extension of stay based on marriage

[oldwelshman]

OK, I was hoping to have applied and got a BOI Smart T visa by now but the King has not signed contract for medical equipment yet so thats looks to have stopped that plan ????.

I had a non o based on Marriage from Savannakhet which expired 14th June. I re entered June 12 so got another 90 days taking me to september.

Is it possible to get an extension of stay based on marriage at CW and if so would I need multiple re entry permit as I travel frequently? I have bank book showing sufficient funds ad have all marriage certs, id's ready. If so what would be earliest I can do as I am travelling to HK June 28 and UK July 8th?

I guess I could get a multi entry re entry for those trips and apply for extension in August?

 

[Tanoshi]

You should have permission to stay until Aug 9th then.

If you plan to travel twice during those dates, you can obtain two single re-entry permits rather than a multiple entry (1,000 single, 3,800 multiple)

On return from the UK (no date supplied) you could also apply for a 60 day extension.

 

Marriage extensions are not granted on the same day as application.

You'll be granted a 30 day under consideration stamp whilst your application is pending approval.

If you travel frequently you need to take that into consideration. 

[oldwelshman]

10 minutes ago, Tanoshi said:

You should have permission to stay until Aug 9th then.

If you plan to travel twice during those dates, you can obtain two single re-entry permits rather than a multiple entry (1,000 single, 3,800 multiple)

On return from the UK (no date supplied) you could also apply for a 60 day extension.

 

Marriage extensions are not granted on the same day as application.

You'll be granted a 30 day under consideration stamp whilst your application is pending approval.

If you travel frequently you need to take that into consideration. 

Thanks. My visa expired 14th June but y stamp is until september 3rd. I plan to return from uk arrive 5th August so I could get a single re entry to keep my stamp until sept 3rd so I assume even though visa is exempt I can still apply for extension as staped in until sept? Can I apply before leaving for UK as technically visa expired?

Also if I had extension, and I leave before 90 day reporting, do I not then have to report? I am pretty sure I will never be in thailand for 90 days in one stretch hence my question about reporting.

 

[oldwelshman]

1 minute ago, oldwelshman said:

Thanks. My visa expired 14th June but y stamp is until september 3rd. I plan to return from uk arrive 5th August so I could get a single re entry to keep my stamp until sept 3rd so I assume even though visa is exempt I can still apply for extension as staped in until sept? Can I apply before leaving for UK as technically visa expired?

Also if I had extension, and I leave before 90 day reporting, do I not then have to report? I am pretty sure I will never be in thailand for 90 days in one stretch hence my question about reporting.

 

Think I found answer on reporting ???? looks like if i leave before 90 days, then it resets on re entry so I guess I get a multi re entry permit and not likely to require reporting:

REMINDERS TO THE THAILAND MARRIAGE VISA HOLDERS:

• 90-day Reporting

  This is needed once you obtain a marriage visa. Notification with the nearest Immigration office about your current address or residence is required every 90 days.

  If you are not in the country when the report is due, the counting of 90-day period before your next reporting will start again after upon re-entry to Thailand.

• Re-entry Permit

  If you plan to travel in and out of Thailand during the year of your visa validity, you will need a multiple re-entry permit to do so and to avoid your visa from getting cancelled. Otherwise, you need not apply if you plan to stay in Thailand the whole time.

  In case you find the need to leave the country for whatever reason, you can apply for a re-entry permit at the nearest Immigration Office or at the international airport before leaving the country.

[Tanoshi]

43 minutes ago, oldwelshman said:

Thanks. My visa expired 14th June but y stamp is until september 3rd. I plan to return from uk arrive 5th August so I could get a single re entry to keep my stamp until sept 3rd so I assume even though visa is exempt I can still apply for extension as staped in until sept? Can I apply before leaving for UK as technically visa expired?

You should have been given permission to stay until Sept 9th, if you entered June 12th = 90 days.

 

The period of visa validity is different from the period of stay.  Visa validity is the period during which a visa can be used to enter Thailand.  In general, the validity of a visa is 3 months, but in some cases, visas may be issued to be valid for 6 months, 1 year or 3 years.  The validity of a visa is granted with discretion by the Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General and is displayed on the visa sticker. 

 

On the other hand, the period of stay is granted by an immigration officer upon arrival at the port of entry and in accordance with the type of visa.  For example, the period of stay for a transit visa is not exceeding 30 days, for a tourist visa is not exceeding 60 days and for a non-immigrant visa is not exceeding 90 days from the arrival date.  The period of stay granted by the immigration officer is displayed on the arrival stamp. 

 

You can apply for a marriage extension (not a Visa) up to 30 day (45 at some IO's) prior to your current permission to stay date.

You'll need a single re-entry permit for your HK trip 28th June.

Another for your UK trip July 28th - Aug 5th.

 

personally, I would apply for the marriage extension after returning from the UK.

Do not leave the Country after your permission to stay has expired, but you are still waiting for your marriage extension.

 

You are only required to submit a 90 day report if staying 90 consecutive days in Thailand.

The re-entry date counts as day 1 in the count.

After each re-entry you should file a new TM30.

[oldwelshman]

19 minutes ago, Tanoshi said:

You should have been given permission to stay until Sept 9th, if you entered June 12th = 90 days.

 

The period of visa validity is different from the period of stay.  Visa validity is the period during which a visa can be used to enter Thailand.  In general, the validity of a visa is 3 months, but in some cases, visas may be issued to be valid for 6 months, 1 year or 3 years.  The validity of a visa is granted with discretion by the Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General and is displayed on the visa sticker. 

 

On the other hand, the period of stay is granted by an immigration officer upon arrival at the port of entry and in accordance with the type of visa.  For example, the period of stay for a transit visa is not exceeding 30 days, for a tourist visa is not exceeding 60 days and for a non-immigrant visa is not exceeding 90 days from the arrival date.  The period of stay granted by the immigration officer is displayed on the arrival stamp. 

 

You can apply for a marriage extension (not a Visa) up to 30 day (45 at some IO's) prior to your current permission to stay date.

You'll need a single re-entry permit for your HK trip 28th June.

Another for your UK trip July 28th - Aug 5th.

 

personally, I would apply for the marriage extension after returning from the UK.

Do not leave the Country after your permission to stay has expired, but you are still waiting for your marriage extension.

 

You are only required to submit a 90 day report if staying 90 consecutive days in Thailand.

The re-entry date counts as day 1 in the count.

After each re-entry you should file a new TM30.

Cool thanks. Think I will wait until after return so will do 2 single re entry permits then eitheir apply for BOI Smart T is contract signed or extension based on marriage , then for future trips get multi re entry once on extension,