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@JAG From what you've posted, the option of a Non O based on retirement may be possible, dependent on when the 800K THB will be deposited in a Thai bank. You currently have permission of stay until the beginning of May, and a 30-day extension will take you to the beginning of June. A border run and further VE entry would grant a further 30/60 day stay + 30 day extension taking you to at least the end of July, beginning of August. Hopefully, you would then have the sufficient funds in a Thai bank account. To apply for the Non O based on retirement, the 800K only needs to be in the account on the day of the application for the Non O. Requirements, item 9 on this page. https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/issuing-and-changing-type-of-visa/ If you apply for the Non O, the 1-year extension must be based on the reason. You cannot change mid-stream applying for the Non O based on retirement and the 1-year extension based on Thai child for example. Certain Immigration offices have rogue requirements that don't comply with what's stated. Which office would you apply?

I'm assuming you intend to apply for the Non O based on Thai child rather than retirement, as your posts are rather confusing as for which reason you intend to apply. I also have no idea where you got the figure of 20,000 BHT as a requirement For the Non O based on retirement, the financial requirement is 800,000 BHT. For the Non O based on Thai child, the financial requirement is 400,000 BHT. In either case, you must have at least 15 days permission of stay remaining for processing of the application. You can apply for a 30-day extension to give you more time. You posted further as I was writing; No. The financial requirement for the Non O based on Thai child is 400,000 BHT. I have no idea where you obtained the figure of 20,000 BHT. The requirements are listed in item 7 here: https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/issuing-and-changing-type-of-visa/ Where is the Mother? Was the child born in wedlock? You being named as the Father on a child's birth certificate alone is not sufficient proof if the child was born out of wedlock. Note, you must have parental responsibility and the child must reside with you as a condition. If you can advise on your marital status, we may better advise.

Should the VE revert to 30 days before your planned arrival, then a Non Imm 0 (90 days) + border hop and VE entry (30 days) + 30 day extension.

That suggests a Thai spouse or dependant Thai child. You can apply for the Non O visa from Immigration based on either of the above situations. You require 400K in a Thai bank on the day of application. You must have a minimum of 15 days permission of stay remaining. The annual extension requires the 400K to be seasoned for 2 months prior to the date of submitting the application.

According to a certain Bangkok tabloid, it's not a question of it will be reduced to 30 day VE entries again, it's just a case of agreeing and confirming an effective date.

So last minute, the Embassy is only open for 2 days next week. Good luck with the 'Holiday visa'.

The Thai Embassy London is closed 14th & 15th for Songkran, then 18th - 22nd for Eater. The OP should have planned better accounting for holidays, knowing he was warned to get a visa.

You departed using the automatic gates, which electronically registered your departure in their database. No issues on reentry using your re-entry permit. New electronic TDAC system, replaces the old TM6 card from 1st May. Plenty of info in this topic. https://aseannow.com/topic/1356064-thailand-digital-arrival-card-tdac-system-is-online-but-not-announced-as-starting-yet/

When a new German passport is issued, the old one is invalidated, either by being stamped or marked. The permission of stay in the old passport is still valid. On entry, you should have presented both passport and the IO should have placed the entry stamp in the new passport.

No, but you'll have to transfer the stamps to the new passport before submitting the extension application. Depending on the IO used, allow more time to complete the procedures, particularly if it's different desks.

He did? Where? Are you in the wrong thread?

To tackle your issue of staying for periods in Thailand based on proposed Thai spouse, your initial step is to get married in Thailand. Learn to walk before trying to run.

As stated, her current permission of stay is unaffected. Her options thereafter depend on her age and financial position.

Hotel, yes, landlord or friend, not necessarily. It's also equally his responsibility as the occupant and tenant.

My Non Imm O expired in 2014, it was 'used' on entry It doesn't change your Immigration status when your visa expires, or it's used on entry, unless your permission of stay expires. It's your permission of stay you extend from entry of a Non Imm O visa. Re-entry permit protects that permission of stay.

You can apply for the 1 year extension up to 30 days prior to your current permission of stay expiring (45 days at certain offices). However, when you apply you are given a 30 day under consideration stamp, which is dated 30 days from the expiry date of your permission of stay, not from the date of submission. Whichever way you decide to proceed, that 400K will be tied up for the same amount of time. Theoretically, you could withdraw that 400K once your application has been accepted, but it is strongly recommended you leave it until the application is 'approved'.

Just how can you apply for the 1 year extension on 1st July, as in your own words you'll depart Thailand 21st May returning 2 months later, which will be around 21st July.

It's a no-brainer following your more detailed information. Apply for the Non Imm O visa based on Thai spouse from the UK to enter Thailand. https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/page/spouse-and-family-visa On entry you'll be granted a stay of 90 days. Deposit 400K THB in a Thai bank account in your sole name. Once the 400K has been deposited in a Thai bank for 2 months, you then apply to extend your stay for 1 year at your local Immigration office for 1,900 BHT. Repeat each year.

Understood. Your ME Non O visa expires 22nd April. Your current permission of stay expires 1st May You plan to depart Thailand 21st May returning 2 months later. However, I think your proposed plan is time-consuming and more costly than needs to be. Just my opinion, but in your situation I would just apply for a 60 day extension to visit Thai spouse at your local Immigration office, which will extend your permission of stay from 1st May to 30th June. Limited travel and costs 1,900 BHT. I would then apply for the Non Imm O visa based on Thai spouse online from the comfort of an armchair https://www.thaievisa.go.th/visa/non-immigrant-o whilst back home in Australia to re-enter Thailand. On entry, you'll be granted permission of stay for 90 days, transfer the 400K then (or before you depart) then 60 days after arrival apply for the 1 year extension. Absolutely no need to run around to local Countries or obtain re-entry permits. Waste of time and money with your current plan. All you require is a 60 day extension - 1,900 BHT > Non Imm O 120 AUD > 1 year extension 1,900 BHT.

You don't need a letter. The requested medical certificate can be downloaded from the very bottom of this page. https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/page/retirement-visa Your local GP can sign it as he has your medical records.

What you can and can't do in Thailand is dependent on your Immigration status. If you enter visa exempt (no visa required) or a Tourist visa obtained at a Thai Embassy, then your Immigration status will be as a 'tourist'. You cannot apply for a 12 month extension based on Thai spouse as a 'tourist', and you are limited to only being issued a 2 year temporary driving licence. Work is also prohibited . If you enter on a Non Immigrant visa, then your Immigration status is just that, 'Non Immigrant'. (Not tourist). You must have Non Immigrant status to apply for a 12 month extension of stay, and you can apply for a 5 year driving licence. To be given the best advice, it would help if you stated your expected travel itinerary, date of arrival, length of stay, date of return to Canada and further return date to Thailand.

Direct link to the page with unrelated videos to the TDAC. https://tdac.immigration.go.th/manual/en/index.html Screenshot of the bottom of that page. 2 identical videos that pan along a coastline for 10 seconds before repeating, with no text or sound.

Options. As your permission of stay expires on May 1st, and you state you intend to leave for 2 months on 22nd May, then as an alternative rather than exit/re-enter for a further 90 day stay, you could just apply for a 60 day extension at Immigration based on Thai spouse. I assume you married in Thailand? As it's your intention to visit Australia for 2 months, I would be tempted to just apply for the 60 day extension. Regarding staying long term in the future, you can apply for a 12-month extension of stay based on Thai spouse. The financial requirement is 400K THB deposited in a Thai bank account in your sole name for 2 months prior to the date of application. You must have a non Imm O type visa to apply for the 12 month extension. On application, you will receive a 30-day under consideration stamp. Once the application is approved, you can withdraw and use the full 400K THB. Repeat the following year. When you intend to return to Thailand, you have the option of applying for a new Non Imm O single entry visa from the Thai Embassy. On entry, this will grant a stay of 90 days. When the 400K THB funds have been seasoned for 2 months you can apply directly for the 12 month extension based on Thai spouse. Alternatively, you could enter visa exempt and apply for the Non O at your Immigration office. (Requires at least 15 days permission of stay remaining). For the Non O application, the 400K THB only needs to be in your Thai bank account on the day of application. You are granted a further stay of 90 days. Then apply for the 12-month extension when the funds have been seasoned for 2 months. It may assist if you can state which Immigration office you use.

Just to avoid any confusion, what was the issue date on your Non Imm O visa? What date did you last enter Thailand? The validity of a visa and the permission of stay are different and some do confuse the issue, hence I ask the above two questions.

Tod posted that August 2024 prior to HCMC going e-visa applications 30th Sept 2024. Like Savannahket who went e-visa applications 1st Jan 2025, the ME Non O is no longer an option.