 months, so your extension will not be required until October 2022. Just make sure you adjust your insurance to also expire October 2022. That way you don't have to have any concerns about extending.

5 years ago

Dan **********

@Bo***

OK, not having to get a re-entry permit is what made sense to me but not everything makes sense sometimes. It expires this December and I was planning on being back by mid-October and in time to start the extension process.

5 years ago

Bobby ********

Dan Mulleary. When you come back you'll be stamped in for another 12 months (provided you have insurance cover for that period), so you won't even have to worry about extending in December

5 years ago

Bobby ********

Dan Mulleary. Not if you're back before the visa expiry date.

5 years ago

Dan **********

So I need to apply for re-entry even though my visa is multiple entry?

5 years ago

Dan **********

@Benjamin *****

Yes, I'm still on my original visa as I entered in late December 2020 for the first time after I actually retired. I was planning on a one year extension based on retirement because it sounds the easiest. I am married to a Thai, have a yellow housebook, pink ID card, kor ror 22, etc.

5 years ago