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Can I apply for a one-year extension of my Non-O visa while planning to leave Thailand for a short trip?

Non-Immigrant Visa (O)Visa Extension Re-Entry Permit Thailand Visa Rules Expat Visa Advice

Aug 7, 2025

9 months ago

Steve ***

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Hi Everyone

Looking for some advice please.

Scenario,

I’m on a 90-day non-immigrant visa (O) for retirement purposes and after having 800,000 baht in a bank account for 2 months I apply for a 1-year extension.

Let’s say the 1-year extension takes around 2 to 3 weeks to be granted, BUT during this time I need to leave the country for 2 weeks after getting a re-entry permit.

Does this affect the visa application/granting?

What happens if I’m granted whilst overseas?

TIA

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about the implications of leaving Thailand while waiting for a 1-year extension of their non-immigrant (O) visa, particularly if it affects the approval process. Commenters clarify that extensions can be granted on the same day as the application if all documentation is prepared, and that leaving the country after obtaining a re-entry permit does not hinder the approval, as long as the application is completed before leaving.

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Stuart ***********

The extension is granted on the same day you apply. You can apply for the extension 30 days before your non-O ends, providing your money has been in the bank for 2 months and the days are added to your extension (if that helps with your timings).

9 months ago

Narong *******

The extention is giving the same day while you wait as long as you you have all the docs Ready. After you got the Extention the same day you can apply for a re-entry which you will also get it while you wait ....and then you can leave the country when you want

9 months ago

Steve ***

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@Narong ******

Sorry for this but just confirming this is the case when you apply for your FIRST 1 year extension whilst on your 90day non-O?

9 months ago

Max *************

@Steve **

It's for every 1 year extension. It's done in a few minutes as long as your documents are in order. At Chonburi immigration in Jomtien, you can pick up your passport next day. Thats the only difference.

9 months ago

Steve ***

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Thank you

9 months ago

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Steve ***

Max *************

@Narong ******

Unless you're staying in Naklua/Pattaya/Jomtien, then you can pick up your passport at immigration next day (in the afternoon).

9 months ago

Narong *******