ask
Search
Ask
Unanswered4 years ago

What are the options for extending or converting my family's visas in Thailand after being on a Visa Exempt Stamp?

Quency *********
asked Apr 10, 2023
553
views
1
reply
1
likes
Needing advice on context and concerns below. Our family is on Visa Exempt Stamp (after 3 years outside Thailand for a supposed vacation then the world closed) that ends in May 3. Thinking on possible next steps depending on timeline. Expired Non-B and Non- O visas due to the pandemic. All got new passports.

1. 30 Day Tourist Visa Extension in-country - I believe we can request at IT Laksi in BKK or in Chiang Mai. As for TM30, the latest hotel receipt would possibly do right? Weve been hopping varied places of stays.

1. In-country conversion of Tourist to Non- B (teaching) and Non-O dependent Visas (for wife and children), within the 15-day validity of stamp.

* Would appreciate recent success experiences in BKK or CNX Immigration offices and the list of requirements please, if this is possible. So we can ready them.

* Would it matter too if the Work Contract states employment is effective not until August 2023? Will Visas approval depend on the dates indicated in the employers documentation, for instance the Employment Contract date? We’d like to process the shift to Non-B the soonest possible time.

* Read about Work Permit and Visa cancellations, will this still be necessary? Our Visas were in the old passports and all have expired while we're outside Thailand.

3. Upon 30 day Tourist Extension expiry in June, would need to fly out for application of Non-B and Non-O in a Thai Embassy/Consulate in Vietnam or Laos maybe.

* Would appreciate recent list of requirements and experiences from you guys, in a consulate near Danang or Hoi An, Vietnam as we have a planned holiday in June there.

Appreciate all your help. Cheers!
Summary so far
The family is on a Visa Exempt Stamp that expires on May 3 and is considering options for visa extensions or conversions. They mention the possibility of applying for a 30-day tourist visa extension and inquire about converting to Non-B (teaching) and Non-O dependent visas before the stamp's validity ends. They seek advice on documentation, recent experiences at immigration offices in Bangkok or Chiang Mai, and implications of employment contract dates. Additionally, they ask about requirements for applying for Non-B and Non-O visas at a consulate in Vietnam after their tourist extension ends.
1 replynewest first
2

Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Ellie *******
Ellie *******
You can apply for 30 days tourism extension if your entries are visa-exempt. You need to go to the immigration office that serves your latest TM30 address.

But you need to talk with your new employer and the immigration office in the province of employment about other questions. It all depends on your new employer and the immigration office they would deal with, including if you need to officially cancel your previous extensions or you don't have to.

Activity

2 joined
Quency *********
Quency *********
2
people
Thai Visa Advice
Thai Visa Advice
...members40% approval
Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Member 5
Member 6
Member 7
Member 8

Related

25
Can I convert my Non-O marriage visa to a Non-B work visa without exiting Thailand?
9.3k551616mo
Can I switch from a Non-B visa to a Non-O spouse visa without leaving Thailand?
2.1k15248mo
Can I and my daughter apply for a DTV visa in Thailand while supporting each other?
1.9k15131y
What are the best options for switching schools and visas in Thailand?
2.3k12232y
Can I get a Non-O business visa for running a company in Thailand, and what documents are required?
741252y
Can I change my Non-B visa to a Non-O visa while planning to work online in Thailand?
1.7k12102y
What are the requirements for applying for a Non-B Visa in Thailand as a Filipino expat with an employer?
804323y
Which type of visa should a foreigner married to a Thai apply for when getting a job in Thailand: Non-B or Non-O?
1.5k8143y
What documents are required for applying for a Non-O visa in Thailand after extending a visa exemption?
2.5k16253y
Can I convert my ED Visa to a Marriage Visa in Thailand?
1.4k963y
What are the options for extending a visa after the initial 45 days on arrival in Thailand?
2.1k17124y
What are the steps and requirements for converting a Non-OA visa to a Non-O visa for expats in Thailand over 50?
1k3124y
Should I apply for my Non-O visa in Thailand or should my family and I apply outside Thailand for our visas?
1k734y
Do I need to leave Thailand to obtain a new Non-B visa while my work permit is being processed?
647245y
Can I convert my Non-B visa to a tourist visa while staying in Thailand?
859435y
Can we submit TM30 and TM47 forms at the Promenada immigration office in Chiang Mai?
802445y
What steps can I take to extend my stay in Thailand without leaving after my education visa is canceled?
2k12236y
Can I keep my Extension of Stay based on marriage while obtaining a work permit in Thailand?
1.3k6156y
Will my husband and son need to apply for new non-O visas after I switch to a non-B visa in Laos?
79557y
Is it possible to obtain a Non-B visa while on a tourist visa in Thailand?
1k587y
Can a tourism visa in Thailand be converted to a Non-O visa and what are the importation rules for belongings?
1.6k1268y
What is the process for applying for a Non-B visa and a Non-O spouse visa for working in Thailand?
1.5k1278y
Do you need an employer to obtain a work visa in Thailand?
800448y
What should we do next after receiving our Non-B visa for teaching in Thailand?
2.3k22108y
Can I obtain a Non-O Visa while my wife applies for a Non-B Visa in Singapore?
2.6k24119y

Resources

Need help with your retirement visa?