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What are the requirements to extend a non-O volunteering visa for one year in Thailand?

Non-O Visa Extensions Volunteering Visa Thailand Immigration Visa Requirements Work Permits

Maia **********

asked Feb 28, 2018

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Anyone know what I need to extend a non-o volunteering visa by one year? If I can't get one year is it easier to get three months?

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To extend a non-O volunteering visa by one year, you typically need to secure a letter from the social department after obtaining two 3-month extensions and a work permit. If you're unable to extend for a year, applying for a 3-month extension might be a simpler alternative, however, it requires similar documentation.

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Shayne **********

Last year, you needed to get 2 x 3 month extensions, then ask for the letter from social department.

If you don't have the letter from social department it is the same paperwork for 3 months. Luckily you have a work permit.

Your first year goes like this.

Visa from outside.

Work permit.

1st extension. 1 month, immigration interview in your office, then 2 months stamp.

2nd extension. 1 month, 2 months stamp, then apply at social department.

Get letter.

1 year extension.

9 years ago

Shayne **********

If you get a one year letter from social department you can apply for the one year visa.

9 years ago

Glen *********

@Shayne *********

so we should just apply for 1 year extension and see what happens...I’m doing the process for volunteers in BKK but very little info on it

9 years ago

Shayne **********

I tried to do the social letter after my first extension and it was voice recorded. I have e years of understanding visa and work permit processing for up to 170 volunteers. The processes change all the time and this was last year's process. It regularly changed and will always regularly change.

9 years ago

Shayne **********

That was the process last year with Chiang Mai social department. Other places may be different. I have heard you don't even need one extension in Mae Sot from a friend's foundation.

9 years ago

Glen *********

Where is it written you must first have 2 x 3 month extensions before you apply for 1 yr extension - do you have the website please :))

9 years ago

Shayne **********

The letter takes weeks

9 years ago

Maia **********

Nice one, thank you! I think my boss was stressing thinking we needed the letter on Friday. Good to know that I gotta get three months first. Thanks!

9 years ago

Tod *********

@Shayne *********

, any thoughts?

9 years ago

Steve *******

The organization you're volunteering with should provide documentation for your extention

9 years ago

Maia **********

I have a three month visa and got my work permit yesterday. I'm just wondering if I need a letter from por mor jor or not?

9 years ago

Maia **********

I am aware.... :/ my director is really busy though and I'm scared it's not gonna be done in time, so I want to give her a little nudge/helping hand (and prevent myself from overstaying)

9 years ago