Do I need to visit Chaeng Wattana Immigration if my Non O visa extension is ending soon?

May 26, 2020
4 years ago
Marcus **********
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Hi all, I'm confused regarding my visa situation. I'm on 90 days extension on a Non O 1 year METV based on marriage to a Thai, now my last day is on the 1st June.

My question is do I have to go to Chaeng Wattana Immigration or can I just wait until borders open up and make a ordinary border run? Thx in advance.
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The user is on a 90-day extension of a Non O 1-year METV based on marriage to a Thai. They are confused about whether they must go to Chaeng Wattana Immigration before their visa expires on June 1, or if they can wait for borders to open and do a border run instead. Responses suggest that what they have is an amnesty extension, and they should watch for border openings to either do a border run or apply for a one-year extension based on marriage. It's emphasized that the terminology regarding visa status is crucial.
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Tod *********
and this is why terminology is SO important
@Mar***
:O

You were NEVER getting 90 day EXTENSIONS :O you were getting a new entry stamp from an existing year long Non-O visa.

When you go to the border you don't get an extension you stamp out of thailand, in and out of another country and then back into thailand to get a totally new ENTRY STAMP. :)
Marcus **********
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Robert *******
or apply for the 1 year Extension of Stay based on marriage with a Thai national
Marcus **********
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Marcus **********
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Great ,thx a lot James
James ********
You will be on amnesty extension to July 31.

If and when border opens you will need to either do a border run to get another 90 days...or a new visa outside Thailand as you did before.

Watch for border openings...do it ASAP...when a border opens.

Don't try to stretch extra free days or your luck ..things can change quickly.
Benjamin ******
What's the reason for the 90 day extension that you were granted? I can't think of any extension of stays that are valid for 90 days off the top of my head...
Marcus **********
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I have a Non O 1 year based on marriage to a Thai with Multi entry
Marcus **********
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As i mentioned my reason is that I'm married to a
@Th**
Marcus **********
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I use Thai visa service van service
Marcus **********
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Im always get 90 days for a year
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