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What is the process for obtaining a year extension of stay on a NON-O visa in Thailand?

Oct 15, 2025
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Jeremy *********
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Went to Kasikorn bank yesterday and got my letter from them and my updated pass book after 1 transaction and my bank statement. 30 mins and no problems. Today I went to immigration for the purpose of obtaining my years extension of stay following on from my non o visa. 3 hours waiting in the queue and 30 mins for the immigration officer to process the paperwork. No problems. No Agent used. MEV also attained. Everything went smoothly and now sorted. Just info for Everyone , if you do things correctly, it's a doddle. Good luck to all.
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The user shared their experience of obtaining a year extension of stay following their NON-O visa, detailing a smooth process at the bank and immigration office. They highlighted the importance of doing everything correctly, as it made the procedure easy. The user managed to complete the tasks without an agent, but other commenters inquired about specifics regarding the immigration branch used and the requirements for bank letters. Overall, the post emphasizes that while processes may vary year to year, proper preparation can significantly ease the experience.
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Alan ********
SERIOUSLY EVERY YEAR ALL THIS PROBLEM..
Graham ******
@Alan *******
what problem?
Steve ********
@Alan *******
I never have a problem. All simple. Make appointment. Show bank statement. Sign a couple of forms. Max 30 mins. Cost 1900 baht. No agent. So easy
Scott *********
I thought the letter has to be on the day you go.

Has that changed. Would be a lot easier if they give it 24 hr. Or next day.
Peter *********
Yes online oppointment now vanished from division 3 jontien before book online appointment forvretirement visa in and out in 20 minutes anyone know any different for online appointments jontien ?
Brandon ************
@Peter ********
no, they stopped accepting appointments
Peter *********
@Brandon ***********
you know why division 3 appointments no more ?
Brandon ************
@Peter ********
Push more people to use agents
Andy ********
That how I'm doing it on my own.
Jesper *******
Its better to book appt....did mine at CW bkk with appt booking ...reach counter 10mins before appt completed extension in 30mins....previously waited few hrs for queue number to be called while doing walkins
Urs **************
Great 👍
Kenny *****
I thought bank letter and bank book update needed to be on the same day of visa extension? Did they change the rules?
Jack ********
@Kenny ****
not in Hua Hin. You can do all the bank paperwork and passbook updates the day before
Jeremy *********
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@Jack *******
I think that the smaller and quieter immigration offices you can do it in one day. Hua Hin is busy and banks don't open until 11:00 am. You may not be able to do it on the same day. That's why there is some leeway I presume ? Just a thought
Jack ********
@Jeremy ********
banks open at 8:30am if not inside the mall.
Jeremy *********
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@Jack *******
Ah , ok. Thanks for that info
Peter **********
@Kenny ****
Sakon Nakhon requires same day. “Come back tomorrow” means “get a new letter from the bank”.
Brent *******
Typically bank letter within 7 days, bank book day of.
Rick ***********
It may have been a doddle this year but it could just as easily be a dingleberry next year.
Timothy *******
@Rick **********
Thats what the agents are hoping
J **************
What immigration branch? Accomplished without Thai wife or girlfriend ?
Jeremy *********
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@J *************
all by myself
Stuart *********
Thanks for the update. It might be helpful to advise of the immigration office you used. Each tend to have there own unique requirements.
John *******
@Stuart ********
Can’t emphasise this enough. At some it simply is not a doddle.
Jeremy *********
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@Stuart ********
Hua Hin main immigration
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