PattayaXpat Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I'm here on a 30 day entry visa and just realized that my visa expired yesterday! I qualify for an O marriage visa but I did not do it because I expected to only be here 2 weeks. Can I make a border run and get a 2 week stamp or am I going to have a problem now with the overstay? Is it possible to go to iimidration and get a marriage visa now? Thank You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) Just make your border run today and pay the 500 bhat fine for a day of overstay. Also you don't have a visa you had a 30 day visa exempt entry that ran out yesterday. You will not get a visa from immigration they only do extensions of stay. You could get a 60 day extension (1900 baht + overstay fine) to visit your wife. And then later do a change of visa status and apply a 1 year extension of stay based upon marriage if you can meet the financial requirements. Edited August 20, 2009 by ubonjoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 You can get a 60 day extension on show of your marriage certificate if married to a Thai. Bring the misses with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Extension Rule. 2.24 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. (2) In the case of a spouse, their marital relationship shall be de jure (legitimate) and de facto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaXpat Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 You can get a 60 day extension on show of your marriage certificate if married to a Thai. Bring the misses with you. I thought that the maximum I could get was 7 days at Immigration? I didn't really want to pay 1900 Baht + fines for 7 days and then have to go to the border for 2 additional weeks. I feel like a real bone head for not taking care of this earlier but my work schedule keeps changing. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Normaly it is only 7 days, but for people married to a Thai national there is the 60 day extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 If you go for the 60 days be sure the wife has her house book and ID with her plus copies. Also you will need copies of your passport pages and departure card (TM6). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Plus a Passport Size Photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaXpat Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 If you go for the 60 days be sure the wife has her house book and ID with her plus copies.Also you will need copies of your passport pages and departure card (TM6). Sounds great, I'm on my way! Thank You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Glad we could help. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaXpat Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 The whole process was very fast and easy. FYI, The officer did ask me for proof of where I lived and initially wanted me to return with something in writing, but later decided that it wasn't needed. Thank You Again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingyaiyai Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 It's so refreshing to read a topic with a series of helpful answers/suggestions, followed by useful feedback and thanks from the OP; rather than a the sort of nit-picking slanging match that seem almost to have become the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) It's so refreshing to read a topic with a series of helpful answers/suggestions, followed by useful feedback and thanks from the OP; rather than a the sort of nit-picking slanging match that seem almost to have become the norm. Yes its nice to read that someone who makes a mistake or thier plans change (and that can happen to all of us) is helped by some useful comments and as lingyaiyai says not the catty remarks as to the posters stupidity in getting into that situation, that often get on to the post. so well done to all posters, this in my opinion is the reason thaivisa is there to help others in need or advice. We all need help sometimes in negotiating the mine field of regulations that hinder our stay in thailand. I for one did not realize a 60day extension could be obtained, as they say you learn something new each day Edited August 20, 2009 by steve187 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabhand Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I am another, married to a Thai lady, who was unaware of this 60day extension regulation. Many thanks to all contributors on this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I think you will find that it is a one off extension. You cannot do it back to back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveln1one Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I have a question.... If i am a US citizen and i want to stay in thailand for 3-6 months with multiple entries since i will be going in/out of thailand to malaysia, laos, burma but i will be staying for up to 40 days each time.. what do you recommend? should i enter thailand and if i stay for longer than 30 days.. do a border run and get extra 30 days? what are options since id like to have the freedom to also stay in thailand for full 3 months without hassle of dealing with visas thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Your answer is at the topic you posted. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/3-Month-Visa...-O-t294955.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 As UJ said , Already answered. Please do not post the same question twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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