What options do I have to extend my stay in Thailand after my 3-month Non-Immigrant O visa expires as a spouse of a Thai national?

Non-Immigrant O Visa Visa Extension Thai National Spouse Visa Immigration Options Family Visit Extension Long-term Stay in Thailand

Apr 13, 2022

3 years ago

Kenneth *********

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Good Evening, If I come to Thailand on a 3 month non immigrant 0 visa, married to a Thai national. What are my options please, to stay longer, after initial 3 month visa expires.

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After arriving in Thailand on a 3-month Non-Immigrant O visa as the spouse of a Thai national, you have the option to visit the local Thai Immigration office to inquire about the requirements for a one-year extension of stay. Additionally, if you need more time to prepare the necessary funds (such as a deposit of 400,000 Thai baht in a Thai bank account), you can apply for a one-time family visit extension of 60 days.

James ********

3 years ago

Eddie ***********

@James *******

another are 30 day covid extensions. They tell you 60 but get 30 @1900bt

3 years ago

Eddie ***********

It worked out well and quick processing time. Keep in mind the temporary location at muthan thani is changing location to IT square Laksi on April 18

3 years ago

Eddie ***********

The officers told us to take the covid extension first and return for the 60 day spouse, or skip the 60 spouse and do the Non-O next. They required 15 days+ on the visas for approval time

3 years ago

James ********

@Eddie **********

you are not correct. The COVID extension is a total of 60 days...given UNDER CONSIDERATION stamp for first 30 days and return as instructed for the other 30 days.

And its not wise to mix COVID extensions with a Non Immigrant visa. As you may have to leave the country and start all over again with a new Non O visa.

3 years ago

Eddie ***********

@James *******

i did what the officers told me just two days ago. I asked for the spouse 60 day and they told me first take the covid extension and wrote on the application approving 60 days, so whatever bro

3 years ago

James ********

@Eddie **********

and that is good too...as you still have the family visit option available when COVID extensions end.

3 years ago

Kenneth *********

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@James *******

yea I see what you mean, I would not want to rely on the COVID one then. 60 day sounds good and season

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0 THB eh. Thanks a lot.

3 years ago

James ********

@Kenneth ********

yep...avoid the COVID extension.

3 years ago

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James ********

Kenneth *********

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@Eddie **********

Thanks Eddie, I didn't know they were still doing COVID extensions. But another good option. Cheers

3 years ago

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Kenneth *********

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@James *******

Thanks Very much James, I appreciate the information. Been in blighty a long time now, waiting for my house to be sold. Hope to be back soon.Thanks again.

3 years ago

James ********

@Kenneth ********

Wishing you success with your home sale. Safe travels

3 years ago

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James ********

Take your Thai wife with you and visit your local Thai Immigration office...ask for their list of requirements for the one year extension of stay.

If you need added time to arrange for the required deposit of 400,000 Thai baht in a Thai bank account in your name only...you can obtain a one time family visit extension of 60 days.

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