Extending A Non Imm-o

[CMguy]

I finally got my Non Imm-O "...application of stay permitted..." stamp.

After 3 "...application of stay under consideration..." stamps ( each for 30 days).

Is the process faster the 2nd time or is a 2-3 month wait for approval the norm even on the 2nd ,3rd,... 10th time extending.

By the way I am 42years old, retired and extended my Visa solely based on supporting my thai national child.

I figure some of you ladies and gentlemen have done this numerous times, whats the scoop.

CM

[dr_Pat_Pong]

I finally got my Non Imm-O "...application of stay permitted..." stamp.

After 3 "...application of stay under consideration..." stamps ( each for 30 days).

Is the process faster the 2nd time or is a 2-3 month wait for approval the norm even on the 2nd ,3rd,... 10th time extending.

By the way  I am 42years old, retired and extended my Visa solely based on supporting my thai national child.

I figure some of you ladies and gentlemen have done this numerous times, whats the scoop.

CM

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Once you cross that first test, it is an annual renewal.

[lopburi3]

It is the same wait for approval each year for the support Thai wife. In Bangkok it is one extension of about 40-45 days but upcountry it seems to be two or three 30 day extensions.

[CMguy]

Oh well I am just relieved to finally have it.

This time last year I was stressing over a pending court date to obtain custody, but it went well and it was all easy after that.

Thanks to all for your support along the way.