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Will I face problems with my visa extension after separating from my spouse in Thailand?

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Ella *****

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Hey all, sorry I’m posting again but I’m freaking out a little bit. 

I’m on a spouse visa extension (husband is a foreigner employed here) and we might seperate.

Assuming he still keeps his extension and I leave without canceling mine (because of lack of corporation from him-can’t get a letter from his employee etc)

Once I come back on my own (later on) on a new visa and ask for extension, will I have any issues other than a fine for not canceling the old one? I don’t mind paying as long as I can stay long term. 

I didn’t clarify last time that I might not get any supporting documents from his employers.

Thank you so much. Last post I promise haha

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The user is concerned about the implications of leaving Thailand without canceling their spouse visa, considering a potential separation from their foreign spouse. They inquire about the possibility of returning on a new visa and facing issues, particularly regarding fines for not canceling the previous visa. Comments confirm that while it is common to face a fine, there may not be significant issues in obtaining a new visa later.

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Ručman ***********

Ručman ***********

Dont worry @ella Dem non O dependant visa do t need to be cancelled

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Ručman ***********

Ručman ***********

I was at that visa before. And they told me I don't need to cancel it. Just leave the country

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Ručman ***********

Ručman ***********

Extension based on having working spouse

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Lloyd ********

Lloyd ********

@Ručman **********

The STM 2 form that you sign would think different?

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Lloyd ********

Lloyd ********

@Ručman **********

Not on a visa, on an extension.

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Lloyd ********

Lloyd ********

Your next extension (whenever that is), there is a very good chance you will be fined. However,you said you don't mind that.

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Frank *****

Frank *****

fined for what?

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Lloyd ********

Lloyd ********

You get fined for not informing immigration of a change in status

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Ella *****

Ella *****

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awesome

Thats all I needed to hear!🤣thank you sooo much!!

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Lloyd ********

Lloyd ********

Yes

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Ella *****

Ella *****

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do you think they will grant me a new extension anyway? After I pay the fine

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Frank *****

Frank *****

ok Lloyd, thanks for that.

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Lloyd ********

Lloyd ********

STM2 is the form you sign

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Lloyd ********

Lloyd ********

Leaving the country has nothing to do with it, it is all about informing immigration if your status (for which you were issued the extension) changes. If she were on a visa, then that would be totally different, but she is not.

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Frank *****

Frank *****

did the person leave the country while visa was still in effect? if so, I don't think there is any violation or potential fine. but maybe I am not clear on the details?

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Ella *****

Ella *****

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yes, aslong as they give me a new extension I don’t mind being fined. But will it be ok if I don’t have any documents from that old extension?

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Lloyd ********

Lloyd ********

Ok, what visa will you be coming back on ?

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Ella *****

Ella *****

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not sure, but I would like to go back to live in Thailand- possibly a work visa for teaching or dtv 🙏🏼

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Tod *********

Tod *********

you won't have any issue at all getting in free stamp if you're out of the country when your current trailing spouse extension runs out

They won't say anything to you at passport control.

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Ella *****

Ella *****

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thank you🙏🏼.. I just wanted to have some peace of mind it won’t hurt my chances of moving back to Thailand long term.. I appreciate the help

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Tod *********

Tod *********

you aren't gonna extend a DTV for a year, you can only get ONE 180 day extension each entry if you want and most people just bounce out/back instead to get a new 180 day entry stamp rather than jump thru the hoops to get the extension

As far as if you come in, get a Non-B and work here, then go to extend you can deal with that when it happens. It's not like you can do anything about it now

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Ella *****

Ella *****

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thank you tod 🙏🏼here’s the situation I’m worried about:

Me going back to Thailand long term on a work visa (or DTV), wishing to extend for a year, while having an old trailing spouse extension that wasn’t cancelled properly.

At the same time, my spouse (separated) would still be working in Thailand.. so I won’t have any cancellation documents from him

Sorry if it’s too complicated..

again I don’t mind a fine. As long as they’ll let me live in Thailand long term. thank u🙏🏼

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