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Can I Extend My APEC Visa or Change to a Non-O Visa in Thailand?

Visa Extension APEC Visa Non-O Visa

Jul 13, 2020

5 years ago

Carlos ***********

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Hi and thanks for accepting me into this group. I am currently in Udon Thani and as most, am currently under the visa amnesty with my APEC visa having expired on the 21st May 2020. Is there a way to get an extension on my APEC visa or possibly change to a Non-O as I am married to a local girl here and have had Non-O marriage visa's in the past?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on whether they can extend their expired APEC visa or change it to a Non-O visa due to their marriage to a Thai citizen. A comment suggests that while transitioning from a 90-day APEC visa to a visa amnesty may prohibit applying for a new Non-Immigrant visa directly, it might be possible to obtain a 60-day visit extension based on marriage, which could lead to eligible days for applying for the Non-O visa, provided they meet the financial requirements.

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Carlos ***********

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Thanks for the information

5 years ago

Tod *********

Coming off a 90 day APEC stamp and going on to amnesty means you can't apply for ANY in country Non-Immigrant visa because you need real hard stamped days on your passport to do so.

You MIGHT, <- (as in totally at the discretion of the immigration office you deal with) be able to get a 60 day visit thai family extension based on marriage to a thai.

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IF you were able to get that 60 day visit thai family extension you then would be on 'hard stamped' days and could apply for the in country Non-O visa based on marriage to a thai by meeting the proof of funds (400K baht in a thai bank account in your name only that was transferred in from abroad)

Your first step is: GO to your immigration office and see if you can get the 60 day visit thai family extension

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