Will I lose time if I apply for a yearly marriage visa extension early in Thailand?

Marriage Visa Extension Thai Immigration Visa Application Visa Rules Retirement Visa

Jan 15, 2025

3 days ago

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I'm on a yearly marriage visa extension which will expire on Feb 6. I understand that you can apply for an extension 45 days or less in advance at a local immigration office.

If I were to say, apply for an extension on Jan 29th, would I lose those 8 days? Couldn't find any info on this. Sorry if it's already been asked many times.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You can apply for a yearly marriage visa extension within 45 days of its expiration without losing any time. Your new extension will take effect from the expiration date of your current visa.

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Aake **********

Hello, approved extension runs from the last day of your current extension or visa. Good luck

3 days ago

Tod *********

this is a question that comes up a lot (y)

You don't lose any time apply for a yearly extension early (as long as it's for the same reason, retirement/retirement, marriage/marriage, etc)

The new year extension is added to the expiration date of your current extension.

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When applying for a visa extension in Thailand, does the extension start on the expiration date of the current visa or on the approval date?

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