Can I do a border run back into Thailand with a 1-year multiple entry visa after 90 days?

@Phil *****

correct

@Alastair *******

but my initial 90 day Non o before I enter i don't have to do if I apply in my home country

@John ******

So get a Tourist Visa to start then apply for the Non-O then the extension, better than the expense of a 12 month visa which hardly gets used

@Graham *****

depends on the country where you are applying for the visa. Some don't offer 90 day single entry. I think the USA only offers this one year multi entry 90 days per stay in the non-O category.

@John ******

Why would you get a 12 month multi-entry Visa then go for a 12 month extension during your first 90 days, just get a 90 day single entry Visa and save some money?

@John ******

I've heard one or two offices in the country do things differently, however, the general rule is that during any 90 day entry, when you have less than (depending on office) days remaining, you can apply for the 1 year extension. There is quite a bit of paperwork required, so best to visit your local immigration office in advance to get a copy of their printed list of requirements and confirm their timing. This will include >B400,000 in a bank account in only the name of the foreign spouse, seasoned for 2+ months, photos of couple at home, marriage certificates, etc.

After applying for the extension there is a waiting period of a few weeks, during which time immigration will normally conduct a home visit, and then you return to the immigration office to get the 1 year extension stamped into passport.

After getting the extension, you can then get a re-entry / multiple re-entry that will allow travel in and out of the country.

@John *********

bang on, better than my description. I work 6 weeks on 6 weeks off so it's never an issue.

@Mick *******

I don't, I don't even go to immigration to do my 90 day report it's done for me and the slip is sent to my address.

@Graham *****

R okay 👌

@Stuart ********

alright

@Nongnuch *******

That’s completely different. You’re confusing being on an extension and applying for your next one. If you miss a payment you will not get your next years extension but it doesn’t cancel your existing one.

@Stuart ********

it's the same with those 12 months bank transfer proofs for a 1-year extension based on retirement - - if you miss out one month, the extension becomes void in the very moment

@Stuart ********

that depends on the level of tolerance of the specific Immigration. Technically the visa will become void

@Nongnuch *******

Not sure where you get that impression. Overstaying by one day will not cancel the rest of the year long Non O.