A little help please.

I have read much of the advice here on Visas and extending, but I have not heard the answer I am looking for yet.

I arrived in bkk in April 2010 and returned to the US in Sept.(my house in florida was burglarized).

I am returning to bkk Dec.31.

I was told my US O-A multiple entry would be good for 1 year each time I leave and return to Thailand.

My question:

My visa expires in April, 2011, I'm thinking I can stay in Thailand until Dec.31 (1 year from reentry) but what effect will my

visa expiring in April have on my staying until Dec.? Or if I leave and return again in April before my visa expires

will I have another year from then until April 2012?

I want to live in Thailand most if not all of every year, what should I do and what is the best way to do it?

PS: The Thai Consulate in Coral Gables is no longer issuing NI O-A's.

When you return Dec. 31 you will get 12 months.

If you leave and return just before the Visa expires you will get another 12 months.

The important date is the expiry date. This will be 12 months after the date of issue.

If you want to exit Thailand during the second 12 month period you will need to obtain a Re Entry Permit from Immigration.

When your second 12 month finishes you can extend at Immigration for 12 months. 1,900 Baht fee.

<br />When you return Dec. 31 you will get 12 months.<br />If you leave and return just before the Visa expires you will get another 12 months.<br />The important date is the expiry date. This will be 12 months after the date of issue.<br />If you want to exit Thailand during the second 12 month period you will need to obtain a Re Entry Permit from Immigration.<br /><br />When your second 12 month finishes you can extend at Immigration for 12 months. 1,900 Baht fee.<br />

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Thanks a lot LB, that was pretty painless.

Can I do this indefinetly or will I have to get a new visa at some point?

<br />When you return Dec. 31 you will get 12 months.<br />If you leave and return just before the Visa expires you will get another 12 months.<br />The important date is the expiry date. This will be 12 months after the date of issue.<br />If you want to exit Thailand during the second 12 month period you will need to obtain a Re Entry Permit from Immigration.<br /><br />When your second 12 month finishes you can extend at Immigration for 12 months. 1,900 Baht fee.<br />

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Thanks a lot LB, that was pretty painless.

Can I do this indefinetly or will I have to get a new visa at some point?

No need to get another visa as long as you keep your "Extension of Stay" valid, just re-apply every year and obtain the re-entry permits when you want to exit to keep them valid.

1. Any travel with a return after April visa expiration date will require a re-entry permit prior to travel to obtain a return permitted to stay date the same as you have at that time.

2. Honorary Consulates no longer are allowed to issue O-A visas in the US

3. About 3 weeks before your stay ends you visit Immigration with TM.7 form and 1,900 baht/4x6cm photo and proof of 800k in Thai account (bank letter and passbook) 3 months or 65k per month income letter from Embassy or combination to meet 800k per year and housing information. They provide a one year extension of stay.

4. You are required to report your address to immigration every 90 days when in country - new 90 day count starts on each arrival.

<br />When you return Dec. 31 you will get 12 months.<br />If you leave and return just before the Visa expires you will get another 12 months.<br />The important date is the expiry date. This will be 12 months after the date of issue.<br />If you want to exit Thailand during the second 12 month period you will need to obtain a Re Entry Permit from Immigration.<br /><br />When your second 12 month finishes you can extend at Immigration for 12 months. 1,900 Baht fee.<br />

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Thanks a lot LB, that was pretty painless.

Can I do this indefinetly or will I have to get a new visa at some point?

No need to get another visa as long as you keep your "Extension of Stay" valid, just re-apply every year and obtain the re-entry permits when you want to exit to keep them valid.

Fantastic!!!! You guys are a great database and mighty handy to have around, thanks so much.

Stay well fella's I know we will need you again.

1. Any travel with a return after April visa expiration date will require a re-entry permit prior to travel to obtain a return permitted to stay date the same as you have at that time.

2. Honorary Consulates no longer are allowed to issue O-A visas in the US

3. About 3 weeks before your stay ends you visit Immigration with TM.7 form and 1,900 baht/4x6cm photo and proof of 800k in Thai account (bank letter and passbook) 3 months or 65k per month income letter from Embassy or combination to meet 800k per year and housing information. They provide a one year extension of stay.

4. You are required to report your address to immigration every 90 days when in country - new 90 day count starts on each arrival.

Thank you too LB3. I'll remember all three of you guys and read your future posts with interest.

As said do not forget the 90 day reports to Immigration or you will be fined.

As said do not forget the 90 day reports to Immigration or you will be fined.

Will do.:jap: