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How does getting a 1-Year Visa Extension in Thailand work?
I am super pumped … I finally got my first 1 year extension today! I’m good till March 15 2027 🥳
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A user celebrated obtaining their first one-year extension on their Non-O Family Ties visa, valid until March 15, 2027. They received several congratulatory responses, with discussions focusing on the importance of applying for a re-entry permit and various experiences in the visa application process. There were also queries regarding the specific terms of visa validity and extensions, highlighting some confusion about the duration typically granted for extensions, especially related to different visa types.
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Nita **********
If you leaves Thailand without a re-entry permit, his extension becomes void — gone.
Russ *********
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Mark ******
Why do you want to live in a country that makes it so difficult for you to do so?
Penny ******
OPMark Zorz every country has rules for foreigners to come and live … the rules don’t make a difference unless for some reason you can document yourself or prove you are capable of caring for yourself once you arrive 🤷♂️
Mark ******
Penny Nave yep. 90 day reporting. That's so common in other countries. It's like you're on parole.
Penny ******
OPMark Zorz 🤣okay your right that does it, reporting every 90 days is a deal breaker … I guess I better throw in the towel and move 😂
I agree they could make it easier but it is a what is 🤷♂️
I agree they could make it easier but it is a what is 🤷♂️
Jonathan *************
applied after previous extention expired?
John *********
I left once without getting a re-entry visa in 2024. I had to do that whole 6 months on visa exempt and then tourist visa. Won’t make that mistake again.
Jonathan *************
John N Kwan re-entry permit is not a visa
Ted *******
I got my 1 yr extension today too - good till Mar15 2027
Ted *******
My first 1 yr too
NeL *****
What kind of Thailand visa did you applied? It can last 1 year staying in Thailand?
Penny ******
OPNeL Son I am on Non O Family ties visa … 90 days… and then extend for one year … forever, but every year you need to apply and every 90 days you must report 👍
Penny ******
OPTed Chong congratulations… it feels good 👍
Mark *********
Congratulations. Enjoy Thailand it’s a lovely country
Ling *****
Question for the informed people. If you leave with a re-entry permit what do you put on your TDAC as your visa number when you return back to Thailand? Someone in one of these groups told me that the number in the top left of this photo becomes your visa number, is that correct or which is it actually?
Jim *********
Ling Gah exactly the same as before when you filled in the small TM8 paper form. The number printed on the re entry permit.
Doug *******
Ling Gah I am interested in the correct answer also.
Andreas *********
Ling Gah in the TDAC form, the visa number is not a mandatory field and can be left empty
Succ*****
11 5 March?
Jacques **********
Succondis try 15 March. First 1 is not part of the stamp
Succ*****
Jacques Slabbert I agree. That's the edge of the stamp that had ink on it and was probably pushed down unevenly. Issued in 16, expires on 15.
Steve *******
Succondis 5th March
Succ*****
Steve Greir probably 15, yeah?
Steve *******
Succondis Yes
Ka *****
DTV visa?
Penny ******
OPKa Noo non - o family
My wife is a Thai National
My wife is a Thai National
Ling *****
It really is a good feeling getting the first one, just that feeling of being able to stay legally for a full year without having to do tedious border runs. Congratulations 🎊
Tohksic ******
The bar for happiness has been set really low these days....
Michael *******
Tohksic Toto why you say that ? Because I’ve been in many walks of life I’m interested to hear why you feel this way?
Penny ******
OPTohksic Toto sorry I don’t understand this one .. did you have some point?
Tohksic ******
Penny Nave A simple hassle free bureaucratic process in most countries. In Thailand.....less so.
Brett *****
Tohksic Toto stupid comment
Matt ********
I got mine with multiple entry till 2027. Good stuff.
Paul *************
Thought it was a 6 month extension 🤔
Graham ******
@Paul ************
only a DTV gets one 180 day extensionPaul *************
Graham Seal You get another six months. Someone posted a year.
Penny ******
OP@Paul ************
1 yearPaul *************
Penny Nave You get a 6 month extension. Not a year.
Penny ******
OP@Paul ************
I am on a Non- O Family Ties, my wife is a Thai National … my post shows the stamp 3-15-27 … surprised you questioned it 🤷♂️Paul *************
Penny Nave On a DTV?. I thought it was 6 months. Then a stamp would get you another 6 month extension?
Penny ******
OP@Paul ************
Paul, I received a 1 year extension, good till March 15 2027
Por *************
If you leave a country later with no re-entry you will be sad for sure. Congratulations! Do not forget to apply a re-entry.
Ronny *************
Por Suwanchawee You are struggling with something or other....😉
Penny ******
OPPor Suwanchawee absolutely.. I understand, thanks for
Chris **********
I’m always happy every year
CharmingP*********
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