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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 visa Extension of stay Immigration procedures Thailand Visa regulations Marriage visa Chiang Mai immigration Travel restrictions Thailand Under consideration stamp

Oct 16, 2020

5 years ago

Bryan *********

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Hello,

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

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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 .