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Do I have to go to immigration on the exact date my 30-day under consideration period ends to get my marriage extension in Thailand?
NON-O visaExtension of stayImmigration procedures ThailandVisa regulationsMarriage visaChiang Mai immigrationTravel restrictions ThailandUnder consideration stamp
Oct 16, 2020
6 years ago
Bryan *********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello,
First time post here, but have been following this group for awhile. Thanks to the moderators for all they do.
I recently arrived in Thailand and have a non-Immigrant O visa based on being married to a Thai and was stamped in for 90 days until November 27. I understand I will go to Chiang Mai immigration toward the end of that period and apply for a 1 year extension of stay. When I go to immigration in November they will give me a 30 day “under consideration” period that will go until December 27 (I think). Do I have to go to immigration on exactly that day (Dec 27) to get my passport stamped for 1 year? What if I want to travel domestically and am away from home?
A friend said I have to go on that day (or at least my passport does). This would limit the ability to travel around the holidays. He also said this predicament would continue every year, meaning no travel internationally during holidays in future years. I think I could do the 60 day extension based on visiting family and this would push my yearly cycle into the new year. That seems like a good idea to me. Thoughts?
Thanks,
Bryan
First time post here, but have been following this group for awhile. Thanks to the moderators for all they do.
I recently arrived in Thailand and have a non-Immigrant O visa based on being married to a Thai and was stamped in for 90 days until November 27. I understand I will go to Chiang Mai immigration toward the end of that period and apply for a 1 year extension of stay. When I go to immigration in November they will give me a 30 day “under consideration” period that will go until December 27 (I think). Do I have to go to immigration on exactly that day (Dec 27) to get my passport stamped for 1 year? What if I want to travel domestically and am away from home?
A friend said I have to go on that day (or at least my passport does). This would limit the ability to travel around the holidays. He also said this predicament would continue every year, meaning no travel internationally during holidays in future years. I think I could do the 60 day extension based on visiting family and this would push my yearly cycle into the new year. That seems like a good idea to me. Thoughts?
Thanks,
Bryan
TLDR : Answer Summary
The individual, who is married to a Thai citizen and holds a NON-O visa, inquired about the immigration process for extending their stay. They have a 90-day visa expiring on November 27, with a 30-day 'under consideration' period for a one-year extension. Concerns were raised about being required to return to immigration exactly on the expiration date, which could impede holiday travel. Comments confirmed that individuals must return on the specified date for the extension and suggested applying for a 60-day visit extension to avoid future holiday travel restrictions.
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Philip **********
Your personal choice . All I believe is that you opt for the 1 year and then they put a date to return stamp in .... that is the date you must return with your passport . There’s no option there . You return , take an updated copy of your bank book for the same day and that’s it .
Sean *************
You get a 30 day, under consideration stamp. It’s 30 days from the day you applied. Just apply earlier, perhaps a month or so before your visa expires. You don’t have to wait until it’s about to expire.
Bryan *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sean ************
are you sure about this? I have previously been told that YES, I can apply earlier, but the 30 day under consideration stamp will be 30 days from my current date so going early doesn’t help me.Tod *********
@Bryan ********
applying early isn't gonna affect when your extension will start, or the under consideration stamp validity date. It only affects the date it was issued. Reply to
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Tod *********
Yep, you have to go back to the immigration office on the date stamped in your passport (there is no lee way on it).
You COULD get a 60 day visit thai family extension and that would push your yearly extension date out away from the holidays.
And your friend is correct, every year you apply for a new extension based on marriage to a thai you will get a 30 day under consideration stamp and have to go back on that date.
The 60 day extension sounds like what you need to do, as it will push the renewal date off the holidays.
You COULD get a 60 day visit thai family extension and that would push your yearly extension date out away from the holidays.
And your friend is correct, every year you apply for a new extension based on marriage to a thai you will get a 30 day under consideration stamp and have to go back on that date.
The 60 day extension sounds like what you need to do, as it will push the renewal date off the holidays.
Tobias ****************
@Tod ********
This is really a big problem for people that travel a lot as 30 days in home "jail" is a long time. I have heard you can speed it up to to 14 days processing if you ask imm, but not sure if that is correct. Any comments on that please 🤔 and is there any other solutions to avoid being stuck for 30 days. Not a problem in Covid-19 times but a big problem for me in the future as I travel almost every month international. 😷Bill ******
@Tobias ***************
Well, technically, you’re not stuck in home jail. There’s no requirement that you be in your home during that period. You just have to apply on a date and pick up your stamp 30 days later. What you do in between those two dates is up to you.
I put in my application, had my home visit the next week (which they were able to schedule) and then took a trip down south and sat on a beach for three weeks before driving back home to collect my stamp.
Tobias ****************
@Bill *****
domestic is not a problem, my problem is I travel internationally each month all year around. 🤯 And as you know you can't travel without a passport. Looking forward to a answer from@ ************
s if he might have a good answer 🤠Benjamin ******
@Tobias ***************
I'll defer to Tod Daniels to answer your question, but in my opinion, you may have gotten the wrong visa for your needs :( IF, for some reason, you can't get the under consideration stamp, I recommend talking to your embassy about getting a one year multiple entry Non-O visa based on marriage to a Thai national. This visa is good for one year, and grants you a 90 day stamp on each entry. You will need to go through quarantine and get a CoE though.Tobias ****************
@Benjamin *****
I have a non-o and are in Thailand, its the yearly renewal that concerns me as it takes 30 days and I travel all the time when borders are open 😷Bill ******
I’ll defer to Tod as to whether or not travel outside of Thailand causes any issues.
You may need to obtain a re-entry permit.
But, they don’t hold your passport during that period. You just get a stamp that says “Under Consideration” in your passport.
You may need to obtain a re-entry permit.
But, they don’t hold your passport during that period. You just get a stamp that says “Under Consideration” in your passport.
Tobias ****************
@Bill *****
that sounds good if it's possiple to travel international while under the 30 days consideration 🤠Tod *********
You can travel internationally while on the under consideration stamp
@Tob***
, you need a re-entry permit (which is valid ONLY for that 30 days) and you need to be back so you can go to the immigration office on the date that stamp says. Reply to
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Bryan *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
Also, how early can I do this? Does the 60 days start from the day I apply or from my current date of Nov 27? Thanks.Tod *********
@Bryan ********
, depending on your immigration office you can apply for an extension when you have between 45 days and 30 days left on your current stamp AND the extension will start the day your current stamp expires. Dominic ****
@Tod ********
does that mean you can't apply for one with less than 30 days left?Tod *********
@Dominic ********
no it means you can apply for it from when you have 30 days left on your current extension right on down to the last day of your current stamp. The EARLIEST you can apply is 45 days before (at some offices) and 30 days before (at most offices). Ask at your immigration office.. Reply to
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Bryan *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
Thanks. A bit of a side question, but what are the rules on the 60 day visiting family extension? Could someone keep doing this every year and continuously push out their yearly cycle dates if they wanted to?Tod *********
@Bryan ********
Some offices allow you to get a 60 day visit thai family extension once per entry and some do it once per visa/extension <- meaning IF you got it this year, as long as you keep getting yearly extensions you can't get another one at all. Check with your immigration office as far as how they interpret the policy
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