What happens to my Non-O extension after a divorce in Thailand?

Non-O Visa Thailand Divorce Visa Extensions Immigration Regulations Expats in Thailand

June 4, 2021

3 years ago

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I have an Non-O extension based on marriage to a Thai but it is likely we are heading for a divorce. This technically should invalidate the extension. However, (Q1) is immigration informed of a farang-thai divorce? (Q2) Does it only come into play when renewal comes around again? (Q3) What are the implications / options in this situation? (Q4) Does anyone have experience / info / advice to share? Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

If you are divorced from your Thai spouse, you must proactively inform the immigration office and cancel your Non-O extension based on marriage. This obligation arises immediately upon divorce, as the extension becomes invalid the moment you no longer meet the criteria. Failure to do so will result in overstaying your visa. Once you cancel your extension, you can apply for a new visa type, such as a retirement visa or another extension that fits your circumstances.

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Tod *********

You cancel the extension based on marriage and then you apply for another extension right then. Retirement, covid raising half thai children, etc..

3 years ago

Tod *********

When you sign the divorce decree at the Amphur (which is how you get divorced) you then need to go to the immigration office and cancel your current extension based on marriage.

1 - YOU are responsible for going to immigrations and cancelling your extension on your own

2 - nope it comes into play the minute you no longer meet the requirements under which you applied for an extension

3 - you will be on overstay every day after you're divorced that you don't cancel your extension until you do.

3 years ago

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