Can I visit immigration early to get my Non-B extension approved before my business trip?

Aug 3, 2022
2 years ago
Lyka *********
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Hi, I have a weird case. I need to fly out for a business trip before the given date for my 1 year non b stamp. Can I go to immigration early for the stamp? Anyone went earlier than the consideration date and got approved?
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A user inquires whether they can visit the immigration office earlier than their scheduled date to obtain their Non-B visa extension before a business trip. Various users share their experiences, suggesting that while it is uncertain whether the immigration office will grant an early approval for the under-consideration stamp, visiting the office with proof of travel (like an E-ticket) may help the case. Some note the potential risks of leaving Thailand before getting the extension, emphasizing the importance of a re-entry permit and the need for clear communication with immigration officials.
James ************
I was a month early and just showed them my E-Ticket for the airline.
Tod *********
@James ***********
how could you be a month early for a 30 day under consideration stamp? ๐Ÿ˜•

I think you meant you were applying for your yearly extension a month early

That isn't a problem at most offices seeing as you can do it when you have 30 days or less left on your stamp and some offices let you do it when you have 45 days or less.
Ellie *******
@James ***********
Do you mean extension application?
Tod *********
Not all that weird of a case, but you're sure gonna mess yourself up leaving the day before your under consideration stamp comes up. That means you'd cancel everything you have and have to start all over with a new Non-B and then another extension.

OR

You can slog on out to the immigration office BEFORE you need to leave and talk to the officers to see if anything can be done. There are three possible scenarios,

1 - they can 'close the loop' on the under consideration stamp early and you get it done before the date you are to fly out (AND you buy a re-entry permit right after they ink the extension into your passport)

2 - they amend the under consideration stamp another month (cross out the date and add another 30 days on it) meaning you come back on that date to get the extension inked in (AND meaning if they do that you buy a re-entry permit so you can get back in on that stamp) <- I HAVE seen them do this in special situations but it is rare

3 - they can't do anything and you lose what you have (the Non-B and the under consideration stamp) meaning when you come back you start all over again from scratch

The ONLY people who are going to tell you what's what are the officers at the immigration office where you applied for that extension SO take someone from your employer and slog on out and ask them., Have the proof you're flying out on the 16th and when you're comin' back to show them why you have a "special situation".

Face it they'll do one of the three choices I outlined.. Hopefully for you it's choice 1 or 2, because choice 3 starting over isn't gonna be all that much fun
Lyka *********
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@Tod ********
thank you so much for this insight. I havenโ€™t really thought about option 2 thank you for bringing that up. I will do what you recommend and go to immigration with HR within this week. Worst case scenario I have to cancel the business trip.
Lyka *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Sure. Will do
Tod *********
@Lyka ********
report back and let us know how it goes, if the thread is closed message me and I'll open it up so you can tell us how it got resolved

Good Luck, (y)
Paul *********
You can go, but from experience your documents may not be sent back in time. If you have an urgent need to travel before the under consideration stamp date, then this question needs to be raised through the Immigration office where you initially applied.
Lyka *********
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@Paul ********
thank you
Ellie *******
Never heard someone got an under-consideration stamp closed earlier. All you can do is go to your immigration office and ask, see what they would say. The worst thing they can do is say no, you come on that day or you lose your extension. Then you have to start the whole process from the scratch all over again.
Lyka *********
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@Ellie ******
thank you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ
James ********
Your application for the one year extension of stay on your Non B is STAMPED UNDER CONSIDERATION...

You are instructed to return to the Thai immigration office on August 17th.

Ask your Thai immigration office if you can get the One year stamp earlier than August 17th.

AND IF you leave Thailand while it's UNDER CONSIDERATION... and return BEFORE August 17th

Be sure to have a RE-ENTRY PERMIT in your passport BEFORE you depart Thailand.
Lyka *********
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@James *******
hi yes, but I fly out august 16 would it be possible to go earlier than the said date?
James ********
@Lyka ********
ask your Thai immigration office... only they can answer your question.

Suggest you show proof of your flight departing Thailand when you ask your Thai immigration office.
Lyka *********
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@James *******
thank you. Would it be possible to open this thread for comments? I would like to know if there are cases like mine
James ********
@Lyka ********
The thread is still open... And you have your answer....ask your Thai immigration office.

There is no other option available to you... PERIOD
Lyka *********
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@Ja***
thanks!
George ********
Apply for re-entry permit
Lyka *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank george but as Sir Daniels said.. not going to work
Tod *********
@George *******
that won't work because they have to be BACK by the 17th of Aug and they leave on the 16th
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