What are my options if my non-O visa is expiring and I don't have enough valid pages in my passport for a marriage visa extension in Thailand?

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Oct 24, 2024

2 days ago

Alex ************

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So, I messed up.  My non-O visa runs out on November 7th and while I have been otherwise approved for a 1-year marriage visa extension, I don't have any pages left in my passport. 

Okay, I actually have 3 pages left, but they all say "Endorsements" in tiny letter on the side of the page and apparently you can't use those for visas...despite two countries already using half of one of those pages for visa stamps...regardless today Thai immigration told me they can't use them.

Am I screwed?  The US Embassy website seems to say that a lack of pages is not a reason for an emergency or temporary passport, and they don't add pages anymore.  

I can't apply for a new passport here in Bangkok because my visa will run out long before I get it.  

Did I fuck up so bad by not knowing about these final three pages in my passport that I now have to leave my wife just before her birthday, my condo that I have a contract for, my prepaid Christmas plans, and go home for months while I sort out a new passport?  Is there no other solution?

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The individual is facing an impending expiration of a non-O visa without sufficient usable pages in their passport for a marriage visa extension. They are seeking advice on potential solutions, expressing concern about being forced to return to the US. Community comments range from offering support to sharing personal experiences about dealing with similar immigration challenges, suggesting that exceptions may be possible and that expedited passport services are available.

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Bill ********

So now, whenever I deal with US passport government office, I will always pay the expedite fee.

19 hours ago

Bill ********

I had a trip to China scheduled and almost missed it as my renewal passport was held up by US Immigration. I contacted my US senator's office, and they got on Immigration to expedite my passport. Senator Brownback's office will always be on my grateful list as a consequence.

19 hours ago

Ajané **********

If you do have to go home, You can actually get an expedited passport same day if you show them your travel arrangements & schedule an appointment at an official passport agency, rather than applying through a library or post office! I did this for both me and my son. Had an appointment at 8 am, our passports were ready by 1pm! So worst case scenario, you could possibly travel back, not have to wait months, and be back in time for your holiday plans! Let me know if you want me to send you more info!

a day ago

Alex ************

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@Ajané *********

thank you, but if I am forced to go home, I will need to work for at least a month or two before coming back makes any sense. But as it seems, I think I will be able to stay

a day ago

Ajané **********

@Alex ***********

gotcha!! Good luck! Trusting it will all work out for you! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

21 hours ago

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Ajané **********

Cliff *********

I’m soooooo sorry to hear your passport got lost……

a day ago

Bonnie *******

You should have enough time to replace your passport. It doesn't take very long

2 days ago

Craig ********

@Bonnie ******

takes a couple weeks

2 days ago

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Craig ********

Scott *********

Yes. Screwed yourself

2 days ago

Lynnette *******

What would the US embassy do if it was a damaged passport? Seems if you can't use the pages it's bit unfair.

2 days ago

Craig *********

@Lynnette ******

yes you could accidentally wash it!

2 days ago

Lynnette *******

@Craig ********

or spill a coffee on the pages. Any damage, even small, renders a passport invalid.

2 days ago

Craig *********

@Lynnette ******

play the system, don’t let the system play you!

a day ago

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Craig *********

Maksym ***********

Immigration always says they can't. But I got two extension stamps 30 days each time, into this pages while I waited for a new passport. Each time it was "one time exception" because I explained that I can't get new passport faster. So try to talk with them...

2 days ago

Craig ********

I'm not an expert in these matters but sounds like you're fucked and you'll be headed back to the US while you get a new passport. But don't fret, all you've lost is some time and money, everyone is safe and healthy so don't sweat it, count your blessings.

2 days ago

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Craig ********

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