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How does getting a 1-Year Visa Extension in Thailand work?
Apr 10, 2026
21 days ago
Penny ******
ORIGINAL POSTERI 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 ******
ORIGINAL POSTERMark 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 ******
ORIGINAL POSTERMark 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 🤷♂️
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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
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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 ******
ORIGINAL POSTERNeL 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 👍
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ORIGINAL POSTERTed Chong congratulations… it feels good 👍
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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
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Succ*****
11 5 March?
Jacques **********
Succondis try 15 March. First 1 is not part of the stamp
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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.
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Steve *******
Succondis 5th March
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Steve Greir probably 15, yeah?
Steve *******
Succondis Yes
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Ka *****
DTV visa?
Penny ******
ORIGINAL POSTERKa Noo non - o family
My wife is a Thai National
My wife is a Thai National
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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 ******
ORIGINAL POSTERTohksic 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.
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Brett *****
Tohksic Toto stupid comment
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Matt ********
I got mine with multiple entry till 2027. Good stuff.
Paul *************
Thought it was a 6 month extension 🤔
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only a DTV gets one 180 day extensionPaul *************
Graham Seal You get another six months. Someone posted a year.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul ************
1 yearPaul *************
Penny Nave You get a 6 month extension. Not a year.
Penny ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul ************
Paul, I received a 1 year extension, good till March 15 2027Paul *************
Penny Nave On a DTV?. I thought it was 6 months. Then a stamp would get you another 6 month extension?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@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 🤷♂️Reply to
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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....😉
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ORIGINAL POSTERPor Suwanchawee absolutely.. I understand, thanks for
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Chris **********
I’m always happy every year
CharmingP*********
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