What was the experience of obtaining a one-year extension for a NON-O visa in Thailand based on marriage?

NON-O Visa Marriage Visa Extension Visa Policies in Thailand Immigration Office Procedures

Oct 16, 2020

4 years ago

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Just an update.

Closed the loop at CW yesterday for a first time 1 year extension on a  non imm O based on marriage. 

Was asked if I wanted it to 31st october instead of 26th september (why anyone would chose the former is beyond me). So got stamps for both, I guess due to the amnesty(?)

Everything went smooth, no house visits or anything in the waiting period.

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The post provides an update on a successful experience in obtaining a one-year extension for a NON-O visa based on marriage. The author shares that they were able to secure the extension smoothly without any house visits, and they received stamps for both the new date of 31st October and the original date of 26th September, likely due to an amnesty. The comments highlight a desire for clarification on terminology and remind readers of the variability in immigration office procedures across Thailand.

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Benjamin ******

I'm going to close this post down. There's 70+ immigration offices in Thailand, and each one has their own policies. Bangkok immigration's policy may not be the same as Phuket (or whatever).

Good luck!

4 years ago

Jakko ***************

Just to inform myself (1st x one year extension) : what does 'close the loop' mean?

4 years ago

Henrik ****

Jim Hunt, I have only been asked to show money when applying, not when getting it or later.

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

When you apply for most extensions, the full extension isn't given automatically. They give you an "under consideration" stamp that usually is good for a month, while they do whatever background checks (or whatever). You'll return on the date stamped in your passport, and get the rest of the time.

I never heard anyone getting a full stamp rejected when they are under consideration.

4 years ago

Henrik ****

Benjamin Hays, I know one guy being asked to show money once showing up to get the full extension. He didn't have the 400k at this time and was asked to leave the country in 7 days... You'll never know for sure what new rules they will come up with...

4 years ago

James ********

@Henrik ***

yep...you must keep the 400,000 Thb in the bank until the extensiin is approved...usually one month.

4 years ago

Henrik ****

James Miller, another guy also at my immigration was asked to keep the 400k for 3 months. So far I haven't been asked for any of this...

4 years ago

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