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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.

Not if you meet the financial requirements and don't use an agent. As @DrJack54, no such problems using Wise. What are you stating as the 'reason' for the transfer?

Many of those who stay here long term use 'Wise' as a transparent and very affordable way to send funds from overseas. https://wise.com/gb/send-money/ Where does your wife intend to reside, this will determine which Immigration office she will use. There are other Immigration formalities to be aware of in Thailand. Filing a TM30. Opening a bank account.

If I'm reading your situation correctly, your son has been accepted to study at an International School in Thailand, pursuant to clauses 2.8 or 2.9 of Immigration order 327/2557. Your wife intends to stay in Thailand during his education period at an International School. In that situation, your wife would be required to enter Thailand with a Non Immigrant 0 visa. The requirements for her to extend her period of stay for a further 12 months are in Clause 2.11 To expand and in agreement with @DrJack54, your wife should obtain the Non Imm O visa from the Thai Embassy in your home Country before entering Thailand. Firstly, does your wife already have a bank account with a Thai bank? Apart from the 500K THB Immigration requirement, she would need initial additional funds for rent, travel and living expenses. Whilst there is nothing in Immigration Orders stipulating that the 500K must come from overseas, I wouldn't want to carry 500K + in cash. Sufficient funds to meet immediate needs, yes, but I'd transfer the 500K to a Thai bank account.

The Kor Ror 2 is issued merely as evidence that since you registered your marriage, there is no record of divorce. It cannot confirm you are living together in a de jure and de facto relationship. The STM10 form (Affidavit of Relationship) signed by your wife and now a witness states you live together in a de jure and de facto relationship.

You're supposed to regularly update the passbook. It sounds as though they are eventually starting to check that those using the Embassy Income letters are actually transferring the required financial income requirement to support their stay in Thailand. I wouldn't be surprised if all the foreign Embassies ceased issuing Income letters within the next couple of years.

When you transfer stamps to a new passport, they will update the systems with your new passport number. Any email notification you receive of an impending online 90 day notification date, will detail your new passport number. You also shouldn't have to file a new TM30, but ............. I would ask that question, it being Jomtien!

You have it the wrong way around. The 800K is 2 months prior to submitting the extension application and 3 months after the extension is approved, then you can withdraw up to 400K.

Under Thai law, your legal spouse is the natural heir with or without a Will, unless there is a Will to the contrary. I've acted as the 'executor' in a couple of cases of demise. In one instance, a friend who had a carer for 14 years made a Will naming her as the beneficiary of 800K in an FTD account and at the time of his passing had 240K in his Savings account. He'd been disabled for a number of years, and she handled all the finances. On production of the Will at the bank, they actually advised her to withdraw the 240K (50K daily maximum) to pay ceremony and cremation costs, but she'd have to obtain a Court Order to release the 800K funds. That took 4 weeks to obtain. It's apparently quite common for the spouse of a deceased to withdraw funds held in the deceased account before notifying the bank of the death. The problem only arises if the person withdrawing the funds turns out not to be the natural heir, or named as the beneficiary in any Will.

FTD = Fixed Term Deposit account. Yes, you have your spouse as a co signature to your accounts. Her name does not appear on the accounts (only under a UV light in the book) or any letters for Immigration purposes. Bangkok Bank even issued my spouse a separate debit card for the Savings account. All part of making it easier for your spouse to access funds in the event of your demise.

I am the OP. Yes, the form has always had a line for a witness signature, but it's never been required in the past. My point being if you have to make a 3 hour round trip to submit the application, then a second 3 hour round trip to obtain a witness signature and ID copies from a friend, then a further 3 hour round trip to collect the extension stamp once it's approved, then it's a PITA.

The Op's original post though mentioned 800K - retirement. 3 possible scenarios, Thai spouse but prefers the retirement route, single but Thai girlfriend, single unattached. Absolutely ironical that this evening, on the way home from shopping, the wife is telling me a story that could be related to this very subject. She owns a hairdressing shop directly facing Roi Et hospital, and many nurses frequently visit. Today, a nurse informed her of the case of a German national who was admitted to the hospital 3 years ago. Retired, Thai girlfriend. Apparently he was very sick and after 3 months the girlfriend simply stopped visiting. The bills were mounting, and they pressured her for some kind of payment. She had no funds nor access to his Thai bank account. Sadly, after 12 months in hospital he passed away. The hospital have held his body in cold storage for the last 2 years, refusing to release it until such time the bill is paid. His Embassy have been unable to trace any family members, Thai authorities gained access to his Thai bank account which had less than 10K in it, apparently he used the Embassy Income letter. It's taken 2 years for his Embassy and the Thai authorities to reach an agreement and finally release his body for cremation. No mourners attended.

Did he mention Thai family? You're jumping to unfounded conclusions.