September 21, 20232 yr Can I leave for an overseas trip soon after submitting my non-o marriage extension? Will I need a re-entry permit? Should I be back on time to pick up the extension approval on the projected date of pick up? Thanks.
September 21, 20232 yr Yes on re-entry permit Yes on be back on time (on the date they stamp in your passport) personally I wouldn’t go abroad during that period in case IO need more proof (documents) (this happened to a friend of mine)
September 21, 20232 yr OP, have you used your 60 day extension to visit wife. How long is o/s trip. Which immigration office. Yes you would need a reentry permit. Yes you need to be back for date of final stamp. What's so urgent. Not good idea.
September 21, 20232 yr I guess.....if you just submitted the extension the passaport is not with you, and you are going to be home visited by immigration, how can you leave? ????
September 21, 20232 yr 5 minutes ago, indyo said: I guess.....if you just submitted the extension the passaport is not with you, and you are going to be home visited by immigration, how can you leave? ???? Immigration do not retain pp during under consideration period.
September 21, 20232 yr As others have stated, such a trip is better avoided. If you do decide to make an overseas trip during the under consideration period, make sure you have informed your local immigration office in advance so they know the period when you will be out of the country.
September 21, 20232 yr 11 minutes ago, BritTim said: As others have stated, such a trip is better avoided. If you do decide to make an overseas trip during the under consideration period, make sure you have informed your local immigration office in advance so they know the period when you will be out of the country. I am sure he will/will have addressed that with the IO at the time of submitting the extension application.
September 21, 20232 yr 6 minutes ago, hotandsticky said: I am sure he will/will have addressed that with the IO at the time of submitting the extension application. Very possibly, the OP had the intention of doing so. My warning on the subject will then prove to have been unnecessary. There have been cases in the past when officials arrived for a house visit and were not amused to hear that the husband was out of the country.
September 21, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, BritTim said: Very possibly, the OP had the intention of doing so. My warning on the subject will then prove to have been unnecessary. There have been cases in the past when officials arrived for a house visit and were not amused to hear that the husband was out of the country. Yes, I could see that a futile house visit would be irksome. Simplistically, there is no legal reason why the OP could not undertake his trip - it could easily be business/work related. However, commonsense, and courtesy, dictates that a discussion with the IO takes place - and maybe supply an accompanying note explaining the necessity of the trip.
September 21, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, hotandsticky said: I am sure he will/will have addressed that with the IO at the time of submitting the extension application. Not remotely mentioned in the OP Clearly the opposite. Hence asking for advice. The OP is vague at best. No mention of why such urgency. I recall threads re travel for family illness etc during under consideration period. Topic covered many times. Here is one thread. https://aseannow.com/topic/1305185-traveling-outside-of-thailand-during-your-30-day-under-consideration-period/
September 21, 20232 yr 7 hours ago, DrJack54 said: No mention of why such urgency. Because that is NONE of your business!
September 21, 20232 yr 10 hours ago, DrJack54 said: OP, have you used your 60 day extension to visit wife. How long is o/s trip. Which immigration office. Yes you would need a reentry permit. Yes you need to be back for date of final stamp. What's so urgent. Not good idea. Would he also be required to be available for the home inspection/interview?
September 21, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, bigt3116 said: Because that is NONE of your business! Just one time try and post something that assists the OP.
September 21, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: Would he also be required to be available for the home inspection/interview? As mentioned earlier the OP should discuss with immigration office. The 60 day extension if he has not already used it would enable him to shift his window for extension. Best option. Even better is to change travel dates and obtain extension prior to travel.
September 21, 20232 yr 11 hours ago, MJCM said: Yes on re-entry permit Yes on be back on time (on the date they stamp in your passport) personally I wouldn’t go abroad during that period in case IO need more proof (documents) (this happened to a friend of mine) Also happened to a friend of mine a week after his application they called and said the regional office needed additional information.
September 22, 20232 yr 50 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: Just one time try and post something that assists the OP. You too, instead of posting incorrect/incomplete info and asking for information that has no bearing on the correct advice ????
September 22, 20232 yr 5 minutes ago, bigt3116 said: You too, instead of posting incorrect/incomplete info and asking for information that has no bearing on the correct advice ???? The OP may not be aware of 60 day extension to visit wife. That could enable him to push back application for extension. He may even think that it's a simple option to travel out of country during under consideration period. Hence not considering option to change his dates. If it's urgent/pressing reason then immigration may facilitate early application for extension. As I mentioned...point me to one post of yours in this thread that contributes.
September 22, 20232 yr I just did my extension a couple days ago and was asked specific if I had plans to travel outside the country while my extension was under consideration . I had no plans so I dont have an answer. But that might give you an idea doing so may require you letting them know ..
September 22, 20232 yr You guys are so afraid/paranoid of immigration… nothing wrong with leaving country as long as you are in compliance - re-entry permit and be back in country to get final stamp… stop letting the tail wag the dog.
September 22, 20232 yr Of course, the question could be asked why we need a reentry permit at all when we've already been granted permission to be in Thailand for a year. Any sensible country would say entry is for a year and you can come and go as you please. Why not?
September 22, 20232 yr Author I use Ubon Ratchathani immigration. This will be my fourth extension. Only on my first application that the IO made the house visit. I will keep this in mind if I need to make an overseas trip during the consideration period. Thank you to all.
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