What is the process for obtaining a 1-year extension of stay on a Non-O visa for Thai husbands in Chiang Mai?

Extension of stay 1 year Non-O Thai husband Chiang Mai

Hi everyone just thought I would share my experience getting my first extension of stay ( Non-O Thai husband), I am from UK.

Documents I brought:

- Wedding certificate x 2 copies

- Kor 2 - 1 copy & 1 original - needed for first extension.

- Copies of Passport data page x 2

- E-visa printout x 2

- Copy of entry stamp x 2

- Copies of TM30 x 2

- Copies of husband ID card front & back x 2

- Copies of husband’s house book x 2

- Map x 2

- 2 photos outside house (1 with house number) x 2

- 2 photos inside house x 2

- Extension of stay paperwork (can’t remember the exact names) x 2

- passport size photo of me - x 2

- Copy of rental contract x 2

I tried going early to get it sorted but was advised I need to return when I had 45 days or less left on my current visa.

Returned last week with an online appointment waited just over an hour for our paperwork to be completed - it was very busy at immigration that day. Given the under consideration stamp and was told I would need to return on the date of my ‘under consideration’ stamp - 28th Dec.

We were told immigration officers would call to arrange a visit within the first 2 weeks. They called this morning and have asked us to come to immigration with a witness - ideally a neighbour. We advised we can’t bring our neighbours because they are too elderly. They said that’s fine we can bring a friend who has a Chiang Mai address on their ID card. We were also told we need to bring another photo of us with the house number wearing the same clothes we are going to wear for our appointment.

We have arranged an appointment for this Friday - fingers crossed everything goes smoothly 😊