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What are the costs and requirements for extending a Non-O visa in Thailand?

Nov 20, 2024
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Mick ********
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Going for my first one year visa extention on a non o

What sort of ball park cost am I looking at please
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When applying for a one-year extension on a Non-O visa in Thailand, you can expect to pay a fee of 1,900 baht directly at the immigration office. If you need a re-entry permit, it costs 1,000 baht for a single entry and 3,800 baht for multiple entries. It's advisable to make an online appointment to avoid long waiting times. Note that while initially obtaining a Non-O visa might require proof of funds (800,000 baht in a Thai bank account), this may not be necessary for extensions. Always have the appropriate documentation ready to ensure a smooth process.
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Bonnie *********
You pay a bit extra for multiple-entry, and it is cash only.
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Mick ********
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Went like a dream In out and passport stamped within 30mins No bank book or anything required as had previously seen evidence of resistance and funds when first enquired

Thanks all for your advise
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Bob **********
You’ll also need one really important thing and that’s 800k seasoned in a Thai bank in your name should show it was a FTT transfer of an income verification letter if your embassy issues them US,UK and Australia doesn’t anymore
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Mark ********
@Bob *********
- sorry if sound uniformed but what does acronym “FTT” transfer stand for? Thanks for answering.
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Bob **********
@Mark *******
a foreign transfer
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Mark ********
@Bob *********
roger that. Thx
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@Bob *********
no need to show FTT for an extension
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Bob **********
@John *********
your first one ???
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John **********
@Bob *********
only for the initial in country Non-O visa. Not for any extension of stay based on it
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Sarick **********
If you live in Bangkok, make an appointment online early morning tomorrow, the next availability is another 30 day from tomorrow. Without appointment, you would be there from dawn til dusk!
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Willem ****
If you are at the immigration and got your extension then consider to get a re-entry permit while are still there. If needed in this extension period. Cost you maybe less then 1 hour in time and 1000B for a single entry or 3800B for a miltiple re-entry permit.
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Brandon ************
All visa extensions cost 1900 baht paid directly to the immigration office.
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@Jordi *******
I would be demanding a receipt for that 2500, because that's illegal.
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Jordi ********
@Brandon ***********
Could have sworn I read people mentioning this but cant find it. So probably wrong, will remove. Still have to go do it in a couple of weeks.
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Brandon ************
@Jordi *******
I have seen it as well. They claimed it was for "air conditioning" for the office and other nonsense. Still illegal and going directly into their pockets. You have to choose your battles in Thailand though.
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Mick ********
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@Brandon ***********
Many thanks Brandon

I heard some right horror stories so your quick consise answer is much appreciated
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Brandon ************
@Mick *******
Usually you'll have to shell out a few baht extra if you need copies made on site or you forgot to bring your passport sized photo etc, but shouldn't really be paying much more.
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Stuart ***********
@Brandon ***********
you also need to pay a couple of hundred at the bank as well, if I remember correctly.
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@Stuart **********
I think Bangkok Bank is 200 for the statement but not sure about the others
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