If you have a Non Immigrant O Visa (multiple entry), then you’ll need to leave Thailand every 90 days. Unless of course you've done the 1-year extension, with the money in the bank, etc., which allows you to stay.
The rule is every 90 days, from the date stamped in your passport by immigration when you enter the country.
In addition to the entry date stamped in your passport, the stamp also shows the date you need to leave by. So there's no excuse for not knowing/
Note that you can leave the country on the required exit date, but it's advisable to arrange to leave a day or two before, just in case you fall sick or miss a coach or flight.
The good news is: if you have a Non Immigrant O Visa based on marriage, or family in Thailand, you can extend this 3-months (90 days) to 5 months.
In other words, you can get an extra 60-days without having to leave the country.
The cost of this extension is 1,900 Baht.
This is approximately what you’d pay to a visa run company if you were to do a one day border run, but a hell of a lot cheaper than booking a flight and taking a short holiday somewhere.
To get this extension, you’ll need to take a number of documents with you to the immigration office.
Like all immigration-based processes in Thailand, the goal posts occasionally shift in terms of what's required, but having done this fairly recently in Bangkok – based on marriage – I can confirm what is required in the list below.
Non Immigrant O Extension – Documents Required
It's important to note that your wife will need to accompany you to do this extension.
- Passport (original).
- Photocopy of passport.
- Photocopy of visa and arrival card (these should be in your passport).
- House certificate / copy of lease agreement at the condo you stay in. (Take the original if you have it). If this is your condo lease agreement, it must have your signature and the owner's signature on it. A piece of paper that states your address, the deposit you paid, and the amount you pay each month is not enough. It must be a proper tenancy agreement.
- A signed copy of the home owner's ID card – if not your wife.
- Wife’s Tabien Baan (copy is fine). This is the house document for the home where she is officially registered.
- Wife's ID card (original to be shown, but also have a copy with you). If security tries to take this from your wife at the entrance in exchange for a visitor card, be sure to tell them you need it to show the immigration officer. We ran into this issue once and had to retrieve it.
- Marriage Certificate (original and copy). Make sure you take the original!
Please note: I wasn’t asked to show it this time, but previously I was asked for a copy of my daughter’s passport and birth certificate, so if you have a child, take those too.
Please note: If you are extending based on having a child and not marriage, you will need your child and the child's mother to accompany you, and the following documents:
- Child's passport.
- Child's birth certificate.
- Wife's ID card.
- Tabien Baan (copy should be fine). Do your best to get hold of the original, or you might be refused.
Where to Extend Your Non-Immigrant O Visa in Bangkok
If you’re based in Bangkok, you’ll need to go to the government complex at Chaeng Wattana (building B) to do your Non-Immigrant O Visa extension.
This is located about 1 km to the rear of building A, the place where Thais get their passports and foreigns apply for marriage affirmations.
You need entrance number 1.
Walk in and go straight ahead.
You'll see two customer service ladies sitting at a desk on your left-hand side.
As you walk straight, you'll be faced by a huge open floor space in front of you, which is quite a spectacle.
Instead of walking out into the big space, as the wall on your right ends, bear to the right and walk straight (see the image below with the big red arrow)
Soon you'll come face to face with the immigration section.
You'll be looking in through the side window.Walk round to the right and you'll see the door.
Go up to the counter inside and explain that you are there to extend your Non Immigrant O visa for 60 days.
They will give a form. Fill it in quickly and then proceed inside to get yourself a ticket and take a seat.
If you can get away with it, once you have your form, walk through into the second room and get a ticket, then sit down and fill out your form.
This way you will join the queue as quickly as possible and bypass those people still filling in their forms.
Chaeng Wattana Immigration Address
Here's the address in English. Your taxi driver will know where to go if you tell him Chaeng Wattana Immigration. You can always show him the address in Thai using the Google map below.
Remember, though, it's building B you need.
The Government Complex, B Building , Floor 2 (South Zone)
Chaengwattana Road (Soi 7)
Laksi , Bangkok 10210.
If you want to take the BTS or MRT, you can take the BTS to Mo Chit Station and from there a taxi, or take the MRT to Chatuchak Station and from there a taxi to Chaeng Wattana Immigration.
What Not to Do – My 6 Top Tips
1. Don't Be Late – Get There as Early as You Can
The staff break for lunch for an hour at 12pm, which means if you don't have a place in the queue by then you could risk not getting this done in one day.
Do yourself a favor and get to bed early the night before. Get up early and get in there early.
You could be done by 10.30am and have the rest of the day free.
2. Don't Get Angry or Be Rude to Staff
It can be a frustrating experience at times, but keep your cool. Thai officials demand respect, it's what the job is all about – levels.
They will exercise their authority at any sign of rudeness. Be courteous, bite your tongue, and if you're refused an extension of stay don't make a scene.
3. Don't Expect Any Favors
Everything is done by the book. If you are missing a document, you will 9 times out of 10 come away empty handed.
4. Speak Clearly and Use Simple English
Speak clearly using basic English the officer is likely to understand. It will really help if you can speak Thai, but if you can't, your wife will be there to step in and help.
5. Don't Go Dressed for the Beach
I know this a tad superficial, and I've nothing against relaxed clothing, but don't turn up in flip flops and a Chang Beer vest.
Put on some jeans and a casual top and make yourself presentable. You will be far better received and more likely to get help should your application have a problem.
6. Sign all Your Photocopies
Lastly, don't forget to sign all your photocopies. You wife needs to sign hers too. Signing photocopies is a bit of a national hobby here – you'll get used to it!
A Final Word On Your Extension
You will get a 60-day stamp from the day you extend. This means that you will need to leave the country after 60 days to then return and reactivate a further 90 days on your visa.
You can only do this extension once during the 1-year validity period of your visa.
I've had comments from others saying they have been able to do it more than once, but the last time I tried I was refused.
By all means try, as some immigration offices may allow this. However, work on the assumption that you can only do this once.
My final tip is to not leave your extension until the last minute. Things can go wrong.
Consider the many public holidays Thailand has when immigration offices are closed. Factor in potential whether issues during rainy season. Consider that you may be refused due to not having a particular document, or an over-zealous official.
Get it done in a advance of your stamp expiration date.
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https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/รายการเอกสารเยี่ยมคู่สมรสบุตรไทย-THEN.pdf
Documentation needed includes: Copy of passport first page with photo and copy last stamp, first visa, last visa, departure card (TM 6), evidence of report address, evidence of report 90 days.
1) What is this “evidence of report address”?
Also needed:
. “Marriage Certificate from abroad must be certified by the Embassy and the Department of Consular Affairs in Thailand”
. 2) Can someone explain this to me? Certified by the U.S. Embassy (I’m a U.S. citizen)?
. (All I have is a copy of my marriage certificate from 1994 and no way to get an original.)
Feb 09, 2022 at 5:39 pm
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Brian says
I have a quick question, please if you could advise me:-
I ve recently re newed (extended) my Non O - Retirement visa. In stead of the full 12 months I only got stamped up to 29 June 2022. As that's when my passport expires.
So will I have the remaining 2-3 months granted and entered in my new passport when I get it?
Thank you kindly.
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Nov 23, 2020 at 11:55 am
Dean says
When applying for the 60 day extension (marriage visa), does my wife need to accompany me?
Oct 29, 2020 at 11:35 am
TheThailandLife says
Oct 29, 2020 at 6:27 pm
JMAN says
1. May I know when it’s possible to apply for the 60 day extension? (E.g. should be within the final 30 days of the original Non-O 90 day visa?)
2. Marriage Certificate - we were married in the UK. Had it certified in the Thai embassy there already. Is there any other kind of verification required?
3. Premise of extension - is there any kind of condition that they’re looking for as a premise to extend the visa? (Eg. Urgent need and documents not available yet for marriage visa?)
Aug 31, 2020 at 1:38 am
alex says
My wife visited Ubon IO yesterday as the amnesty may be about to end. It was unfortunate but I was unable to go. She asked if a 60 day extension would be possible before that date and handed my passport, valid until 2028, to the IO officer. The officer stated a 60 day was possible. However, according to my wife the visa would then be void.
It maybe my wife misunderstood. Please could you confirm, once again, that the 'O' ME would still be valid if I take the extension.
Thank you
Jul 13, 2020 at 12:11 pm
Florian says
I would like to know how long before the end of a non-o mariage visa it is advised to apply for the 60 days extension? Im having a delay for stamps and paperwork translations, so I want to know the dead line to apply for this extension.
thanks for the article, very good advices
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Gangl Franz says
any financial requirements ?
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alex says
ME 0 marriage issued 21 Jan 2020.
1st 90 days expires 20 Apr 2020.
Borders now closed.
Ask at Immigration for options.
60 day extension is available.
BUT .. If I use the 60 days extension IO said my visa becomes invalid (currently would expire 20 Jan 2012) and I would need to reapply for a new ME 0.
Is this correct as I thought the 60 day extension did not invalidate the visa expiry date requiring the purchase of a new ME 0.
Never needed an extension in 'normal' times.
Alex
Mar 24, 2020 at 12:16 pm
TheThailandLife says
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Mike says
But if I were you, please try if you can extend your 90 days at the local IO and keep the 60 days as a joker.
You never know until you know.
Apr 08, 2020 at 6:45 pm
M says
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Mar 24, 2020 at 5:49 am
Kalasnjo says
My understanding is that you can get one 60 day extension to your current ( soon expiring) 90 day permission to stay even though the visa on which that 90 day permission was given has now expired. The extension is to the permission to stay, validly granted at the time of entry, not to the visa. What we will not be able to do is leave Thailand and then return without a new visa
Mar 29, 2020 at 12:55 pm
TheThailandLife says
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Kalasinjo says
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Mike says
Then you should be able to apply for a 60-day extension for 1,900 baht, visiting your wife.
Apr 08, 2020 at 6:48 pm
Phu says
Thank you so much for this article it's super helpful especially now with all the borders being closed due to coronavirus.
A couple of questions for you...
I have a NON Immigrant - O marriage to Thai national that expires in August 15, 2020. Currently I have a stamp on my passport that say I can stay until May 1, 2020.
1. Say on April 10, I go do a 60 day extension. Does that mean I can stay an additional 60 days from May 1? Or is it 60 days from April 10?
2. Say 60 days from May 1 is July 1. On July 1 I fly out of the country and re-enter Thailand July 2nd. I then get a 90 days stamp to stay until Oct 2nd? Does that mean I can stay in Thailand until Oct 2nd, past my Visa expiration of August 15th?
I hope this is not confusing to read...thanks for your help!
Mar 21, 2020 at 12:29 pm
TheThailandLife says
Mar 21, 2020 at 4:47 pm
Phu says
Regarding the need for house certificate signed by me.
I rented a condo in Bangkok when I was in the US through my wife's cousin who found the condo and signed the lease for us. I just give her cash every month and she's the one that pays the rent. How do I go about fulfilling this requirement? Is it a must have?
Mar 22, 2020 at 2:13 pm
Charles says
Thanks for your help
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Francesco Bono says
Sorry if someone maybe already asked, about TM30.
In this case they won't require it?
I I don't see it in the list of the documents needed.
I will go on Wednesday to apply for the 60days extension of my non o visa based on marriage.
Thank you again, really.
Mar 22, 2020 at 7:51 pm
TheThailandLife says
Mar 23, 2020 at 4:20 am
Francesco Bono says
Since so far I never had the need of going to the immigration (always doing visa runs, or visas outside Thailand), I never have done it myself either.
Will that probably means they won't grant me the extension?
Mar 23, 2020 at 1:09 pm
TheThailandLife says
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Mary Rendall says
I have a family 3 month single entry visa to visit my 26 yr old half thai daughter.
Can I extend by 2 months at any immigration office, or only in Bangkok and Chiangmai?
Do you think I can go with just the docs I used for the visa at thai embassy in London? I don’t have her original birth cert, just a copy.
If I leave thailand which countries nearby would give me a new family visa?
Mar 07, 2020 at 12:49 pm
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Mary Rendall says
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Bob Natalini says
Peter, do you know if the time for the approval for the extension based on marriage application process ever takes more than 4 weeks? Or more than 5 weeks? I need to return to American for some business about 13 weeks after arriving on the Non-Immigration O based on marriage that I will convert to a Marriage visa extension. Of course I hope to get a bank account as soon as I arrive and deposit the required 400,000 Baht, then make the application (at Nakhon Phanom Immigration) as soon as the money is in the account for exactly 2 months. I just bought an airline ticket that gives me 13 weeks total, but starting to feel concerned. I have about 6 more hours before I get a refund and change the airline reservation. Of course I will apply for a re-entry permit before leaving when I come back to America for a month. Thanks for your help.
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David Payne says
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Dec 28, 2019 at 7:12 pm
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JC says
I have extended my O visa for 60 days, what happens after my 60 days extension has expired? Do I still need to leave the country or can I cross the border to laos and get 90 days?
Nov 28, 2019 at 10:20 pm
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Ralph Davidson says
Thank you.
Oct 17, 2019 at 11:46 am
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Nerissa says
I am a working foreigner here and I do have working visa,her visa depends on mine.
Oct 10, 2019 at 3:10 pm
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Mar 26, 2020 at 2:13 pm
Jay says
I am currently in Thailand on a 90 days single entry Non-O Visa based on marriage, expiring next week on the 18th.
I plan to go to immigration tomorrow to extend, but as this is my first time to extend this kind of visa, I am not sure what my options are.
To be clear, I do not intend to get a 1 year extension, just an extra 30 days or 60 days.
Also, what papers do I need to bring?
Any information is highly appreciated.
Oct 09, 2019 at 1:37 pm
TheThailandLife says
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Aries says
My non immigration marriage visa ( 1 year) will be expired on 28 November. If i go to renew it on 31 October, can i get the new one at the end of November? Because i am going to travel on 1 December.
If not, is there any express way or temporarily certificate to let me go oversea, because i bought the flight tickets already.
Thank you very much for your time!
Oct 28, 2019 at 10:45 pm
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James E says
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Mark says
I find it distressing that Thailand so often changes requirements and/or visa enforcement for foreigners, and it appears that the current foreigner visa's have become much more difficult to maintain, regardless of the amount of money kept in a Thai bank or any other situation.
Thailand has wonderful living conditions, friendly people, as well as other enhancements, but the government is making things so difficult that I'm now unconvinced that we will live there again. Of course, all this could change tomorrow, but that's my point; they want foreign money at the same time as they seek to eliminate all long term foreign presence. Their actions seem to state: give us your money and get out. Perhaps another foreign country in Asia or Central/South America will be our next destination.
Sep 02, 2019 at 6:53 am
Todd Banks says
Oct 04, 2019 at 11:55 am
Matthew says
I am currently extending marriage Non-O visa for 60 days. Do I need bank statement or proof on income for 60 days extension. ? I didn’t need to show proof of income when I first apply for 90 days Non-O visa.
Aug 02, 2019 at 11:30 am
Jeremy says
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TheThailandLife says
Jun 14, 2019 at 4:43 pm
Todd Banks says
Thai Wife" visa, has it changed or is it still an annual visa? I'm 50+ years old and have been married to a Thai for many years. I do not currently have a business anymore in Thailand but may want to start another, hence the Thai Wife instead of the retirement visa. Thank you for your reply.
Oct 04, 2019 at 12:03 pm
TheThailandLife says
Oct 05, 2019 at 12:20 am
Robert says
I am a 65 years UK (male), married now for over 17 years with a 44 year old Thai (female) citizen. (I've Never applied for marriage extension before)
We appear to meet ALL the requirements to apply for marriage extension for one year, (so I do not need list of items needed etc - thank you)
I will normally get a further 90 days passport stamp till end of December 2019, when we land at BKK 3/10/19, 2 weeks before my 12 month Multiple O Paper visa expires 17 /10/2019.
SO, after I land October 3rd 2019 and proceed to Jomtien Immigration 4th October to complete my TM30.
My specific Question ---- Should I apply for my marriage extension either :-
1. At the same time as TM30, i.e.early October 2019 (before paper visa expiry date 17/1019) ? OR
2. Later, in say early November 2019 ,( i.e approx 6 weeks before my 90 days stamp expires in late December 2019. ?)
I would prefer the latter date, but do not wish to be told I should have applied before the paper visa expiry date, even though my 90 day stamp will still have some 6 weeks in mid November.
I hope I have explained my situation clearly enough.
Kop Khun Krup
Sep 02, 2019 at 7:05 pm
Patrick Bennett says
Jun 05, 2019 at 7:36 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jun 05, 2019 at 7:46 pm
ed says
if not then we're driving straight on to laos..
im prepared for either outcome
Jun 23, 2019 at 11:08 am
Ben Patullo says
I have a Non-O visa based on Thai family living in Thailand.
The visa has been extended by 60 days already, but I need to stay in country for another 20-30 days to get my Marriage Visa processed.
Is it possible to extend the visa one more time, such as (90+60) + 20-30 days?
Thank you!
May 30, 2019 at 10:13 pm
CRAIG JOHNSON says
May 30, 2019 at 7:15 pm
jimmy says
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Ronny says
Thank you
May 03, 2019 at 8:41 am
Peter says
Great post with lots of great info.
Just one quick question, thanks
Do I need 15 days left on my 3months O Visa (marriage based) to apply for a 60 days extension?
Or can I turn up last minute?
Thanks so much
May 01, 2019 at 2:05 pm
TheThailandLife says
May 01, 2019 at 7:02 pm
Peter says
I have an O visa which I am trying to extend however the rules are that you can only extend a visa given to you outside the country
(meaning applied for from your country) I however got my O visa while I was here by exchanging my tourist visa to an O visa and this process is deemed like an extension itself so cannot extend again and must leave the country to apply from an embassy outside for another one.
QQ, do you need an online appointment for the Thai embassy in Ho Chi Minh Vietnam?
Thank you so much
May 06, 2019 at 10:29 am
TheThailandLife says
May 06, 2019 at 5:04 pm
Tom says
Jun 12, 2019 at 1:26 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jun 12, 2019 at 3:54 pm
Harrison says
I have a 1 year Non B visa, My mom visited me with a tourist visa and we are going to apply Non O visa for her.
How many months non O visa she will get? is it possible to get 1 year for her as long as I allowed to stay?
Apr 11, 2019 at 9:57 am
Ceri Aston says
I am 57 years old and have recently finished work. I am looking to get a Thailand O visa in the UK to stay longer in Thailand.
Ceri
Mar 28, 2019 at 10:57 pm
Ferron says
Mar 12, 2019 at 10:07 am
TheThailandLife says
Mar 12, 2019 at 7:03 pm
tim chitty says
Mar 07, 2019 at 1:50 pm
TheThailandLife says
Mar 07, 2019 at 8:15 pm
John says
I have a non o visa based on marriage which is about to expire/end on the end of may. May i know what are the steps to extending my non o visa and what is required etc.
Mar 22, 2019 at 3:12 pm
TheThailandLife says
Mar 22, 2019 at 7:18 pm
John says
Apr 02, 2019 at 6:51 pm
TheThailandLife says
Apr 02, 2019 at 7:56 pm
JJ says
I am on a non immigrant o guardian visa expiring soon(3 month visa). Do I need to exit country for a new visa if i cannot show the required funds for the year extension?
Then is it possible to attain a non immigrant volunteer visa instead??
Mar 03, 2019 at 11:13 pm
TheThailandLife says
Mar 04, 2019 at 7:08 pm
Robert W says
Question. Could I apply in last few days of that last 90 days,(i.e. Jan 2020) for a 60 day extension,or would that be impossible because the actual visa expired 18/10/19 ? Applying for 60 days before 18/10/19, would be of no use to me, as I get 90 days at very end of 12 month O providing I time it correctly.
Hope you can advise, as it would be a massive help if i could effectively and reliably extend the 15 months by a further 2 months.
Thank you for your advice.
Mar 03, 2019 at 9:51 am
TheThailandLife says
Mar 04, 2019 at 7:15 pm
Goossens says
Thank you.
Feb 17, 2019 at 6:00 pm
TheThailandLife says
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TheThailandLife says
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mike says
Jan 26, 2019 at 12:02 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jan 26, 2019 at 3:20 pm
nabila says
or should I just go there and hope for the best?
Jan 28, 2019 at 8:39 pm
TheThailandLife says
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nabila says
Dec 06, 2018 at 11:38 am
TheThailandLife says
Dec 07, 2018 at 2:16 am
Steve A says
I have a question. I note that this was done in 2017, any idea whether requirements have changed much if any?.
I’m planning on doing this with 3 weeks still to run on the 90 day stamp....can’t see an issue with that but......?
Nov 22, 2018 at 10:00 pm
TheThailandLife says
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Henri says
Oct 02, 2018 at 8:54 am
K Windy says
1. Can I re-enter the Kingdom, and apply for extension 1 year visa, or renew my O-A at Immigration Bureau in Bangkok?
2. Can I re-enter the Kingdom using this current O-A visa, but with out a re-enter permit?
Sep 18, 2018 at 5:46 am
TheThailandLife says
Sep 19, 2018 at 6:17 pm
Thomas says
1) A number of comments here mention that a Type O Visa must leave Thailand every 90 Days. Than return.
I was told by the Thai Consulate that issued my Visa. That I did not have to leave just report every 90 Days.
Is the Visa Type O different from the O-A that I have?
2) Regarding the 90 day Reporting. When I arrive nThailand do I have to report to Thai Immigration immediately. Or, do I wait for my first 90 Days to report?
Appreciate any valid information. Thanks.
Aug 15, 2018 at 9:20 pm
Wayne says
The short answer regarding visa differences is YES! I'm an Australian having arrived on an O-A retirement visa in early March 2018/2561.
An O-A retirement visa has a ninety day reporting obligation without leaving the Kingdom. An O category visa requires you to leave every ninety days.
My first ninety day report was last week; what a mission. The embassy in Australia issues O-A retirement visas and their paperwork states, "If there is no immigration office in your residency area; report to the local police." So having moved to my permanent residency area from my port of entry after two weeks, and wanting to keep everything in order; my housemaster and myself reported with the necessary forms to the local police. The sign on his desk read, "Reporting Officer." I received an official document in return and was told to report there for my report, though when the time came I was referred to an immigration office 200klms away. Before attempting that report, I had tried to report online, another story altogether.
At the immigration office, my residency area hadn't been changed since entering the country; they wanted me to go to another office a further 100klm away from residency area, but it all worked out in the end. I now have my chit in my passport to report on a given date. I'll try online again first, as my data should now be in the system. I'll consider by mail, as I don't like the travel, but will go to the office if I must!
Knowing what I now know, I would put my permanent residency area address on my arrival card, not the temporary guesthouse; even though they are likely to report you staying there if they are following the rules. I think it highly unlikely your permanent address will be removed from the data base.
Whilst at immigration I also got a re-entry permit and into a conversation with an Aussie woman who travels extensively in S.E. Asia. She advised me to report to immigration following my re-entry and also said, had I done so on arrival I would not have had the problems I encountered.
So Thomas, g'dai g'dai (up to you). This is just my recent experience in trying to do the right thing with Thai Immigration, to protect my visa and renew it inside the Kingdom; leaving and returning on my terms at my convenience. Cheers Wayne
Aug 18, 2018 at 1:25 pm
thomas says
As for reporting to immigration. I’ve heard many horror stories regarding the 90 day reporting. I have also been watching a few You Type videos that a few people shared regarding the 90 day process. Some mentioned paying an agency. Have to admit, have considered this option. :)
Again. Thank you very much for the information you shared. Greatly appreciated.
Thomas
Aug 19, 2018 at 7:07 pm
thomas says
Feb 13, 2019 at 10:17 am
Mike says
You can easily do your 90-day report ( TM 47) online. Please see:
**The online application process can only be completed using Internet Explorer web browser**
Open a new Internet Explorer browser and visit https://extranet.immigration.go.th/fn90online/online/tm47/TM47Action.do
Kind regards from Sisaket
Mar 23, 2019 at 1:48 am
Kurt says
After the first 3 months expire, what documents do i need to extend my visa for a year?
I have a letter from my goverment (norway) with my pension confirmation on around 100000baht/month with stamps from them, the document is in english. Do I need to "legit" that somewhere here in thailand?
Jul 31, 2018 at 5:00 pm
Devika says
Can he still get extension?
Jul 23, 2018 at 5:49 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jul 23, 2018 at 6:07 pm
MICHAEL GOLLOP says
I USUALLY EXTEND FOR 12 MONTHS
THANK YOU.
Jul 09, 2018 at 5:13 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jul 09, 2018 at 6:05 pm
Karl Marshall says
Jun 19, 2018 at 12:06 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jun 20, 2018 at 5:13 pm
Yoku says
Please reply me soon!Thanks in advance.
Jun 13, 2018 at 7:48 am
Trevor Disseldorp says
I might have an unusual question. I have cancelled my ed non immigrant S1 visa at the 30th of coming July, however my flight out of thailand is 23 days later. What can I do to extend my stay for the amount of more or less 25 days? I am really looking forward to your reply as I wasnt able to find any info regarding my particular case anywhere on google. Many thanks in advance! Best regards, Trevor
Jun 02, 2018 at 4:31 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jun 03, 2018 at 4:02 am
Jens says
I have a Multiply Entry non-Imm O Visa based on marriage, I need to either leave the country by the 1st of June or get an extension for 60 days at Chaengwattana.
I see that someone above mentioned that I need to show funds, it this really true? I did an extension like this about 15 months ago and didn't show any bank statement that time, have things changed?
I also don't see it in the required documents posted in the original post?
Just want to make sure I get it all right.
Thanks in advance
May 28, 2018 at 4:07 pm
TheThailandLife says
May 28, 2018 at 5:17 pm
Yani says
May 12, 2018 at 11:11 am
ky louangpraseuth says
Apr 09, 2018 at 5:37 pm
TheThailandLife says
Apr 09, 2018 at 6:29 pm
Jeremy says
I have the 1 year multiple entry visa based on marriage. Can I apply for my 60 day extension at any time or must it be done a week or two before my last entry expires?
Thanks in advance
Mar 31, 2018 at 3:25 pm
Andrew finley says
Mar 27, 2018 at 12:46 pm
TheThailandLife says
Mar 27, 2018 at 7:42 pm
ARYAN says
To extend it Can i use my wife Bank Statement ?
As i dont earn THB40000. per month & i dont have 400000 THB .
Please advice me .
Thanks
Mar 25, 2018 at 6:13 pm
TheThailandLife says
Mar 26, 2018 at 4:54 pm
M.F. says
Mar 18, 2018 at 3:54 pm
TheThailandLife says
Mar 19, 2018 at 1:07 am
John says
Mar 15, 2018 at 2:29 pm
Oha says
Feb 17, 2018 at 11:59 am
Michelle says
My Non-immigrant O-visa (based on marriage) is valid until February 18, 2018. And then I extended it for 1 year and based on the passport stamp it is valid until Jun 2, 2018. Now, that February 18, 2018 is approaching, should I extend again or does the June 2, 2018 the valid date to follow?
Feb 01, 2018 at 4:55 pm
gary farmer says
I am looking to move out to Thailand in October on a O-A visa using your suggested 90 day Non Immigrant Visa obtained via the Thai Consulate in London to get me in and give me to the country initially .
I am flying out in a couple of weeks time to a condo I have already taken out a years agreement on and where my Thai girlfriend already resides since 15th January. When I arrive I hope to set up a bank account with the nearest branch of the Bangkok Bank. I intend to go to the British Embassy first for the certified Passport letter and then take this together with my passport, rental agreement and drivers licence .
Can you clarify a couple of things , first of all does all the above sound ok for the retirement visa and bank account as I'm 55 years old and retire from my job later this year ? If so how much do I need to open the account ? I know I need 800K for 2 months prior to my O-A Visa application and that's why I'm setting the bank up early. Does the 800K have to remain untouched at all times for the Immigration Centre visits ? if so I will obviously need additional funds each month to cover the condo rent and living expenses. I have just started using Transferwise and so far it's all go(Thanks for the heads up ).
If I have made any glaring mistakes or omissions in my plans can you advise me now to save issues on my arrival on the 15th February. I intend to visit again in May just to start getting my possessions over prior to the big move.
Thanks for your help and providing a very helpful blog !
Jan 29, 2018 at 4:08 pm
James E says
Jan 29, 2018 at 11:37 pm
Gary Farmer says
Jan 31, 2018 at 2:29 pm
Chris says
Feb 05, 2018 at 11:49 am
Gary says
Feb 11, 2018 at 3:54 pm
M.E says
Please clarify as I am starting the extension process soon.
Jan 09, 2018 at 11:10 am
TheThailandLife says
Jan 10, 2018 at 9:21 pm
Kazu says
Thank you
Jan 07, 2018 at 9:40 am
TheThailandLife says
Jan 07, 2018 at 3:13 pm
Patrick says
I have decided to apply for a retirement visa as I qualify on age requirement.
Seeing that I need to have the required funds in my bank for 60 days prior to my fist application for a retirement visa I have placed 800K in the bank on Dec 13th 2017.
However I am now questioning whether a 90 day reqirement for seasoning is required as I already have an Immigration O visa? If so what to do? if 60 days do I apply after the 13th Feb?
Your input is appreciated
Jan 05, 2018 at 2:17 pm
James E says
Jan 05, 2018 at 11:27 pm
David White says
I look forward to your reply
Kind regards
Dec 28, 2017 at 6:55 pm
TheThailandLife says
Dec 28, 2017 at 6:59 pm
Terry says
n o visa and multiple entry in uk was told no longer available was given a o visa single entry told to take all the same documents and submit to imigration when in Thailand on arriving there's all conflicting stories I was told I would only be given 15 days extention I hav my flights booked as usual for a further 37 days I have always had my further 90 days no problem in the passed only this year if I go to Phuket imigration will they be able to advise me on my best course of action
Dec 13, 2017 at 6:47 pm
TheThailandLife says
Dec 14, 2017 at 9:58 pm
William says
I’m currently in Thailand on non immigrant single entry visa I got in Vientiane as I’m married & have sufficient funds to support myself here .
I recently visited nearest immigration office to us and submitted all valid documents for marriage visa ,they said here back by 5th Jan
But For some reason they have done me a 30 day extension for the process even though my current visa Still valid until 12th December .
I told them Im heading to Sri Lanka for 10 days 27th to 6th Jan
So I’m told to pop back on 18th dec for rentery permit .
It’s just Came to my attention my 30 day extension runs out on the 5th Jan so therefore my visa be invalid anyway as they extended once we handed in marriage visa documents when I still had 5 days to go.
So the Rentry visa be pointless visit to immigration
As when I return my extension would all ready expired a day earlier ..
Will I have to take a 30day on arrival and hope my marriage visa is approved ???
Dec 11, 2017 at 7:22 pm
TheThailandLife says
Dec 11, 2017 at 7:48 pm
roda says
thank you
Nov 30, 2017 at 12:04 pm
TheThailandLife says
Nov 30, 2017 at 4:24 pm
ฟูฟู says
Nov 25, 2017 at 6:02 am
TheThailandLife says
But this method detailed in the post is for those who don't want to go down the financial requirements route and simply want to extend for another 60 days.
Nov 26, 2017 at 5:03 am
robert says
Nov 22, 2017 at 5:48 pm
TheThailandLife says
Nov 22, 2017 at 5:51 pm
robert robert says
Air China would not change departure from Thailand so going to not use my return ticked for 29 nov
Nov 22, 2017 at 8:53 pm
TheThailandLife says
Nov 22, 2017 at 9:05 pm
Mike says
Any suggestions/ opinion?
Oct 12, 2017 at 10:35 pm
TheThailandLife says
Oct 12, 2017 at 11:40 pm
Lauren says
I'm currently in Thailand taking my gap year and shadowing a teacher in a school here in Bangkok. My visa is currently reaching it's 90 day limit (i'm on a non-immigrant O visa) and I've been told various things to do.
I recently visited the Thai consulate here in Bangkok and they told me I have to have a work permit to be able to extend my visa for another 90 days, but I have not been given one as I am not receiving any money for my work at the school.
I have also been told that I have to cross a border into another country, namely Singapore, in order to apply for another 90 day visa, and I am prepared to purchase a ticket and do so, but I am in need of further clarification on what I actually have to do to extend my visa for another 90 days.
Thanks, Lauren
Sep 18, 2017 at 9:08 pm
TheThailandLife says
Sep 19, 2017 at 12:22 am
Luke says
I am currently interning for an international organization in BKK. I am on a single entry O-type visa, which will end on the 3rd Dec. I wish to extend my stay so I can keep interning (probably for another month). What are my options???
Also, I want to reside in Bangkok once my internship is over. I am currently looking for jobs. Will this be a complicated process because of the visa I am on? Or can I apply for residency here without much complication?
Thank you for your help!
Nov 16, 2017 at 11:54 am
TheThailandLife says
Nov 16, 2017 at 4:08 pm
Luke Pawlikow says
Nov 19, 2017 at 9:12 pm
Karen says
Is it possible we are uk citizens, to get a 2 month visa prior to our journey, when entering thialand get the normal free 30 day visa on arrival then once in thialand get our 2 month visa stamped at a registered office? We are traveling for a total of 63 days and both over 50. Please advise us. Many thanks
Sep 16, 2017 at 12:25 pm
TheThailandLife says
Sep 16, 2017 at 3:48 pm
James E says
Sep 16, 2017 at 10:17 pm
Adrian says
Very useful information, I'm based in Khon Kaen, is Chaeng Wattana the only office choice or are there local government offices where you can apply for a non o extension?
Aug 25, 2017 at 1:14 pm
TheThailandLife says
Aug 25, 2017 at 11:06 pm
Avvocato48 says
Jan 24, 2018 at 4:07 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jan 24, 2018 at 8:44 pm
Jerome Stevens Jr says
Aug 04, 2017 at 9:09 pm
Sabo says
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Jimbob says
Aug 04, 2017 at 8:12 am
TheThailandLife says
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Christopher T Court says
Aug 01, 2017 at 1:26 pm
TheThailandLife says
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Gear says
Jul 17, 2017 at 8:29 am
TheThailandLife says
Jul 17, 2017 at 4:13 pm
Will says
Jul 22, 2017 at 6:19 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jul 24, 2017 at 4:46 am
Mike says
I'm also on a Non-O based on marriage from Sawannakhet Laos.
What would be the best way to stretch it to 15 months + 60 days?
Is it true that you can get the 60 day at the local Immigration, in my case Sisaket?
Thanks a lot for any information.
Jul 08, 2017 at 4:01 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jul 08, 2017 at 4:15 pm
Mike says
Jul 08, 2017 at 6:11 pm
Sabo says
Aug 09, 2017 at 9:16 am
TheThailandLife says
Aug 09, 2017 at 4:28 pm
Arslan says
I am on Non immigrant O (marriage based), and i am holding work permit as well, I am going to change my condo, but on my work permit the old Address is mentioned.. At the time of extension, i need to show my work permit as my income prove, As i was reading the required documents, Rental Agreement is also needed.
can it be a problem if my work permit and current rental agreement has diferent addresses ?
Jun 26, 2017 at 4:27 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jun 26, 2017 at 6:00 pm
Adam says
Jun 22, 2017 at 5:51 am
TheThailandLife says
Jun 23, 2017 at 2:14 am
Colin Sims. says
Anyway, rant over. Two questions, firstly should we have had all application paperwork returned to us with passport, and secondly do we go through the same procedure every time we ask for visa? We are due back in Thailand late August for a couple of months but want to get back to UK soon after. Thanks for your advice. Colin S.
Jun 13, 2017 at 2:19 am
Paul says
Jun 04, 2017 at 3:50 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jun 04, 2017 at 4:11 pm
Paul says
Jun 04, 2017 at 4:35 pm
Rick says
Apr 29, 2017 at 3:36 pm
TheThailandLife says
Apr 29, 2017 at 3:49 pm
mark peters says
Mar 11, 2017 at 11:44 pm
TheThailandLife says
Mar 12, 2017 at 5:23 am
keith says
The day the Visa runs out.
It is a single entry non o 90 day.
Can I extend this at hua hin immigration taking all the paperwork you advised .
thanks
Keith
Mar 01, 2017 at 10:40 am
TheThailandLife says
Mar 01, 2017 at 6:56 pm
keith says
I told them the police here accepted it and the Thai consulate accepted it to issue my Non O in the first place, but no they refused.
So problem solved , don't need it I will use my sons passport and birth certificate which I had with me but they want to see the son at the office as well.
So all solved now and they will issue it for me on Monday when I take my son with me.
I had all the paper work you mentioned as well and that is also needed.
Thanks for the help
Keith
Mar 02, 2017 at 12:47 pm
Gav says
Feb 20, 2017 at 4:47 pm
TheThailandLife says
Feb 20, 2017 at 5:43 pm
Robert Shuttle says
My question is will I need to update bank docs and prove financial holdings in Thailand again in order to convert the 90 day O Visa to the one year multi entry and assuming all documents are properly in place will the procedure be completed in one day?
Thanks,
Rob
Feb 13, 2017 at 10:57 am
Shan says
How to extend visa for spouse from 90 days to 1 year. What are the charges and procedure. Any private agent service available?
Mar 27, 2017 at 12:36 pm
eugene says
I am married to a thai. I have a tourist visa at the moment.
I want to go to KL in Malayasia to get my marriage visa.
What are the steps?, does my wife need to come to KL also?.
Any help or link would be great.
Eugene
Feb 08, 2017 at 9:31 am
Paul says
Feb 06, 2017 at 3:31 pm
Cedric says
I'm on a non O (married) and i have to renew my visa. So basically, i could go to the immigration instead, and ask for a 3 months extension then a 2 months extension? Or is that a 5 month extension straight, without having to leave the country?
I did not get it, that would be extremly helpful to know about it, i would go on monday :)
Jan 26, 2017 at 7:01 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jan 30, 2017 at 3:55 am
Cedric says
In case of it is possible with a single entry, without having to leave the country, that would be great. Otherise, i will hope that it will be fine :)
Jan 30, 2017 at 12:06 pm
Alex says
You can even get a one year extension if you have the financial requirements.
Jan 30, 2017 at 1:08 pm
Paul says
Where did you get your source of information ?
Regards
Paul
Feb 06, 2017 at 3:16 pm
TheThailandLife says
Feb 06, 2017 at 4:25 pm
Paul says
Feb 06, 2017 at 4:54 pm
TheThailandLife says
Feb 06, 2017 at 5:07 pm
Alex says
It's better to go at any immigration office IN the province you live in.
However, every immigration office has their own rules/understanding of the rules.
Some offices will get you an extension without any trouble in 2 minutes while another one in the same province will not give you your extension even with a lot more paperwork than you showed at the previous office.
You could also have booked one night in a hotel in Roi Et and asked them for a "paper for immigration" saying you live there. It could have worked.
Feb 06, 2017 at 9:35 pm
Chai Yoke Lim says
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TheThailandLife says
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Ariya Leitzke says
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TheThailandLife says
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Mike Hogarth says
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Angelo Schneider says
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TheThailandLife says
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Mike Hogarth says
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TheThailandLife says
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Mike Hogarth says
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TheThailandLife says
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Mark Levin says
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Mike Hogarth says
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TheThailandLife says
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David McNeil says
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TheThailandLife says
Nov 22, 2016 at 12:08 pm
peter says
I have been doing the 90 days runs.
Strangely the departure card stamps says I can stay until dec 20, 2016, but I would think my visa expires dec. 11, 2016 (since it was issued dec. 11, 2015). No?
since
I would like to stay. What are my options?
Can I ask for an extension (how long)? How?
When do I need to get out?Can I enter dec. 9? My visa will have expired. This seems unlikely.
I read this:
" Multiple entry: 1 year (you must enter Thailand on your final visit before expiry of the visa from the date of issue) "
My visa details:
Date of issue: dec 11, 2016
enter before: 10 dec. 2016
Last stamp: can stay until 20 dec.2016
Nov 02, 2016 at 3:47 pm
TheThailandLife says
Nov 02, 2016 at 4:34 pm
Oceanic says
Nov 01, 2016 at 10:41 am
TheThailandLife says
Nov 01, 2016 at 11:43 am
Laurent says
I've been through all the comments, but still not sure about what to do with my visa.
So, I have a visa NON "O" (thai wife). This visa will end on the 30 october 2016. I do not have work-permit, neither the 400k to do a one year extension.
I did my last 90 days report at the Chaengwattana office the 11 october. I had a single re-entry permit that I used in January.
I'm a bit confuse with the different possibilities: extend to 60 days at Chaengwattana for 1,900THB, re-enter before the year duration ends to get another 90 days, or do both,...
Is there any way to do a one year extension of my visa without having a 40k income or 400k on my bank account? Seems like yes but it's not clear to me.
My main concern is to not 'loose' my visa NON "O" visa.
It's already happened with my first visa. Nobody told me I needed to ask for a re-entry permit, I went in France to visit my family and when I came back got the 30 days stamp at Suvarnabhumi. Luckily I still had 400k to do one again, but not anymore.
What do you recommend me to do?
Once again I've been through all the comments, and I apologise as the answer probably has already been given many times.
I usually don't like to bother people, but I really don't want to mess with my visa and this is new for me.
By the way, this blog is so far the one with the best informations I've found. Bravo!
Oct 18, 2016 at 5:50 pm
TheThailandLife says
Oct 18, 2016 at 8:05 pm
Laurent says
Can you tell me how come some get Non O with multi entry and others no?
I'm sorry but there are things I don't understand. I read on the comment:
"If you have a 1 year Non O, and you re-enter before the year duration ends, they give you another 90 days. So, yes, effectively it is a 15-months visa." Can I do that? Maybe by applying for a re-entry permit, leaving the country then come back?
Also I read (still in the comments): "To get a new Non O Visa you will need to leave the country and get it from an embassy or consulate outside of Thailand, like Laos for exemple." but you think it's not possible?
I'm so lost.
Also I read somewhere else that it's possible to get a Non-Immigrant “O” Visa for Marriage in Penang without the financial requirements needed in Thailand. Do you know about that?
Anyway I'd like to thank you for your help. I'm just learning, and you and some others people on this page seems like to have a lot of experience.
Thank you so much,
Laurent
Oct 19, 2016 at 11:07 am
Alex says
If it's a single entry, you can apply for a 60 days extension based on having a Thai Wife.
If it's a multiple entry, you can do a border run before the end of the visa and they will stamp you 3 months again that you can extend by 60 days based on having a Thai Wife.
Oct 19, 2016 at 11:37 am
TheThailandLife says
Oct 19, 2016 at 1:25 pm
Laurent says
So my current visa is the one year extension of my mariage visa. I haven't been granted any re-entry permit: "To keep your stay permit re-entry permit must be made before leaving Thailand", stamped on the passport (does people's get mariage visa with multiple entries?).
I had to show I've more than 400k in my bank book since more than 2 months and I paid a 1.900THB process fee. I did it at the Chaengwattana immigration one year ago. Since then I left the country only once, in January, I did a single re-entry permit at Suvarnabhumi. I'm not even sure my visa have a single entry.. As I had to ask and pay for a single re-entry permit.
Oct 19, 2016 at 1:27 pm
Alex says
On the visa you got last year, you can read "NO of entry". If they write "S", it is a Single entry ("S" for Single). So you entered Thailand only one time with it. And they should have stamped it as "used". Check if they stamped "used" on the visa.
What are your "date of issue" and "enter before" dates on your visa?
You can extend ANY kind of stay in Thailand (even Tourist) by 60 days if you are married to a Thai. Just ask confirmation to the immigration office and they will tell you that.
Peoples can get a "marriage" visa with Multiple entries. It's 5,000 bahts. The visa is valid for one year. And some embassy will not ask for any financial requirements to deliver this visa.
Oct 19, 2016 at 2:23 pm
Laurent says
That’s why I’m trying to find a solution.
I heard too about these multi-entry one year mariage visa for 5,000 baths without financial requirements. Do you have more informations about that? I heard about Savannaket. If I go there should I ask first for a re-entry permit?
Oct 19, 2016 at 4:19 pm
Alex says
Yes for Savannakhet.
You don't need a re-entry permit since you will ask for a new visa.
If you are French (like me), there is another solution. You don't need to leave Thailand.
But I'd prefer not do discuss it in public.
Oct 19, 2016 at 6:24 pm
Laurent says
I'm also French, how can we talk? email,...?
Oct 19, 2016 at 6:57 pm
Laurent says
Oct 21, 2016 at 7:44 pm
TheThailandLife says
With the single entry Non O visa, you enter the country and get 90 days, you then report with your financial requirements to get the extension for a year. You can also get a re-entry permit to leave and come back in, as you have done already.
Oct 19, 2016 at 1:30 pm
Ham says
So what are my options to stay indefinitely?
800K in bank for 2 months?
800k income from Australia per year?
Can I stay there for 10 years at least
My company in Australia will pay me B800k per yer to consult remotely
Do I have to leave every 90 days?
Oct 13, 2016 at 4:05 pm
TheThailandLife says
Oct 13, 2016 at 8:21 pm
Max says
Oct 04, 2016 at 4:24 am
Papa H says
Have also been informed ( by liverpool consulate)a tourist visa can now be extended in Thailand if married or changed to an o is this correct ?
Sep 18, 2016 at 7:13 pm
Alex says
You can also convert a Tourist visa or a Visa Exemption Stamp into an o visa from Bangkok Immigration office (fee is 2,000 bahts).
Sep 18, 2016 at 11:42 pm
Gary Cartwright says
Sep 20, 2016 at 3:47 pm
Papa H says
They told me to come on a tourist 2 months, extend 30 days, then pop across border turn round for 30 more then change to an o visa for 12 months. They also said to note that that o visa could be extended but now only by 30 days & with good reason.
so total of , let me work it out ugh !!!
17 months for £240 so might just aswell off got 2 o'visas back to back ?
But it does theoretically save me 3 trips to Laos for 48 hours at 3- 4 k thb a time so in the end worth it & less hassle.
That is the way for now !!
Until they change again
Don't we just Love the bureaucracy in Asia.
Ps If you are going to Laos to do visa run around 8th Oct reply to me & as I live Nong Khai might even buy you a beer.
Sep 20, 2016 at 11:23 pm
TheThailandLife says
Sep 21, 2016 at 1:13 pm
Gary Cartwright says
Sep 21, 2016 at 3:13 pm
TheThailandLife says
Sep 21, 2016 at 3:52 pm
Gary Cartwright says
The other issue I have is a lack of pages in my passport. To my horror I found I have only 1 full page and 3 half pages left and with the full page sticker going in to Laos and the full page sticker coming out with a new visa may stop me from getting a new one. If I am just going in and out again for the 90 days will 1 full page and 3 halves be enough? Or do you think it is possible to ask them at the Laos border to stamp only and not put a sticker? If I can get the 9 days then that will allow me the 4 weeks I need to get a new UK passport. Any advice on this scenario would be greatly appreciated
Sep 21, 2016 at 4:42 pm
TheThailandLife says
Sep 21, 2016 at 4:46 pm
Papa H says
Most friendly helpfull Immigration set up in Thailand.
They tell you how it really is & are very helpfull .
Providing of course we are patient , calm & very polite.
Lets face it we know where the fees go so it is in their interests to try where possible to sort you out with your visa or extension in thier office rather than sending us to Laos & giving them money.
Also Nong Khai is a good place for a stop over & right at the border.
I liked it so much 4 years ago I stayed & this time when I come back 10 days & counting I ain't leaving at all.
Sep 21, 2016 at 4:56 pm
Gary Cartwright says
Thanks
Sep 22, 2016 at 12:51 pm
Gary Cartwright says
Also would they be asking for all the documents such as tabien ban, ID card or is this simply a stamp in and out?
If I do have to go in to Laos from Nong Khai what town in Laos would I enter?
Thanks this is proving really helpful
Sep 22, 2016 at 12:46 pm
Papa H says
You will have to go over border
$30 visa for laos, you enter Vientiene but do not need to stay . You can just turn around & come straight back if you want 30 days.
Or proceed to Thai embassy & get your new visa. Remeber you must leave Thailand for 48 hours it is a legal requirment.
I would if I were you come to Nong Khai & the day before you want to do visa call in Either Brendan & Noys bar or Eddies bar.
You will get correct info from there.
Note this is a border town so we KNOW the latest regs.
Also nobody will ask why you have come up here , you on a tourist trip OK !!
I back on 3rd in Nong Khai get in touch then if you want. Either bar knows me Carl.
Sep 22, 2016 at 2:50 pm
Gary Cartwright says
Sep 22, 2016 at 3:09 pm
Papa H says
The applicants must submit the following relevant documents depending on the purpose of their visit.
Basic Documents requires by all types of Non-Immigrant Visa.
Visa application form completely filled out
Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months and its copy
Two (2) recent 2 x 2 inches photographs (taken within the past 6 months)
Evidence of adequate finance (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family)
Letter of acceptance from the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (Alien Occupational
Control Division, Department of Employment, Tel +662-245-2745, 245-3209, 617-6578, 617-6584
Fax: +662-6176576, 245-2593) *(Please see below)
Note: The Royal Thai Embassy reserves the rights to request for other additional documents, depending on the type of Non-Immigrant Visa
Non-Immigrant Type O
Birth Certificate (applicant's child)
Certificate of Marriage or its equivalents (if married to Thai national)
a copy of marriage certificate,a copy of Thai passport/a copy of Thai ID of spouse and (3 months bank statement showing monthly income of more than £1,400 anuually.)
An official recommendation letter from organization perform voluntary job in Thailand (for volunteer job)
Pension statement if the applicant is a pension earner.
Non-Immigrant Type O- A Long Stay
Proof of income with a minimum of £1,400.00 per month or £16,500 anuually
Medical Record
Criminal Record check
Sep 22, 2016 at 3:46 pm
Papa H says
Fake statements or Police checks wont do these days.
So easy for them to check on internet.
Thailand may be behind the west in many areas but they are far less stupid than we think.
Best to play by the rules , even if they do change daily UGH !!
Sep 22, 2016 at 3:50 pm
Gary Cartwright says
Sep 23, 2016 at 10:28 am
Bob says
Two choices:
1) Leave the country. Fly anywhere you like and fly back in. Might be worth staying a night. You'll get a 90 day extension.
2) Go to your local immigration in Thailand and present the documents listed in TheThailandLife's article and extend your entry for 60 days. If you immigration is requiring more or fussy. Might be better to just leave TH and come back.
You can stay up to 15 months by leaving and coming back in just before your expiration date. If you do leave the country and come back in you don't have to present any documents anywhere.
Sep 23, 2016 at 10:48 am
Gary Cartwright says
Sep 23, 2016 at 1:16 pm
Alex says
No 'sticker' (visa) when you go to Kuala Lumpur.
You'll just get a visa-free stamp. No more than half a page.
And you can fly cheap with Air Asia.
Sep 23, 2016 at 1:52 pm
Gary Cartwright says
Sep 23, 2016 at 2:02 pm
Alex says
Sep 23, 2016 at 2:04 pm
Gary Cartwright says
Not been there for 15 years, do you know much about the place?
Sep 23, 2016 at 2:52 pm
Peter moles says
Oct 03, 2016 at 3:31 pm
Bill says
I want to do this, but I don't have a house certificate/rental agreement. My wife owns the house we live in, so what do I need instead of the house certificate/rental agreement?
Thanks!
Sep 16, 2016 at 6:04 pm
TheThailandLife says
Sep 16, 2016 at 11:05 pm
Peter Young says
I arrived in BKK 15th August 2016. Unfortunately something has come up in Australia and I need return on the 20th September and will be there for 2 months.
I have opened a Thai bank account and am in the process of transferring the 800,000 baht from my Australian Bank to my Thai Bank. Due to restrictions the Australian Bank has placed on International transfers I will not have the 800,000 baht in the Thai Bank before I leave so I cannot convert this visa prior to my departure on the 20th.
My question is this: Do I need to apply for a 60 day extension of stay or obtain a Re Entry Permit
Sep 16, 2016 at 2:03 am
TheThailandLife says
Sep 16, 2016 at 1:29 pm
Daniel Morris says
I am now thoroughly confused thanks to the above comments and questions and answers. Of course, that may be due to my citizenship!? (I have no choice now but to join the rest of the world in laughing at Americans. Truthfully the United States has been a source of great humour to me since I was a teenager living in Europe.)
Seriously, I am here on a "Non-Immigrant O-A Multiple Entry" Visa from the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington DC. No, I do not work. Yes indeed I have both the required funds in my account at Bangkok Bank and I have the expected monthly income.
My question is...must I make Visa runs every 90 days during the 1 year validity of my Visa? Or can I simply register online?
Thanks man. You are a paragon of virtue and PATIENCE. If only I could be as well!
Sep 14, 2016 at 8:43 pm
TheThailandLife says
Sep 15, 2016 at 11:51 am
Daniel Morris says
My O-A Visa is not based on marriage or family. The embassy only cared about my monthly income.
My initial Immigration stamp received at BKK airport states my Visa Class as "non O-A". The arrival date is 7 July 2016. The Admitted Until section is stamped 6 July 2017.
A subsequent quickie visit to a Laos Casino moved my admittal date up to 18 July 2017.
I continue to hope I will be able to register online every 90 days......
(I could make UK jokes as I qualify: I lived in Northwood, on the tube outside London proper, and attended a dismal Catholic boys school in St. Albans. However, politeness got the better of me!)
But...I am dying for a Jam tart. A big case of Jam Tarts!!! However I live in Nong Bua Lamphu Province in a small town called Sri Bun Ruang. We do have a small Tesco/Lotus--but no jam tarts. Anyone know of a reliable mail source of said delicious treat??
I am grateful indeed for your generosity and your time.
Sep 15, 2016 at 1:59 pm
Papa H says
Order soon for XMAS though.
Sep 21, 2016 at 2:44 pm
Robert Ross says
I recently switched my tourism visa to an O type visa for medical reasons as I need additional time for my medical treatment. I just realised I was charged 22400 baht for that change and I was told by the clinic that this was the standard price so I did not have to leave the country. Have you heard of such a large fee and do you know if that is accurate? I have been searching online and cannot find anything.
Thanks,
Rob
Sep 14, 2016 at 4:37 pm
TheThailandLife says
Sep 15, 2016 at 11:57 am
Alex says
The fee is 2,000 bahts only.
Check out forms TM86 and TM87...
Sep 15, 2016 at 12:18 pm
TheThailandLife says
Sep 15, 2016 at 12:42 pm
Hanh Pham says
1. Stay in Thailand for 30 days and then leave the country and then back for another 30 days.
2. Travel there with visa exemption and then extend when I am there.
3. Apply for visa for my travel to Thailand.
Please advise. Thank you!
Sep 14, 2016 at 3:32 pm
Max says
Sep 05, 2016 at 1:39 am
TheThailandLife says
Sep 05, 2016 at 3:41 am
Piffles says
I'm a French national married to a Thai and we have 1 daughter. The Thai Embassy in France always give me a Single Entry Non Immigrant O Visa, valid for a 90 day stay. They do not issue Multiple Entry Visas or any Visas for more than 90 days.
Therefore, I always get a Re-Entry permit done at Chaeng Wattana on the 1st day I arrive. This allows me to re-enter the Thailand on the same Visa if ever I leave. However, I don't get an extra 90 days everytime, I just get whatever's left from my original 90 days.
I didn't know about the 60 day extension. I will try that next time.
When can you apply for the extension? Can you apply anytime after you arrive? For convenience, I'd like to apply for the Extension and the Re-Entry permit both on the same day I arrive. That way, I don't have to bother with immigration for 5 months after that.
Thanks,
Piffles.
Sep 04, 2016 at 8:40 pm
TheThailandLife says
Sep 05, 2016 at 3:51 am
Alex says
Some immigration offices will be ok to extend your permission of stay early.
But the only way to know for sure about Chaeng Wattana is to try.
Sep 05, 2016 at 3:54 am
Matthew says
I am now currently on the non immigration O Visa and I have to extend in a weeks time. I have a question about the processing time. Once I submit my application and docs etc etc, do I have to return back to the Immigration office for any reason ? EG: I submit everything to the Immigration office on a Monday, do I have to return there on the Tuesday, Wednesday.............
Your help is appreciated.
Sep 01, 2016 at 4:42 pm
TheThailandLife says
Sep 02, 2016 at 2:56 pm
Eugene says
Sep 01, 2016 at 12:54 am
TheThailandLife says
Sep 01, 2016 at 3:37 am
Alex says
Sep 03, 2016 at 6:31 pm
Eugene says
Sep 05, 2016 at 11:20 pm
Geoff says
Aug 18, 2016 at 10:55 pm
TheThailandLife says
Aug 19, 2016 at 12:37 am
Roger says
I have a one year visa cat o multi visa based on marriage
My question is I have to leave every 90 days can you suggest a cheap option to renew the 90 days and what would I need to do I have to leave in September
Also when the visa comes to a end next April (yes I know long time away yet ) can I apply for a new one and where is the Best place to get it sorry I am new to all of this as I have only ever come on holiday just need some advice
Aug 14, 2016 at 10:00 am
TheThailandLife says
Aug 14, 2016 at 3:26 pm
ezfeelin says
Another question when i enter with a visa exempt entry, have thai bank account with enough funds for over two months (800,000 or more baht in a thai bank account), can i apply for a 90 day non immigrant O visa from Bangkok?
Thank you.
Ezfeelin
Jul 23, 2016 at 9:44 am
juan says
regards
Jul 23, 2016 at 9:15 am
TheThailandLife says
Jul 28, 2016 at 6:06 pm
Wallace says
After I got the Non Immigrant O visa( based on marriage ) extension for 1 year if I need to travel outside of Thailand during that extension 1 year. how can I do and my visa will be cancelled?
Jul 19, 2016 at 9:01 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jul 19, 2016 at 10:43 pm
Tony says
Hope I find you well.Im in Thailand on an O visa based on marriage.I would like to extend my stay for a year.My understanding is that one needs to have 400000 baht in a bank account for the preceding two months before submitting an application.Another route would be to have a job paying at least 40000 baht.I would like to take the second option but the problem is my current employment pays 35000 baht and I'm left with a 5000 baht shortfall.Can I make up for the this shortfall with money in a bank account and is this money subject to the two months rule? Hope you will be able to help me.
Jul 18, 2016 at 9:20 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jul 19, 2016 at 2:41 pm
Tony says
Jul 19, 2016 at 4:56 pm
sam says
Jul 18, 2016 at 8:08 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jul 18, 2016 at 9:17 pm
Wallace says
For Non Immigrant O( Marriage visa) after completed 90 days from the date of entry we can extend for 60 days more at the immigration office ( can extend every immigration in Thailand?) without showing financial requirements . If I completed that 60 days i can extend again? how many times I can extend ?
Jul 16, 2016 at 7:44 am
TheThailandLife says
Jul 16, 2016 at 5:34 pm
lost says
I have a question for you. I have a non immigrant B visa that expires august 15th. If i leave the country then, how long do i have to be out of the country for before i can come back, and what type of visa should i get when i come back? I had a non immigrant B for a volunteer organization that turned out to not be what i had signed up for. I've found a new organization to volunteer with, but i'm not quite sure how to proceed. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
-lostinthaim
Jul 14, 2016 at 7:53 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jul 15, 2016 at 10:12 pm
Bastien says
I'm currently doing volunteer in phuket until the 30th of September.
My problem is: my visa will finish on 18th of august. And I would like to stay for a while in Thailand after that to visit the North.
Now I could do a visa run to get an extra month BUT I'm swiss citizen so I'll get only 15 days extra wich is not even enough to finish my volunteering.
So I was thinking to go for a 60 days extension but as I went to the immigration office the officer didn't spoke english and I don't speak thai so in order to not make him mad I just took the paper he was handing to me and go.
So do you know if there are special conditions to get that 60 days extension or do I just fill the form and go for it?
The things is I can't afford to go in and out several times and either to lose 2000B if the application isn't well completed. This is why I'm writing to you.
I know I still have plenty of time to get that sorted but I don't want to wait last minute and get in any kind of trouble.
Thanks for your time and your work we need more people like you willing to help poor farangs lost in administrative paperworks :-D
Jul 13, 2016 at 5:26 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jul 13, 2016 at 10:44 pm
Bastien says
But they tell me since I only work around 1 month more after said visa ends they won't renew it for another 3 months, therfore I have to get a tourist one on my own.
This is why I want to apply for the 60days so I can finish my contract and then go around for 2 weeks or so.
Also I don't have a flight ticket to prove that I'll go out of thailand as I will travel to another country (not decided which one yet) by roads and not by plane.
Will that be a problem in your opinion ?
Jul 14, 2016 at 5:48 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jul 14, 2016 at 6:46 pm
Daniele says
In september this will expire. Can I extend it for a year or do I need to leave the country and come back with a new non "O" visa?
Jul 05, 2016 at 6:15 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jul 06, 2016 at 5:32 pm
Daniele Pais says
Jul 06, 2016 at 8:37 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jul 06, 2016 at 10:01 pm
Deep says
I am working in Thailand (Indian) with a valid work permit (expires 12 DEC 2016). My wife is also with me and her visa expires on AUG 12 (category O dependent visa). She is travelling back to India on AUG 5.
How much will be the cost to renew/extend her visa with same validity as in my work permit?
What all documents need to be submitted
Jun 28, 2016 at 4:31 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jun 29, 2016 at 12:53 pm
Deep says
Jun 29, 2016 at 1:18 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jun 29, 2016 at 1:31 pm
Greg says
1) Is it possible to extend it again? If so, how?
2) If we get a 60 day tourist visa in Laos, will we be able to change it to a new Type-O Multi-Entry Non-Immigrant 1 year visa like we have currently when the tourist visa expires?
3) We do not meet the retirement requirements, but we are basically "retired" on US Veteran disability. We love living in Thailand and would like to remain here very long term. What do you suggest we do as far as visas go? Will we be able to just continue getting tourist visa's every 90 days?
Thanks,
Greg
Jun 18, 2016 at 2:49 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jun 18, 2016 at 10:39 pm
Daniele Pais says
That's bad, I thought I could renew the visa independently from the fact that I have extended it for 60 days.
Jul 06, 2016 at 10:56 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jul 06, 2016 at 11:31 pm
John Wilson says
I have to sort some of my finance out so can not renew at this moment,have been told by a visa company that if I get a single entry re-entry visa,then when I come back into Thailand they will give me 90 days,I am not sure if I can trust this advice(it would help as I could free up my finances)
Jun 17, 2016 at 2:52 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jun 17, 2016 at 3:05 pm
John Wilson says
Jun 17, 2016 at 3:14 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jun 17, 2016 at 3:21 pm
Yaya says
please is there any new rules for Non-immigrants visa ED single-entry ? And how does it within Thailand ? I applied for Non O based on voluntary at my neighboring country Nigeria, On collection day I find ED type instead of O,without giving me reasons,kindly advise me about this.
Jun 17, 2016 at 10:58 am
TheThailandLife says
Jun 17, 2016 at 12:36 pm
Michael Lewis says
Jun 15, 2016 at 3:03 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jun 17, 2016 at 12:28 pm
Michael Lewis says
I have already used up the 12+3 months of my one year Non-Immigrant O visa and when it expired I went to Vientiane and got a 90 day single entry Non-Immigrant visa which expires on 6th July. Do you think that Vientiane will issue me a new 90 day visa when I go there on 6th July.
I have been left 50% of my wife's land/house in my wife's 'will'. I do not have any children.
Jun 17, 2016 at 8:44 pm
Mike Lewis says
Anyway, thanks for your advice.
Mike
Jul 14, 2016 at 6:15 pm
amas19 says
How many times can this be renewed (i.e- are there maximum renewal amounts per year)?
Jun 13, 2016 at 1:29 am
TheThailandLife says
Jun 14, 2016 at 1:34 pm
amas19 says
While each departure and re-entry gives you an additional 90 days (with visa approval), is there a maximum amount of times you can technically do this? I.e- You've done this 4 times, will they decline your re-entry after a certain amount of times?
My curiosity is, can you technically live in Thailand on this type of Visa? (obviously without a guarantee that the Visa's will be renewed each time).
Jun 21, 2016 at 4:28 am
Robert says
Jun 26, 2016 at 7:54 pm
johnny says
Jun 08, 2016 at 8:25 am
TheThailandLife says
Jun 08, 2016 at 12:32 pm
johnny says
Jun 08, 2016 at 2:03 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jun 08, 2016 at 5:19 pm
johnny says
Jun 08, 2016 at 6:46 pm
johnny says
regards
Jun 09, 2016 at 4:28 pm
johnny says
Jun 09, 2016 at 4:32 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jun 09, 2016 at 10:47 pm
Daniele Pais says
Jun 07, 2016 at 1:54 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jun 07, 2016 at 2:05 pm
Yassin says
Thank you
Jun 07, 2016 at 8:04 am
TheThailandLife says
Jun 07, 2016 at 11:23 am
Yassin says
Jun 07, 2016 at 11:46 am
Ryan Pattyn says
Jun 03, 2016 at 7:53 pm
TheThailandLife says
Jun 04, 2016 at 9:49 pm
Ben says
May 28, 2016 at 9:54 am
TheThailandLife says
May 28, 2016 at 10:50 am
josephine sabanal says
His father has a 1 yr multiple entry visa. It's a new sticker and not an extension of his previous visa. I just read somewhere that dependent visa extension should be based on the extension of non b visa holder as well.
Your thoughts will be greatly appreciated.
May 26, 2016 at 1:48 pm
TheThailandLife says
May 28, 2016 at 10:56 am
Yaya says
May 24, 2016 at 8:04 pm
TheThailandLife says
May 24, 2016 at 9:28 pm
Tony says
I live in Songhkla in the south of Thailand and have a Thai wife.I have been to the immigration office here and asked about the two months extension and have been told its not possible.Does this mean this can only be done in Bangkok or im missing something? Hope you can be able to help me.
May 15, 2016 at 3:54 pm
TheThailandLife says
May 16, 2016 at 2:32 pm
Vlad says
I've recently got my non-immigrant multi-entry visa based on marriage issued at Savannakhet, and wonder should I back there every 90 days or I can cross the border and back again at any other places besides Savannakhet?
And other thing about which I'm not quite sure is how long minimum time I should spend outside of Thailand before get my next entry stamp ? One hour, a day(s) or I can back immediately?
Thanks,
Vlad
May 13, 2016 at 4:23 pm
Vlad says
May 16, 2016 at 2:57 pm
Vlad says
May 16, 2016 at 3:47 pm
TheThailandLife says
You can go out the country at any border point with an Non Imm O and get 3 months on the way back in. You can turnaround in the same day if you like too; I've done this at Nong Khai before.
May 17, 2016 at 12:28 pm
Vlad says
thank you for your timely reply, and sorry for my blames. That was wrong.
May 20, 2016 at 7:18 pm
John says
1. What type of Visa would I need?
2. Do I have to leave every 90 days and come back? If so, how long before I can come back?
Thanks
Apr 27, 2016 at 4:19 pm
TheThailandLife says
Apr 29, 2016 at 2:10 pm
Hans says
Apr 23, 2016 at 10:54 am
TheThailandLife says
Apr 23, 2016 at 12:55 pm
Ozan says
Apr 24, 2016 at 11:30 pm
TheThailandLife says
Apr 26, 2016 at 8:34 pm
Hans says
Ok. NO ID card was required. However the required my daughter to be there for an extension. She could not come as she is in the hospital with leukemia cancer and is undergoing Chemo and cant be in contact with the outside world due to bacteria risk. The hospital wrote this letter and yet they demanded my daughter to be there! Told them its impossible as she is not allowed to be transported as per letter from the Hospital!
It got into an heated argument as they simply refused to believe the letter from the Hospital.
Than the solution! Make a picture of you and your daughter with today's news paper!
Me: How? My Visa runs out today so I cant go back now and be back here in time.
She: Well, than you pay just the 500 overstay and we sort it out tomorrow.
Me: That's impossible as tomorrow my visa is expired so you cant extend it.
She: Go away! Don't want to talk to you!
So there you have it!!! Immigration Cheang Wattana on Steroids!!!
Will go back to see what happens but most likely 100% my visa extension wont be accepted as I lost out on due date but will be back for a new report tomorrow. Most likely they give me a 7 day tourist visa and kiss your Non-O goodby even the courts ruled I am the sole provider for my daughter and the Hospital writing that my daughter cant be moved due to her illness.
I normally dont explode or get angry but this officer was just so freaking mean!!
Apr 26, 2016 at 9:19 pm
TheThailandLife says
I hope you sort this out tomorrow and can get back to being with your daughter.
Apr 26, 2016 at 9:44 pm
Hans says
For him it was his first time in 10 years of his WP that a picture got refused from behind his desk.
They clearly cracking down on it now!!! But sad to know they pick the wrong people
Apr 26, 2016 at 9:50 pm
Ozan says
my 1 year non-O visa (marriage visa) expire on MAY 29.
1.how i can renew 1 year visa again ?
3.just submit all document i did in last year same?
(marriage paper ,400K in thai bank passbook , photo with wife ,wife ID card with signature and 1900baht visa fee )
3.i should apply before my visa expire before 21days ?right ?
Thanks
Apr 19, 2016 at 11:09 pm
TheThailandLife says
Apr 21, 2016 at 1:45 pm
Ozan says
I already have non-O visa in my passport.i got from Thai embassy in 2014DEC. I already report for 90days last week .They said same documents in last year.I can submit same documents.400K baht in statement .apply 1 year visa again. i can apply 45days before my visa expire
Apr 24, 2016 at 11:28 pm
roy says
Apr 08, 2016 at 6:40 pm
TheThailandLife says
Apr 09, 2016 at 2:51 pm
roy says
1- TM07 30 extension for tourist visa. Attend alone.
2- TM07 To change Visa type to NON O Thai wife as partner, 90 day extension (pick up results 2 weeks later) and return 30 days before end date ( documents Required, Passports, Marriage Certificate Khor lo 2 Khor lor 22, Birth Certificate of children if any, Wife's ID card and her name changing documents, Household Registration and any documents proving who she is, Financial documents, Copies of everything is needed) Wife must attend.
3- TM07 30 days before second TM07 end date to change Visa to a 12 month visa all the same documents again (annoyingly) and Wife must attend again, Return for results.
4- TM47 90 day reporting form.
Hope this helps someone one day.
Apr 12, 2016 at 10:52 pm
Rupam says
1) Do I have to produce any additional documents, other than the one you have mentioned above ?
2) I work in a private company, do I have to submit any documents apart from my work permit ? For eg. Company’s recent business certificate etc.
3) When do I have to go for the Visa extension?
4) Do you know any reliable agent because if it requires multiple visits I doubt that I'll get that many leaves.
Thanks in advance
Apr 07, 2016 at 6:16 pm
TheThailandLife says
Apr 07, 2016 at 8:50 pm
Tempa Gyeltshen says
Mar 27, 2016 at 2:59 pm
TheThailandLife says
Mar 27, 2016 at 3:21 pm
John says
John
Mar 24, 2016 at 4:33 pm
TheThailandLife says
Mar 24, 2016 at 9:54 pm
John says
This is a incredibly helpful forum.
Mar 25, 2016 at 3:16 am
Bi says
I'm a 19 years old girl and I'm Vietnamese. Recently, I'd like to come to Bangkok to work but not really sure how? :'( Should I apply for a Visa first or find a job first? And How? And I only have a high school graduation certificate, is there any possible that I can find a job?
Mar 24, 2016 at 1:08 pm
Vaibhav Arora says
I want to extend the Non immigrant o visa of my wife for a year along with getting a re-entry permit. Can I get the one year extension or it would be just three months? Can I get a multiple entry with the three months visa for her?
Mar 22, 2016 at 12:17 pm
TheThailandLife says
Mar 24, 2016 at 10:07 pm
Dr Mahesha says
Mar 19, 2016 at 4:40 pm
TheThailandLife says
Mar 20, 2016 at 9:11 am
jasmine says
Thank you in advance for your reply.
JP
Mar 14, 2016 at 1:47 am
TheThailandLife says
Mar 15, 2016 at 10:16 pm
jasmine says
You have mentioned, "double check this with immigration officer when he stamps him in." Do you mean when he is stamping in at the point of entry at the airport?
Sorry for the silly question. I am quite nervous and wanted to make sure that we meet all requirements. Thank you for your input. We appreciate your help.
Mar 16, 2016 at 2:26 am
Chami says
May 20, 2016 at 8:39 pm
TheThailandLife says
May 20, 2016 at 9:33 pm
Daniel says
Feb 27, 2016 at 4:06 pm
TheThailandLife says
Feb 27, 2016 at 9:34 pm
Daniel says
Feb 28, 2016 at 12:47 pm
Lloyd says
Would I be able to get a 1 Year extension on this?
Reply
Feb 11, 2016 at 6:30 pm
TheThailandLife says
Feb 12, 2016 at 12:48 pm
Lloyd says
Thanks.
Feb 12, 2016 at 1:19 pm
Runprakhon Hansen says
Just now I have a “old” friend in wheel chair who have same visa and need 1 month more before go home but was refused at Phuket immigration.
He had all the paperwork done but can only get 7 days. Must make visa run in his wheel chair and then get 3 month.
Feb 11, 2016 at 2:05 pm
TheThailandLife says
Feb 11, 2016 at 2:30 pm
Colin says
I will be getting a O Type Visa when I get back to the UK.
They have a final entry date stamped in them I guess?
My multiple entry tourist Visa did, If I get a multiple entry O Type Visa and make my last entry just before my final entry date can I still get a 60 day extension?
Feb 10, 2016 at 2:33 pm
TheThailandLife says
Feb 10, 2016 at 2:37 pm
Colin says
So the maximum amount of stay would be 15 Months or there abouts if I make my last entry just before my Visa last entry date?
Many thanks
Colin.
Feb 11, 2016 at 10:23 am
TheThailandLife says
Feb 11, 2016 at 2:28 pm
mun says
Jan 15, 2016 at 10:00 am
TheThailandLife says
Jan 15, 2016 at 4:25 pm
maxwell ikenna says
pls help me
Aug 13, 2016 at 2:07 am
TheThailandLife says
Aug 13, 2016 at 2:59 am
Maxwell ikenna says
Aug 13, 2016 at 4:00 am