Change Visa And 21 Days

[DTiger]

Hello,

Have 2 questions in 1.. as often, for those who know well the rules here.

Am I understanding well when I read one can ask at immigration office for visa change from tourist visa to non-0/married visa?

And what means the "21 days before visa expiration"? Can these 21 days run during visa extension?

Thanks for your help

Ben

[lopburi3]

1. You can only change if part of the process to obtain a one year extension of stay and you qualify.

2. 21 days or more remaining on your permitted to stay until stamp (Immigration stamp when you enter country). Yes they could be during the first 8 days of a 30 day tourist visa extension.

[DTiger]

1. You can only change if part of the process to obtain a one year extension of stay and you qualify.

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Note 3: If you are in possession of a valid tourist visa or a 30 day visa exempt entry stamp and qualify for extension of stay and plan on doing so, you may be permitted to change to a non-immigrant visa at an immigration office inside Thailand. This change of 'status' has certain restrictions depending on your particular circumstances therefore you should check with an immigration officer first.

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What I was refering to.... After 2 years in thailand with tourist visas or visa run, I will be married - to a thai lady - and registered in a few days...

So, I am still a little bit confuse with that O visa and that 1 year extension.

2. 21 days or more remaining on your permitted to stay until stamp (Immigration stamp when you enter country). Yes they could be during the first 8 days of a 30 day tourist visa extension.

I got that one and will not forget to count 8 and not 9 days. You are so right!

Ben

[lopburi3]

You can also obtain a 60 day breather extension of stay to be with the wife if you want more time.

7.23 In case of entering for

visiting a Thai wife /

husband or child.

The permission shall be

granted only one time with

the granted period not

exceeding 60 days.