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

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Jan 22, 2025

2 months 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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A user is concerned about their Non-O visa expiring soon and seeks advice on how to extend their stay. They mention potential challenges, including needing to leave Thailand before applying for a new visa. Comments offer suggestions, stating that if they don't meet financial requirements for a 1-year extension, they may need to leave and reapply in a neighboring country, noting long processing times at Thai embassies.

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John **********

You wouldn't apply for a new visa in this situation, you would apply for a 12 month extension of stay at your local immigration office. But you need to meet the requirements of that immigration office including having 400k baht in a Thai bank

2 months ago

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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Can I extend my 90-day non-O retirement e-visa in Thailand, or must I leave the country to reapply?

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