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Unfortunately, he failed to mention you'd require proof of 12 x 65K overseas transfers for a 1-year extension.

Thailand now offers online e-visa visa applications in 23 Countries - Lao is not one of them.

Agreed, they can, but they could also fine her for overstaying. I assume she'll require time to sort the financial details from the passing of her husband. As she piggybacked her husbands' extension, the 800K will be in his sole name.

She is already on overstay. She needs to exit and re-enter with a new Visa before even approaching Immigration. Preferably, a new Non O.

@phetphet It sounds as though your friend already has a friend to assist him, in yourself. When he entered Thailand as a tourist on a VE entry, he was granted a permission of stay for 45 days. To apply for a 1-year extension of stay, he must have Non Immigrant status, hence applying for the Non O first. As already stated, he must have at least 15 days remaining from any granted permission of stay to apply for the Non O. The criteria to apply for the Non O > VE-TV to Non O Retirement.pdf He can apply for a 30-day extension first, which will grant him a further stay until March, allowing him more time to open a bank account, transfer the 800K, find a permanent residence, then apply for the Non O. You can assist him with the Non O and subsequent 1 year extension, an agent isn't required. For a bank account, have you first tried a couple of banks, before getting assistance from an agent? It may help if you stated which Immigration office he would use.

Proof of funds were not required for the Non Imm O ME based on Thai spouse/family. 5,000 BHT visa fee. Give them a call yourself to confirm. https://savannakhet.thaiembassy.org/th/page/104407-applying-for-visa?menu=5d84a44c15e39c26b400453d

Although the Non Imm O ME isn't listed on their website, they still issue it. I confirmed it recently for a friend who applied and received it less than a month ago.

No, they stamp 45 days on arrival before March 31st.

Same criteria for a Thai child as a Thai spouse, apart from the documents. https://savannakhet.thaiembassy.org/th/publicservice/non-immigrant-visa-o-visiting-family-member-of-a-thai-nationality-a-sp?page=5d84a44c15e39c26b400453e&menu=5d84a44c15e39c26b400453f

If using the 400/800K method; a) If you entered as a Tourist (VE/TV) and are applying to change your status to Non Immigrant (Non o) as a prelude to applying for a 1 year extension of stay, then proof of the funds coming from overseas is required. b) If applying for the 1-year extension of stay, proof of where the funds came from is not requested. The letter confirms only your name, account number and the balance. The balance should match that of your passbook/statement.

Just request a 3-month bank statement for that account. The IO you dealt with has his knickers in a twist or looking for a brown envelope. As already mentioned, only a copy of the wife's/owners/landlords Tabien Baan and ID card is required as proof of address.

The 800K must remain in the account for 3 months after the extension is issued, at which time you may withdraw but must leave a minium balance of 400K. Then 2 months prior to the next extension application, the funds must be topped up to 800K again. You do not have to provide any evidence of where the funds came from when using the 800K funds method. Try 'Wise' rather than Western Union.

Yes. 12 months. Yes.

If you read the Act, you'd be aware who is responsible for filing a TM30, and it's not the responsibility of your wife as you suggested.

Presume you have a 1 year extension of stay based on Thai spouse, which is a permit, not a visa, obtained at a local Immigration office, as opposed to a Visa obtained at a Thai Embassy/Consulate. Without the above information, answers may differ.

What exactly did you contribute to the advice. Pot calling the kettle. The owner isn't even solely responsible to file a TM30, let alone be required to attend in person. Read the Immigration Act. Either the owner, or he, or his wife, can file in the capacity of owner, tenant, or possessor of the Condo.

You cannot change the Non O-A to a Non O within Thailand, but you can change the reason for the extension from retirement to Thai spouse. Even on the Non O-A, there is no requirement for mandatory Health Insurance for the reason of an extension of stay based on Thai spouse. @Pib above, is perfectly correct.

Is there are 12 month grace period in the Country you come from? My local DLT will grant a month's grace to replace an out of date licence, without having to sit the full test. Driving with an out of date licence is of course an offence.

Integrity Legal, oh pleeease, this guy doesn't know his knee from his elbow.

327-2557 (2014) - Criteria for extension ENG.pdf Read section 2.25 for the requirements for an extension based on medical grounds.

I think you're confusing applying for a Non O visa from a Thai Embassy/Consulate, where some request a letter from your spouse in support of your application, with an application at local Immigration offices where your spouse must attend any application.

Visas issued by Thai Embassies are nothing to do with internal Thai Immigration, other than your status after entry (Non Immigrant/Tourist). Thai Embassies/Consulates are regulated by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and only they have the authority to cancel a visa. You don't appear to understand the difference between the validity of a visa issued by a Thai Embassy/Consulate, and the validity of the period of stay from an extension issued by local internal Immigration offices.

@DrJack54 is perfectly correct. Non Imm O visas obtained from a Thai Embassy/Consulate are still perfectly valid and legal even after divorce, until the visa's expiry date. Nothing to do with Immigration, although you obviously wouldn't be permitted to apply for a 60-day extension.

@BritManToo is perfectly correct. A Non O visa issued by a Thai Embassy/Consulate and the permission of stay from such an entry cannot be 'cancelled' by Immigration in the case of divorce. However, if you're on a 1-year extension of stay based on a Thai spouse, then the reason for the extension ends on the date of divorce and the extension is immediately null and void. Only in the case where a Thai spouse deceases is a 1-year extension based on Thai spouse allowed to run its course.

If it's due 28th, the first date he could apply online would be 14th. It is not 15 days before the due date as many state. It is 15 days 'until' the due date, which includes the due date. It's only 14 days 'before' the due date, which doesn't include the due date.