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What are my visa options if I leave Thailand before my Non-O extension expires?

Non-O Visa Visa Extension Marriage Visa Tourist Visa Visa Application Process Thailand Immigration Policy

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Hi all.I am currently on Non O year extension based on marriage and with a work permit. I’m becoming more and more certain that I’m going to have to leave for a period to seek work elsewhere.My visa runs till Sept 9th.If I am still away,what are my options especially with the current situation?Could I apply for a non O 3month or simply come back as a tourist through sandbox or SAMUI plus.Thanks

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The user is facing the need to leave Thailand while holding a Non-O visa extension based on marriage, which expires on September 9th. They seek advice on their options if they are unable to return before this date. Comments suggest two potential paths: applying for a 90-day Non-O visa upon returning or obtaining a 60-day tourist visa followed by a Non-O application. There are also considerations about the timing of the extension and potential costs of returning with expired documentation.

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Reino ********

For how long do you think you want to stay away? Maybe you should do your extension of Non O and work permit nevertheless so you dont need to deal with the higher costs when you come back with expired everything?

5 years ago

Mark *******

@Reino *******

Paul is away already

5 years ago

Tod *********

If you're not gonna make it back in time to file for a new yearly extension of stay (by Sept 9th) then you could do either; apply for a 90 day non-O visa based on marriage to a thai OR apply for a 60 day tourist visa and then apply for the 90 day Non-O once you get back

Whether you can come in thru one of those "litter-box" programs they're beating the horn and tooting the drum about is not a visa related question though so you're on your own with that :O However I see no reason why you couldn't enter that way on either visa option

5 years ago

Mark *******

@Tod ********

Many thanks.Very helpful

5 years ago

Mark *******

Thanks

5 years ago

Mark *******

Sorry not visa related but I’m sure you will know…would my work permit be cancelled if my Non O expired?PS I am on Samui

5 years ago

Tod *********

@Mark ******

, yep, the second you don't hold a visa/extension that you can have a work permit on it'd be invalid. (no matter how long it said it was good for in the booklet) '

5 years ago