What should I do if my Non-O visa is expiring and I need to extend my stay in Thailand?

Jan 22, 2025
11 hours ago
Roman *****
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Did not keep updated. My non O visa 90 day + 60 day extension for visiting child ends next week.

Looking around it looks like I have to leave even before applying for new Visa?

Any potential work arounds or advice on this?

Info suggests long waits in neighbour countries like laos.
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The user is facing an imminent expiration of their Non-O visa, specifically a 90-day plus 60-day extension for visiting their child. They are looking for options to extend their stay without leaving Thailand, but it appears they may have to exit the country to apply for a new visa elsewhere, as significant processing times are reported in neighboring countries.
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Brandon ************
If you don't have the money in your Thai bank account that you need to apply for the 1-year extension, then your only option is to leave Thailand and either return visa exempt if you are from an eligible country, or apply for a Thai visa in another country. Most of the Thai embassies in nearby countries are advising a 10-15 business day application time. You can check each embassy's website for their visa requirements and processing times.
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