Is two weeks enough time to process an extension for a Non-O visa in Thailand?

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Question for the group. I have a non O visa that I'm hoping to get a 1 year extension as my wife is Thai. Living in the Samut Sakhon area and my 90 day visa runs out on the 28th of July. I'll have the 400K baht in my bank for 2 months as of the 13th. In your experience is 2 weeks enough time to process that application (as I read online it sometimes takes 3 weeks) and what options do I have if there isn't enough time? Sorry if this is a dumb question I could find easily online but I didn't see anything.

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The user is seeking advice on applying for a 1-year extension of their Non-O visa due to being married to a Thai citizen. They mention their impending 90-day visa expiration and inquire if two weeks is enough time for processing the application. Responses indicate that two weeks should be sufficient, with advice to visit the immigration office for specific documentation requirements and to ensure all paperwork is ready, including proof of funds. Comments also note potential variances in processing times depending on the office.

Alan ****** · Answer

Samut Sakhon is fine but not much English spoken. Check with the guy at the desk near the door for your requirements.

Lee ************* · Answer

Go speak to immigration first, you will need Documentation in English and Thai, but each Office different, also Marriage certificate from the Amphor needs to be updated

Craig ******* · Answer

I use samut sakhon couple of hours is all you need with all the right documents. My only question would be which bank is your money banked in you need a proof of funds from them letter.

Wylie ******* · Answer

Definitely talk to your immigration office and don't wait.  It should be more than enough time, but there are some offices that make it difficult and more time consuming.  It took me almost 2 weeks to get my last one, and I've been doing extensions for years now.

This last one was at a new office and they wanted additional documents no other office needed and had to have an appointment every time I went back.  I think I got my 30 day extension the day my previous stamp expired.

Stuart ********* · Answer

Two weeks is ample time for application. You could even do it  on the 28th - but not recommended.

Go visit your immigration office and ask for their hand out of what documents are needed (can vary from office to office).

Most likely when you apply you’ll be given a “under consideration” stamp for 30 days -during which time they’ll probably arrange a house visit.

When you go back after the 30 days you’ll be given the remaining 11 months stamp.

Is two weeks enough time to process an extension for a Non-O visa in Thailand?

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