How can I prolong a multiple 6-month Thai visa?

Oct 16, 2017
7 years ago
Yana ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hello!

Could somebody tell how to prolong multiply 6 month thai visa? Is it possible? And where?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
To prolong a multiple 6-month Thai visa, it's important to note that specific visa types have different extension rules. The Non-B visa, for example, typically cannot be extended beyond its initial duration. Some comments suggest you can apply for a 30-day extension at immigration, but for a longer stay, a new visa must be applied after leaving Thailand.
Sean ********
The visa shown is a single entry non B. You get 90 days when you enter on a non B.

You cannot extend a non B.

You just have to leave Thailand and get another visa.

Of course the visa expired years ago so I'm not really sure what Yana is asking.
Sean ********
@T**
A few years back (5?) it used to be possible to get a one year multi entry B visa this way, then they changed the rules so only people with a WP can get the one year. For people in my situation its single entry only. I may ask in Saigon if it has changed back but would be surprised if it has.
Tod *********
@Sean *******
did you ask them if you could get a year-long multi-entry Non-B ?? I mean you're out nothing by asking them about it.
Sean ********
@T**
Letter of invitation from a Thai company, lots of paperwork from and about them, plus letter from overseas employer saying you are going to attend meetings and to do some consulting.

I'm actually setting up a Thai company but its taking longer than I thought.
Tod *********
@Se**
, what documentation do you provide to get one?

I didn't even know you could get them without having either a WP3 receipt of having applied for a work permit or a real work permit and a pile of documentation from the company employing you.
Sean ********
@Tod ********
Do you know if there are any limits to how many Non B's one can get from the same consulate? I'm about to head back to Saigon for my second in a row from there.
Tod *********
@Se**
, sorry, I misunderstood as well :)
Sean ********
Sorry, I was referring to someone like me using single entry non B visas without being employed here.
Tod *********
I think the picture was for illustration purposes only. ;)

OFF TOPIC: of course you can extend a 90 day Non-B visa :/ You get documentation from your employer and apply for a yearly extension at the immigration office for 1900baht.
Lance *******
You can only extend once at immigration
Lance *******
Arive in Thai then 60day stamp out and back in. Do that again 60 days later. Just before your 6 months is up stamp out and enter again before your enter befor date and get another 60 day's then extend that 30 days. Giving you 9 months.
Yana ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you
Steve *******
You cant really prolong it apart from a 30 day extention. You need to apply for a new visa.
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