Can I extend my Multi Entry Non-Imm O visa by exiting Thailand and re-entering before it expires?

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I have read a few posts about extending a current Visa by another 12 months by crossing the border and returning.....

I have a Multi Entry Non-Imm  O visa extension based on marriage expiring on 18 Nov 2019. I am due to travel back to Australia on the 12th Nov and returning 19 Nov.
1.    If I exit Thailand and return prior to that date, will I get stamped in for another 12 months from the date of re-entry? 
1. If so, will that also be multi-entry?
1. Does it matter whether i exit and re-enter via land or air?

My other option is to convert it to a Retirement extension prior to the expiry of my current visa extension.

Advice please

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user inquires whether they can extend their Multi Entry Non-Immigrant O visa, which is based on marriage, by exiting Thailand before its expiration and re-entering for an additional 12 months. They also ask about the mode of re-entry (land or air) and if the extension would still be multi-entry. Community responses indicate that it is typically not possible to gain an additional 12-month extension from a visa based on marriage through this method. They also suggest considering converting to a retirement extension, although this requires higher financial proof.

Peter ********* · Answer

Why not apply in Savannahket for a 1 year multi entry - requirements are simple.

George ********** · Answer

Thanks guys. I'm only in Australia for 1 week and not enough time to do all that. So, looks like it's Plan B with Roi Et Immigration

Tod ********* · Answer

Just a question, seeing as you're already on an extension based on marriage to a thai why would you want to convert to a retirement extension? That requires double the funds you show now 800K baht for retirement versus the 400K baht you show based on marriage.

Tod ********* · Answer

When you're back in Australia you should look into getting the year long multi-entry O-A visa from a thai consulate that sells it there.

You show proof of funds using your bank in Australia, you need a medical certificate and a police back ground check BUT that visa is far superior to any type of yearly extension you can get inside the country.

Tod ********* · Answer

In order to get two years out of a visa that lasts a year you need to have bought a year-long, multi-entry Non-Immigrant Type O-A (Long Stay) visa from a thai consulate in your country BEFORE you came here

Sergey ********* · Answer

You can not get 12 months stamp by entering with "marriage" visa. Only with Non OA "retirement" visa.

Tod ********* · Answer

okay, let's get you sorted.

IF you have a yearly extension of stay from the immigration office you CANNOT get a 'free year' by exiting and re-entering

Can I extend my Multi Entry Non-Imm O visa by exiting Thailand and re-entering before it expires?

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