Extension Of Non Immigrant B With Wp

[schlomo]

Hi guys,

I moved to Thailand in October with a Non imm. B visa ( multiple entry ), which i obtained in Europe and will expire end of Jan 2009.

Since i went to China from Dec. 9 - 19, i am permitted to stay in the kingdom until March 18 2009

My WP is valid now until Jan 7 2009.

Beginning of last week i went to the immigration office in Bangkok to ask them for a visa extension ( 1 year ) based on my WP. The officer told me that i can't extend my visa right now. He said it couldn't be done until 30 days before the March 18.

Since i need to leave again to China tomorrow and will return on Jan 3, i will get another stamp which is valid until beginning of April - i.e. the first possible day for applying for my visa extension will be beginning of March 2009.

Now i am planning to extend my WP beginning of Jan so it matches up with my Visa stamp ( beginning of April ). But obviously i shouldn't leave Thailand anymore after end of Jan, because my Non Imm. B will expire on Jan 27. So i need to stay in Thailand until March to get my visa extension...

I wonder, if it is correct that i can't get the visa extension earlier than 30 days prior the expiration date.

Could anyone please help me out?

Thanks & Brgds,

Schlomo

[ubonjoe]

It is immigration policy not to extend permit to stays until the last 30 days.l

If you need to leave again before you are able to get your extension you can get a re-entry permit (1000 baht) at immigration that will allow you to leave and then re-enter.

You will need one photo and this form. http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/download/tm8.doc