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

NON-O Visa Visa Extension Immigration Process Samut Sakhon Thai Marriage Proof of Funds

Jul 10, 2025

4 days ago

Zack **********

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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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TLDR : Answer Summary

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.

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Alan ******

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

4 days ago

Zack **********

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@Alan *****

Thank you. Luckily the wife will be going with me to help with that. We've been there a few times now and I don't know that I would have made it this far without her haha.

2 days ago

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Lee *************

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

4 days ago

Craig *******

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.

4 days ago

Zack **********

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@Craig ******

Thanks! I'm using Krungsri. Going to see them Monday as today and tomorrow is a holiday.

4 days ago

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Wylie *******

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.

4 days ago

Ron ******

@Wylie ******

So you went in beforehand and got the list of documents they required and they then asked you for something not on the list?

4 days ago

Wylie *******

@Ron *****

yes. I had their list of requirements that I picked up at least a month in advance. Then went there with all my documents. A lady reviewed them and then gave me an appointment for the following week. Not mentioning any of the "missing" documents.

When I went for my appointment they required at least 3 or 4 more documents that were not on the list and not required by any other office I've used for previous extensions. One was a document they wanted from my landlord, who did not want to give them it. He is Thai and has a couple dozen rentals and has never needed to supply it before. He was quite upset and even called immigration to complain. So it took running around to a few different government agencies to get documents they would accept instead. Plus another 2-3 trips to immigration.

4 days ago

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Stuart *********

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.

4 days ago

Zack **********

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@Stuart ********

Thank you for that information! Greatly appreciated!

4 days ago

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Zack **********

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