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What should I do about my Non-O visa extension in Thailand before travelling to the UK?

Non-O Visa Visa Extension Thai Immigration Family Visa Travel Planning Expat Advice

Sep 4, 2025

8 months ago

Kate ***********

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I'm due to do my Non-O yearly extension (based on marriage) in a few months. Visa runs out on November 28th.  Problem I have is that I am due to travel back to the UK over the Xmas period. I am also due to be away during October break (45 days before my visa expires and when I would normally be putting in the extension) 😬 

So I would need to apply 30 days before the expiration date at the end of October and then fit in a house visit and wait for my passport and hope this can all be done before we leave on the 15th December!

I can't work out what to do, are there any options to extend my visa to cover this period and then do the proper extension once I am back in January?! Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on how to manage their Non-O visa extension amidst international travel planned for December. They need to apply for the extension at least 30 days before their visa expires on November 28. Comments suggest various approaches, including applying for a new visa from the UK, talking to the local immigration office for possible solutions, and exploring a 60-day family visit extension. Timely communication with immigration is highlighted as critical for successfully managing their visa needs.

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Ellie *******

As Tod mentioned.

Why not visit your local immigration office to discuss your schedule, bringing your detailed itinerary and confirmed air tickets? In advance or just before you submit applications.

If they can accept, they may complete before your departure. Or they may be able to make the under-consideration period longer.

Even if they say no, nothing is going to be worse than the current situation by asking them.

8 months ago

Kate ***********

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@Ellie ******

thanks Ellie, I will try this!

8 months ago

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Kate ***********

Tod *********

If you haven't taken it, what about the 60 day visit Thai family extension, that's p push your renewal out 2 months

Go talk to them, take the proof you're going to be leaving the country and when you're coming back and see if there's any kind of work around

8 months ago

James ********

@Tod ********

thanks for your suggestion. I was not aware that the 60 day family visit extension was an option for an existing one year extension of stay, which is what she now has.

8 months ago

Graham ******

@James *******

yes it is but can only be taken once per initial 90 day Non-O Visa, always handy to keep in reserve if possible for situations such as this

8 months ago

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Graham ******

Kate ***********

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@Tod ********

I had to use that last year on my initial 90 day entry to Thailand as we weren't in Chiang Mai for the house visit in October, that's why it pushed my visa expiration date back to the end of November. Not sure if that exempts me from doing it now?

8 months ago

Tod *********

@Kate **********

you can get it once per visa/extension type, do if your burned it on the initial non o visa your current extension is from your done.

You may have to look at leaving, letting this extension run out, getting a new non o from the Thai consulate online before you come back and starting the extension process all over.

8 months ago

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Tod *********

เมห์ดี **********

Why just don’t do a new non o visa in your country and back on it; everything is done online now; so should be easy

8 months ago

Kate ***********

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@เมห์ดี *********

yeah I was thinking that this may be my only option but worried as I have a couple of weeks from when my visa expires until I leave the country in December and I don't want to overstay so I might have to leave the country before then and come back as a tourist. Then apply back in the UK over Xmas?

8 months ago

เมห์ดี **********

@Kate **********

you can go to immigration for an extension of

*****

days based on family reason; it’s fast track extension; different from the annual renewal;it costs 1800b as well; but better then leaving country and coming back

8 months ago

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เมห์ดี **********

James ********

Timing is critical and everything.

There's NO extension of your current ending date of stay available.

Suggest you talk to your local Thai Immigration office where your address is registered.

8 months ago

Kate ***********

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@James *******

I'm in Chiang Mai, I'll try and speak with someone, thanks

8 months ago

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Kate ***********

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