Can I switch back to a Non-O multi-entry visa after my extension expires?

Thai Visa Rules Non-O Visa Visa Extension Immigration Expats in Thailand

August 16, 2020

4 years ago

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Hi, I'm on a non-o multi-entry visa (Thai wife and kids). If I get a years extension (400k), can I, when the extension expires, change back to a non-o multi-entry visa ( NO 400k) easily, or will Thai immigration take a dim view of this? Thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about the possibility of reverting back to a Non-O multi-entry visa after obtaining a one-year extension based on marriage, specifically whether Thai immigration will view this change unfavorably. Comments indicate uncertainty regarding the availability of multi-entry Non-O visas and suggest reassessing the visa situation closer to the time of expiry.

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Tod *********

@Graeme **********

no one knows IF when the consulates re-open they will continue to issue year-long, multi-entry Non-O visas as easily as they did before. ‎

IF you get a yearly extension, AND during that time the consulates do open, they do issue the year-multi-Non-O's with no proof of funds (the ones that did it anyway) you certainly could look into that option

4 years ago

Graeme ***********

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@Tod ********

thanks, I'll watch this space!

4 years ago

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Graeme ***********

Benjamin ******

That's an interesting question.

1. AS OF RIGHT NOW (to my knowledge), no multiple entry Non-O visas are being sold anywhere. And it's unknown when it'll be sold again.

2. If you get a one year extension of stay based on marriage, you can stay no later until late September, 2021. That's over a year.

If you get the one year extension of stay, I recommend asking this question sometime closer around August, 2021.

EDIT: Savannakhet and HCMC are not defacto selling these visas right now

4 years ago

Graeme ***********

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@Benjamin *****

thanks, I like to plan ahead, probably a little too far this time LOL

4 years ago

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