Do visa supporting documents have to be translated?

If the document is not in the language the authority accepts, yes. Australian and UK authorities generally require a full translation by a qualified translator with a signed certificate; Schengen missions in Bangkok usually require Thai documents to be translated into English or the destination language and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs first.

Can you guarantee my visa will be approved?

No, and any provider who guarantees an outcome should be treated with caution. Immigration officers decide on the evidence and applicable law. Our role is to make sure the evidence is complete, consistent across documents, correctly translated and certified in the format the authority expects.

What is TM30 and who has to file it?

TM30 is the notification of a foreign national's place of residence, filed by the owner, possessor or manager of the property where the foreigner stays. It is separate from the 90-day notification made by the foreign national. Missing filings can create problems at extension or re-entry, so they are worth checking before an application.

TM.7 Visa Extension Application — Full Guide

TM.7 form · gov fee confirmed in a written quotation after document review · file 30–45 days before expiry · covers every non-immigrant visa

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Form

TM.7

Turnaround

Filed within 1 day · in-passport stamp on the spot (some cases Under Consideration 30 days)

Gov fee (THB)

1,900

Legal service fee

Confirmed in a written quotation from staff

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Legal reference & authority

Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) §35 · Immigration Bureau

What TM.7 is

TM.7 is the application to extend stay in Thailand under any Non-Immigrant visa (Non-B, Non-O, Non-ED, Non-OA/OX, LTR, Elite, DTV, Smart) or a 30-day Tourist visa extension. Filed at the Immigration Office of your registered address.

TM.7 fees

Government fee is flat confirmed in a written quotation after document review per filing, regardless of the extension length (30/60/90 days or 1 year). Supporting documents differ: Retirement O-A needs confirmed in a written quotation after document review bank statement, Marriage O needs marriage certificate + spouse's tabien baan, Non-B needs previous Work Permit + employer financials.

When to file

File 30–45 days before expiry. Filing too early forces Immigration to restart the count from filing day (wasting current visa). Filing after expiry triggers overstay at quoted per day confirmed in a written quotation after document review and a re-entry ban of 1–10 years.

TM.7 vs TM.86 vs TM.87

TM.7 = extend the same visa class. TM.86 = change visa class inside Thailand while already holding a Non-Immigrant visa. TM.87 = convert a 30-day exemption or Tourist visa into a Non-Immigrant class — confirmed in a written quotation after document review fee, requires at least 15 days remaining.

'Under Consideration' stamp explained

If your documents are complete but Immigration needs verification (e.g. 3-month retrospective bank check for Retirement), you receive an Under Consideration stamp for 30 days. You cannot leave Thailand during that period without a Re-entry Permit. Return after 30 days for the final decision.

Required documents

TM.7 form (1 copy)
Passport + 2 photocopies
2 photos (4×6 cm)
Map of residence
Latest TM.30
Class-specific supporting docs

FAQ

Can I complete TM.7 in English?

Yes — the form is bilingual (Thai/English).

Can someone file on my behalf?

No — biometrics + signature must be done at Immigration in person. Your lawyer may accompany you.

Can I file after expiry?

No — must file before expiry. Otherwise overstay applies, forcing exit + new visa abroad.

How many extensions are allowed?

Unlimited, provided you still meet the visa class criteria.

What if rejected?

You have 7 days to exit Thailand, then apply for a new visa at a Thai consulate abroad.

NYC Legal service fee?

confirmed in a written quotation after document review (Non-O / Retirement) to confirmed in a written quotation after document review(LTR / complex), including filing, queue booking, and coordination.

Aspect	On your own	With NYC Legal
Choosing the category	The wrong category means refiling the entire application.	We assess eligibility and recommend the category that fits your real situation.
Document consistency	Conflicting details between documents are a leading refusal cause.	Cross-checks before submission remove the details that raise doubts.
Interview readiness	Answers that do not match the filed documents.	Rehearsal based on your actual profile and submitted file.

Option	What it is	Best for	Watch out for
Handle everything yourself	Research the rules, prepare the file and deal with each authority on your own.	Simple cases, when you have time and are located near the relevant offices.	Requirements change often; one missing document or a missed intake window restarts the cycle.
Outsource only part of the process	Hire help for the step you are stuck on, such as translation or a single filing.	People who already understand the process but face time or distance constraints.	If an early step is formatted wrongly, every later step fails with it.
Let us manage the full route (recommended)	Case assessment, route planning, preparation, translation, filing, follow-up and return delivery.	Anyone on a fixed deadline, living upcountry or abroad, who cannot afford a rejected file.	Share the destination requirements up front so we can plan the route correctly in one pass.