How many days should be left on a NON-O marriage extension to avoid being denied entry to Thailand?

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Nov 11, 2024

12 days ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

How many days should I have left on my non o marriage extension before being denied access to the country?  Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To avoid issues upon re-entry to Thailand with a NON-O marriage extension, it's advisable to have some days remaining on your visa before applying for a year extension. While technically you can enter if you have a valid extension and a re-entry permit, it's recommended to ensure you apply for your extension before it expires to prevent any complications at immigration.

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Mango *******

I let my lapse this year because I was out for work longer than normal. When I came back on a tourist visa I was interrogated and told to never do it again

11 days ago

Bart **************

I don't understand the question? If you have days left (and a re-entry permit) you can come in. What would possibly lead to a refused entry?

11 days ago

John *********

@Bart *************

I also did not understand the question. But, if I had to come up with an answer, it would be zero. Zero days remaining means your visa is no longer valid.

9 days ago

Luc ********

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@Bart *************

10 days or less validity.. Immigration might opt for a 60 day tourist stamp, or airlines might request a return ticket?

11 days ago

Bart **************

@Luc *******

they can't give you a 60 day visa exempt stamp even if you asked. You can't not use a visa or re-entry if you have it.

Airlines can also not just randomly ask for return tickets. They pre-check whether you are eligible to enter, and with the reentry permit a return ticket isn't required. No matter how many days are left, the extension is aimed at long stay and that's how the accompanying entry rules are defined: no exit travel ticket required.

11 days ago

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Bart **************

Brandon ************

As long as you have the re-entry permit they should let you in as long as your extension is still valid.

12 days ago

Stuart *********

Zero days. Except that wouldn’t be too advisable because you need to immediately apply for the year extension.

12 days ago

Luc ********

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@Stuart ********