Can I Extend My Multi-Entry Non-O Visa at Any Immigration Office in Thailand?

Jul 3, 2020
4 years ago
Jamie *********
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Can a multi entry non O visa be extended from any immigration office or must we go to our local office only? Thanks in advance for any replies, this group is so helpful for information!
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The extension for a multi-entry Non-O visa must be done at the immigration office that serves the area where the visa holder and their Thai spouse reside, as reflected by the local house book. Using a different office or a house book with another address is generally not acceptable.
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Tod *********
@Ja***
making your wife have a house book listing in the area of the immigration office you're using makes NO sense, as in NONE at all.

I know More than a few thai women married foreigners here in Bangkok who are listed on house books in their home province.

All bangkok does is make you go to the Amphur and get a stamped copy of her house book listing stating it's real.

Are you sure this isn't a "lost in translation" moment?
Tod *********
To answer your question ;

you go use the immigration office that serves the area where you and your thai wife live. You have to use the office that serves your address here
Jamie *********
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Got it, must be in her name & local. Thanks very much
@Benjamin *****
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@Tod ********
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Jamie *********
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@Benjamin *****
thank you but that's not our issue, I'm questioning because some offices are said to be easier or more "cooperative" than others.
Benjamin ******
@Jamie ********
A Thai house book is the official registration of a Thai person and their legal address. This is used by a Thai to do government related activities. If your wife tries to use another person's housebook, it will be rejected because it wouldn't have your wife's name on it.
Jamie *********
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And 1 more question, is it acceptable to use a family member's house book in a different area (at their local office)?
Benjamin ******
@Jamie ********
Different immigration offices have different policies, however I can not see why an immigration office will allow your wife to NOT use her housebook. All Thais have a housebook.
Jamie *********
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Thanks Tod! Is that because the address on our "house book" must be local?
Tod *********
and do you meet the financial requirements to apply for a yearly extension of stay?
Jamie *********
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Marriage to a Thai National
Tod *********
and what is the REASON you have a year-long, multi-entry Non-O visa?
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