aBigSmile Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Greetings, Seeking your advice. I’m getting my O-A at the NYC consulate soon. Would I receive a yearlong extension when I re-enter Thailand if my visa was a single-entry? If not, what would be my statute? Visa-on-arrival? E.g., one enters on June 1st 2017, departs May 1st 2018 and re-enters May 28th, a mere two days before their first extension is up. How does the immigration stamp them, I wonder? Furthermore, can someone shade more light on that second yearlong extension? Does it kick in the first time one re-enters Thailand, or only within a timeframe prior to the extension expiration date? For example, if one returns to Thailand 2 months into their extension, would they enjoy only 14 months of stay out of their O-A? Lastly, am I correct and this arrangement pertains solely to an O-A issued overseas? Any idea as for the reason? Thanks for reading and hopefully responding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 O-A is multi-entry. Every time you enter Thailand before the expiration date on the VISA sticker you will be stamped in for 1 year. During the first year, no re-entry permit is needed to exit and enter Thailand. After your final entry before the expiration date, then you will need a re-entry permit to exit and re-enter Thailand during your final year of permission. O-A only issued in your country of residence. Don't overthink it with scenarios....EVERY TIME YOU ENTER THAILAND BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE YOU WILL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL YEAR'S PERMISSION TO STAY. It's a simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aBigSmile Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 (edited) @Tonray: thanks for simplifying the process. FYI, in NYC you can either pay for a single entry O-A, which costs $80, or get a multiple-entry visa to the tune of $200. But I think I get your point -- that applies only to the second year. Edited May 9, 2017 by aBigSmile Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 12 minutes ago, aBigSmile said: FYI, in NYC you can either pay for a single entry O-A, which costs $80, or get a multiple-entry visa to the tune of $200 The will not issue a single entry non-oa visa. You might find it on a list of fees but they will refuse to issue a single entry visa. From consulate website. No mention of a single entry non-oa. http://thaiconsulnewyork.com/english/index.php Quote Long Stay (O-A) Must be 50 years old or over Living a retirement life in Thailand (Click HERE for document to be submitted) Multiple 1 year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 14 minutes ago, aBigSmile said: @Tonray: thanks for simplifying the process. FYI, in NYC you can either pay for a single entry O-A, which costs $80, or get a multiple-entry visa to the tune of $200. But I think I get your point -- that applies only to the second year. You are confusing single entry 'O' with multi-entry O-A. Different Visas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Just now, tonray said: You are confusing single entry 'O' with multi-entry O-A. Different Visas Actually, I think in the distant past the single entry Non Imm O-A (long stay) visa did exist. It was discontinued long ago, but the Thais are not very good about keeping their visa application details up to date. I have seen references to the single entry O-A from time to time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aBigSmile Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 @ubonjoe: Yes, you're right. For the record, there's a mismatch between the header that specifies a single entry option (as BritTim justly mentions) and the matrix below that indicates "multiple" as the only option. Thanks for all! Now I'm clearly aware that I need to get my visa at the last minute, as to stretch out the date of my last re-entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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