Hi folks. I’m a bit confused by all the posts and wondering what is needed for an extension and what is not. It seems the goal posts are constantly shifting.
I am a US passport holder and am married to a Thai national. I HAD a valid Non-immigrant O visa that expired months ago and have been told by Chaengwattana that I am on amnesty. As you all know, the Amnesty kept getting pushed right due to Covid and border closures. At the time of my non immigrant o expiration, I did not have the seasoned 400k thb for extension. I still don’t. My plans were to drive up to Mukdahan and apply for another Non immigrant O visa once the borders opened again. However, with the amnesty expiration date coming up in a few weeks, I find myself at a loss of what my options are. Some of the posts here say that I may apply for a family extension but I’m not sure if that applies to me. Do I need a letter from the us embassy?
Is anyone else in the same boat?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user, a US citizen married to a Thai national, is seeking clarity on extending their stay in Thailand after their Non-Immigrant O visa expired. They are currently on amnesty and unsure of their options as their financial requirements for extension are not met. Comments suggest possible pathways, including applying for a 60-day family extension without the need for an embassy letter, or obtaining a 30-day extension due to COVID-19. However, concern is raised about the unlikeliness of border openings and the need to comply with immigration rules before the amnesty expiration.
