When can I apply for a 30-day extension after arriving in Thailand on a non-immigrant family visa?

Non-Immigrant O Visa Thai Family Visa Visa Extension Thailand Immigration 90-Day Visa Family Visit Extension

Sep 24, 2024

2 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

If I get a non immigrant 90 day thai family e visa while in USA when can I apply for my 30 day extension after I arrive in Thailand?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You cannot apply for a 30-day extension on a Non-Immigrant O visa; this extension is only available for tourist visas. However, you can apply for a 60-day family visit extension if you have a close Thai family member with you and they accompany you to immigration. Alternatively, you can switch your Non-Immigrant O visa to a 1-year extended stay permit if you meet the financial requirements, but you need to have your marriage recognized within Thailand for any family-related extensions.

Nongnuch ********

you cannot get a 30-days extension on top of the 90-days stay permit out of a 90-days Non-Imm-O family visa". you can switch it into a "1-year extendended stay permit" by fulfilling the financial requirements. Your only other alternative is to get a "60-days family visit extension" on top of these 90-days stay permit. For this your marriage must be acknowledged inside Thailand, as Immigration will want to see proof of that

2 months ago

Bob **********

There is no 30 day extension on a non-o visa you can extend for a year if you meet the financial requirements of possibly a 60 day extension for visiting Thai family

2 months ago

David ********

Ken what is the benefit of the Thai family visa as apposed the either a 60 day on arrival + 30 day extension ? Maybe look at another visa option with less requirements that restrict you. Just a thought 🤔

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g @ brandon

2 months ago

Ken *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@David *******

I can do 90 days without an extension. Leave the country and come back in on a 60 day. Entry stamp? And I won't have to get an extension for a 60 day. I need about a 155 days. I also would like to get my 2nd 5 year Driver's license and I don't know if that I can renew for another 5 years without having some type of long stay Visa.

2 months ago

David ********

@Ken ******

the licence you can do once you have it you have it. Just check the logistics of both stay options which ever is easiest. stress less mate

2 months ago

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David ********

Peter ****************

Sorry, but Embassy is wrong and Brandon is right. How weird it may seem to you.

2 months ago

Ken *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

This is from embassy I just need to know when can I apply for 30 extension is there a time limit in days or anytime after I arrive.

2 months ago

Nongnuch ********

@Ken ******

this "embassy information" is COMPLETELY WRONG. Refer to what I wrote in my other comment.

2 months ago

Brandon ************

@Ken ******

NEVER listen to what an embassy says about visa issues inside Thailand and NEVER listen to what an immigration officer tells you about visas from an embassy. They are 2 completely different government agencies that know nothing about each other, don't communicate with each other, and have vastly different policies.

2 months ago

Frank **********

@Ken ******

Doesn't matter what the Embassy says. Thai Immigration is completely separate and their rules apply in country.

2 months ago

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Frank **********

Brandon ************

You may be able to apply for the 60 day "visiting Thai family" extension if you have a close Thai family member and they go to immigration with you.

2 months ago

Brandon ************

No. A 30-day extension is a tourist extension, and it's only available if you have a tourist entry (visa exempt or tourist visa).