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5 minutes ago, phungo said:

Goddmanit. so <deleted>. They say theres no such thing as the 40k deposits for 2 month rule. Needs to be 12 months. How the <deleted> can it be 12 months when this is my first extension?

 

What other options do I have now?

 

If I deposit 400k baht now. season it for Sept and Oct. Then go apply while on overstay. Is this Ok??

 

 

Sorry to hear that, did they say if it was because your 60 day extension had already expired and you were applying from the amnesty? I was hoping to do the same on Monday but my 60 day extension runs to mid September.

12 minutes ago, Peter Denis said:

UJ's response was to the OP who entered Thailand on a Tourist Visa, and in that case you first need to apply for a 90-day Non Imm O Visa before being able to apply for the 1-year extension of stay based on that Non Imm O Visa.

But you entered Thailand on a ME Non Imm O marriage Visa, so you can directly apply for the 1-year extension of stay based on that ME Non Imm O Visa.  Be aware that applying for the 1-year extension of stay, that you need to do this before your 15 September permission to stay expires (in order to avoid any problems because of not being on a 'valid' permission to stay).  And that you would need to meet the seasoning requirements of your funds on the day of application (ultimately 15 Sept).  If you did not already start doing so, your options are limited to the monthly +40K income-transfer method or the Embassy issued income-statement, as there is insufficient time left for you to still meet the 2-month seasoning requirement for the +400K funds-in-bank method. 

 

Thanks Peter for clarifying, that's what I thought. I'm going for monthly income and have been transferring 40k+ per month from the UK (Transferwise) since June (will show June, July, August, September)

7 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

It should be able to apply for a one year extension of stay based upon marriage. The first step will be to apply for a 90 day non immigrant visa (category O) at immigration. See: http://bangkokimmigration.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/06-edit_NON-O.pdf

Then you could apply for the extension of stay during the last 30 days of the 90 day entry from the visa.

 

Hi UJ, just to clarify does this mean I need to obtain a 90 day extension based on marriage before I can apply for a one year extension? I have a one year ME Non O visa from HCM that is valid till 25 Aug, I entered Thailand on that visa on 21st March, was given 90 days till 18th June but before date that I extended 60 days with Non O to visit Thai wife that is valid till 15th September. I note the OP obtained a 60 day Non O to visit Thai Wife (from tourist visa) is that why he needs to get the 90 day extension first? Maybe I misunderstood as I thought I could apply for the one year extension around the 1st week of September? 

Thanks for the report,

Also interested to know which financial route you used.

I'm in a similar situation, 1 year ME Non O Marriage visa issued HCM 25th Aug 2019, entered Thailand 21st March 2020 with 90 days permitted to stay till 15th June, I have used the amnesty so far but went for the 60 day extension last week so now good till 15th Sept. I'm considering going for the 1 year extension at Chaeng Wattana early September but I'm not 100% clear on the financial requirements, I don't have 400k in a Thai bank account and was wondering if I can use the monthly income route. I will have over 40k being transferred from a UK account to my SCB account for July, Aug and Sept (applying early Sept). My understanding is that as this is not a renewal extension and is a first non o marriage extension I only need to show the 40k transfers for 2 months? Technically it's not my first marriage extension as I've had 2 before some years ago but in the last few years did the 1 year visa in Laos or Vietnam. Will they still let me apply as a 'first' marriage extension.

Anyone that can confirm or otherwise my understanding on the financial requirements and timing would be really appreciated, thanks 

Thanks for the responses and peace of mind ????

Just asking a quick clarification question.

I have a 1 year Non O Visa (marriage) issued at Savannakhet Laos on 2nd July 2018. I have been doing an exit from Thailand every 90 days and re-entering to get a new "Admitted until" (entry plus 90 days) stamp. I recently entered on 2nd June and received an "Admitted until 30 Aug 2019" which I believe is correct. Before 30 Aug I can go to Chaeng Wattana and extend a further 2 months before deciding if I want to get a new visa or extension going forwards.

I'm now concerned because 2 of my friends said that because my 1 year visa was issued on 2 July 2018 I only have permission to stay until 1 July 2019 irrespective of the "Admitted until 30 Aug 2019" stamp in my passport.

So my question is am I OK to stay until 30 Aug 2019 or do I have to exit before 1 July 2019? I've included pictures of visa and stamp in my passport for reference.   

Update from my OP, arrived at Suvarnabhumi on Friday 27th and entered the new 1 year Non O visa (obtained in Suvannakhet on 2nd July) number on the TM6, went through the family immigration desk with my Thai wife, they stamped me in on the new visa with 90 days even though I had 2 days left on the old extension. It was super busy so that probably helped, not sure the IO even noticed the old extension.

1 minute ago, ubonjoe said:

Immigration will not normally cancel an extension unless there is a valid reason to do it. If the case of an extension based upon marriage the only valid reason they would do it for would be if you got divorced. One for working would be losing the job that supported it.

I cannot see them doing it just because you want it done so that you can use your non-o visa.

I cannot see any immigration officer giving you a entry for one day if you did not want it.

Thanks ubonjoe, that makes sense and was my understanding too about cancelling an extension (O and B). I was recently told by a contact I have (working as an IO at Suvarnabhumi) that the IO should stamp you in on whatever visa number you put in your arrival card, today I entered the new visa number on the TM6, I think they just didn't like that I still had 24 days left on my extension.

1 hour ago, ubonjoe said:

The may of been correct but a bit on the pedant side IMO.

There is no 7 day extension. The 7 days is to leave the country after a extension is denied and those 7 days would start at the end of your current extension.

Do you have a single or multiple re-entry permit?

When you return on the 27th they would let you use the visa instead of stamping you in for only one day. Apparently the officers refused today since you had several days left on your extension.

 

Thanks for the reply ubonjoe (always superb knowledge), I have a multiple re-entry permit in line with the extension, the IO today 'suggested' I get the extension and re-entry permit cancelled (her exact words were 'void') before I leave Thailand on the 11th (I presume if I did that at Chaeng Wattana tomorrow then I would have no permission to stay and that was my idea about applying for a 7 day extension) so that when I return on 27th I have a clean slate and can use the Non O visa. Is it worth going to Chaeng Wattana and asking or as you suggest - assume they will be ok with activating the new visa on 27th - I didn't want to have to arrive in Bangkok only to find I have to leave and enter again a day later.

Update from my OP, just back from Suvannakhet (today 4th July) having successfully obtained a 1 year Non O ME visa based on marriage, a simple enough process as covered elsewhere (nothing has changed).

However on arriving at Immigration in Suvarnabhumi the IO was a little confused as I still have my Non O extension and re-entry permit valid till 28th July. I was duly called over to the duty senior IO and she explained that they couldn't stamp me in on my new visa because I still had a valid extension and re-entry permit. I explained that I was flying to Europe on 11th July and returning to Thailand on 27th July and thus the reason for getting the Non O visa now. She said because I will enter Thailand before 28thJuly I will still be stamped in on the extension not the new vsia. After much laughing and giggles she suggested I go to Chaeng Wattana before I fly out on the 11th July and cancel the extension so that I can enter on the 27th July and activate the 1 year ME visa. My previous research on this suggested that only a Non B needs to be cancelled, anyway the Immigration Officers were polite and I felt they genuinely wanted to help me - I was stamped in on my existing extension and the new Non O ME Visa is still in my passport unused (not activated).

Next steps (any any advice on this would be appreciated) I will go the Chaeng Wattana tomorrow and apply for a 7 day extension which will see me through till I fly out on 11th July. I guess on the TM7 where it asks for a reason I state it is to cancel the extension. My wife will accompany me to Chaeng Wattana

On 6/16/2018 at 6:03 AM, SimonD said:

I did my latest Savannakhet Non-O Multi based on marriage on 7-8th June, 2018 without any problems.

 

The Consulate required the following documents:

 

1. Completed Visa application form

2. Two 4 x 3 cm photo's

3. Passport

4. Copy of above (signed)

5. Copy of wife's ID (signed by her)

6. Copy of wife's Blue house book/Tabien Baan (signed by her)

7. Copy of Marriage Certificate (double sided and signed by myself only)

8. Sight of Original of above (returned immediately)

9. Copy of Kor Ror 2/marriage registration (double sided and signed by myself only)

10. 5,000 Baht fee

 

My wife did not accompany me and they did not require her ID or House book originals (she would need to keep her ID in her possession in any case); nor any letter of invitation, PP,  proof of funds, accommodation, onward flight or Laos visa copy. Only what I have posted above 1 - 10.

 

The Kor Ror 2 copy was from the original when we were married - never been updated.

 

Hope this clarifies.

 

Simon

Thanks for the really recent update ?

On 6/15/2018 at 4:11 PM, ubonjoe said:

That is an error that has been on the site for a long time. If you do a little math you will find the amount shown is the amount needed for OA visa or extension of stay based upon retirement. It is a little low now since the exchange rate has changed since it was put on the website.

Plenty of reports that they do not ask for financial proof.

Thanks for all the advice, and I do believe I could do this in the UK, however my travel plans don't allow me to get to the Thai embassy in London to submit an application and collect the next day, too many things to do where I need my passport and other complications that I won't go into here. I've decided to go to Suvannakhet beginning of July and get the 1 year ME Non Imm O. I'm flying there and back so hoping I can enter the new visa number on the arrival card to activate it when I return via swampy (even though my extension with re entry permit will still be valid for another  23 days). Which really goes back to my original question and how immigration will handle my entry.

15 hours ago, Tanoshi said:

I assume your flying back home for a short break.

If so, wouldn't it be easier to just apply for the Non Imm O ME Visa there.

Yes, thanks for the suggestion, already looked into that, unfortunately I don't have funds, that explains the trip to Suvannakhet

I've searched the forums for an answer to this but cant find anything.

A few questions but the one I cant find an answer for is this:

I have a 1 year Non O extension based on marriage that expires 27th July 2018 with a re-entry permit valid to the same date.

I don't have the funds or income to extend again so planning a trip to Suvannakhet Laos around the 1st week of July and will apply for a 1 year Non O based on marriage multi entry visa.

My question is can I have both the valid extension and the new visa in my passport at the same time? How will the consulate in Suvannakhet handle the still valid extension? If they just add the new visa into my passport how will the Thai immigration at the border deal with this. Does the extension need to be cancelled by me or will Thai immigration do this? Or will they enter me on my extension and not activate the visa or enter me on the new visa and just let the extension expire?

I'm actually flying out of Thailand on 12th July and will return after the extension has expired so want to get the visa before leaving Thailand

This has been covered before in other posts so apologies for repeating but is this correct and any changes in the last few weeks?

My understanding is that the document requirements for a 1 year Non O marriage ME visa are (copies counter signed by wife):

• Visa application form (plus photo)
• Visa fee 5,000Bht
• Marriage certificate (copy and original)
• KR2 updated by local Khet within the last month or so (copy and original)
• Wife's ID card (copy and original)
• Wife's Tabian Baan (copy and original)
• My passport (copy and original)
• Copy of Laos visa in my passport

Do I also need a copy of my wife's passport and a letter of invitation from her?

As I understand I do not need to show funds, accommodation, onward flight or bring my wife, correct?

I'm contemplating flying to Suvannakhet rather than doing the bus thing, any experience from members arriving at swampy immigration coming in from Suvannakhet with a visa from the consulate there?

Any help or clarification would be most useful, thanks