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Is there a time limit on staying outside Thailand with a Non-O marriage visa?

NON-O Visa Marriage Visa Re-entry Permit Thai Visa Rules Visa Extensions

Jun 9, 2025

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I have a non o marriage visa...but had to come back to the US for surgery.  Anyone know if there is a ceiling on the time allowed outside thailand without violating my visa?

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The conversation addresses concerns regarding the time limit for staying outside of Thailand on a NON-O marriage visa. It highlights the importance of having a re-entry permit; without one, the visa may lapse. However, if a re-entry permit is secured, there is no strict time limit for how long one can remain outside Thailand as long as they return before their permitted stay expires.

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Stuart *********

There is no time limit that you can stay out of Thailand for with a valid visa/extension. You’d just have to be back before your allowed to stay date runs out.

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said unless you had a re-entry permit the visa/extension will have lapsed already.

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

Did you purchase a re-entry permit before you left? If not, you already lost your permission to stay in Thailand.

If you purchased a re-entry permit, then you must be back before your next extension to apply for it.

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yes, wonder if the OP will need to now apply outside for a new Non-O 90 days like others I know.

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yes, multiple entries

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

There's a date on your stamp in your passport as well as a date on your re-entry permit. They should both be the same date, and that's when you have to be back by to apply for your extension.

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Good advice

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you know Brandon Thurkettle is the king of good advice, right? No disrespect to Stuart Cumming.

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