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Can I apply for a 1-year extension of stay based on marriage after a COVID-19 extension?

Jan 19, 2021
5 years ago
Javier ********
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Hello. I apologize if this question has been asked before, I am looking for some advise. I am married to a Thai national and now I am staying in Thailand under an extension of stay based on visiting family. Prior to that I had an ED-Visa. I had everything ready to apply for a 1-year extension of stay based on marriage, but due to an emergency I had to spend part of the 400000 baht required to be in a Thai bank account 2 months before the application. Because of this, I will apply for the COVID 60 day extension instead. My question is if I can apply for the 1-year extension of stay based on marriage from the COVID extension once I comply with the 400000 baht requirement. Thanks in advance :)
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The individual is currently on a COVID-19 extension of stay after previously holding an ED-Visa. They plan to apply for a 1-year extension based on marriage but must first meet the Thai bank fund requirement of 400,000 baht. A commenter confirmed that it's possible to first apply for the COVID extension and then switch to the 1-year marriage extension once the financial requirement is satisfied.
Tod *********
you can apply for the 60 day covid extension and then once your funds are seasoned the 2 months in the thai bank account you can apply for the year extension after that.
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Dave ******
Ok. Thanks for the clarification
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Dave ******
Marriage
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Benjamin ******
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On a single entry Non-O visa based on marriage, you can get a 60 day extension of stay based on visiting Thai Family. This is *completely* different then the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19.

You can get ONE 60 day extension of stay based on visiting Thai family per each single entry Non-O visa
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Tod *********
remember the rule that allows people to apply for 60 day covid extensions runs out on Jan 29th (next Friday) so you need to apply for it before then.
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@Tod ********
hi Tod. I went to CW today and the Immigration Officer told

me to come back on Feb 20 (5 days before my Non O 90 day visa expires) and I will get the 60 day extension. I think there is nothing official about the 60 day COVID being cancelled
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Benjamin ******
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Non-O Based on what reason?
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Javier ********
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@Tod ********
thank you very much for your answer :) I will do so
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