Multiple Entry Non O Spouse Visa Extension in Phuket

[ScottOzThai]

Hi all,

 

I had been intending to return to Savannakhet to apply for a new spouse visa, as I fly in and out from Thailand to Oz for work on a fortnightly basis and this was the most convenient option, given my circumstances. It appears that this is not as user-friendly this year. Therefore, I am looking at missing a work swing, giving me six weeks to extend my current spouse visa from my home in Phuket.

 

Am I correct in understanding that I can apply for the extension within 45 days of the visa expiring? My example is that I will land in Phuket on January the 20th, 2025, getting a 90 day entry stamp. My visa expires on the 14th of February 2025, so I believe I can apply the day I land. Then, if the application is accepted, I will be given a month under consideration and told to return on a date at the end of that month to receive my multiple entry one-year extension, from the date of the visa expiry.

 

I've looked at the Phuket Immigration Volunteers web page (https://piv-phuket.com) and it looks like my plan is doable within my six-week window.

 

If anyone who has extended their spouse visa in Phuket recently or someone else in the know who can help clarify anything I may be missing could reply on here I would appreciate it greatly.

 

All the best everyone.

 

 

[DrJack54]

25 minutes ago, ScottOzThai said:

.......i will be given a month under consideration and told to return on a date at the end of that month to receive my multiple entry one-year extension, from the date of the visa expiry

You would be obtaining a 12 month extension. It's not multi entry.

In order to exit and reenter Thailand you buy a multiple reentry permit.

3800b. 

Can be obtained at immigration or airport on departure.

Assume you are under 50. 

Be aware of the financial requirements for the extension. 

Funds in Thai bank. 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1342295-non-o-visa-extention-based-on-marriage-in-phuket/ 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1337120-what-are-docs-required-for-non-o-married-extension-please/

[BrandonJT]

2 hours ago, ScottOzThai said:

Hi all,

 

I had been intending to return to Savannakhet to apply for a new spouse visa, as I fly in and out from Thailand to Oz for work on a fortnightly basis and this was the most convenient option, given my circumstances. It appears that this is not as user-friendly this year. Therefore, I am looking at missing a work swing, giving me six weeks to extend my current spouse visa from my home in Phuket.

 

Am I correct in understanding that I can apply for the extension within 45 days of the visa expiring? My example is that I will land in Phuket on January the 20th, 2025, getting a 90 day entry stamp. My visa expires on the 14th of February 2025, so I believe I can apply the day I land. Then, if the application is accepted, I will be given a month under consideration and told to return on a date at the end of that month to receive my multiple entry one-year extension, from the date of the visa expiry.

 

I've looked at the Phuket Immigration Volunteers web page (https://piv-phuket.com) and it looks like my plan is doable within my six-week window.

 

If anyone who has extended their spouse visa in Phuket recently or someone else in the know who can help clarify anything I may be missing could reply on here I would appreciate it greatly.

 

All the best everyone.

 

 

Your understanding is off.  When your visa expires has no bearing on any of this. The expiration date on your visa just means you must enter Thailand by that date in order to receive the 90 day entry stamp.

You can only apply for the extension when the entry stamp has 45 days or less left.  The moment you enter Thailand the visa is done, gone, irrelevant.  Only the entry stamp matters after that point (though you'll still need the visa for your extension).

[ScottOzThai]

3 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

You would be obtaining a 12 month extension. It's not multi entry.

In order to exit and reenter Thailand you buy a multiple reentry permit.

3800b. 

Can be obtained at immigration or airport on departure.

Assume you are under 50. 

Be aware of the financial requirements for the extension. 

Funds in Thai bank. 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1342295-non-o-visa-extention-based-on-marriage-in-phuket/ 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1337120-what-are-docs-required-for-non-o-married-extension-please/

Thanks for that Dr Jack, you helped me with some information last year too. You do a fine job.

If you look at the reply I got from BrandonJT you will understand my confusion regarding whether it is 45 days from the expiry date of the visa or 45 days from the end of my entry stamp date. I have seen people saying both but the Phuket Immigration Volunteers page  states:

 

"The extension application can be submitted within the last 45 days  (Phuket specific)  of the current visa/extension.
Both applicant and wife must be present at immigration during the application process."

 

So, am I correct on that one?

 

Also, do you think six weeks is enough time to get the extension?

 

I am over 50. I use the marriage visa rather than a retirement visa because I fly in and out regularly and I have met someone on a retirement visa who was doing the same and he was questioned and had his visa cancelled after a few entries.

 

Thanks for any clarification you can provide. And, thanks for letting me know about applying for the multi entry permit.

 

Much appreciated.

[DrJack54]

6 minutes ago, ScottOzThai said:

The extension application can be submitted within the last 45 days  (Phuket specific)  of the current visa/extension.
Both applicant and wife must be present at immigration during the application process."

 

So, am I correct on that one?

Correct. Most offices allow up to 30 days prior to expiry. Some Phuket, CW, CM allow 45 days prior to expiry.

 

8 minutes ago, ScottOzThai said:

.....I  have met someone on a retirement visa who was doing the same and he was questioned and had his visa cancelled after a few entries.

Many folk live in Thailand on extensions based on retirement and travel in and out of Thailand on regular basis.

All that is required is multiple reentry permit.

Oil/gas guys (over 50) good example.

Even some guys married opt to do extensions based on retirement as it's granted on the spot with no under consideration period and no home visit..

[DrJack54]

15 minutes ago, ScottOzThai said:

Also, do you think six weeks is enough time to get the extension?

Missed that part.

When you apply for extension based on marriage you will be given a stamp to return on that date to receive final stamp..

That under consideration period can be 4 weeks..

If you apply 45 days early thinking you will be ok.

In your shoes (job wise) I would consider changing to based on retirement in future. 

[DrJack54]

22 minutes ago, ScottOzThai said:

And, thanks for letting me know about applying for the multi entry permit.

Be aware that the reentry permit can be obtained at your immigration office OR at airport day of departure.

3800b multi

1000b single

Obviously your situation you require a multi. It's expiry will be same as permission of stay stamp you obtain from extension 

[BrandonJT]

@DrJack54 You didn't really clear up his question about the period to apply.  

He believes he can apply within 45 days of the expiration written on his visa from the embassy.  I told him that is incorrect.  It's 45 days from the expiration of his entry stamp.  That's the clarification he was asking for. Though I already know the answer.

[DrJack54]

18 minutes ago, BrandonJT said:

@DrJack54 You didn't really clear up his question about the period to apply.  

He believes he can apply within 45 days of the expiration written on his visa from the embassy.  I told him that is incorrect.  It's 45 days from the expiration of his entry stamp.  That's the clarification he was asking for. Though I already know the answer.

He can apply at any point from his permission of stay stamp.

His immigration office is Phuket so he can apply for extension up to 45 days prior to expiry 

[oldcpu]

23 hours ago, ScottOzThai said:

Am I correct in understanding that I can apply for the extension within 45 days of the visa expiring? My example is that I will land in Phuket on January the 20th, 2025, getting a 90 day entry stamp. My visa expires on the 14th of February 2025, so I believe I can apply the day I land. Then, if the application is accepted, I will be given a month under consideration and told to return on a date at the end of that month to receive my multiple entry one-year extension, from the date of the visa expiry.

 

I've looked at the Phuket Immigration Volunteers web page (https://piv-phuket.com) and it looks like my plan is doable within my six-week window.

 

If anyone who has extended their spouse visa in Phuket recently or someone else in the know who can help clarify anything I may be missing could reply on here I would appreciate it greatly.

 

 

I have (albeit not recently) gone for a one year extension of my permission to stay in Thailand on a Type-OA  visa for reason of marriage) in Phuket.  I believe what I encountered is also true for Type-O visas.

 

The caution I have is if applying in Phuket do indeed apply as soon as possible, as my understanding is the final approval for a 1-year extension, for reason of marriage to a Thai citizen,  is not done in Phuket province but rather the paperwork, collected by Phuket immigration is sent outside of the province for final approval.

 

This takes extra time for you to get the final approval back (and IMHO it may be one reason why Phuket allows one to apply 45 days in advance).

 

Good luck in your efforts.

 

[Rob Browder]

On 11/20/2024 at 7:22 AM, ScottOzThai said:

Then, if the application is accepted, I will be given a month under consideration and told to return on a date at the end of that month to receive my multiple entry one-year extension, from the date of the visa expiry.

My under-consideration period was through 30-days after my existing permitted-stay - not 30-days after my date of application.  I applied 30-days before my existing permitted-stay ended, so waited 60-days after successful document-submission, before they would give me my "final stamp" from immigration.   Others have reported delays in receiving their final stamp beyond the expected time-frame, though this is uncommon.  

 

Be sure to inquire at immigration on this point, so you don't go through all of this, only to have to leave before getting your 1-year extension.