Yes, that's correct. You are stamped in for a new 365 days (or until insurance validity) every time you enter on or before "valid until" / "must be used by" date of your visa itself (eVisa PDF or visa sticker on your passport).

Many people get so-called "second year" entry stamp from Non-OA visa.

Just remember, you need re-entry permit when you want to travel out of Thailand after your original Non-OA visa expires as no longer multiple entry.

As a rule, extensions based on employment, studying, etc have to be cancelled officially for you to be able to apply for a new non-immigrant-based extension regardless of whether it expires or not.

Otherwise, you cannot apply for an extension for any reason.

Extensions can be cancelled only by the immigration office that issued them. It doesn't matter whether you quit already, the extension has expired, or you travelled out of Thailand, or not.

You get proof or receipt of your old work permit cancellation from the labour office that issued it, then go to that immigration office to apply for cancellation of an extension. There would be possibility you get fined for late cancellation (often but not always), the same rate as overstaying. You may or may not need to get a termination letter from your previous employer depending on when you quit the last job.

You don't have much choice other than following the directions of the current immigration office.

This is why we always advise members to cancel an extension officially at the immigration office before you leave regardless of whether it would expire or not, unless you are not planning to be back in Thailand on a long-term basis.

Sorry but this post is not going to be the one to list all possible visa types.

@Geoffrey *****

, Please contact one of the moderators to re-open this if you have specific questions regarding the original post. Or make a new one about other types of visas.

@Wannikea ********

, good for the first year, or possibly for about two years. It might not be a solution for longer if OP is considering long-term stay.

Thank you for update.

@Geoffrey *****

, be aware that non-O requires you to have 800k baht in your Thai bank account for an extension while Non-OA doesn’t require funds in Thailand.

Q. Is the initial cost and renewals of the OA Visa still $200?

-> The visa fee for Non-OA in US is 200 USD.

Q. Is there a limit to how many one year renewals I will be granted?

-> No in US. There are US passport holders who continue getting Non-OA every 1-2 years.

Q. Will I be able to obtain health insurance at the limits required by Thailand that will not break my bank?

-> That is between you and your insurance provider. Unfortunately, insurance details are out of the scope of this group. Check the requirements for Non-OA and talk with your insurance companies.

You need to check the website of the Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate where you apply for your visa for detailed requirements.

See this page for RTE/RTCG Jurisdiction in US.

@SY ****

, you can as

@T**

says. But better to contact your local immigration office about your trip abroad during the under-consideration period BEFORE you travel as there are possibilities they might contact you during this period.

Being "African" means nothing regarding a Thai visa. What nationality the baby has matters.

Even a newborn has to do exactly the same as an adult to travel in/out Thailand. If nationality is eligible for visa-exempt, just travel with a passport. If a proper visa is required, your baby has to apply for at least a tourist visa to enter Thailand with you.

Of course, your baby needs a passport to leave Thailand. Get her/his passport first. The baby (by a parent) brings a passport and birth certificate to leave (birth certificate is required as the passport has no entry stamp for the baby). Then get a proper visa with yours if required or enter Thailand on visa-exempt if eligible.

Once you get a new passport, you bring both old and new passports to enter Thailand every time until the visa itself expires, you will be stamped in for the same as visa states.

Even if your visa is longer than 12 2026, you will be stamped in until passport validity only with this current passport.