Some help please: Timing new O visa based on marriage

[bamboozled]

Hiya folks, please lend me your expertise. I just re-entered Thailand on May 29 with my multiple entry O visa based on marriage expiring on May 30. I got a new 90 days as expected and so far so good. On July 1st, I will be leaving the country again for 2 weeks. So upon my return I believe I will be without a visa. And here starts my question.

 

Can I get a re-entry stamp/permit/extension/whatchamacallit before leaving which will keep my 90 days (that started on May 29) live?

 

Or, do I come in on a 30 day stamp (and if so do I need an exit ticket?) and re-exit in that 30 day period to do my visa (HCMC or Savannakhet)?

 

Or, do I need to hustle now and do the visa before July 1? (not keen on the necessary "hustle")

 

Or....? Any other ideas?

 

Thanks all!

[ubonjoe]

You can apply for a re-entry permit for the 90 day entry from you non-o visa. It would be valid for entry up to the date the 90 days ends and that is the permit to stay date you will get using it.

[cornishcarlos]

As UJ says above, then extend again for 60 days (visiting wife) and you will be good until nearly November time ????

[bamboozled]

Great news, thank you! Is that something done at the airport just prior to departure or is it something to take up a few days earlier at immigration in Chiang Mai?

[ubonjoe]

32 minutes ago, bamboozled said:

Great news, thank you! Is that something done at the airport just prior to departure or is it something to take up a few days earlier at immigration in Chiang Mai?

It can be done at some airports on departure from the country. The Chiang Mai airport has a desk that is open when they have international flights departing. Both airports in Bangkok have desks open 24 hours a day.

IMO to be sure you get one I suggest getting it at immigration.

[bamboozled]

Thank you, UJ. I'll give it a whirl a few days prior to departure at immigration.

 

Cheers, BAmboozled.