Hi All,
could anyone advise on this pls? :)
I'm Italian and moving to Thailand next month so I'm going to apply for the visa in a couple of weeks. Because of the new regulation I might not be eligible for a 1 year non immigrant type O visa and I might have to apply for a 3 months non immigrant type O visa and then extend it once in Thailand, my question is:
can I apply straight away for the extension once in Thailand or do I have to wait till the expiration?
furthermore how long does it take to get the extension after the application?
Thank everyone who will want to help :)
TLDR : Answer Summary
An Italian expat moving to Thailand is seeking advice on applying for a Non-Immigrant O visa. Due to new regulations, they may need to apply for a 90-day visa initially and then extend it once in Thailand. Key questions include whether they can apply for an extension right after arrival or must wait for the visa to expire, and how long the extension process takes. Community responses clarify that extensions can be applied for after arrival as long as the application is made within certain timeframes, typically requiring a bank balance to qualify for the extension.
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