Extention In A Non-used Visa?

[gate7]

Hey guys,

I have a business 3 month multiple visa. They said that they couldnt give yearly ones, i have to extend it only in Thailand (!!). That was in Thai Embassy in Athens.

Long story short, I couldnt make it to Thailand during the given period and i have a week left on the visa above (3month-multiple-business).

Can i extend it from any embassy? (currently i am in New York)

If i can, will i need to have with me all the freakin' paperwork again? I am actualy trying to avoid that , cause i dont have them anymore.

Any help will be appreciated!

thanks

[george]

You need to reapply if you plan to enter after the visa's validity date (in your case 89 days after issue).

[lopburi3]

AFAIK you can not extend a visa. You will need a new visa and will have to meet the paperwork requirements of the Consulate you apply.

[gate7]

so, if i show up in Thailand while the visa is good i have to go through the Immigration and extend it with the paperwork?

[lopburi3]

If you arrive in Thailand before the visa expires you will be given a 90 day stay; period.

Any out of country travel will require a re entry permit (after the current week). It (your stay) can not be extended by immigration except for reason (such as a job with a work permit that meets extension of stay requirements).