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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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Aug 13, 2024

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Warren ********

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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

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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.

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Warren ********

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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 ,

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Ellie *******

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Thank you for update. Glad they accept monthly method for you as before.

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Tod *********

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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.

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I did attend the office to ask that very question the day after I arrived and he gave me 3 options , 1 was the 400 k seasoned in the bank , 2 was the affidavit letter from the embassy , which is not an option in my case and 3 the monthly international transfers , I have learnt that they can tell you one thing and the next day it’s something different that’s why I posted this and that’s why I’m going back today to ask , I will post their requirements today after I return

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David **********

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Yes, the different decisions on a regular basis is frustrating. Be ready with action when trying to make transactions. Human being are involved. Just resolve yourself to knowing it may take two trips or extra steps.

Remember it’s your life, you might as work hard for it. No one else is!

60 days is a good amount of time to work on the next step.

My point about the visits. I just got a Thai Drivers License. I rode an hour on the bus to get to the driving school with the thought I starting that morning only to find out I can’t start. Long story short. It was worth the extra trip I got the entire layout about what to do, what I have to do, even some advice about how to do it and a free ride back to the bus terminal. It took maybe 2-

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hours just to get the plan laid out and get all my questions answered and take notes but a week laters I’ve got my drivers license.

Appears to me there are no quick answers to anything in Thailand.

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Tod *********

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sincerely good luck with it, (y)

IF for some reason they don't allow monthly income by transfer method, you can buy time with that 60 days "visit thai family" extension

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Warren ********

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Thank you Todd

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Alex ******

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

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Graham ******

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

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Declan **********

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.

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Vinny **************

Don't forget to update your kor ror 2

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Warren ********

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On the list thanks Vinny

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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.

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Rob **********

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.

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Jan ******************

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 *******

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.

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Not sure what you mean by "12 months funds method". If you have funds of 400k baht in your Thai bank account, you should be fine.

If you mean 12 months of bank transfers, you need to check with the Burriram office whether you can use that for the first-year extension. If they don't accept, you may need to put the funds of 400K into your bank account and let it sit for 2 months before you can apply for an extension. In that case, you can apply for 60-day visit Thai family extension first, then apply for a 1-year extension based on being married to a Thai.

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Warren ********

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Thank you Ellie yes I did mean 12 months of bank transfers , I had to let my Non o extension lapse while I was outside Thailand I have been doing this extension for the last 5 years ,I will visit the office for further information tomorrow

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then you need to check with the buriram immigration office. A number of offices will now only accept monthly income if earned inside Thailand

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And based on recent feedbacks it’s known that Buriram -or at least the IO handling other people’s extension in Buriram- don’t accept income unless it’s earned in Thailand or you can provide a affidavit letter from your embassy.

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