What to do now extension are over

[kevc]

I've got a Non O that ran out April 2020, been on Covid extentions since then. Would like a little info on what my options are if anyone has any idea.

Thanks.

[Lite Beer]

On what grounds did you get the Non O Visa?

[Lite Beer]

Ok looks like you have a Thai Wife and have already used the 60 day extension.

12 month extension looks like the only option.

Edited February 3, 2022 by Lite Beer

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, kevc said:

I've got a Non O that ran out April 2020, been on Covid extentions since then.

What is your non O based on.

If marriage or retirement you have almost 2 years to organize financials for extension. 

[kevc]

On 11/19/2021 at 12:02 PM, MaiDong said:

I think I had a similar problem, another member on here suggested I try fitting a stop-valve(I think they called it that), you can get in the hardware shop, show them that video, it's simple enough to install.

 

On 1/20/2022 at 12:46 PM, sanuk711 said:

Or any Farang with a Pink I.D. Card...............................

 

On 1/24/2022 at 2:14 PM, MJCM said:

Thx for the heads-up!

 

Can you reach it when coming from the OLD office or ...?

 

 

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

What is your non O based on.

If marriage or retirement you have almost 2 years to organize financials for extension. 

That's not what I was asking I don't need someone to reprimand me, if you don't have anythin to say apart from that please don't bother.

[kevc]

2 hours ago, Lite Beer said:

Ok looks like you have a Thai Wife and have already used the 60 day extension.

12 month extension looks like the only option.

Thanks is it still possible though on an expired visa almost two years old.

[Lite Beer]

1 minute ago, kevc said:

Thanks is it still possible though on an expired visa almost two years old.

I don't see why not. Covid extensions are confusing things a bit.

[The Hammer2021]

Get the advice of a good agent. Advice is free.

[DrJack54]

12 minutes ago, kevc said:

That's not what I was asking I don't need someone to reprimand me, if you don't have anythin to say apart from that please don't bother

Well what you asking. You would be well aware of the answers.

1. If you entered on non O then it would appear covid extension is off the table.

2. Still haven't stated what your non O is based on. If married you could meet the financials for annual extension, however seems you cannot. 

3. If over 50 you can use agent to obtain 12 month extension based on retirement.

4. Less attractive is to use agent to obtain extension marriage.

 

A more clear OP would have made it easier to understand. 

[DrJack54]

24 minutes ago, kevc said:

Thanks is it still possible though on an expired visa almost two years old.

Yes it is possible to obtain a 12 month extension as already mentioned. 

No funds then an agent would be necessary.

Did you indicate when current permission of stay ends. It's relevant. 

 

Still not even clear how you entered Thailand. Either with a non O marriage or whatever.

My guess is a ME marriage.

 

Edited February 3, 2022 by DrJack54

[Thingamabob]

Quote from one of the foregoing comments 'If you don't have the funds, use an agent'. Good advice, if that's the way you want to live here.

[rbkk]

Seems to be that all Non-O visa's are not equal? It specifically states in Thai scipt written by hand above my multiple entry (Issued Feb 2019) visa that mine was issued because of my Thai kids. I purposefully asked for a "kids reason" visa. (Yes, I'm happily married for 21 years but kids demonstrates a blood line.) 

I applied for my 9th Covid-19 extension in January 2022. It was approved this week and my stamp is up March 2022. The last 2 extensions were applied for in the early afternoon when the office is quiet and they did all the form filling for me! I was only asked to sign and pay 1900 baht. At no time was I asked for any "Tip." I have not been informed of any changes to the current system by the IO officers. Near the bottom of the stamp is a line for the reason given. Mine is a '5.'

[ubonjoe]

20 minutes ago, rbkk said:

I applied for my 9th Covid-19 extension in January 2022. It was approved this week and my stamp is up March 2022.

If you applied for the extension before January 26th you got it under the old order for the 60 day covid 19 extensions.

You should check with your office a couple of weeks early since you will not be able to get another one if you entered the country with a non-o visa.

[DefaultName]

Don't these Covid Extensions extend an existing visa?  If so, that would mean that your Non-O is still in effect and you could extend it for a different reason.

[rbkk]

6 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

If you applied for the extension before January 26th you got it under the old order for the 60 day covid 19 extensions.

You should check with your office a couple of weeks early since you will not be able to get another one if you entered the country with a non-o visa.

Thanks. It does seem odd though that they said nothing to me this week about any new rules or about it being the last time. It was the office boss who returned me my stamped passport. It was not busy.

[ubonjoe]

11 minutes ago, DefaultName said:

Don't these Covid Extensions extend an existing visa?  If so, that would mean that your Non-O is still in effect and you could extend it for a different reason.

Yes you could. 

[ubonjoe]

6 minutes ago, rbkk said:

Thanks. It does seem odd though that they said nothing to me this week about any new rules or about it being the last time. It was the office boss who returned me my stamped passport. It was not busy.

Maybe they were not concerned about you not getting another one or assumed you were aware you could not get another one.

[The Hammer2021]

6 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

Quote from one of the foregoing comments 'If you don't have the funds, use an agent'. Good advice, if that's the way you want to live here.

I have the funds but use an agent. The OP obviously  has sufficient funds to live here but not necessarily martialed in the manner required at the moment. So what's wrong with 'living like that'?

[bkkflyer]

Question for the experts;

I arrived on a NON-O Multiple entry visa (Based on my children) in November 2019 - valid until November 2020. Due to Covid I did not leave the country until September 2020 (but got the Covid-extensions when needed) I got a Re-entry permit when leaving for Europe - and used that in beginning of October 2020 to get back through the Phuket Sandbox.

 

Since returning - I have had 2 Covid extensions - and my Permission to stay expire early March.

 

If I understand correctly - the Immigration would not be giving me a new Covid-extension since I originally arrived in October on a re-entry permit based on my NON-O.

 

If this is the case, can I then apply for a 60 days extension based on my children?

 

If not I guess the "only" option is to have 400K in the bank on the day of application and apply for a 1-year extension based of being the father of a Thai citizen?

 

Any input is appreciated.

 

TIA.

 

[DrJack54]

32 minutes ago, bkkflyer said:

Any input is appreciated.

What you outline will work.

You may wish to consider the 12 month extension and obtain reentry permit if need to exit and return.

After 12 months the options may be (hopefully) back to semi normal.