Visa Options

[smileplur]

I rarely ask these sorts of questions, but I have found myself in a strange position. I am currently on a single entry Non-Immigrant O visa. This visa is based on marriage to a Thai. My stamp indicates that I must leave on August 18. However, I am set to move to Korea with my wife for a while on August 25-27 (sorting out the tickets now). I am aware that I could easily leave the country on a visa run. Having done so many of these in the past, I really don't want to be bothered with it while we are moving stuff from Bangkok to Ratchaburi. Furthermore, I was hoping for a bit of a holiday in the islands before leaving. A visa run would cut into valuable time.

I have read that there is an option of a one-time 30 day extention. I don't want to burn that option if I can prevent it. Any thoughts?

PS: My email notifications don't work, so I will check back often ... bookmarking after post ...

[Maestro]

Good news. You can get a 60-day extension for staying with your Thai wife. Paragrph 7.23 of Royal Thai Police Order No. 606/2549 applies.

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Maestro

[Lite Beer]

Yes. This is the rule.

7.23 In the case of an alien

visiting a Thai spouse

or child: Permission

will be granted for a

period of not more

than 60 days at a time.

(1) Proof of relationship; and

(2) In the case of a spouse, their

marital relationship shall be de

jure (legitimate) and de facto.

1. Application form

2. Copy of the applicant's passport

3. Copy of household registration

certificate

4. Copy of the national ID card

held by the Thai concerned

5. Copy of the marriage/birth

certificate

[smileplur]

Well, that is fantastic news. You guys have just saved me a lengthy journey to the depths of Poipet. Is there a fee for this extension? I will be off to immigration next week then! Cheers!

[Lite Beer]

1,900 Baht.

[smileplur]

Fantastic ... thanks for the quick responses! Cheaper than a visa run with Jack Golf!

[Maestro]

...Cheaper than a visa run with Jack Golf!

...and less hassle. If you apply in Bangkok, perhaps avoid Monday, go early, even a little before opening , and you should not have to queue too long. Can’t find Bangkok’s opening hours on their website at the moment:

http://www.immigration.go.th/

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Maestro

[smileplur]

Here we go:

Office hour: Mon-Fri 8:30 - 16:30

Closed on Saturday, Sunday and OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS

http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/ba...p?page=location

[smileplur]

Success! 1900 Baht and things outlined above. "perhaps avoid Monday" ... I should have followed that advice.

[smileplur]

Hehe - The immigration lady even sorted us out with her restaurant if we want to go and supplied her mobile phone number!