@Brandon ***********

is correct.

Keep in mind that your nonb extension finishes the DAY you stop working.

If the WP expires or gets canceled your are overstay from that date.

Once your reason for extension ends, it's done.

If you are not prepared to apply for the marriage extension immediately you may be able apply for a 1 time 60 day visit Thai family extension.

To give you time to sort out the rest, usually the money.

@Shepherd ******

as of recently the US embassy still offered non-o dependant.

So you may only need to prove 800k and your wife can piggyback off of your non-o based on retirement.

However as many Embassy are changing rules and offerings you'd have to check your specific Embassy.

@Willem ***

yes it was

Supposed to be a pilot program with Australia starting IN December and full rollout in June '25 for everybody.

It has since been indefinitely delayed.

UK passport is 60 days visa exempt plus can extend once 30 days.

@Frankie ******

the ETA is not a thing in Thailand.

The program has been delayed.

The simplest and lowest requirements is 90 day non-o with yearly extensions in Thailand.

The only real requirement for extension is the 800k in Thai bank.

The OA has mandatory health insurance, medical and criminal checks.

Is a 1 yr+ multientry visa only requiring money in your home country.

BUT if extending in Thailand you need the 800k money in Thailand AND always health insurance accepted by Thai immigration.

*ALL should have health insurance* BUT the OA requires specific accepted insurance from a list and becomes an issue for many.

All he can do is try again, possibly with a "service" to expedite it.

Have 20 k baht in cash or equivalent currency

Proof of accommodation

Proof of EXIT

And when questioned politely explain he needs to enter to gather his things and exit.

Maybe the next officer will be more willing to listen and allow it.

No one can guarantee anything at this point, he just has to try again, maybe another entry point, PAY a service for VIP from the plane.

And roll the dice.

If he's flagged in the system for anything in particular, it is as always up to the officer he stands in front of.

Be prepared, polite and thankful.

@John *******

no this is Thailand.

It's the wild west for many things.

Real estate and construction is a minefield.

Buyer beware and super aware if you do!

All foreigners are required to have a current/updated TM30.

However if you are not having any interactions with immigration, extensions of any kind, Residence certificates, etc., It's not an issue.

So if you are going to have to go to immigration for something, update it first.

If you are asking about extending incountry, you need 800k in a Thai bank account OR embassy endorsed income verification.

And current health insurance.

IF you are in the 1st year of OA you can exit and reenter just before it expires and get another year (not multi entry for the 2nd year) providing you have Insurance for another year.

If you don't want money in Thailand then you would have to reapply for a new OA outside of Thailand.