Can I apply for a 12-month Non-O extension with only 14 days left on my current visa in Thailand?

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I have a 3 month Non O married to a Thai visa issiued online from the Canberra Embassy valid until August 27 , I want to apply for a 12 month extension tomorrow , with 14 days left on the visa will they still accept the application? I have all the relevant documents and I am using the 12 months funds method. I have the year statement from the bank, do I need a letter from the bank and the updated passbook to accompany my application? The entry date was May 30 2024 and I will apply at the Buriram office

Ask Thailand · Answer

A user inquired about applying for a 12-month extension of their Non-O visa, which is valid for another 14 days. They asked if the application would be accepted and what documents are necessary. Commenters confirmed that there is no minimum remaining days requirement for extensions and advised that they would need to provide a bank letter and updated passbook. The user later shared that their application was accepted and is under consideration.

Warren ******** · Answer

Update on application. They accepted my application and have an under consideration stamp in my passport , will have a visit to the house on the weekend by the IO and I should go back to the office in 6 weeks hopefully to get the extension stamp, thanks all for your input ,

Tod ********* · Answer

[mention redacted]  it sure would have been a better idea to have gone to your immigration office just after you got in to the country on this Non-O and asked them if they'll allow the monthly income method on a new 90 day Non-O 🙁

With only 2 weeks left on your current stamp IF they say they don't, you are gonna be between a rock and a hard place.

Worst case, they say no, you get a 60 day visit thai family extension (which you can get one time) and transfer in 400K baht so you can season it for 2 months and then apply with banked money method.

Alex ****** · Answer

check the full list of documents at your local immigration office, there's also pictures to be taken... the list is huge. you are still on time but hurry up

Graham ****** · Answer

Make sure you get the 400k in the bank before you apply for the 60 days visit family extension to ensure you have the time remaining for it to season for your 12 month extension

Declan ********** · Answer

You might want to check with your local immigration if they will accept the 12 month method without an affidavit from your embassy, and some now will only accept the 12 month 40k deposits method if you are working inside Thailand.

Vinny ************** · Answer

Don't forget to update your kor ror 2

Warren ******** · Answer

Thanks everyone for your comments ,if this thread could stay open to at least tomorrow so that I can inform the group after I have attended the immigration office and add what the Buriram's office instructions were.

Rob ********** · Answer

Not a problem I always apply for my yearly extension with 10 days left on it, just make sure you have all your ducks in a row.

Jan ****************** · Answer

You might not be able to use the “12 months transfer method” (if that’s what you mean) unless you’re income (40K baht) is earned inside Thailand OR your embassy offers to provide you a a affidavit letter to confirm your income if it’s from abroad, and we know the AUS embassy doesn’t offer this service. Then you’ll need two months seasoning of 400K in a bank account baht to apply.

“In case of having any other income from abroad such as pension

Letter from the applicant’s Embassy in Bangkok verified his monthly pension or other income not less than 40,000 baht”

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Ellie ******* · Answer

You are applying for a 1-year extension based on being married to a Thai, so no "minimum remaining days" requirement (that is for the initial in-country visa application, not for extensions).

So application submission tomorrow wouldn't be an issue.

You will need a Bank letter and passbook updated on the day of application.

Can I apply for a 12-month Non-O extension with only 14 days left on my current visa in Thailand?

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