Went to Changwattana IO yesterday to get 3rd yearly extension of my spouse non O visa.. it was brutal.. so much Extra paperwork to sign and provide compared to previous extensions. If this is the new norm, be prepared...
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A user shared their experience obtaining a third yearly extension of their spouse's NON-O visa at Changwattana Immigration Office, noting an increase in paperwork requirements compared to previous extensions. Other users commented on similar experiences, expressing frustrations regarding the documentation needed and their interactions with specific immigration officers. The conversation highlighted concerns that this could be a new standard procedure for future extensions.
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Maybe the IO's have plenty of time on their hands at the moment, and are making work to fill out their time.
Im due for 90 day report next week and have already decided to go in person, as I want to change from Visa / "Retirement" to "Marriage" ext.
I'll try not to ask any IO with a wonkey eye๐ง
Tod *********
you most likely aren't on ANY visa right now and instead just on a yearly extension based on being over 50 (retirement) that you get from the immigration office every year
It's quite easy to "change the reason" for your yearly extension from one based on retirement to one based on marriage when your next extension comes due.
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A-I-*****
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Jeff *****
Wtf
Frederick *********
I feel for you Steve. Had the same in January when I did my retirement extension. Four people checked my paperwork without comment. The fifth person asked for all sorts of additional information. Took me nine hours to finally get my extension.
Steven ***************
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I dont know if this is the new norm or I got singled out.
All i can say is beware the IO at desk 33 with the lazy eye.. dont make eye contact or she will turn you to stone..
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Chris ********
Had that experience last week only to find that my previous employer hadnโt cancelled my WP so Iโll have it all to do again this coming Monday ๐
Had to sign 2 extra forms stating my info was correct and I was aware of penalties of overstay. Wife had to sign her own version too.
Copy and original of marriage certificate AND registration document.
Copy of every page of my passport regardless of relevance to application.
Actual tabien bahn and copy of every page signed.
Questioned what country I entered from even though I wrote it on application form and the stamp was above my last entry date in my passport..
At end of it had to have a mugshot taken of wife and I together, me holding my passport under my chin and wife holding her thai ID under hers and both of us holding marriage certificate.. .
When waiting for stamp they made us sign new copies (thay they made)of everything again.
Wife was in tears when we left.
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