Is it normal to have a gap in my visa while waiting for a Non-O Marriage visa extension in Thailand?

Non-O Visa Marriage Visa Visa Extension Thai Immigration Extension Process Gap in Visa Immigration Procedures

Jan 10, 2023

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I visited Khon Kaen Immigration today to apply for my first one year extension on my Non-O (Marriage) visa. My current visa was due to expire on the 7th Feb, however I've been told to go back on the 9th March, (as seen in the photo). No problem with doing that, just found it a bit strange though, as in effect I won't actually have a visa for over a month. I'm assuming this is normal?

2,062

views

likes

all likes

replies

images

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

A user inquired about the standard procedure for obtaining a one-year extension on their Non-O (Marriage) visa and expressed concern about not having a valid visa for over a month. Community members responded, confirming that it is normal to receive a 30-day consideration stamp during the extension process, particularly for a marriage extension. They provided insights into the overall visa extension timeline and reminded the user of the necessity for a re-entry permit if traveling abroad within the year.

NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES

Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.

Tod *********

@Ian ****

You're in the home stretch 🙂

It's a tedious process to apply for the non-O visa pay the 2000baht wait the under review period, go back get the Non-O and 90 day stamp inked in, wait 2 months, go back apply for the year extension pay the 1900baht, get the 30 day under consideration stamp, wait for that time to wind down and then finally go get the year extension inked in

BUT you're just at the last step, sit tight, wait it out and on the 7th go back to get your extension inked in..

don't forget after you get that year inked in IF you're going to leave anytime this coming year you need to buy a re-entry permit (single 1000baht or multiple 3800baht)

2 years ago

Ian *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

Excellent. Thanks to you all. 🙏

2 years ago

Tod *********

Totally normal you get a 30 day under consideration stamp when you apply for a year long marriage extension..

2 years ago

Evan ********

Standard under consideration for 1 month, is this your first extension by chance? It actually says it too 😀👍

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Evan *******

you can also see that the stamp at the TOP of the page is the initial 90 day Non-O visa he had issued from the Khon Kaen immigration office (it also says "ภรรยาไทย" thai wife 🙂 and you can just barely see on the left page (which is cut off) the Non-O visa stamp they put in his passport which started the whole process.

2 years ago

Evan ********

@Tod ********

been there done that 😂

2 years ago

Reply to

Evan ********

Tod *********

@Evan *******

says right on it "thai wife year 1"

2 years ago

Reply to