O-A Multiple Entry Question

[Duck Duck]

If I were to arrive on an O-A multiple entry visa, do a border run just before the expiration of the visa, I understand that I will be allowed to stay for another year if I return prior to the original visa expiring. My question: Is the multiple entry stamp extended for the next year also or do I need to puchase a another multiple entry stamp for the extended year if I plan on being in and out of the country during the second year?

Thanks

[TerryLH]

Travel after the visa expires will require a re-entry permit. You get that at an immigration office.

1000 baht for a single entry or 3800 baht for a multiple entry permit.

[Maestro]

From the OP:

...Is the multiple entry stamp extended for the next year...

What do mean with "multiple entry stamp"

[Duck Duck]

From the OP:

...Is the multiple entry stamp extended for the next year...

What do mean with "multiple entry stamp"

Maybe stamp was the wrong word to use. On the actual visa where it says "No. of Entry" is the letter "M"

[mahjongguy]

Here's the words I use to explain it to my friends:

The O-A multiple entry visa allows you to enter Thailand repeatedly for one year from the date it was issued. Every time you enter you are given a stay of one year. Every time you leave that permission to stay is voided.

So, the validity dates of the O-A visa are unrelated to the validity dates of your Permission To Stay.

Before you depart on your last exit in that initial 365 days from visa issue, you need to get a Re-Entry Permit to keep that last Permission To Stay alive for its full 365 days.

[ubonjoe]

A re-entry permit is no need until after the expiration date of the visa (use or enter before date). Prior to that date you get a one year permitted to stay date from each entry. After the visa expires if you want to travel you will need to have a re-entry permit to keep that last permitted to stay date valid when you re-enter the country.

[KhunBENQ]

Do you already have a Non O-A, Multiple and where did you get it?

I ask because there is a (misleading) text on different Thai consular site, that implies the need for a reentry permit even during the first year.

This would be true for a single entry Non O-A and for some readers this lead to the concliusion that are no more Non O-A Multiple visas issued.

Wrong I guess?

[ubonjoe]

It is the opposite. I don't think any embassy or consulate has issued a single entry in years. Most websites clearly state no single entries are issued.

[Andre0720]

Here's the words I use to explain it to my friends: The O-A multiple entry visa allows you to enter Thailand repeatedly for one year from the date it was issued. Every time you enter you are given a stay of one year. Every time you leave that permission to stay is voided. So, the validity dates of the O-A visa are unrelated to the validity dates of your Permission To Stay. Before you depart on your last exit in that initial 365 days from visa issue, you need to get a Re-Entry Permit to keep that last Permission To Stay alive for its full 365 days.

Before you depart on your last exit in that initial 365 days from visa issue, you need to get a Re-Entry Permit to keep that last Permission To Stay alive for its full 365 days.

You will confuse your friends with this....

[Mario2008]

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[Suradit69]

Do you already have a Non O-A, Multiple and where did you get it?

I ask because there is a (misleading) text on different Thai consular site, that implies the need for a reentry permit even during the first year.

This would be true for a single entry Non O-A and for some readers this lead to the concliusion that are no more Non O-A Multiple visas issued.

Wrong I guess?

When I got my O-A in Dubai some years ago, they only issued them as multiple entry. Of course things may have changed in the interim, but at the time it was the standard issue.

[Andre0720]

It was nonetheless correct.....

[PEP]

Please, I am confused. I concluded that "Duck Duck" was refering to a Multiple O Visa. Not a "Permission to Stay based upon **** ". Visa & Permission are two different items?

[thaiexpat21]

Please, I am confused. I concluded that "Duck Duck" was refering to a Multiple O Visa. Not a "Permission to Stay based upon **** ". Visa & Permission are two different items?

A multiple entry "O-A" visa holder is granted "permission to stay" for one year year on each entry to Thailand whilst the visa is valid.

If an entry is made just prior to the visa expiring a years "permission to stay" is granted thus securing a second years stay from the original one year visa. It is during this second years stay that a re-entry permit is required if traveling outside Thailand.

If toward the end of the second years stay a person wishes to remain in Thailand then an "extension of stay" must be requested from the Thai immigration service.( Financial and other requirements must be met)

[ubonjoe]

He has a non-oa multiple entry visa for retirement which gives a one year permit to stay on each entry for a year. If he was to re-enter on or before the 31st he would another one year entry and would need a re-entry permit to keep it valid.

A multiple non-o visa only gives a 90 day entry.

[PEP]

Please, I am confused. I concluded that "Duck Duck" was refering to a Multiple O Visa. Not a "Permission to Stay based upon **** ". Visa & Permission are two different items?

A multiple entry "O-A" visa holder is granted "permission to stay" for one year year on each entry to Thailand whilst the visa is valid.

If an entry is made just prior to the visa expiring a years "permission to stay" is granted thus securing a second years stay from the original one year visa. It is during this second years stay the a re-entry permit is required if traveling outside Thailand.

If toward the end of the second years stay a person wishes to remain in Thailand then an "extension of stay" must be requested from the Thai immigration service.( Financial and other requirements must be met)

Well Oh Well ! I have been granted several 12 Month Multiple Entry "O" Visas but I have chosen not to apply for "Extension of Stay". My Passport therefor automatically is stamped for 90 day stay prior to my enjoyable "Mini Holiday" across the border. This Visa has in effect a 15 month validity.

[latelyo]

Here's the words I use to explain it to my friends: The O-A multiple entry visa allows you to enter Thailand repeatedly for one year from the date it was issued. Every time you enter you are given a stay of one year. Every time you leave that permission to stay is voided. So, the validity dates of the O-A visa are unrelated to the validity dates of your Permission To Stay. Before you depart on your last exit in that initial 365 days from visa issue, you need to get a Re-Entry Permit to keep that last Permission To Stay alive for its full 365 days.

I am Confused. Who and where can get O-A multiple entry visa, that allows you to enter Thailand repeatedly for one year from the date it was issued?

[thaiexpat21]

Here's the words I use to explain it to my friends: The O-A multiple entry visa allows you to enter Thailand repeatedly for one year from the date it was issued. Every time you enter you are given a stay of one year. Every time you leave that permission to stay is voided. So, the validity dates of the O-A visa are unrelated to the validity dates of your Permission To Stay. Before you depart on your last exit in that initial 365 days from visa issue, you need to get a Re-Entry Permit to keep that last Permission To Stay alive for its full 365 days.

I am Confused. Who and where can get O-A multiple entry visa, that allows you to enter Thailand repeatedly for one year from the date it was issued?

You apply at a Thai Embassy in your country of origin.

Here you can view the requirements

http://www.thaiembassy.ca/en/visiting-thailand/visas/types-visas-periods-stay-fees/non-immigrant-visa-temporary-residents

[stoli]

Here's the words I use to explain it to my friends: The O-A multiple entry visa allows you to enter Thailand repeatedly for one year from the date it was issued. Every time you enter you are given a stay of one year. Every time you leave that permission to stay is voided. So, the validity dates of the O-A visa are unrelated to the validity dates of your Permission To Stay. Before you depart on your last exit in that initial 365 days from visa issue, you need to get a Re-Entry Permit to keep that last Permission To Stay alive for its full 365 days.

I am Confused. Who and where can get O-A multiple entry visa, that allows you to enter Thailand repeatedly for one year from the date it was issued?

I have read repeatedly that you can only get an O-A Visa from your home country, but I have confirmed that a friend of mine, who carries an US passport, received his while living in the Phillipines.

[ubonjoe]

It is possible if you have residency in another country than your home country.

[PEP]

If one takes the time to read this Application Form for a 12 month Non Immigrant "O M" you will see that there are quite different requirements to those inflicted on 'Thaiexpat21'

Royal Thai Consulate-General, Sydney
without glasses or headgear
(Photocopy not acceptable)
PLEASE COMPLETE DETAILS CLEARLY IN BLACK OR BLUE INK PAGE 1/2
PART A : GENERAL INFORMATION PART B : PURPOSE OF VISIT
1 Name as shown in your travel document 10 Have you visited Thailand before? No Yes
Family name / Surname 11 When do you plan to visit Thailand?
(DD/MM/YYYY) / /
Given name / First name ( Remark; On both Single Entry and Double Entry Visa, do not apply
for a visa earlier than 3 months before you will arrive in Thailand.)
Middle name (if applicable) 12 What is your purpose of visiting Thailand?
Tourism (stay up to 60 days per entry)
2 Sex Male Female Single entry (AUD$45) Double entry (AUD$90)
3 Nationality Transit (stay up to 30 days per entry)
Nationality at birth Single entry (AUD$35) Double entry (AUD$70)
4 Date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY) / / Non-Immigrant (stay up to 90 days per entry)
5 Marital status Never married Married Divorced Single entry (AUD$90) Multiple entry (AUD$225)
Others please specify Business (conference, seminar, workshop, training, internship, etc)
6 What type of travel document do you hold? Educational (study, conference, seminar, workshop, etc)
Passport Travel document Certificate of identity Non-Educational training (thai boxing, scuba diving, etc)
Others please specify Employment Thai national visiting Thailand
Document no. Retirement Spouse / Family visit
Date of issue (DD/MM/YYYY) / / Working Holiday Volunteer / NGO (single entry only)
Date of expiry (DD/MM/YYYY) / / Others please specify
Country of issue Diplomatic / Official (stay up to 90 days per entry)
7 What is your current address in Australian ?
Home phone
Mobile phone
E-mail
8 What is your current occupation/profession?
Who is your current employer / institution?
9 Do you have any person(s) included in your passport who will be
travelling with you?
No Yes please state his or her full name
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Visa fee AUS $ Visa number Reference no.
Type of visa: Tourist Transit Non-Immigrant Date of issue
Diplomatic Official Courtesy
Number of entries: Single Double Multiple Authorised signature
Signature of applicant Date
PLEASE USE FORM B for nationals of: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Iraq, Iran,
Lebanon, Libya, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan and Yemen
CONDITIONS AND DECLARATIONS
CONTINUE PART C ON THE NEXT PAGE
CONDITIONS
• Possession of a visa does not entitle the bearer to enter upon arrival at port of entry if
he or she is found inadmissible;
• Each application is considered on its individual merit and may be rejected without the
Consulate-General having to provide any reason;
• Visa processing fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
DECLARATIONS
• I have truthfully provided all the information required of me to the best of my knowledge;
• I have read and agreed to the above conditions and completed parts A, B and C.
NOTE: VALIDITY OF VISA: The validity of visa is 3 months (both single entry and double entry)
as shown on the ENTER BEFORE date on a visa sticker. That means you must enter Thailand
BEFORE that date. VALIDITY OF STAY: Period of stay per entry to be granted is determined
by the immigration authorities at any immigration checkpoints upon arrival.
PAGE 2/2
Mark in front of document provided
PART C : DOCUMENT CHECKLIST (ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED)
13 GENERAL DOCUMENTS FOR ALL VISA APPLICANTS (Including TOURIST and TRANSIT VISA)
A passport or travel document with more than 6 months of validity and
A copy of passport or travel document (personal information page) and
A recent Australian passport size (4x6) photo taken within last 6 months without wearing glasses or headgear (photocopy not acceptable)
If you're not an Australian passport holder, please make a copy of your Australian (electronic) Visa or a proove of resident in Australia
Consular officers reserve the rights to request additional documents as deemed necessary.
APPLY FOR OTHER VISAS PLEASE PROVIDED "GENERAL DOCUMENTS" AND ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES OF VISIT
BUSINESS (Employment prohibited)
A letter from employer stating applicant's position, salary, length of employment and purpose of visit or
an invitation letter from concerned company/organisation in Thailand stating purpose of visit
Additional documents required for multiple entries:
A letter from employer stating applicant's position, salary, length of employment and purpose of visit and
An invitation letter from concerned company/organisation in Thailand stating purpose of visit and
A copy of concerned company/organisation's registration or license in Thailand
A copies of corporate documents of associated partners/companies in Thailand such as:1) list of shareholders 2) company profile
3) details of business operation 4) location map of the company 5) balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and Business Tax
EMPLOYMENT (Employment permitted only after a work permit has been granted)
A letter of acceptance from employer in Thailand stating applicant's position, salary and length of employment and
A copy of the applicant's work contract and
A copy of employer's business registration or license in Thailand
Additional documents required for multiple entries:
An original and a copy of a valid work permit in Thailand
SPOUSE / FAMILY VISIT
A copy of proof of relationship between applicant and spouse/family member i.e. marriage or birth certificate, house registration and
A letter from spouse/family member verifying current status of relationship and support for applicant's application and
If spouse/family member is a Thai national:
A copy of his/her Thai national identification card or passport and
A copy of his/her Thai house registration
If spouse/family member is not a Thai national:
A letter from spouse/family member's sponsor in Thailand verifying current status of relationship and
A copy of spouse/family member's passport and a valid Thai visa
THAI NATIONAL VISITING THAILAND
A copy of proof of Thai citizenship such as a Thai passport, national identification card, house registration or birth certificate
DIPLOMATIC AND OFFICIAL VISIT
A letter from employer/organisation stating applicant's position and purpose of visit
OTHER PURPOSE OF VISITS
For other non-immigrant visiting purposes such as EDUCATIONAL, STUDY, NON-EDUCATIONAL TRAINING, MEDIA, RETIREMENT,
RELIGION, RESEARCH, WORKING HOLIDAY (Australian only), etc.
For further details please contact the Consulate-General in Sydney (+61 2) 9241 2542,9241 2543 ext.203
Visit our official website: www.thaiconsulatesydney.org …….. (Email: [email protected] )
Lodging application: 9.30am - 12.30pm / Passport collection 2.00pm - 3.00pm / MONDAY-FRIDAY except public holidays
Visa application fee: Only exact amounts of CASH, MONEY ORDER or BANK CHEQUE will be accepted
(personal or company cheque not acceptable)
FORM

[thaiexpat21]

If one takes the time to read this Application Form for a 12 month Non Immigrant "O M" you will see that there are quite different requirements to those inflicted on 'Thaiexpat21'

Royal Thai Consulate-General, Sydney

without glasses or headgear

(Photocopy not acceptable)

PLEASE COMPLETE DETAILS CLEARLY IN BLACK OR BLUE INK PAGE 1/2

PART A : GENERAL INFORMATION PART B : PURPOSE OF VISIT

1 Name as shown in your travel document 10 Have you visited Thailand before? No Yes

Family name / Surname 11 When do you plan to visit Thailand?

(DD/MM/YYYY) / /

Given name / First name ( Remark; On both Single Entry and Double Entry Visa, do not apply

for a visa earlier than 3 months before you will arrive in Thailand.)

Middle name (if applicable) 12 What is your purpose of visiting Thailand?

Tourism (stay up to 60 days per entry)

2 Sex Male Female Single entry (AUD$45) Double entry (AUD$90)

3 Nationality Transit (stay up to 30 days per entry)

Nationality at birth Single entry (AUD$35) Double entry (AUD$70)

4 Date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY) / / Non-Immigrant (stay up to 90 days per entry)

5 Marital status Never married Married Divorced Single entry (AUD$90) Multiple entry (AUD$225)

Others please specify Business (conference, seminar, workshop, training, internship, etc)

6 What type of travel document do you hold? Educational (study, conference, seminar, workshop, etc)

Passport Travel document Certificate of identity Non-Educational training (thai boxing, scuba diving, etc)

Others please specify Employment Thai national visiting Thailand

Document no. Retirement Spouse / Family visit

Date of issue (DD/MM/YYYY) / / Working Holiday Volunteer / NGO (single entry only)

Date of expiry (DD/MM/YYYY) / / Others please specify

Country of issue Diplomatic / Official (stay up to 90 days per entry)

7 What is your current address in Australian ?

Home phone

Mobile phone

E-mail

8 What is your current occupation/profession?

Who is your current employer / institution?

9 Do you have any person(s) included in your passport who will be

travelling with you?

No Yes please state his or her full name

OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Visa fee AUS $ Visa number Reference no.

Type of visa: Tourist Transit Non-Immigrant Date of issue

Diplomatic Official Courtesy

Number of entries: Single Double Multiple Authorised signature

Signature of applicant Date

PLEASE USE FORM B for nationals of: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Iraq, Iran,

Lebanon, Libya, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan and Yemen

CONDITIONS AND DECLARATIONS

CONTINUE PART C ON THE NEXT PAGE

CONDITIONS

• Possession of a visa does not entitle the bearer to enter upon arrival at port of entry if

he or she is found inadmissible;

• Each application is considered on its individual merit and may be rejected without the

Consulate-General having to provide any reason;

• Visa processing fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

DECLARATIONS

• I have truthfully provided all the information required of me to the best of my knowledge;

• I have read and agreed to the above conditions and completed parts A, B and C.

NOTE: VALIDITY OF VISA: The validity of visa is 3 months (both single entry and double entry)

as shown on the ENTER BEFORE date on a visa sticker. That means you must enter Thailand

BEFORE that date. VALIDITY OF STAY: Period of stay per entry to be granted is determined

by the immigration authorities at any immigration checkpoints upon arrival.

PAGE 2/2

Mark in front of document provided

PART C : DOCUMENT CHECKLIST (ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED)

13 GENERAL DOCUMENTS FOR ALL VISA APPLICANTS (Including TOURIST and TRANSIT VISA)

A passport or travel document with more than 6 months of validity and

A copy of passport or travel document (personal information page) and

A recent Australian passport size (4x6) photo taken within last 6 months without wearing glasses or headgear (photocopy not acceptable)

If you're not an Australian passport holder, please make a copy of your Australian (electronic) Visa or a proove of resident in Australia

Consular officers reserve the rights to request additional documents as deemed necessary.

APPLY FOR OTHER VISAS PLEASE PROVIDED "GENERAL DOCUMENTS" AND ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES OF VISIT

BUSINESS (Employment prohibited)

A letter from employer stating applicant's position, salary, length of employment and purpose of visit or

an invitation letter from concerned company/organisation in Thailand stating purpose of visit

Additional documents required for multiple entries:

A letter from employer stating applicant's position, salary, length of employment and purpose of visit and

An invitation letter from concerned company/organisation in Thailand stating purpose of visit and

A copy of concerned company/organisation's registration or license in Thailand

A copies of corporate documents of associated partners/companies in Thailand such as:1) list of shareholders 2) company profile

3) details of business operation 4) location map of the company 5) balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and Business Tax

EMPLOYMENT (Employment permitted only after a work permit has been granted)

A letter of acceptance from employer in Thailand stating applicant's position, salary and length of employment and

A copy of the applicant's work contract and

A copy of employer's business registration or license in Thailand

Additional documents required for multiple entries:

An original and a copy of a valid work permit in Thailand

SPOUSE / FAMILY VISIT

A copy of proof of relationship between applicant and spouse/family member i.e. marriage or birth certificate, house registration and

A letter from spouse/family member verifying current status of relationship and support for applicant's application and

If spouse/family member is a Thai national:

A copy of his/her Thai national identification card or passport and

A copy of his/her Thai house registration

If spouse/family member is not a Thai national:

A letter from spouse/family member's sponsor in Thailand verifying current status of relationship and

A copy of spouse/family member's passport and a valid Thai visa

THAI NATIONAL VISITING THAILAND

A copy of proof of Thai citizenship such as a Thai passport, national identification card, house registration or birth certificate

DIPLOMATIC AND OFFICIAL VISIT

A letter from employer/organisation stating applicant's position and purpose of visit

OTHER PURPOSE OF VISITS

For other non-immigrant visiting purposes such as EDUCATIONAL, STUDY, NON-EDUCATIONAL TRAINING, MEDIA, RETIREMENT,

RELIGION, RESEARCH, WORKING HOLIDAY (Australian only), etc.

For further details please contact the Consulate-General in Sydney (+61 2) 9241 2542,9241 2543 ext.203

Visit our official website: www.thaiconsulatesydney.org …….. (Email: [email protected] )

Lodging application: 9.30am - 12.30pm / Passport collection 2.00pm - 3.00pm / MONDAY-FRIDAY except public holidays

Visa application fee: Only exact amounts of CASH, MONEY ORDER or BANK CHEQUE will be accepted

(personal or company cheque not acceptable)

FORM

Now go and look up the requirements for an "O-A" visa which was the topic of debate !

[KhunBENQ]

It is possible if you have residency in another country than your home country.

Was true for a Swiss citizen living in Germany, 2010.

And that is still the wording on the Thai Embassy website as of today.

You need a proof of residence, called "Meldebescheinigung" (*) in German.

Applies to ALL types of visa.

* In Germany it is mandatory to register your place of residence when moving in.

[liberty9133]

I tried to get info from the Thai consulate in DC and cannot get the right answers or answers I understand. I wish to apply for long stay O-A retirement visa.

So here goes.

There are requirements for a "letter of guarantee" from my bank. What does this mean and what does it have to say to qualify for "guarantee"?'

Also, from whom do I get the criminal background check. I recently moved to Florida. Do I ask the Sheriff? or is there a state agency that is required?

For the income from Social Security, my form from the SSA shows the amount per month I get and then deducts medicare from that. I wish to continue to have that deducted. Will the Thai Consulate accept the gross or the net amount?

There seems to be no place on the net where I can find if the documents need be notarized. I checked with my doctor and he will not go to a notary to have it done and neither will any other doctor. Is there a requirement and, if so, where can I get it done that makes it satisfactory?

Since I will be getting a one year multiple reentry visa, is there still a requirement for a return airline ticket?

In your estimation, how long will it take?

Thanks, John S

[ubonjoe]

Letter from bank is to confirm the balance on the bank statements is correct.

You can get it from the Sheriff or any law enforcement agency.

Embassy website does not mention documents need to notarized and is has been reported that they do not ask for it.

See this page on embassy website: http://dc.thaiembdc.org/consular/VISA/Non-Imglong.aspx

[PEP]

Sorry "thaiexpat21". I know I am not the "brighest card in the pack" so I should pay more attention to detail. This advice was given to me countless times during my megre schooling some 78 years ago.

Now go and look up the requirements for an "O-A" visa which was the topic of debate !

[arend]

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Here's the words I use to explain it to my friends: The O-A multiple entry visa allows you to enter Thailand repeatedly for one year from the date it was issued. Every time you enter you are given a stay of one year. Every time you leave that permission to stay is voided. So, the validity dates of the O-A visa are unrelated to the validity dates of your Permission To Stay. Before you depart on your last exit in that initial 365 days from visa issue, you need to get a Re-Entry Permit to keep that last Permission To Stay alive for its full 365 days.

Before you depart on your last exit in that initial 365 days from visa issue, you need to get a Re-Entry Permit to keep that last Permission To Stay alive for its full 365 days.

You will confuse your friends with this....

Thank you. I was totally confused! Before? After? Another multiple entry renewed for 1 yr? Agghhhh...