Can I renew my non-immigrant "O" extension and get a re-entry permit in one visit before my current extension expires?

Non-immigrant O Visa Visa Extension Re-entry Permit Thai Immigration Rules Retirement Visa Visa Application Process

Aug 24, 2022

2 years ago

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Dear Visa-Advice. I am on a non-immi "O" one year extention based on retirement. During Corona times I did not get a re-entry. Now I have to go to Italy for a week. I do want to get the re-entry at the Korat immigration, NOT at the airport. My extention runs out Oct 31,2022. 

I play with the idea to get the new extention and the re-entry in one visit.

QUESTION: Can I renew my extention 6 weeks before the actual expiration date. Or will I need two trips to the immigration, one for the re-entry and one for the new extention when I am back from Italy ? TIA.

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A user with a non-immigrant "O" visa extension based on retirement seeks advice on whether they can renew their extension 6 weeks before its expiration, while also obtaining a re-entry permit during a visit to Thailand's Korat immigration office before a trip to Italy. Comments suggest checking with the local immigration office about early renewal policies and the possibility of securing both the extension and re-entry permit in one visit.

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Peter **********

it is little hassle getting the re-entry at the airport.

2 years ago

James ********

2 years ago

James ********

Suggest that you ask your Thai immigration office IF they will ALLOW you to get your one year extension of stay as retired 45 days before the current stamp expires in October. Many offices do allow it... AND IF you show proof of your flight departing Thailand they may ALLOW you to get the one year extension of stay early.

Get the Re-entry permit at the same time...

2 years ago

Mike **************

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@James *******

good idea to show them the airplane ticket ! Will ask the wife to call tomorrow.

2 years ago

James ********

@Mike *************

MANY Thai immigration offices will ALLOW you to apply for the One year extension of stay within the 45 days before it expires. Ask yours... AND the flight ticket may help if your office ONLY allows the extension to be applied for within the 30 days PRIOR to your extension expiration date

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Can I leave Thailand for a week and still secure my one-year extension on a non-immigrant O visa?

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