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Can I extend my Non-Immigrant O visa while visiting my daughter in Thailand?
I have a Non Immigrant O visa visiting my non-Thai daughter who works in Thailand. I'm a little confused...am I not allowed to apply for an extension after the 90 days or do I need to leave the country and come back in on a tourist visa for 30 days? I am planning on staying until mid April and have my return flight booked for then any help or advice is appreciated.
Answer summary
The Non-Immigrant O visa allows for a possible one-year extension under certain conditions, not a standard 30-day extension. To remain in Thailand past the initial 90 days, you'll need to leave the country and possibly return on a tourist visa or under the visa exemption scheme if eligible. Some options involve obtaining a re-entry permit to keep your extension active. If you wish to apply for a one-year extension, you may need to open a Thai bank account and meet financial requirements.
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Martyn *******
You may be denied boarding by the airline as you do not have a flight out within the visa limits. Be careful of this. A way around it is to book a flexible flight or a cheap cancelable flight to prove you are within the stay limit
Stephen *******
Martyn James You do not need an onward ticket on a non-o.
Rebecca *************
OPMartyn James I'm probably going to do that thanks.
Simon *******
You can go to an agent as soon as you arrive pay
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bht and they will sort the 12 month extension out including thr money required and a bank account you can stay as long as you want,leave and return when ever you want,you need a re-entry permit these can be purchased by the agent either a single re-entry for about 1000bht or multiple re-entry for about 4000 bht or you can go to immigration and get a re-entry premit at the airport for 1000bht,this will keep you extension active .
Ian ********
To get the 1 year extension you have to open a thai bank account and deposit
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0 baht .Probably not what you had in mindBob **********
The only extension available for a non-o( retirement) is a one year extension a tourist visa is 60 days
Farang_A*********
I believe that you may need to be a little bit careful as you could be asked to show proof of onward travel before your 90 day visa runs out.
Ian **********
Farang_Abroad_too that is a requirement for tourist visas only
Farang_A*********
Ian Morrison thank you good to know
Bob **********
Farang_Abroad_too not on a non-o
Farang_A*********
Bob D'Andrea thank you, good to know
Rebecca *************
OPYeah I may end up booking my flight earlier than I wanted too.
Jan ******************
Rebecca Evans-Arden A Non-O visa is exempt from onward ticket requirements.
Farang_A*********
Jan Kenneth Nesland that's good to know, thank you for that
Wannikea *********
Enter on the Non O, stay 90 days, border bounce and return on 30 days exempt, extend 30 days, voila five months.
Rebecca *************
OPWannikea Wanblee Thank you...that is looking like the plan now 😒
Jan ******************
A Non-O visa doesn’t qualify for the standard 30-day tourist extension. Only a one-year extension is available in your circumstances, subject to meeting the requirements. You would normally need to leave Thailand before your 90-day permission expires and re-enter, potentially under the visa exemption scheme if you’re eligible. I would personally choose a professional border-run transport service for this.
Rebecca *************
OPJan Kenneth Nesland that's what I thought..thank you!
John **********
The only extension you can get is a 12 month extension at your local immigration office by meeting the requirements
Graham ******
You can get the 60 day Visit Thai Family extension which does not require a Thai bank account and funds
John **********
@Graham *****
she can't, her daughter isn't ThaiGraham ******
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