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Thanks. Yes, I saw this one account from Wonkitlo - the OP for this post. I was wondering if any other people had a victory or defeat to share. Weighing options for a course of action.

Hi, Just wondering if anyone else has been successful (or unsuccessful) in getting a Non O marriage evisa in Vientiene recently? And how much time it took for approval (if approved)?

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Thanks. Yes, thats what I'm planning to do (CW).

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Thanks. I will PM you. It seems people just want to ridicule my post and doubt my marriage on this forum. This website has changed I guess. Oh well.

Thanks for your reply. I'm pretty sure I have to go the the IMM office where we are living / will live, yes? If you know differnt please let me know.

What doesnt "make sense" Copernicus"? , enlighten me. What doesnt make sense? Like everyone on this forum always suggests to me - be more specific. What about this is confusing? Odd.

Thank you for your reply. This is the first I've heard of this. I researched quite a bit before going to avoid pitfalls and never came across this information. When you say, "There is no make a new appointment get a new immigration officer option", what would be the obstacle(s) and/ or repercussions for that course of action (if you know)? Thanks

Nope. This is the original application for the Non O, not an extension.

Thanks for your reply. So, many years ago it was standard (or at least you were directed to) first get a 60 day extension (to visit spouse), then apply for the Non O while on that extension?

I guess it can't hurt. I'm just concerned with getting the same IO. Or seeing her when we go to The "C" department at CW and having her overrule another IO, and /or get incensed because we didn't follow her directions. It consists of two "offices" about 3x3 meters each, with maybe 4 or 5 IOs in each office. So I think there is a good chance she would notice us if we were to give another appointment a shot. That's why I'm inquiring to find out if anyone has tried a new appointment.

Seems as such, as I haven't heard of this happening to anyone else. Hence the reason for my post. I'm baffled.

A bit more info. My wife and I are both middle-aged , we have been together for about 15 years (evidence of which was in the photos we submitted). I have worked and lived in Thailand for about 17 years, teaching most of that time (not working currently). There is no marriage "scam" going on and I'm not sure how anyone could surmise that. It didn't seem like the IO was questioning the legitimacy of our relationship/ marriage.

We did, she said 2 or 3 months. "Or" lolz

I'm on a 60 day visa exempt, already have the 30 day extension- starts neek week. No, it had nothing to do with the documents. She said they were all in order. Her entire issue was that we have only been married for 3 weeks. Her mention of approval (visa approval) if we had a child together was a totally random statement by her. Quite strange.

Nope. Original application.

What I am on about? Just stating facts to see if anyone else was ever denied a marriage visa on the grounds of "not being married long enough". Also, to find out if anyone has successfully made a new appointment after a rejection (to try an application with a new IO), and if that was successful. Not sure how I can state it any differently. I'm aware of the "visit wife" extention.

Hello everyone. MyNon O marriage visa application was rejected at CW because we "haven't been married long enough". Has anyone ever experienced this before? The IO said we must be married for "two or three months before applying for a marriage visa". She also mentioned: "If you had a child I could approve". Also, just wondering if anyone has been denied a visa (marriage or otherwise) and made a new appointment to get a new IO? Was it successful? Many thanks.

Yes, she made that suggestion. My 30 day extension starts next week (still on 60 day exempt). She talked to my wife in Thai the whole time, wouldn't even answer my questions, barely acknowledged I was there. She also wouldn't accept our photos, no selfie style. I think she wants like a photo shoot or something? Im baffled. I would try to go and make another appointment hoping to get another IO but I'm afraid I would run into her again, or get her again. I guess they are just trying to drain another 1900 bht and give me grief for no reason whatsoever? Is CW a difficult location for visa applications in general? I've worked here for 15 years (not currently working), and the wife and I have been together for 15 years. Totally perplexed.

The section of the office is rather small though. , C1. Two small offices with maybe 8 officers crammed in Would probably see her, or maybe get her again 😅

Update Rejected. IO said we need to be married for 2 or 3 months? And "could approve if we had a child". Said we "must come back in two months". FYI my wife and I have been together for 15 + years, evidence of which was in our photos. Never heard of this, does anyone know of any IO giving this as a reason for denial previously. Seems like an independent decision, guess I got unlucky with IO's. Can I make a new appointment and go to a different IO? This is at CW FYI.

Also, do I need a hand drawn map (for CW)? I've printed out a copy of google map to our condo in BKK, but I've read some people needing a hand drawn map? Thanks

Hi all, I've just read in another thread that a witness is required for an extension? It was at Samut Prakan I believe. Will I need a witness for the application for visa/ or for the extension at CW? I've never heard of this before. I had the witnesses for the actual marriage, but this is the first I've heard of needing a witness for the visa process. Thanks for any input.

Thanks, I am assuming I need a new bank letter for step 2 , correct? Also, is it a 3 month statement correct? I saw earlier mention of a 12 month bank statement.