Hi. I entered Thailand on a single entry O visa on 26 Aug 2019 which gave me permission to stay till 23 Nov 2019. Yesterday my Thai wife and I applied for a marriage visa and I am "under consideration". My passport is stamped to return to the immigration office on 28 Nov. Presumably this supersedes the 23 Nov limit and I don't need to do anything about the 23 Nov limit?
While I am on the subject, I am told that each year when applying for extension of permission to stay on a marriage visa there is a one month hiatus while your application is being processed during which time you are not allowed to leave the country. Is this right, and if so what could I do if there was a death in my family in the UK and I needed to go back for a funeral? Thanks.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The applicant is currently on a single entry O visa and has applied for a marriage visa, which is 'under consideration'. This status supersedes the original visa expiration date, allowing them to remain in Thailand until further notice. Additionally, it is clarified that the applicant can leave Thailand during the 'under consideration' period but must obtain a re-entry permit and return before their next immigration appointment. There's also a note about potential home visits by immigration officers during the application process.
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