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What Options Do I Have After My Non-O Volunteer Visa Expired During the Amnesty?
Aug 7, 2020
6 years ago
Julie ********************
ORIGINAL POSTERRE: First year Non O Volunteer Visa
Our visa expired last June 21 & is now “covered” by the amnesty till September. We cannot do our visa run due to the
obvious reason. Our sponsor advised us to wait for further announcements nearing the end of amnesty. Any advise from you guys? Thank You!
Our visa expired last June 21 & is now “covered” by the amnesty till September. We cannot do our visa run due to the
obvious reason. Our sponsor advised us to wait for further announcements nearing the end of amnesty. Any advise from you guys? Thank You!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice following the expiration of their Non-O Volunteer visa during the amnesty period. The sponsor advised them to wait for further announcements, and comments suggest applying for a new extension or potential government extensions at the end of the amnesty. Some indicate that exiting Thailand might be necessary, while updates from an immigration officer clarify the current situation and possible next steps.
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James ********
Sorry...but please prepare a Plan B...to depart or get a correct visa to stay....
Good Luck.
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Good Luck.
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Julie ********************
ORIGINAL POSTERUpdate: just came back from Chaengwattana Immigration Ofc
Officer said since our One Year Volunteer has expired they can’t give us a new one here in Thailand, we have to go out of the country. He said we have two options at end of amnesty, either the government will give more extensions till we’re able to leave the county or get a letter from U.S. Embassy. He said “ don’t worry” easy for him to say..
Officer said since our One Year Volunteer has expired they can’t give us a new one here in Thailand, we have to go out of the country. He said we have two options at end of amnesty, either the government will give more extensions till we’re able to leave the county or get a letter from U.S. Embassy. He said “ don’t worry” easy for him to say..
Robert *******
till we’re able to leave the county?
Did Suvarnibhumi closes again?
Did Suvarnibhumi closes again?
Saffy *************
@Julie *******************
Did he say there's a possibility of Govt extending the visa amnesty then?! 🙏🏼Benjamin ******
@Laura *************
there's a possibility of everything. I *Would Not* expect another amnesty extension. You can request another 30 day extension by asking your embassy to write a letter to Thai immigration. If Thai immigration approves it, you can stay until around October 25Julie ********************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Benjamin *****
unfortunately US Embassy isn’t giving letters...Reply to
Julie ********************
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James ********
Please be aware that a person seeking or holding a Non O Volunteer visa is not eligible to seek entry to Thailand at this time.
So leaving not a viable option...as returning not possible.
So leaving not a viable option...as returning not possible.
Tod *********
Why not just apply for a NEW yearly extension? I know people who volunteer and get extensions year after year one after the other at the immigration office. There is no rule that you need to go get a new Non-O visa and start the process over.
Julie ********************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
we did a visa run when we got our first one. Our sponsor said that we have to go out of thecountry to renew.
Tod *********
@Ju***
you can't "renew" a visa or an extension either :/ . A visa <- that you buy from a thai consulate in another country expires and then you go BUY a new one
Same thing for your extension from the immigration ofifce, you apply for it, it's good for how long it's good for and then it runs out and you apply for a NEW extension.
I think your sponsor is confused and you should go to the immigration office that you got your extension from and see what documents you need to get a new yearly extension inside the country.
Julie ********************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
thanks mucho Reply to
Julie ********************
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Tod *********
you can apply for a new yearly extension from amnesty on your expired extension without any problem.
Many people whose extension stamps ran out took the amnesty and then applied for their next yearly extension. In fact now if you apply for a yearly extension (or any extension) it will be dated from the 27th of Sept (the day after amnesty runs out)
Many people whose extension stamps ran out took the amnesty and then applied for their next yearly extension. In fact now if you apply for a yearly extension (or any extension) it will be dated from the 27th of Sept (the day after amnesty runs out)
Jana *******
@Tod ********
where do I learn more about the application process for volunteer visas?Tod *********
@Jana ******
talk to the foundation you're going to volunteer for ;) Reply to
Tod *********
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Julie ********************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
that’s reassuring to hear. We will try to do just that.Reply to
Julie ********************
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Tod *********
so you were on a yearly extension of stay based on volunteering?
Julie ********************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
yes Reply to
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