Answered6 years ago
Can I extend my Non-Imm O visa by 60 days while in Thailand?
Hi - I am arriving next week on a Non-Imm O (Thai Wife) visa which I have travelled on for the past few years. I normally granted a 90 day stay on arrival and leave before this expires, however I m asking if it is possible to extend this whilst in country for a further 60 days (giving me about 5 months in total). At the end of this particular 12 month visa it is my intention to change to a Marriage Visa. Any advice appreciated thanks.
Answer summary
The user is seeking advice on whether it's possible to extend their Non-Imm O visa, which is based on being married to a Thai citizen, by an additional 60 days after the initial 90-day stay upon arrival. Several comments confirm that a 60-day extension is feasible, provided the necessary documents (including passport, marriage certificate, and ID) are submitted with the application at the local immigration office, along with a fee. The conversation also touches on the process of transitioning to a Marriage Visa later.
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Dale *********
Hi
@Andrew ******
am looking at traveling back as well on the same visa can you tell me did you get your flight first then apply for visa or visa first and submit paper work any help be greatful am struggling got paper work its just doing it cheers👍👍🙏🙏Andrew *******
@Dale ********
visa first are you married? Dale *********
@Andrew ******
yeah Married to Thai MateAndrew *******
Two months before visa expires
Michael ********
@Andrew ******
for year extension ? Andrew *******
@Michael *******
yes Michael ********
@Andrew ******
oh you on about bank account. Thought you meant submitting paperwork i am more than covered there they can go back 10 years if they want. I thought you meant applying for extension of stay because lady at embassy said there may be some changes after september 26 and i should get after thatAndrew *******
@Michael *******
no I put money in bank when I'm out would that be okMichael ********
@Andrew ******
doesnt give long after two weeks quarantineAndrew *******
I've got 90day visa I'm sure if I put
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0baht in my bank account I can get marriage visa
Steve *******
@Andrew ******
Yep, you could get a 1 year extention of stay based on marriage if your money was seasoned for 2 months before you applied.Andrew *******
@Steve ******
great many thanks for info Steve *******
Yes. You can apply for a 60 day extention on your initial 90 days. Your wife will need to go with you and you'll need copies of relevant docs, passport/ marriage cert/ wifes ID/housebook plus the fee of 1900bt. No bank book required
David *******
@Steve ******
that sounds my best option, if borders are open in January is a border run ok , as only 100km from border loas Steve *******
@David ******
Yeah, If borders are open you can get non imm O based on marriage at Savanakhet or Vientiane in LaosDavid *******
@Steve ******
is this the very last extension you can get 60 days .As I am in a similar situation 90+60 as I need another 7 days after this .
Exit country or another extension ?
Steve *******
@David ******
You can apply again and you'll get a 7 day extention denied stamp, 1900bt fee. Your only other alternative is to apply for a 1 year extention of stay.Stuart *********
Yes you can apply for a 60 day extension for visiting Thai family. You can only do this once. To stay longer you would need to apply for a year extension of stay having met the financial requirements and producing copious copies of passport and other papers.
Stuart *********
Absolutely. Call their help line and they’ll explain the different packages options available to you. You don’t need to leave the country to get it but it does take around 4+ weeks to process the background checks etc. As long as you’ve never been on overstay you should be good.
Thomas ********
@Stuart ********
do you have to be married to apply for the years extension? I am on a Non O based on having a Thai son. I've just arrived in Thailand and now in quarantine but I'm trying to find the best way of staying long term. Any feedback would be much appreciated. Thanks. Stuart *********
@Thomas *******
it depends on whether the child is listed as your sole custody with a family court or local amphur. If so you need 400k and quite a few trees of paperwork to apply. Here’s the list that the Phuket office needs. *******************************************************************
If using another office check directly with them on their requirements as they may well be different.
If the child is not in your sole custody then the best you can do is a 60 day extension for visiting Thai family.
Thomas ********
@Stuart ********
thanks mate its a good feeling being back even I am in quarantine! Stuart *********
@Thomas *******
ouch. Yeah I’ve read about lots of peoples trials and tribulations trying to get in/back. Not easy at all. Glad to hear you’ve managed it. Thomas ********
@Stuart ********
I've just paid nearly 150,000 to get back this time, I think its time to re think long term status in the country, thanks again for the info. Thomas ********
@Stuart ********
I agree mate, considering I won't be paying taxes either it seems reasonable Stuart *********
@Thomas *******
for people under 50 where money isn’t so much of an issue it’s a great way to stay long term. Many people bitch about the high price of the visa but when you break it down over 5 years (or longer) versus what you’d need to spend on flights in and out (if you could these days), hotel stays and the sheer hassle I think the numbers would be not so far apart. Thomas ********
@Stuart ********
thanks again for your help 👍 I'll give them a ring Thomas ********
@Stuart ********
with the Elite Visa could I get it sorted whilst in Thailand on my current Non O without leaving Thailand? Stuart *********
@Thomas *******
if he’s not in your sole custody you can look at options like an Ed visa for learning Thai or if money isn’t an issue the Elite visa. Thomas ********
@Stuart ********
thank you very much for going out of your way to reply, much appreciated. Michael ********
@Stuart ********
i am in same boat do you have a link for all paperwork. Probably same as what i had to do in Singapore to get non o.Passport
Marriage cert
Wifes ID signed
Wife house regestration.
Copies of bank book.
Letter from wife.
Stuart *********
@Michael *******
sorry each office has slightly different requirements so best to check with the office where you apply for their handout. This link is for Phuket. It may not be the same for the office you use. ******************************************************
Michael ********
@Stuart ********
ok cheers got three different ones i could use i think will do some visits and see, got till end october anyway see if any changes in ways visas are done after sept 26 embassy said it may change.Activity
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