Do I Need to Apply for My One-Year Marriage Extension Before It Expires in Thailand?

Visa Extension Marriage Visa 90 Day Reporting

May 5, 2020

5 years ago

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I was just at Kantang Immigration for my 90 day report. While there I asked about my one year extension. US passport on a one year extension of stay based on marriage - that extension expires end of June.  They said I had to apply for a new extension before end of June. That I could not wait until end of July (amnesty doesn't apply).  Wondering if others are hearing differently.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user reported their experience at Kantang Immigration regarding the need to apply for a one-year extension based on marriage before its expiration. Immigration officials indicated that the application must be made before the end of June and that the recent amnesty does not cover such extensions. Other comments confirm that this understanding is consistent among various immigration offices, emphasizing that if one plans to stay in Thailand, the extension must be renewed timely.

David ************

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Following up. I finally got through to 1178. They asked if I plan to stay or leave Thailand. If I plan to stay I have to renew before expiration. If I plan on leaving I can just wait until end of Amnesty and leave then (no problems). However, if I don't renew before expiration and then change my mind after expiration too bad I would have to leave and get a new visa.

5 years ago

Tod *********

I think they're just making that up because the way the amnesty will end (especially for foreigners on long stay extensions) has not been written

That is why we're saying IF you are on a long stay extension just go and get your extension when it comes due like you always do.

5 years ago

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Tod *********

Sam ******

Mae Sai Immigration this morning has stated the same.

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

It is this group's belief that extension of stays are NOT covered by the amnesty, and should be acquired as normal.

5 years ago

David *********

@Benjamin *****

indeed after calling 1178 to confirm this thought several days ago I was told to get the extension as usual as come July 31 I will have no extension to stay. Important for me as I want to apply for permanent residency this year.

5 years ago

Lu ****

Thank you Ben

5 years ago

Lu ****

I thought the amnesty was an automatic exemption from the requirement to extend stay..

5 years ago

David ************

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@Benjamin *****

thanks

5 years ago