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As above. For a 5-year licence, you must have Non Immigrant status, otherwise only a 2-year licence will be issued. https://www.dlt.go.th/en/two-year-license

Then why mention it as it belong in another topic.

It's clearly spelt out when you have to submit a 90 day report, and missing one has nothing to do with being on overstay.

And yet on the Thai Embassy DC website, for the Non O (retirement) there is no requirement for any flight details. https://washingtondc.thaiembassy.org/en/page/non-o-retirement Non-Immigrant Type “O” Retirement Validity of visa: 90 days (single entry) Fee: 80 USD Purpose of Visit: This type of visa is for pentioners aged 50 years or above who wishes to stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 90 days without the intention of working. Holders of this type of visa are allowed to stay in Thailand for 90 days. Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Eligibility: 1. Applicant must be aged 50 years and over (on the day of submitting application) 2. Applicant not prohibited from entering the Kingdom as provided by the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) 3. Having the nationality of or residence in the country where applicant’s application is submitted If the applicant does not have a valid visa or re-entry permit, the applicant must request a visa, at least 15 working days before the intended date of travel, by filling in the information and uploading all required documents online at https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ (Please note that the visa application fee is non-refundable) For instructions, please check https://www.thaievisa.go.th/static/English-Manual.pdf Required documents to upload in the system (Large and clear JPEG or PDF format): Passport Biodata Page or Travel Document (Must be valid within 6 months from travel date) Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months Document indicating current location (driving license, bank statement, or proof of stay) Recent bank statement for the last three months showing the applicant's name and ending balance of no less than $30,000 or proof of monthly income of not less than $2,500/month) along with the current bank statement showing incoming income

No, it isn't a Non 0-A visa, which is purely based on retirement purposes. His wife requires a Non O visa as the family member of an alien who has been permitted an ED visa for study.

If you have online banking, go to 'statements' and this will confirm if the transfer is detailed as an 'International Transfer'.

His sentiments exactly. If they give him grief, applying based on monthly income method, then he intends to use an agent.

Indeed, Jack, that's exactly what happened with a good friend last year. He's always kept 800K in a FTD account in Kasikorn, and previously used that as the basis for his retirement extensions, but has also transferred over 65K per month into his Bangkok Bank Savings account for a number of years. Last year he decided to switch to the monthly income method and provided the necessary documentation, however they noticed his previous extension was based on 800K funds in the bank method, so rightly demanded he obtained a 12-month statement from Kasikorn as proof he met the criteria on that basis. On return, his Kasikorn being a FTD account, they then proceeded to approve his extension, but based on 800K funds method. They gave him a real grilling and stated by trying to change the method he was causing them a lot of additional work and for further extensions he should proceed with the 800K funds method, otherwise they could make life difficult for him. This month, he withdrew 50K from his Kasikorn account, reducing it to less than 800K and intends to apply again this year using the income method. He wants to keep the 800K (now 750K) as an emergency fund without any restrictions applied to it. If you meet the criteria for both funds and income, it's not for Immigration to dictate which method you use. He's expecting some fun and games.

As per UWEB reply. The date of reentry counts as day 1 of the 90 day count, and of course you'll have to submit the first 90 day report in person.

Royal Thai Consulate in LA, not the Embassy. OK, got it now. Non O retirement must be a US national or have residency. No such requirement for the Non O based on Thai spouse. This was recently raised in another topic. It depends on the Embassy/Consulate in question. Visas based on Thai spouse/family are issued based on humanitarian grounds, whereas visa based on retirement are not - which may make a difference. Note, it's a different requirement again for a Tourist visa, where either having residency or having a valid US visa is sufficient to apply.

No idea what requirement you mean. More information and a link to the requirements you mention would be helpful.

Correct. The 800K for 5 months and 400K (min) for 7 months covers a 12-month period. However, note that if you intend to change from using the 800K funds method to the 65K monthly income method, then you will have to provide evidence of meeting the requirements of both. When your existing extension was approved using the 800K funds method, the condition was that you would maintain a balance of 800K for 3 months after the extension was granted, and a minimum of 400K for the remaining 7 months. So you need to provide evidence you met that criteria. For the income method, you need to provide evidence of 12 x monthly overseas transfers of min 65K per month for the next extension application.

Entering VE (without a visa) the airline don't appear to be too concerned with the departure date, just as long as they have a return/outbound ticket. No. On arrival, he will be stamped permitting a stay of 60 days, regardless of his departure date. Discrepancies on sites whether the amount remained at 10,000 BHT, or now 20,000 BHT since VE was increased from 30 to 60 days. Although rarely ever requested, he should carry the equivalent of the amount in cash, any currency. If he intends to apply for a 30-day extension, then it's important that wherever he stays has filed a TM30.

Have you checked your spam folder for any replies from the Embassy requesting further documentation.

Read the OP's posts again. He has stated his wife is Japanese and is applying for the Non O visa. Neither the OP, his wife, nor their son has Thai nationality.

Unfortunately, when you're answering Immigration questions, it goes above the heads of some who don't understand. Hence, the negative reactions.

Checked with whom? If you paid anything, you've been sucker punched with the scam sob story. If they use an Immigration vehicle, all costs are covered. If they use their own vehicle, they get an allowance to cover costs.

If you've already filed a TM30, then just a copy of the 'receipt of notification' is sufficient, which is usually stapled in the back of your passport.

You can download forms STM2, STM9, STM10, and STM11 as posted above from here; https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/downloads_en/

There are now 4 forms to complete; THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CRITERIA AND CONDITIONS FOR PERMIT OF TEMPORARY STAY IN THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/STM-2-FORM-2025.pdf The Acknowledgement of penalties for visa overstay https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/STM-9-FORM-2025.pdf Affidavit of Family Relationship to Thai National https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/STM-10-FORM-2025.pdf Consent Form for Fact-Checking and Information Verification https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/wp-content/uploads/STM-11-FORM-2025.pdf

Converting from an ED visa to a Non-B visa within Thailand is generally not permitted. While some sources mention that it might be possible with extensive paperwork and upon the discretion of the immigration officer, it's not a common or straightforward process. You will likely need to leave the country and apply for the Non-B visa at a Thai embassy or consulate abroad.

No, that's for a person having residency, as in permanent residency. Your son will only have temporary permission of stay. That was the advice given, for good reason. On entry, she will be granted permission of stay for 90 days. File a TM30. Open a bank account (must be in her sole name), deposit funds. Within the last 30 days of that 90 and when the funds have been season for 30 days, she can apply for the 12-month extension. My other concern is the documents your wife must bring to prove relationship for the extension application. Whilst Thai Embassies will accept marriage certificates, birth certificates to issue the appropriate visa, Thai Immigration do not accept foreign documents without being 'legalised'. Basically, they must be authenticated in your home Country, then the Thai Embassy certify it. On arrival in Thailand, any documents must be translated into Thai, then legalised by Thailands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Entering Visa exempt Immigration offer the opportunity to apply for the Non O at a local Immigration office but only for certain criterias. This is the Immigration list. https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/issuing-and-changing-type-of-visa/ I do not find the reason you describe as being available.

Residence certificates are usually only issued for purchase of transport or obtaining a Thai driving licence. You may have an issue getting one for the purpose of opening a bank account.

On what basis would your wife apply for the Non Imm O visa at an Immigration office, which requires more than a single visit.