What are the steps and considerations for applying for a 60-day family extension in Thailand?

Family Extension Thai Visa Visa Application

Aug 13, 2020

4 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Dear group,

I am hoping to apply for a 60 day family extension... A few questions.

1. If I apply before September 26th, will my 60 days family extension run from the day of visit or September 26th?

2. What type of form do I need to fill in or is it the standard extension form?

3. Have you heard of any problems with this type of extension after amnesty yet? 

4. Will it be Chang wattana or MTT?

Thanking you in advance.

Keep up the sterling work

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring about the process and requirements for applying for a 60-day family extension in Thailand. Key questions include when the extension period begins, necessary forms, potential issues following the amnesty period, and the correct immigration office to visit.

Graham *********

I think I’m almost in the same situation as you, in Hat Yai they told me I could not get the 60 day extension while on amnesty.

4 years ago

Tod *********

Thanx

@Gra***

, when did you go talk to them about applying for the 60 day visit family extension?

4 years ago

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Tod *********

Reports are coming in that if you were on amnesty, when you apply for an extension it will be dated as starting from the 27th of Sept.

Same TM7 application for extension, and the documentation requirements will be based on what ever reason you're applying for the extension for (marriage to a thai, raising half thai children).

The reason I asked WHAT entry stamp you had before the amnesty is because that controls WHERE you go in Bangkok.

If you came in on a 30 day visa exempt entry or a 60 day tourist visa entry you would go to Muang Thong Thani to get the extension

AND

If you came in on a Non-Immigrant type visa entry you would go to Chaengwattana.

4 years ago

Tod *********

how about starting with what entry stamp or visa you entered the country on before the amnesty started?

4 years ago

Johnny ******

@Tod ********

what is required to have ‘visit family’ extension? Is a thai spouse sufficient?

4 years ago

Robert *******

@Johnny *****

Visiting your spouse (wedded partner) or child with the Thai Nationality

4 years ago

Johnny ******

@Robert ******

this means one 60-day extension on top of a visa-waiver on arrival?

4 years ago

Robert *******

@Johnny *****

NO, not for you

4 years ago

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Robert *******

James ***************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

I arrived on a 30 day exempt with a 30 day extension then amnesty

4 years ago

Tod *********

@Ja***

the you would go to MTT to apply for the 60 day visit thai family extension

AND

If you go, please report back and let us know if you get it or not.

4 years ago

James ***************

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@Tod ********

sorry one more question... Do I need to have a minimum of 21 days left on my amnesty to apply for the extension? My worry is that it's possible that there will be another amnesty extension that could announce after I get my extension... I. E. I would like to leave it as long as possible before I apply. Thanks again

4 years ago

Tod *********

@James **************

, you are confusing getting a 60 day extension with converting some entry to a 90 day Non-O visa where there is an under consideration period.

IF they grant you the 60 day extension it will be dated to start the date AFTER this amnesty exires (Sept 27th).

First GO see if you can even get it

4 years ago

James ***************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

thanks for the info. Planning on going next week so I'll let you know how it goes. Cheers

4 years ago

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James ***************

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