Can I change the location for my Non-O visa extension in Thailand?

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Good morning, I applied for non-O visa in Ayutthaya and got my initial 90 days 28 February, supposed to return middle of May to receive one year stamp. I now have an urgent need to move to another province. Is it possible to complete this elsewhere? Or do I need to return to Ayutthaya? Sorry if this is inartfully stated, I do not know the rules or procedure well.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The individual is seeking guidance on whether they need to return to Ayutthaya to receive their one-year extension stamp for their Non-O visa or if they can complete the process in another province after moving. Community responses suggest that the applicant should contact the immigration office in their new province and may need to report their new address using TM30. Additionally, some members share personal experiences and emphasize the importance of asking both immigration offices for clarification.

Benjamin ****** · Answer

> Or do I need to return to Ayutthaya?

Do you have an "under consideration" stamp? OR are you still on your "zero entry" Non-O Visa that you acquired in Ayutthaya?

IF you have an "under consideration" stamp, you *WILL* have to return to Ayutthaya (I don't believe the one year extension of stay based on retirement has an under consideration stamp though). If you are still on your "zero entry Non-O stamp", you *SHOULD* be able to get the one year extension of stay.

ALMOST all immigration offices have either a website, or a Facebook page. Contact them for more information 🙂

Wyn ********** · Answer

Can you change from OA visa to non O in Thailand and whats needed Thanks

James ******* · Answer

Good advice all, thank you much. I am aware of timing issue, just did not know if I needed to come back to Ayutthaya or not. I will contact and ask new province office I have plenty of time, and I will have new address to report by 1 April. Not afraid to pay for “extra” services. Ayutthaya office very kind and helpful, don’t know about Phuket

Mario ********** · Answer

It used to be and maybe still is a requirement that you do the extenstion where you reside (according to TM30).

Having said that, I did mine last year for a reasonable 'fee' at another office because the one in my area has very rude unhelpful people working there and I refuse to grease their palms because their attitude is so poor.

The point being, you probably can do it elsewhere  even if you're "not supposed" to.

The advice already given to ask one or both offices (expect inconsistencies) is the best thing you can do.

We all have our own experiences, but in the end it's the immigration officers that must decide and give you the extension.

สิงหา *********** · Answer

I think you are free to move, however, you should contact Immigration in Ayutthaya again once it due to collect 1 year visa. Then, report T.M. 30 properly at new address.

Lee ******* · Answer

You need to apply for extension with 2-3 weeks left on your Non O visa .

Garrett *********** · Answer

Have you submitted the application for the 1 year extension yet?

Bob ********** · Answer

I would think that if you register your address TM30 IN your new province you'll be ok

Can I change the location for my Non-O visa extension in Thailand?

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