Does that extension denied stamp leave any black mark on my record? Both cost the same 1900?

Thx as always, Tod. Just meant that I would have to figure out how to stay longer.

So in the end, korean air will reissue the exact same ticket with the name change. Just had to submit proper documentation and will take about 5 days as it needs to be approved by corporate hq. No cost... Which is great. Lesson learned!

I hear you, Robert. Found no reports of people being blocked because of this situation when they had their marriage license on hand. So it seemed like something the airlines say, but don't actually enforce. Because they're checking that their passengers can legally enter the destination country, I can see why they would issue a blanket statement that names must match. But in practice, there are plenty of situations where that might not be the case, and the passengers can prove their legal right. Customs and Border Patrol state that a marriage license is all that's needed. I think korean is just covering themselves, but in practice will not block us. That said, we can't take a chance without some real confidence. And as you said, relying on our experience with united and Thai Air doesn't really do it. Oh well. Guess I'll see what the options are with Korean air. Thx

Hi Tod, We haven't registered our marriage in Thailand, so my understanding is that she can't get a new passport yet. Am I mistaken about the process? I thought the name change had to happen in Thailand, but we're in the US. Was going to handle this on our trip back.

Awesome! Will do!

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very cool. Thanks a lot. We are usually there every year, so it seems like it would make a lot of sense versus paying $80USD for a 90 day Non O each time. Thanks man! have a great day!

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Seems like the extension is the easier and cheaper way to go then. Right? Does that mean the only way to maintain that extension if not living in Thailand would be to purchase a re-entry permit and make sure to return to Thailand before the extension expires? And then go through the renewal again? Is that allowed or possible? Thanks!

Hey Tod. Sorry...thinking I'll come in with a 90-day marriage based Non-O from the Consulate and then get the yr long extension once in country.

Thx for all the info

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. I'll be in the same boat next year. Was planning to do a 90 day non-o and then apply for a year long visa after registering our marriage as I read that the year long visa could then be renewed within Thailand. per my understanding, no runs ever necessary... I didn't realize that there was a multi year option with 90 day runs. Is there any particular benefit of one method over another? Any future considerations to be wary of in making the decision to go single or multi year? Thanks!