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Should I apply for a Non-O visa from the UK or return to Thailand to renew my visa?

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Jul 18, 2024

4 months ago

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My wife has a scholarship to visit UK and we're going for a couple of months. Unfortunately my visa will expire right in the middle of it. Is it better to apply for a non o from UK, or come back visa exempt and start from there? Will I need a flight out for the latter, even though my passport is filled with non-o's and their extensions?

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The individual is inquiring about the best course of action regarding their visa situation while accompanying their wife who has a scholarship to the UK. They are considering whether to apply for a Non-O visa from the UK or return to Thailand on a visa-exempt basis. The discussion includes suggestions about visiting local visa offices for early renewal, returning on a 60-day visa exemption with the option to extend, and the possibility of applying for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) while in the UK.

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Bart **************

Apply for the DTV while you're there. Good excuse to switch 👍

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@Bart *************

is it worth it? Seems a lot of benefit with no annual extensions and re-entry permit, but is it suitable since I'm living here on the non-o? I don't want any problems

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Bart **************

I don't see what problems could possibly occur. It's a great deal indeed, I would take it.

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Max *************

Return on a 60 days visa exempt which you can extend another 30 days at the local immigration office. That'll give you 90 days.

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Bob *********

Come back on the DTV, no deposit needed to stay here all year

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Owen ********

talk to you local visa office , they will often renew early (up to 3 months I understood )... i'm sure someone will tell me i'm wrong....

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Ben *********

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Hi, thanks. I asked and they said they could only do it within 1 month, which doesn't work unfortunately.

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