What are my options for visa extension and passport renewal while living in Thailand?

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So I got my 90 day non-o (marriage) single entry visa in England, waited 6 weeks in Thailand, applied for and recently got my 1 year extension (first time doing here), got my multi-entry permit and am good until October 2026.

Looking to next year extension I will have 9 months left in my passport when the extension ends. What are the options as I would need 12 months to do another extension? I heard visas can't be used once your passport is renewed.

If I go to UK and renew my passport October 2026, I would have to get another 90 day single entry visa in UK, wait 6 weeks in Thailand to apply for 1 year extension again, then wait 30 days again for processing? Or because I've had already done an extension in Thailand, would the processing time be less even though it's a new passport and new visa.

Can someone clarify the options, if any?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user describes their experience with a 90-day Non-O (marriage) visa, having successfully obtained a one-year extension in Thailand. They face the issue of their passport expiring shortly before their next extension application, which raises questions about their options for renewing their passport and obtaining a subsequent visa extension. Community members provide advice on renewing passports in Thailand and clarifying that having a new passport allows for the transfer of existing visa stamps, so the user should renew their passport before applying for an extension to secure the full year.

Graeme ******* · Answer

My passport was due to expire 17 Dec 2025 with marriage visa due 17 Nov 2025 for extension. Got new passport early  Sep 2025 took it to immigration  on my 90 day check,  they took it away stamped it with my current extension ans said she you in Oct  for visa extension  but please bring both.passport. so nearly ready to go back just need some pics.

John ********** · Answer

If you only have 9 months left on your passport when you go for the next extension you will still get an extension but only for the validity of your passport. It's better to renew your passport before going for the extension and then you will get the full 12 months. UK passport renewal in Thailand is straightforward , you use VFS Global to do it which has offices in bangkok and chiang mai but if you're not close to either you can use a service such as [mention redacted] (highly recommended)

Ian ********* · Answer

If im right you might get three months then yo will need to renew your passport which is the nightmare I will face in two years,last year I was back in my country I wish I had said my passport was lost and got a new one with another 10 years, probably enough to see me out with my declining health

Steve ********* · Answer

I am in a similar situation except my extension expires next August and my passport expires next September. I am planning to renew my passport in Thailand next January then I will go to immigration and get my stamps transferred to my new passport in March on the same day that I do my in person 90 days report ( required because I will be in UK for Xmas and first report after returning from overseas has to be in person). So by the end of March I will have all stamps in my new passport and I will apply for my next extension in July using my new passport. No need to get another initial 90 day non O. That’s my plan anyway so time will tell.

Hope this helps.

Hope this helps.

Jan ****************** · Answer

If you choose to renew your passport either in Thailand or in the UK, you simply present both passports at immigration. You will be stamped into Thailand on the new passport and/or you can go to immigration to have your existing stamps and remaining stay transferred to the new passport without any issues.

James ******** · Answer

Simply get a NEW PASSPORT before you Apply for the one year extension next year.

It's easy to do while you are in Thailand.

Then you will obtain the full year extension.

What are my options for visa extension and passport renewal while living in Thailand?

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