I’m not sure if this is common knowledge or not. If so, please delete the post.
I’m Canadian, arrived on visa exempt stamp.
Did the 30 day extension.
Went to get the 60 day exemption based on being married to a Thai.
What I didn’t know, and wasn’t even explained to me when I went there the first time this week, on Wednesday.
This is for the Bangkok Laksi location.
- if the location in your wives house book isn’t where you’re staying, you’ll need an updated rental agreement. If she’s renting where she resides. You’ll need a copy of the owners ID card with a note stating she is still renting from them.
- the 60 day extension isn’t added onto the 30 day extension you have. The 60 days starts from the day you go to immigration.
So, unfortunately for me, I have to make another trip back there at the end of the month. I wasn’t going to lose 24 days on this 30 day extension.
Hope this helps someone else.
Lessen learned!
TLDR : Answer Summary
A Canadian expat shares their experience navigating the Thai immigration process to obtain a 60-day extension after entering Thailand on a visa exempt stamp. They detail the need for a rental agreement if the location in the spouse's house book differs from their actual residence and clarify that the 60-day extension is separate from an existing 30-day extension, starting from the date of application. Additional comments suggest options for obtaining a Non-O Visa through the Canadian Embassy and guidance for future applications.
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