Is a delay in obtaining a Thai Wife visa extension common?

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In early January I applied for a 12 month extension to my Non O visa based on having a Thai wife.  I was told my application would be under consideration and I should return on 5th February.  I have had the visit to the family home by the immigration Police and was asked to submit an update of my bank book showing 400K+,  just last week.
On the 5th I duly reported to the Samui Immigration and was told the visa was not ready but I should telephone on Monday to see it is ready then.  Today my wife called and she was told it was still not ready and she should call back again.  When she asked when to call back she was told to call everyday.  When she asked how much longer the visa was likely to take, the immigration lady said she did not know.   When my wife tried to ask another question she was cut off.
My question is,  Is a delay to issuing a Thai Wife visa extension quite normal??   Just worried the ding-dong my wife had with a very rude immigration employee, in January, may be having some effect !!!!

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user inquired about the normalcy of delays in receiving a Thai Wife visa extension after facing multiple setbacks in communication with immigration officials. Many community members responded, indicating that such delays are common in the visa extension process and can often be attributed to the volume of applications being processed. Additionally, community members noted the requirement of demonstrating a stable bank balance of 400,000 THB during the application process, reinforcing that there can be a lengthy timeframe before the final decision is communicated.

Tod ********* · Answer

Totally normal AND you are not on overstay or anything else because the 30 day under consideration stamp is actually the first month of your new yearly extension.

The smaller offices routinely run late getting the paperwork back from the head office that controls them.

Don't sweat it

Mark *********** · Answer

No worries. Samui is famous nationwide for being one of the worst offended, when it comes to rude and jaded officials. It is normal. So is a delay of a week or two.

Iain *************** · Answer

I read on another thread that someone had to go back 30days or so later and show the funds hadn’t been spent. I intended to sort mine this time but covid changed location plans so on the back burner again 😞

John **** · Answer

Is the bank balance normal? Wow. That’s a lot of money

Allan ********* · Answer

Interesting that you was asked to produce an updated bank balance so long after you submitted your original application. I will be submitting the same application this week and was under the impression that once the 400k had been verified with the application, that was sufficient. Will just have to sit on the money until I actually get the visa in my hand!

John **************** · Answer

Every provincial Imm Office is like an independent 'franchise' - grin/smile, be patient... & don't ask questions a clerk cannot answer...

Chris ******* · Answer

I went in January

I was to return feb 4

I had no visit from immigration

I had problems

I was stamped good for a year

I dunno why this is happening to you

Colin ********** · Answer

I've have my 30 day consideration period extended before, without any issues

Bim ******* · Answer

When I went a few weeks ago they were dealing with hundreds of people from Myanmar under this new amnesty. They may just be busy. Our office is normally so quite

Scott ********* · Answer

Mine has been a month late.

They told me not to worry.

All was fine when it finally come.

Benjamin ****** · Answer

>Is a delay to issuing a Thai Wife visa extension quite normal

It's done when it's done. I woudn't worry about it.

Is a delay in obtaining a Thai Wife visa extension common?

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