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What are the requirements for a Non O Extension of Stay application at Bangkok Immigration and can I get an EXIT STAMP before leaving Thailand?

Feb 20, 2025
2 days ago
Mark ********
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As somebody who has their first Non O — 1 year Extension of Stay date coming up at Bangkok Immigration, I have 2 questions; 1). Am I supposed-to in advance glue one of the 2 recent identical headshots required, to the application form? AND 2. If II have already a preplanned trip back to America this summer, and to avoid dealing with it at the airport in June, is it possible to receive a valid EXIT STAMP in my passport at the end of the upcoming Extension of Stay appointment?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring about the procedures regarding their first Non O Extension of Stay appointment at Bangkok Immigration. They have two main questions: whether they need to glue one of the required headshots to the application form in advance, and if they can receive an EXIT STAMP at the end of their Extension of Stay appointment, considering a planned trip to America. Community responses clarified that headshots are typically affixed by the immigration officials, and that exit stamps are issued upon leaving Thailand—it is not possible to obtain one in advance. There was also mention of re-entry permits, highlighting their distinction from exit stamps.
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Jim ********
I think by EXIT stamp you mean RE-ENTRY PERMIT, which is something totally different. You can get these either at an immigration office or at the airport. 1000 Baht for single, 3800 Baht for multi.
Brandon ************
1) they've always glued it on for me, but I've never gotten a retirement extension. Just other types.

2) obviously you cannot get an exit stamp BEFORE you exit Thailand. How would that even work? There's no line for people who already have a stamp. You'd still have to wait in line. It doesn't make sense.

You likely won't be dealing with it anyways since most people exit through the automated gates now and don't receive an exit stamp at all.
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