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What was the experience like for someone getting a 12-month marriage visa extension and a re-entry permit in Thailand?

Jun 14, 2025
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Andy *********
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Tod Daniel’s a massive thank you for all of your sage advice to me and others. So Tod has helped me from application for marriage visa, 12 month extension and re-entry permit processes. And so Monday was 12 month extension stamp day (had decided to leave re-entry permit - to book appointment, rather than long wait).

Wow what a different experience!!! Arrived car park 08:40. We got parked straight away with loads of slots (normally 15-20 minutes or no slots), into immigration ticket 20, up to counter 19 showing but changed immediately. 10 minutes later passport all stamped. My wife suggested we try re-entry permit (as it all seemed much quieter than previous visits) passport copied and 25 minutes later passport stamped and we left - 50 minutes for everything - wow just wow. Thanks to you, Tod and all your support I felt much more comfortable during this whole process. Really appreciate it.
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The user shares their positive experience in obtaining a 12-month extension and a re-entry permit thanks to advice from Tod Daniel. They describe a streamlined process compared to previous visits, highlighting reduced wait times and efficient service. The comments from the community express gratitude for Tod's assistance and affirm his expertise in immigration matters.
Dan *********
Couldn't agree more Tod Daniels is you source fall things immigration
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Alexander *******
Tod s the guy to go to for advice. I can vouch for that.
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Dick ********
Tod. He’s the man!
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Paul *******
Tod has really helped me in the past as well so appreciated
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Steve ************
Just one problem here,when you go to immigration to extend your retirement for a further 12 mnths,they keep your passport and you have to pick up the next day(well thats the way they do it in Pattaya).So how do you queue for a re-entry permit without your passport.
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Gill ************
They do in Chiang Rai too
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Gill ************
keep it for collction the next day I mean
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Andy *********
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@Steve ***********
- marriage visa stamp and pick up and then passport copied - Bangkok
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Ellie *******
@Steve ***********
, most offices wouldn't keep your passport. Only Jomtien and one or two more offices.
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Martin **********
@Ellie ******
for your records. Samui keep the passport overnight for a reentry permit!
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Steve ************
I have only ever dealt with Pattaya immigration so thank for the education.
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Tod *********
Super glad that worked out for you sir, and glad you were able to get the re-entry permit the same day you got the year extension inked in.

As I said usually at C/W in the mornings it's not so bad going thru Section C-2 for a re-entry permit

Congrats and thanx for the thanx (y)
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