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Will I face immigration issues if I leave Thailand before my extension application is processed?

Phil ******
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My 12 month ext. of stay based on marriage runs out in 1 week. I've already been to immigration and applied for same again, and got under consideration to go back 1st July, 5 weeks time.

If I fly back to UK before 1st July will I have any problems with immigration or problems leaving BKK airport. I would be leaving without a valid visa in my passport. ? I know i would lose the 12 month extension, and have to reapply when I return.

Thanks.
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A user is concerned about leaving Thailand shortly before their marriage-based extension of stay expires. They have applied for a renewal but plan to travel to the UK before that renewal is processed. Comments suggest that leaving before the application is finalized should not pose any issues with immigration, but there is a risk of starting the reapplication process anew upon return. One commenter recommends visiting the immigration office with proof of departure to discuss possible options.
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Tod *********
Tod *********
@Phil *****
you're out nothing by taking your thai wife and going to the immigration office showing that you have a flight out and SEE if there's anything they can do about it.

There's a slim chance they can, BUT it's slim because you already got the 30 day under consideration stamp issued. I know people who when they applied for their marriage extension showed proof they'd be gone for 2 months and had a 2 month under consideration stamp issued so they could get a re-entry permit, leave come back and then go get the year extension.

Good luck with it, as I said you're out nothing by going to the immigration office with your thai wife and trying to see if there's anything they can do. Don't waste the time calling, SHOW UP there with proof you're leaving and see what they say. The worst they can say is "start all over when you come back" (in which case I'd get a new 90 day Non-O visa in the UK before you return so you just have the year extension to deal with once you get back)
Phil ******
Phil ******
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@Tod ********
good advice Tod, I will do just that and go ask with the wife when I have booked flight. My wife is friends with 1 of the officers so we will head for her. Thanks.
Ken ********
Ken ********
@Phil *****
hes always got good advice
James ********
James ********
OMG... Flying out and having to start all over on return ...hope it does not need to happen.
Phil ******
Phil ******
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@James *******
I know I will be gutted. But I've problems in UK.
James ********
James ********
@Phil *****
can you ask your Thai Immigration office for special consideration before you leave due to your urgent need to leave?
@Tod ********
James ********
James ********
@Phil *****
please report back your experience 🙏🙏
Phil ******
Phil ******
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@James *******
Sorry James, I should also thank you for advice, it was your idea in 1st place. 👍
James ********
James ********
@Phil *****
@Tod ********
has kindly replied. Follow his good advice 🙏🙏
Phil ******
Phil ******
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@James *******
do you mean ask if they will give me my stamp early. Be nice if they could. ?
Tod *********
Tod *********
Nope no problem at all if you leave before the under consideration stamp runs out.

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