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Can I apply for an extension of my Non-O visa in Thailand immediately after arrival or do I need to wait until it expires?

Non-Immigrant Visa O Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Marriage Visa Visa Regulations Expats in Thailand

Nov 6, 2017

8 years ago

Claudio ********

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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 :)

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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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Tod *********

Non-O visas are sold only two ways, a 90 day single entry or a year-long, multi-entry (the kind you exit/re-enter every 90 days).

If you are getting a 90 day single entry and then applying for a yearly extension of stay at the immigration office once you get that you'd need to buy a re-entry permit as well. (either a single entry for 1000baht or a multiple entry for 3800baht)

8 years ago

Claudio ********

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Do you think I can still apply for a 1 year multiple entries? It's a confused information on the embassy website but definitely I'll go to the embassy in London within 2 weeks for applying for 1 year multiple entries (possibly) or 3 months single entry, I'm just waiting for some documents prior

8 years ago

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Claudio ********

Gwydion *******

You will need 400k thb in a Thai bank account for 2 months prior to application(in your name). You will get a 30 day consideration stamp, where they approve your extension and then you go back to get the remaining 11 months stamped in to your passport.

8 years ago

Claudio ********

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Thank you

@Gwy****

8 years ago

Gwydion *******

I had a 1 year multi entry from the UK. This was extended in Thailand.

-Apply 30 days before admitted until stamp expires.

-Get 30 day consideration stamp.

-Go back on date stamped in your passport to get remaining 11 months stamped.

-Every 90 days report your address.

-If you plan to leave then apply for re-entry permit to avoid losing your extension.

8 years ago

Claudio ********

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Did you get a 3 months MULTIPLE ENTRY non O at first?

8 years ago

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Claudio ********

Joe ***********

You would be applying for an Extension of Stay based on Marriage

8 years ago

Claudio ********

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