What should I know about renewing my extension of stay while traveling abroad?

Extension of Stay Thai Visa Marriage Visa Immigration Rules Application Process Traveling Abroad Visa Renewal Timing

Nov 1, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi All

I am on an extension of stay (married to Thai national), it will expire towards the end of December, however I have a long trip mid December to mid January (abroad), wanted to know a few things:

1- when you renew the eos, do you get the one month under review thing (like when you apply for first time)? My concern is that if I renew it and get the under review stamp, I think I will be abroad and won't be in Thailand by the tine I have to go.

2 how long I can apply in advance (division 1 in bangkok), I saw it is 30 days or 45, but not sure if each division has a different rule.

Many thanks in advance

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user seeks advice regarding renewing their extension of stay (EOS) while planning a trip abroad. Key concerns include whether they would receive an 'under consideration' stamp during the renewal process and how far in advance they can apply for the extension. A community member confirms that an 'under consideration' stamp is typical during the renewal for a marriage-based extension. They suggest bringing travel details to discuss with the immigration officer to potentially adjust the review period. Additionally, they note that in Bangkok, the application can be made when the current visa is 45 days or less from expiration.

Ellie *******

Yes, you will get under consideration stamp when you apply for a 1-year extensin based on being married to a Thai. Usually it's the fort 30 days of your new extension.

At some cases, the immigration officer may be able to adjust the u/c period if you can show concrete information of out of the country during that IN ADVANCE (<- means not after you submit the documents and get the u/c stamp). It may not less than one month, but they may make it longer according to your itinerary.

So, you bring the detail information of your trip abroad when you apply for a 1-year extension, talk with the officer about that before you actually submit the documents and see how they would advice.

In Bangkok, you can apply for a 1-year extension when your current stamp remains 45 days or less.

2 years ago

Paco ******

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@Ellie ******

thanks Ellie!

I guess the worse case scenario I apply for a visa in one of the embassy, in that vase I assume I will need to cancel the EOS, right?

2 years ago

Paco ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks,

Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought you could apply for an extension of stay within the country if you had a visa or another extension of stay (didnt know I could apply for an extension if I enter visa free (I am Spanish by the way)

Just thiught about it, if I am under the consideration stamp, do I need any Milty-entry permit to go out and come back (if so, do you know if it would last for the month only or would be for the whole year)

Many thanks for all your support, amazing!

2 years ago

Ellie *******

@Paco *****

, you can apply for a new in-country visa when you enter Thailand on a tourist visa or visa-exempt (for which you are eligible). You cannot apply for a long-term extension directly from tourist entry. You need to apply for a Non-O visa inside Thailand at the immigration office or outside Thailand at a consulate/embassy.

You can apply for a re-entry permit (multiple or single entry) even when you are under consideration period, but the re-entry permit is valid the same as your current stamp. So in this case, your re-entry permit (usually single is enough) is valid until the under-consideration stamp date.

If you need to apply for a re-entry permit on an under-consideration stamp, you also need to talk about the trip schedule with the officer, too.

2 years ago

Paco ******

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@Ellie ******

thanks Ellie, much appreciated

2 years ago

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Paco ******

Ellie *******

@Paco *****

, no, you don't have to cancel your current extension of stay based on being married to a Thai even if your travel plan wouldn't fall in i/o advice. You are going to get a visa for the same reason, then apply for a 1-year extension for the same reason. In the worst case, just let it expire. then apply for a visa at a consulate outside Thailand or inside Thailand once you enter Thailand as a tourist (TR60 or via-exempt, depends on your nationality)

2 years ago

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