How long before the expiration date can I apply for a spouse visa extension in Thailand, and can I re-enter while it's being processed?

Spouse Visa Extension Visa Application Timing Thailand Immigration Re-entering Thailand Visa Expiration Date

Jan 1, 2019

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

How long before the renewal date can I apply for spouse/marriage visa extension? Also can I leave and re-enter Thailand while it is being processed?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You can apply for a spouse/marriage visa extension 45 days before the expiration date if you are in Bangkok and 30 days if you are in the provinces. Additionally, you can leave and re-enter Thailand while the extension application is being processed, provided that your current visa extension is still valid.

Vladimir ********

Let me correct some things: not renewal but expiration date of your current extension.

Bangkok - 45 days

Provinces - 30 days

Yes you can leave and reenter no problem as long as you still in the current valid extension

6 years ago

Vladimir ********

Just please check if reentry service available at Chiangrai or Chiangmai airports: this I don’t know, but you definitely can buy reentry at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport, exit 2 to international flights 24hrs (strictly exit 2, others don’t have reentry service)

6 years ago

Vladimir ********

🙂 I usually get my multiple reentry at airport, easier than spend extra hours at immigration

6 years ago

Robert *******

If all was obvious, we could close this page down.

6 years ago

Vladimir ********

@Robert ******

of course obvious thing he need to have reentry permit

6 years ago

Robert *******

Only when he has a valid re-entry permit.

6 years ago

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Robert *******

Big question to get to an answer is what kind of Visa do you have now and where do you stay?

6 years ago

Stephen *******

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@Robert ******

Thanks heaps, always great to get helpful and constructive advice here. :)

6 years ago

Robert *******

Chang Rai allows you to apply between 30 days and the last day of you permitted up to date stamped in your passport If application is taken in you get the 30 days under consideration stamp, you need a NEW re-entry permit if you want to leave the country and must be back before the Under Consideration date.

6 years ago

Stephen *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Sorry, I have a Non-O based on marriage to a Thai (not sure if that is the right terminology but I have been on this type for 11 years). I am Australian and live in Chiang Rai. It usually take 4- 6 weeks to process as it seems they send it to Chiang Mai for approval or that's what they have told me before.

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Stephen *******

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