re-newing existing extension on non-B still possible?

[THAILIBAN]

Hi all,

Does somebody know if extensions of stay are still issued based on an old existing non-B? I heard some had to change that (how?) to a non-O first. I got my first extension of stay last year, based on a non-B, and the non-B still exists, has not been voided or changed to non-O.

Will I have problems to get another extension or is it that after you were granted a first one-year extension of stay, the old non-immigrant Visa is not considered important any longer? The thing is that I will most likely have to apply for my new extension, due in a few weeks, at a new province, due to change of address. I heard some provinces (and even different immi-offices in the same province seem to apply different rules)  did not accept to issue an extension of stay based on non-B? But what if the extension already exists and only needs to be extended for another year?

Thanks for any input

[JackThompson]

4 minutes ago, THAILIBAN said:

Does somebody know if extension of stay are still issued based on an old existing non-B? I heard some had to change that (how?) to a non-O first. I got my first extension of stay last year, based on a non-B, and the non-B still exists, has not been voided or changed to non-O.

What is the basis of the extension of stay you received last year? 

 

In theory, any Non-Imm visa-entry can form the basis of any non-imm extension of stay - but you are correct that some offices will not always do this.

 

Which office will be processing your next extension?

[elviajero]

• You will be able to renew your extension of stay using the "old existing non-B".
• As long as you meet all the requirements for whatever extension you are applying for you will be able to apply at the new office.

[THAILIBAN]

27 minutes ago, JackThompson said:

What is the basis of the extension of stay you received last year? 

 

In theory, any Non-Imm visa-entry can form the basis of any non-imm extension of stay - but you are correct that some offices will not always do this.

 

Which office will be processing your next extension?

 

I still used those non-B multiple as those were a lot more convenient (I am traveling in and out of the country frequently), despite the fact I had already reached the required age to get an extension based on retirement.

I decided to change my status last year, and got a 1-year-retirement-extension, based on the at that time still valid non-B-multiple

 

new province could be Bangkok, Chonburi, or even Chachoengsao or Samutprakan. I will only know by end of next week

[elviajero]

6 minutes ago, THAILIBAN said:

I decided to change my status last year, and got a 1-year-retirement-extension, based on the at that time still valid non-B-multiple

 

new province could be Bangkok, Chonburi, or even Chachoengsao or Samutprakan. I will only know by end of next week

When you move you will need to report your change of address to the new office that covers your area. You could ask then if they will accept an Non 'B' visa entry for a retirement extension. There is no reason why they can't, but some offices won't. If think you'll be ok if applying in Bangkok, but no idea about the others.

[JackThompson]

Just now, THAILIBAN said:

I still used those non-B multiple as those were a lot more convenient (I am traveling in and out of the country frequently), despite the fact I had already reached the required age to get an extension based on retirement.

I decided to change my status last year, and got a 1-year-retirement-extension, based on the at that time still valid non-B-multiple

Ok - I wanted to rule-out that you were on a "non-b extension." 

 

In that case, I tend to agree with elviajero.  Given you are making a "subsequent retirement extension," much less chance of them creating a problem about it.  I will not say 100% - only because IOs and offices are generally inconsistent. 

 

If it were me, I would proceed as if all will go fine with the new extension, but applying a full 30-days before the current renewal ends, and deal with any hiccups when/if they occur.   In fact, I would suggest this in all cases - not only yours.

 

A good preparatory-step would be to register yourself (or via landlord) at your new immigration office, via a TM-30, if that office requires these.  Do this as soon as you move to the new location - best if the next day the immigration-office is open after you "move in."