Can I extend my NON-O visa in Bangkok without a rental contract if I don't live there?

60-day visa extension NON-O visa Thai immigration rules living in Thailand Phetchabun immigration Koh Samui immigration office proof of residence expat experiences in Thailand

Jun 28, 2018

6 years ago

Carl ********

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Tried to make a 60 day extension (married to a Thai) at koh samui immigration but they wouldn't let me because we don't live here.  Going to Bangkok today, will it be possible to do the extension in Bangkok without a rental contract?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user attempted to extend their NON-O visa for 60 days at the Koh Samui immigration office but was denied due to not being a resident there. They plan to try extending it in Bangkok without a rental contract. Comments suggest that extensions are typically granted at the immigration office for the area where one resides, indicating that it may not be possible in Bangkok. A user reported back after trying in Bangkok and confirmed that they were also refused and directed to the Phetchabun immigration office instead.

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Carl ********

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No chance in Bangkok, they flatly refused telling me that I need to go phetchabun immigration as my wife's tabbieban is from phetchabun and not even a hotel booking was good enough, what's happens if we were traveling around Thailand? Only could go phetchabun for the extension? Thai officials love their tabbiebans!

6 years ago

Tod *********

I thought they'd tell you to get the extension at the immigration office where you live. ;)

The only extensions that can be gotten almost anywhere (as long as you have an address in that zone) are 30 day visa exempt and 60 day tourist visa extensions.

6 years ago

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Tod *********

Carl ********

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Phetchabun, but I live in the middle of the sticks and it's about a 2 hour drive to the immigration office and we are spending a few nights in Bangkok before we head back home, we arrive in Bangkok at 5am in the morning and we can't check into our hotel till 12 so I thought it might be easier just get the extension out of the way in the morning

6 years ago

Carl ********

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@Tod ********

Will do ☺

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Ca**

Good Luck (y)

If you can please report back and let us know if you were able to do it.

6 years ago

Carl ********

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@Tod ********

Thanks, we are going to try, I've never been asked for proof of residence in Bangkok but that was 2 years ago! Just lazy to do a border run, but if Bangkok is a no no too it will be phetchabun immigration on Monday!

6 years ago

Tod *********

If I had to guess I'd say nope you're not gonna be able to get it in bangkok either, BUT you're out nothing by trying it. I mean the worst they'll do is deny you and not take your paperwork or money.

6 years ago

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Tod *********

Where do you actually live in thailand? Most people get those extensions from the immigration office that serves the area where they live

6 years ago

David ************

6 years ago

Carl ********

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Multi non o, 90 day border runs

6 years ago

Robert *******