What are the options for extending my Non-OA visa in Thailand without leaving the country?

Dec 26, 2020
4 years ago
Mark ******
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No one to blame but myself for the situation I put myself in. At this point only looking for any options that will allow me to stay in Thailand without leaving the country and starting the new visa process again. Details:

1) US passport holder,

2) On a Non-OA (entry stamp valid until 21 Feb 2021),

3) 800+k baht in Thai bank since 16 December 2020,

4) Have insurance (including COVID coverage)

I would have to wait until 16 Feb (two months seasoning of funds) to apply for an extension of stay on my current Non OA which is not likely enough time (5 days) to get the approval. So, what options (if any) do I have to remain in Thailand and then could later apply for a Non-O based on retirement?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is seeking advice on how to extend their Non-OA visa in Thailand without having to leave the country. They are a US passport holder with a Non-OA entry stamp valid until February 21, 2021, and have maintained the required 800,000+ baht in a Thai bank account since mid-December 2020, along with having the necessary insurance. There's concern about the tight timeline, as they have only five days until the visa's expiration and are told that it takes a minimum of two months to apply for an extension. The comments suggest that if all paperwork is in order, the extension process is typically swift and can be completed in one day. It is advised to gather all required documents ahead of time to avoid issues during the process.
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Mark ******
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Thanks all.
Muhammad *******
If u have all required documents then u will have no problem as it takes few hour and they will put visa under consideration stemp for one month and then u will have to go back the date mention in stemp to same immigration office they will put stemp for year extention😊....
Mark ******
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Ok...if the 5 days is not a problem, then I got bad advice from a friend here. I will make sure I have everything in order for when I apply for the extension.
Kool *******
I'm confused. When did you enter Thailand, and when did you get this visa if it expires in February?
Ralph ***********
Why do you think 5 days is not enough? As Stuart Cumming wrote in the previous comment, if you have all the required documents it shouldn't be a problem.
Bobby ********
Why is five days not enough time? It only takes 30 minutes if you've everything in order. You don't need covid-specific insurance either
Stuart *********
You can’t change from a non OA to a non O extension in Thailand. You’d need to let your non OA lapse, leave the country and then apply for a Non O at a nearby embassy/consulate. Pre Covid that was easy. Now not so.
Mark ******
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@Stuart ********
Correct. I'll be applying for an extension of the Non OA as I realize now that the 5 days is sufficient time to complete.
Stuart *********
As long as you’ve got the right paperwork the extension only takes one day. (Some offices two as you pick it up the next day after submitting it). Go to your local office and ask for the hand out that will list everything you need to apply. Gather it all up and you’ll be good to go. Go as early as possible (I don’t mean time of day) in case some stuff is not quite right and you need to fix.
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