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What options do I have for extending or renewing my Non-B visa while I will be in the UK?

Non-B Visa Visa Extension Visa Renewal Thailand Immigration Expat Visa Issues

Jun 23, 2025

2 days ago

Shayana ********

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Hello everyone my Non-B visa expires on September 15th, but I need to be in the UK from July 20th - September 20th (I currently have a return flight to Thailand on September 21st). 

I’m not able to renew my visa before I leave so what are my options? 

- Does anyone know if it’s possible to apply for a shorter 1 month Non-B visa extension or something before I go? 

- Has anyone renewed their Non-B visa in London recently? How long did it take and is it a smooth / reliable process? 

- Do I have any other options? 

Thank you very much in advance 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquired about their Non-B visa expiring while they are in the UK and sought options for a potential short extension or renewal. Comments indicate that there are no short-term extensions available, and renewal can only be done in Thailand. Users suggest that the poster will likely need to start the visa process from scratch either in the UK or upon returning to Thailand, and they must cancel their current extension and work permit to avoid complications.

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@Shayana *******

you need to renew your extension in Thailand. Otherwise your only option is a new Visa.

2 days ago

Wannikea *********

There is no "renewal" outside of Thailand, they are done at your local immigration office. With your outlined story you're basically hooped. Start again from square one, whether that be in the UK applying for a new visa or upon returning to Thailand. You need to cancel your work permit and extension or you're going to be encountering other problems.

2 days ago

John **********

Given you're in the UK for 2 months have you stopped working?

2 days ago

Lloyd ********

OK you are on an extension and not a visa. There is no short term extension. If you want to apply in London for a new Non-B then you need to cancel this extension and your work permit, and have all the paperwork including a WP3 from your employer. I really don't think you have any options really, (let's hope I am wrong).

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