When does the 90-day Non-O visa start after changing from a visa exemption in Thailand?

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Jul 7, 2024

4 months ago

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When changing visa (visa exemption extended 60 days for visiting relative) to a Non-O 90-day visa (Marriage), does the new 90 days start from the day of application, the day of receipt following the under consideration period (how many days is this usually at Chaengwattana) or 90 days following expiration of current stamp? 

Looking to travel during the 90-day period and want to make sure I’m back in time for applying for 1-year extension. 

Thank you very much for any help.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When applying for a Non-O 90-day visa after extending a visa exemption for visiting relatives, the 90-day validity starts on the date you receive the new visa stamp at the office, typically a few days before the return date noted on your receipt. The processing period at the Chaengwattana immigration office is about 15 days, during which you cannot travel outside Thailand. After receiving the stamp, you may travel within the first 90 days, but ensure to obtain a re-entry permit.

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Ellie *******

When you apply for an in-country Non-Immigrant visa, you will be into the under-review period, without any stamp on your passport. Your "go back to the office date" is stamped on the blue receipt. When you go back to the office on the directed day, you will get a visa and the first 90-day stamps inked into your passport, usually the issuing date (also the starting date of your first 90 days) is one or a few days before the day on the receipt.

The under-review period at CW is 15 days.

So the direct answer to your question is, no either is correct and you will know when you get the stamp.

You cannot travel outside Thailand during the under-review period. You can travel out from Thailand during the first 90 days, make sure to get a re-entry permit.

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Ellie *******

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Nick *****

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@Ellie ******

brilliant. Thank you very much.

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