O-a visa apply at home country while on valid o-a extension

[Alotoftravel]

Hi,

 

Can I apply an o-a visa retirement at my home country while still having a valid unexpired o-a extension already or Do i need to wait till my extension expires first before applying ?

 Thanks for the replies .

[ubonjoe]

No problem to apply for a new OA visa before your extension of stay based upon retirement ends. Your extension becomes invalid as soon as you leave the country.

[Alotoftravel]

Hi ubonjoe,

Thanks for your reply.

 

I do have a multiple entry permit with my existing extension expiring April 10; 2020 .

 

So if I return to Thailand say March 15 2020 after I obtain my new o-a retirement visa ,  Thai immigration will use my new 1 year visa , giving me a 1 year expiration from my entry to the kingdom say March 14 2021 versus using my previous extension expiration April 10 th 2020 which has not expired yet .

 

thanks  again for your help.

 

[ubonjoe]

13 minutes ago, Alotoftravel said:

So if I return to Thailand say March 15 2020 after I obtain my new o-a retirement visa ,  Thai immigration will use my new 1 year visa , giving me a 1 year expiration from my entry to the kingdom say March 14 2021 versus using my previous extension expiration April 10 th 2020 which has not expired yet .

You would need to be sure you put your visa number on the TM6 arrival card.

The officer will use the OA visa for entry since it would allow a longer stay than the re-entry permit.

[Alotoftravel]

Thanks ubonjoe