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Can a non-immigrant visa in Thailand be extended through border runs or at immigration?

Thai Visa Extension Non-immigrant Visa Border Run Immigration Office Procedures Visa Types Retirement Visa Dependent Visa

Feb 21, 2018

8 years ago

Joris **********

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Some lady 50+ in Thailand is on a non immigrant visa others single entry (60 euro). Is it possible to extend it once by border run or immigration? Thanks in advance.

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A non-immigrant visa in Thailand may not be extended by a border run; exiting the country typically invalidates the visa unless a reentry permit is obtained. Extensions can be applied for at local Immigration offices, provided the applicant meets specific requirements. A 30-day extension can be granted for a fee, requiring basic documents such as passport copies and hotel addresses. Depending on the situation, longer extensions (e.g., for retirement or dependents) may also be available.

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Reiner *********

The easy way is get a 30 day extension at any immigration office for 1900 thb she only need the copy of the passport,visa,departure card, and the hotel address

8 years ago

Luke ******

No, she cannot get a 30 day extension of a permission of stay from a single entry non O visa.

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@Kurt *******

She may be able to extend at Immigration if she meets the requirements for whatever extension it is she is applying for. That we have no idea of.

A 60 day extension is generally granted for the purpose of visiting thai spouse / thai child. How do you know she is not applying for a 12 month extension for retirement purpose. Or for a dependent extension.

8 years ago

Luke ******

Not by border run, once she exits, unless she gets a reentry permit, she can no longer enter on that visa nor extend it.

Extensions are done at local Immigration, with supporting documents that vary according to the reason of extension.

8 years ago

Joris **********

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Thx Luke

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