campyman Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Hello, I need some advice regarding my situation, thai visas and extensions of stays. I am in Thailand on a Non-Immigrant B visa. This visa expires on September 2, which is today. I don't think this matters, but this Non-Immigrant B visa was issued in Bangkok after entering Thailand on a Tourist Visa. I have been issued a work permit in Thailand. I apologize in advance for probably not knowing the specific terms I should be using. Please bear with me if I use an improper term and please correct me. I won't get into the details, but I have been trying to get an extension of stay based on a Non-Immigrant B visa and having a valid work permit. I believe I will have all the necessary documents ready by 3pm today. Here are my questions: 1- Due to my Non-Immigrant B visa expiring today and that I won't have documents to request an extension of stay until late in the day, should I get a 30 day extension first, just in case there is a problem with the extension of stay request? 2- Will getting a 30 day extension in any way cause a problem with a request of extension of stay based on my work permit? 3- Are there any other issues I should be aware of or concerned with? Let me know if more details are needed and thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 There is no 30 day extension possible for a non immigrant visa entry. Other than a one year extension all you can get is 7 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campyman Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thank you UbonJoe. As a backup plan just in case the request for a 1 year extension falls through today, does requesting a 7 day extension sound reasonable and my best course of action (possibly my only option besides leaving the country)? Do you know if the 7 day extension is granted today, will it have any negative impact on subsequently requesting a 1 year extension of stay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 You could still apply for the one year extension during or after the 7 days without a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryLH Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 "Other than a one year extension all you can get is 7 days." Immigration might want to see a ticket out of the country during those 7 days. They might be more flexible if they understand why you need the extra time. Or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 "Other than a one year extension all you can get is 7 days." Immigration might want to see a ticket out of the country during those 7 days. They might be more flexible if they understand why you need the extra time. Or not. No ticket or reason is necessary to obtain 7 day extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campyman Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) For what it's worth, I was told if I obtain a 7 day extension on my Non-Immigrant B visa, I would not be able to subsequently extend the visa with a one year visa extension and that I would be required to leave Thailand on or before the 7 day extension expired. I was told this "law" was changed as of Aug 29th. I also confirmed this with another officer at the Chang Watthana immigration office. Edited September 3, 2014 by campyman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 For what it's worth, I was told if I obtain a 7 day extension on my Non-Immigrant B visa, I would not be able to subsequently extend the visa with a one year visa extension and that I would be required to leave Thailand on or before the 7 day extension expired. I was told this "law" was changed as of Aug 29th. I also confirmed this with another officer at the Chang Watthana immigration office. Yes, this is my understanding too. New regulation removed the verbiage allowing a new application when granted 7 days extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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