Answereda year ago

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

Visa Extension Re-Entry Permit Marriage Visa Thai Immigration Process Expats in Thailand Foriegn Resident Tips

Andy *********

asked Jun 14, 2025

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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.

Answer summary

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.

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Dan *********

Couldn't agree more Tod Daniels is you source fall things immigration

a year ago

Alexander *******

Tod s the guy to go to for advice. I can vouch for that.

a year ago

Dick ********

Tod. He’s the man!

a year ago

Paul *******

Tod has really helped me in the past as well so appreciated

a year ago

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.

a year ago

Gill ************

They do in Chiang Rai too

a year ago

Gill ************

keep it for collction the next day I mean

a year ago

Andy *********

@Steve ***********

- marriage visa stamp and pick up and then passport copied - Bangkok

a year ago

Ellie *******

@Steve ***********

, most offices wouldn't keep your passport. Only Jomtien and one or two more offices.

a year ago

Martin **********

@Ellie ******

for your records. Samui keep the passport overnight for a reentry permit!

a year ago

Steve ************

I have only ever dealt with Pattaya immigration so thank for the education.

a year ago

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)

a year ago