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Will my non-immigrant OA visa expire if I travel to Vietnam for 3 months?

Non-Immigrant OA Visa Visa Renewal Reentry Permit Visa Expiration Thailand Immigration Rules

Dec 9, 2025

5 months ago

Cris ************

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Hello, I plan to go to Vietnam in the 10th month of my first year on a non-immigrant OA visa. I will stay in Vietnam for 3 months. When I cross back into Thailand, will my visa expire? Or will it be renewed for a second year? Thank you.

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If you leave Thailand on a non-immigrant OA visa and return after three months, your visa will expire unless you return before the expiration date. To maintain your visa status, you must also obtain a reentry permit if you plan to leave and re-enter during the validity period.

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5 months ago

Cris ************

ORIGINAL POSTER

So I'll return to Thailand before my visa expires to extend it for 12 months and then I'll go back to Vietnam. OK, THANKS

5 months ago

Wannikea *********

You will need to enter Thailand before the expiry date/enter before/valid until date written on the Visa to get another one year stamp. If you plan on leaving Thailand during that second year you will need to get a reentry permit to keep your stamp alive. If you're leaving on the 10th month and coming back 3 months later you can kiss your OA goodbye.

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What happens to my Non-Immigration OA visa if I exit and return before it expires?

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