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Op stated this was only his 2nd extension and his last 60 day extension was years ago. That suggests it was prior to receiving his current Non O and subsequent extension of stay, during a previous visit or different visa.

Is it an LTR (Long Term Residency) visa based on investments?

Fixed term deposit account. No debit card, withdrawals in person only at a counter with proof of ID.

As already stated, unless you can provide evidence of 400K in a Thai bank account for 2 months, then now only the single entry Non Imm O is available with no proof of funds.

I take it you obtained the ME (multiple entry) Non Imm O visa last year from one of the local Thai Embassies without proof of funds. The financial requirements have since changed, and you now require 400K in a Thai bank account for 2 months for the ME Non Imm O visa. No different from applying for a 1-year extension of stay. Then come November when you need to apply for a new visa, you'll find the only option without proof of funds is the single entry Non Imm O. You can of course extend that 90 day stay for a further 60 days, then it's a trip for a new visa again, rather than the border runs you have previously been doing. If you intend using a different Immigration office than where you're currently registered, then you'd need to file a new TM30 with CM Immigration to facilitate any service. On return to Nonthaburi, refile a further new TM30 to facilitate services there. 1. You could extend at Nonthaburi this week before visiting CM. 2. I'll send you a PM. 3. Wifey must attend with you. 4. No.

The APEC business card only permits a 90 day stay on each entry. None. Stick with the APEC card.

It's known as the APEC 'business' card for a reason, and allows for such as market research, meetings, training as the OP described, and other business activities.

He may be under 50 and have limited options.

The IO was within his right to ensure you weren't abusing the APEC business card. He granted entry once you provided documentation as the proof of your visit(s). Nothing to be concerned about, the APEC card is exactly for the purpose you described.

He doesn't fit the criteria for the DTV.

You cannot be in an overstay position when your application is under consideration. If they accepted the application, then approval is almost certainly guaranteed. As I explained in your previous topic, you were granted a period of stay of 90 day, your visa is 'USED'. You'll have a stamp 'permitted to stay until xx xx'. When you return to get your 1 year extension stamp, this will be backdated to the date your previous stamp expired - no overstay.

For an Embassy Income letter, you do not have to provide evidence of 12 months pension payments. Just the statement detailing the monthly amount. The Embassy will provide a letter stating they have been provided with evidence of a pension of xxx per month, which is xxx per year. That is sufficient for Immigrantion.

You've been asking about the Non Imm O-A visa all through this topic, not the Non O visa. You can obtain the Non O visa from the Thai Embassy in Oslo without leaving your armchair, with which to enter Thailand. https://oslo.thaiembassy.org/en/page/non-immigrant-visa-long-stay-retirement?menu=60b4ca31384de234ee5a28a2 Now, to go back to your previous question: To which I replied; Which part of 'yes' did you not understand. Many an expat has entered on a Non Imm O visa, then applied for and submitted an Embassy Income letter for their very first extension.

Unbelievable! Throughout this topic you've asked a question, which was answered, then your reply is 'I know I'm not stupid'. If you know, why ask the question. Nobody has suggested you are stupid. Why be concerned about an Embassy Income letter now, when it could be almost 2 years before you need to apply for an extension. The mandatory Health Insurance requirements are due to change between Sept - Dec for the Non Imm O-A visa and extensions of stay.

The Non Imm O-A visa is based purely on the requirements of retirement, regardless of which Country. Your Norwegian and that question has already been answered. Yes, you can obtain an Embassy Income letter without depositing 800K in a Thai bank account or providing evidence of 12 x 65K monthly oversea transfers. You need to decide which route you want to take, either based on retirement or Thai spouse.

I'm sorry, but you obviously were, and I could quote your posts with regard to that. @DrJack54 and I have merely attempted not to criticise, but to correct your misunderstandings of the various visa type, yet you take offence?

No, it's their level of education and training, or lack of to be more precise. I submit applications of behalf of some disabled expats. On one occasion, using the income method, although the 12 monthly transactions were above 70K, using a calculator, the IO had to add the 12 deposits then divide by 12 to announce with a smile he qualified - really! Another, income method again, 12 x monthly transfers over 65K, the IO, although I argued, repeatedly stated he didn't qualify. After 2 1/2 hours waiting to see the senior officer, he couldn't see the problem. Turned out the first IO couldn't read English and had based his decision using the 'balance' column.

Just request a 12-month bank statement at your branch, Takes 5 days, so request in advance.

Immigration will only accept a statement issued by the bank that is stamped and signed. The banks will not stamp or sign your online printed statements.

Immigrations latest order 35/2561 dated Jan 2019 regarding financial requirements under section 2.22 - retirement, simply states you must provide financial evidence with regard to funds or income based applications. It doesn't stipulate bankbook/statement. They can request either or both at their discretion.

No he's not. An agent won't touch a Non O application based on Thai spouse, as these can only be approved by the regional office, not the local office.

Thank you, Jack. As another who attempts to give members the correct advice, you understand the issues and difficulties in providing such information when the term 'retirement visa' or 'marriage visa' are commonly used. Sometimes it may be obvious they are referring to an extension, or a visa, but not always.

Terminology - typo error Jack. Delete this post after your typo correction.

You're confusing the Non Imm O multiple entry visa with the Non Imm O-A visa. Non Immigrant Non O multiple entry Visa. Can be issued on the basis of retirement (+50) or Thai family/wife. Valid to enter Thailand for 12 months from the date of issue. Allows multiple entries of 90 days during the validity of the visa. The permit of stay can be extended one time on each entry for a further 60 days, for visiting Thai family/wife during the validity of the visa. You can stay for almost 15 months from a Non Imm O ME visa based on retirement, or 17 months with an additional 60 day extension based on Thai family/wife. Non Immigrant O-A multiple entry Visa. (Long stay) Only issued on the basis of retirement. (+50) Valid to enter Thailand for 12 months from the date of issue. Allows multiple entries of 1 year during the validity of the visa. If you exit and re-enter just before the 'enter before date' of this Visa type you will be granted a further 1 year permission of stay. You will however require a re-entry permit if you intend to leave and re-enter during this 2nd year permission of stay period. This because when the Visa expires on the 'enter before' date so does the multiple entry allowance, which is only valid for the duration of the Visas validity (1 year). You cannot obtain the Non Imm O-A visa within Thailand, only from a Country of which you are a national, or have permanent residency.

The only frustration I have is that folk don't use the correct terminology when asking a question, even though they claim to know the differences. In can then take several posts to establish the facts. You can't change a visa if you didn't enter with one in the place. Visa exempt, is entry without a visa. Entering as a 'Tourist' VE or TV entry you cannot apply for 1 year extensions, you must have Non Immigrant status. You can apply for a Non O at Immigration, which merely grants one Non Immigrant status. I think your IO have misunderstood your question and replied regarding a change in the 'reason' for an annual extension. For the second time, I'll post the financial requirements for applying for the Non O after entering as a Tourist, either VE or TV. There are only 2 options. Please point out the option accepting monthly overseas transfers to a Thai bank.