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What are my options for visa extension in Thailand if my paperwork is not ready before my current stamp expires?

Stevie *******
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Hi guys .. I came in the country on a 30 day stamp. I've had 1 extension from imgiration and 2 from border bounces.my documents for my 3 month visa and work permit are still not ready.but will be ready about 6 days after my stamp runs out .will imgiration extend for another period for me .. or what are my options.(.the problem was licences for the restaurant )
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The user has entered Thailand on a 30-day stamp and has successfully extended their stay once through immigration and twice through border runs. They are awaiting paperwork for a 3-month visa and work permit, which will not be ready before their current stamp expires. They seek advice on extending their stay further or their options regarding visa status. Comment suggestions include applying for a 30-day extension if not already done, possibly purchasing a 7-day extension for a fee, and considering the logistics of obtaining a Non-B visa either within Thailand or through a Thai consulate abroad.
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Tod *********
Tod *********
The real question IS; once the company does give you the paperwork will you try to get the 90 day Non-B visa INSIDE the country OR will you go to a thai consulate in another country to get it?

The reason I ask IS, if you're just waiting for the paperwork to go to a thai consulate in another country you could get the 7 day extension denied stamp for 1900baht to wait for the paperwork

BUT

If you're going to try to get the Non-B visa inside the country you need a minimum of 15 days left on your current stamp to do it AND buying the 7 day extension denied stamp will NOT work in that instance because you have to leave the country when that stamp is up.

I'd say your best course of action would be to fly out and back in to get a 30 day visa exempt entry stamp. Especially seeing as you used your TWO 30 day visa exempt entries by land in a calendar year already :/

That would buy you enough time. ..
Robert ********
Robert ********
If you are already on a 30-day extension you can buy another 7 days for 1900 ฿. I think you might need some reason and I expect that you have that.
Stevie *******
Stevie *******
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I did my extension at Imigration first and then 2 bounces
Stevie *******
Stevie *******
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@Lloyd *******
I'm on a 30 day entry stamp from the border crossing
Lloyd ********
Lloyd ********
@Robert *******
No, the rule is the same whatever visa or exempt entry. 7 days and you MUST leave the country.
Robert ********
Robert ********
Yes, if you are on Tourist Visa.
Lloyd ********
Lloyd ********
That 7 day "refusal of extension" extension means you must leave the country afterwards.
Lloyd ********
Lloyd ********
4 months and your paperwork is not ready ? :-(
Stevie *******
Stevie *******
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Long story
Robert *******
Robert *******
You can get 1 Extension of Stay at each entry. The question is did you already applied for the Extension after your last entry? If not you can apply for Extension of Stay for 30 days if yes, you have to leave to get a new tourist visa or fly out and come back, You can only do 2 border runs a calendar year.
Stevie *******
Stevie *******
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@Robert ******
ok thankyou
Robert *******
Robert *******
You can apply for an Extension of Stay on every new entry into the country.
Stevie *******
Stevie *******
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@Robert ******
really even if I already did my first extension there
Robert *******
Robert *******
Than you can apply for 30 day Extension of Stay at Immigration.
Stevie *******
Stevie *******
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I have done my first extension at Imigration and 2 border runs after that..

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