Is it normal to receive an 'under consideration' stamp for my non-O one-year visa renewal in Thailand?

Jul 6, 2021
3 years ago
Tenten *****
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Hello,

This is my 2nd time applying for non-o one-year visa.

I am married to a Thai husband and have a child together.

Today instead of a-year visa, I still got a stamp “under consideration” and have to come back next month.

I thought this stamp is only for the first timer. Is this normal?

Thank you very much.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
It's common for applicants renewing their NON-O one-year visa based on marriage to receive an 'under consideration' stamp, even on subsequent applications. This stamp indicates that your request is being processed, and it's a standard part of the immigration procedure that allows officials time to review your application. Many expats have experienced this for several years, so it's not unusual.
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Thuong ******
This is normal, i have been here for 14 years but still have to do so every year.
Arvind ****************
Yes this normal. Done for 18 years now lol.
Samantha ******************
That is normal for everyone. It's just giving them 1 month to go through all your information.
Brandon ************
Very normal and expect it every year on this type of extension. Isn't bureaucracy fun?!
Tenten *****
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@Brandon ***********
thank you 😊
Benjamin ******
For the one year extension of stay based on marriage, you will always get an "under consideration" stamp.
Tenten *****
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@Benjamin *****
thank you 😊
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