Marriage extension - when to renew

[youngster30uk]

My marriage extension expires at the end of the month. Can I go to immigration to renew it any date before it expires, or do I have to start the application some time before expiry?

 

[DrJack54]

Some offices up to 30 days prior to expiry.

Others 45 days prior

[youngster30uk]

19 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Some offices up to 30 days prior to expiry.

Others 45 days prior

I think thats the maximum, Im interested in the minimum. Can I go to immigration to renew the day before expiry?

 

 

[Lite Beer]

You can go on the day it expires if you wish but you better make sure you have everything in order.

[brianthainess]

25 minutes ago, youngster30uk said:

My marriage extension expires at the end of the month. Can I go to immigration to renew it any date before it expires, or do I have to start the application some time before expiry?

Although you could re-new it the same day as it expires, not a good idea if you have not got all paperwork correct, better to go a month before if you can.

this year I'm applying only 11 days before, because of various reasons.

[DrJoy]

8 minutes ago, youngster30uk said:

Im interested in the minimum.

Last day stamped in your PP

[DrJack54]

54 minutes ago, youngster30uk said:

Can I go to immigration to renew the day before expiry?

Yes you can.

However no moaning if extension not granted due to missing doc or spurious request. 

[4MyEgo]

Most of us here on the forum would go it at least 30 days prior to renewing.

 

Last year I went in on the 21st December, my extension expires 31 January this year, no issues, going back 1 March to get my stamp in my passport, that said will go in on the 2nd because last year on 1 March when they told me to come in on that date, they didn't have the approval and I had to go back the following day as they rang me when I got home an hour 30 minutes later.

 

I like to get things out of the way, no last minute f ups and I have to say, this year was one of the smoothest with the paperwork, other times had to go back because of that new ruling that seems to appear every 2 or 3 years at my immigration office requiring additional documents, even though I carry everything with me, sometimes, they throw a curly one outside of what I can provide them with on the spot.

Edited January 2, 2023 by 4MyEgo

[Bangla monk]

Are there any changes coming or new rules for non-o, extension, based on marriage? 

Someone was talking about it. Does anyone heard anything official ...

Edited January 2, 2023 by Bangla monk

[ubonjoe]

10 minutes ago, Bangla monk said:

Are there any changes coming or new rules for non-o, extension, based on marriage? 

Someone was talking about it. Does anyone heard anything official ...

No changes have been done as far a I know.

[DrJack54]

19 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

No changes have been done as far a I know.

Delete if this post inappropriate.

Many folk asking re when your back on deck. 

Great news. 

[Bangla monk]

Thanks very much for your responses! Much appreciated your kind feedback! 

[billd766]

3 hours ago, youngster30uk said:

I think thats the maximum, Im interested in the minimum. Can I go to immigration to renew the day before expiry?

 

 

If you go 30 days early then if there is a problem you have 30 days to fix it in.

If you go on the day or the day before and you have a problem, then you have 2 problems, especially if the last day is a Friday or the day before a public holiday.

 

You can go at any time within the IO limit and you extension will still be dated 12 months from the date of expiry.

[Pib]

You can apply up to 45 days early at some Immigration Offices (IO) like Bangkok/CW; up to 30 days at other IOs.  When I was doing marriage extension of stays (for the last 3 years) I always applied 40 to 45 days early at the Bangkok/CW IO.  You don't lose any time off your current or new extension by applying early assuming your last extension was also a marriage extension.   I would never have dreamed of applying on the last day before expiration.

 

Recommendation: Don't wait till the last day because one or all of Murphy's three laws may bite you.

What are Murphy's three laws?

Murphy's First Law: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Murphy's Second Law: Nothing is as easy as it looks. Murphy's Third Law: Everything takes longer than you think it will.

[brianthainess]

5 hours ago, Bangla monk said:

Are there any changes coming or new rules for non-o, extension, based on marriage? 

Someone was talking about it. Does anyone heard anything official ...

No and No, but I'm going 9/01/23, If anything has changed I will winge about it on here, for days.  and days  and applying with a new passport. (already registered) have mercy on my soul ????