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The fact you had a re-entry permit informs me you have a 1 year extension of stay, a permit, not a visa. Your Non Imm O visa expired either when used to enter Thailand, or on the 'enter before' date, but your Immigration status remains Non Immigrant, as opposed to Tourist. Leaving Thailand without a re-entry permit cancels any remaining permission of stay. You do not hold a valid visa and may apply for any other type of visa. Note the DTV is classed as a Tourist visa, so if at a later date you wish to apply for 1 year extensions again, you'll have to start from scratch obtaining a new Non Imm O visa first.

You have an extension of stay, a permit, not a visa. Your Non Imm O visa became invalid either on entry or by the 'enter before' date, but your Immigration status remains Non Immigrant. The Non Imm O granted you a stay of 90 days, and it is this permission of stay you extend each year. Leaving Thailand without a re-entry permits cancels any permission of stay you may have held. No problem applying for a new different visa type, but note the DTV is classed as a Tourist visa so you'll lose your Non Immigrant status and have to start the process with a Non Imm O visa again should you return to applying for 1 year extensions.

The day you return is day 1 of the 90 day count. You'll have to submit the first 90 day report in person.

Address page of the Tabien Baan and Chanote.

His wife could stay for up to 180 days in the US. What date is the baby due? What date is his wife intending to leave Thailand? No need to leave the Country if he may be able to apply early given the circumstances, or a 60 day extension may be sufficient. More details required from the OP concerning dates.

Not withstanding, he'd need to find an extra 400K, or 800K if he uses the income method. Then the question of meeting the requirements of the extension based on retirement throughout the following year to change back to the reason of Thai spouse

The difference being the OP has an extension based on Thai spouse and for his next extension she must attend with him at Immigration, but at the time of his extension renewal his wife may be travelling. His options and suggestions have been posted. Unlike yourself, he has an option to apply for a 60-day extension based on Thai spouse. It basically all boils down to the dates of his wife's exit and return to Thailand, what course of action he would be best to take.

No. You stated you entered as a Tourist then applied for a 1 year extension. I challenged you and stated you required a Non Imm O visa to apply for a 1 year extension, which you rebutted. Then you posted pictures clearly showing a Non Imm O visa. The topic is also about an issue applying for the 1 year extension based on Thai spouse. Yours was based on retirement. Extensions based on Thai spouse are not issued the day of application, they can only be approved by the regional office. You are given a 30 day 'under consideration' stamp date, on which you must return. The wife must attend with the applicant when submitting the application for either a 60 day or 1 year extension. With that in mind, now read the OP's issue again.

I've witnessed numerous UKVI refusal letters, but all stated reasons for the refusal as to why they didn't believe they would return to Thailand.

I asked JamesPhuket10 because he stated his wife applied at the Embassy. The Embassy haven't handled UK visa applications since they started outsourcing to VFS, which was somewhere between 2001 - 2003.

The second picture is a Non Imm O visa issued by Immigration, with the 90 day permission of stay stamp below it.

The OP asked for advice. We're talking apples, your talking oranges. If you don't know or understand the process or difference between an extension based on retirement or marriage, then better not to post, rather than confuse others. You didn't enter TV as stated, nor did you then apply for the 1-year extension - the Non Imm O came in-between.

Looks like a VE entry (no visa). Non O dated Sept30/9 - 30/12 which granted 90 days. 1 year extension based on retirement not Thai spouse applied for 17th December. So from your 'Tourist' entry you did obtain the Non Immigrant O, then applied for the 1-year extension. Topic is also about an extension based on Thai spouse, completely different process to retirement. Congrats, you get this week's Darwin award!

They will only accept the documentation listed in their orders, namely an Income letter from your Embassy. The letter from your NZ pension is proof of your pension for the Embassy to issue the Income letter. Don't the NZ Embassy process it online, or must it be in person?

Roi Et. The tenant/occupier is often fined because it is not solely the owner/landlords responsibility to file a TM30.

For income based applications it must be either a minimum of 12 x 40K monthly overseas transfers to a Thai bank account in your sole name, OR, depending on your nationality, an Embassy Income letter. Otherwise, it's 400K deposited in a Thai bank account in your sole name for 2 months prior to the date of application. If you're a New Zealander as your username suggest, then you can obtain an Embassy Income letter.

ChatGPT has misinformed you. It is just as much your responsibility to file the TM30 as it is the owner/landlord. If the owner will not supply you with signed copies of the Tabien Baan + ID card - walk away. It's common to request a deposit and 2 months' rent in advance. A min 12-month rental contract is standard. A detached 3-bed house averages between 6,000 - 7,000 BHT per month. Apartments average 4,000 - 5,000 per month. When viewing, check all electric and water installations for efficiency, or damage. Take photos. I live in Roi Et and know of some apartments and a couple of houses that may be available. I've sent a PM.

For the very first application of a 1 year extension of stay based on marriage, you must have been granted a Non Immigrant O type Visa. The financial requirement are either; 1. FUNDS METHOD. Updated Thai bank Statement/Passbook showing 400K Funds deposited in a Savings or Fixed Term Deposit account in a Thai bank in your sole name, for no less than two months prior to the date of application + bank letter OR 2. INCOME METHOD. A proof of Income letter from your Embassy/Consulate, OR 3. INCOME METHOD. Updated Thai bank Statements/Passbook showing monthly overseas transfers of 40K minimum for the previous 12 months prior to the date of application + bank letter. 4. If using either FUNDS (1) or INCOME (3) in a Thai bank account, then a bank letter addressed to the Immigration Commissioner confirming: Account name, number, and balance issued by the bank is required. The balance on the letter should match the balance in the Passbook/Statement. Applications for an extension of stay based on Thai spouse must be approved by the regional Immigration office, therefore you should supply two matching sets of the documents listed below. Documents for an Extension of Stay Permit based on Marriage. 1. Completed TM7 form. (Must be printed on both sides of 1 A4 sheet) 2. Passport photo's 4×6 cm. 3. Your passport 4. Copies of all pages of your passport with stamps, including the data page 5. Copy of TM30 receipt 6. Copy of Wife's Tabien Baan 7. Copy of Wife's ID card 8. Copy of Marriage certificate. (Khor Ror 3) 9. Updated Marriage registration (Khor Ror 2/22) (Khor Ror 22 if foreign marriage registered at Amphoe) 10. Copy of name change certificate (if applicable) 11. Map pinpointing and detailing address 12. Photo's taken together Outside the home clearly showing house number. Outside showing full house view. Lounge Dining area. 13, Proof of Address. (one of below 3 options) Condo owners; Blue Tabien Baan (foreigners name will not appear in the book) Title Deeds (Chanute) Yellow Tabien Baan (if you possess one) Rented Copy of signed owners/landlords Tabien Baan Copy of signed owners/landlords ID card Rental agreement If the owner/landlord is registered at a different address in another Tabien Baan, then a copy of that Tabien Baan + copy of Chanute for your address may be requested Privately owned Copy of Wife's Tabien Baan Copy of wife's ID card 14. Proof of Funds; One of the 3 options detailed at the top of the page 2 identical sets of copies of the above documents are required for extensions based on Thai spouse. Additional Notes. Both the applicant and wife must attend the application. Copies of documents, pages, or photos should be printed singularly on 1 A4 sheet. If rented, copies of house owner's Tabien Baan & ID card should be signed by the holder and include their telephone number. For the first extension application, Immigration may arrange a home visit where two Thai witnesses must also be present. Your application must be approved at regional level. (Under 30 day consideration) requiring a return visit to obtain your extension stamp once approved. An updated Khor Ror 2/22 (marriage registration) will be required each year. Available from your local Amphoe on request. (20 baht) Statements/Passbooks and bank letter must be dated the same day as the application. Certain Immigration offices may allow them to be a few days old. Embassy Income letters are valid for 6 months. Mark the location of your address on Google Maps with the pin facility, then print it off. Manually write your address in a blank space in English and Thai if possible. Some offices may require a hand drawn map. Do not pre sign documents. Immigration will stamp each document, asking you to sign within the stamp. If using the monthly income method, Immigration may request proof of the source of your Income, such as a letter from your Pension provider, Investments, or shares. They may additionally ask for proof of overseas transfers, such as receipts from Wise or your foreign bank. Transfers should be made around the same time each month. Irregular transfers may be refused as unacceptable. I recommend you highlight the monthly transfers, as the Immigration officers are less than familiar with reading passbook/statement entries. If using funds in the bank, it is advisable not to withdraw any funds until your application has been approved, and you obtain a new permission of stay stamp. The onus is on you to supply any document requested. The above is a comprehensive list, although not every document listed may be requested depending on the Immigration Office.

1. Only a 60 day extension. 2. Not a good idea. Non Imm O a better option. 3. She needs to be present for a 60 day or 1 year extension.

I am correct, as others will confirm. Immigration order 327/2557, section 2.18 (1) The alien must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).

If he goes out and returns VE as you suggested, he'll enter as a Tourist. Whilst he can apply for a 60-day extension, he cannot apply for the 1-year extension as a Tourist. You must have Non Immigrant status to apply for a 1-year extension. Which takes us back to my suggestion.

@davb It would be helpful if you can post your extension renewal date (a permit of stay, not a visa) and the date your wife expects to travel to the US. Babies arrive when they're ready, and rarely on the expected date. My granddaughter just gave birth to a baby boy 5 weeks early, 5lb 5oz, both baby and Mother are fine.

He'd lose his Non Immigrant status, then have to apply for the Non O again in order to apply for the 1 year extension. If he has to go out, he'd be better applying for the single entry Non Imm O, which grants him more time, and a stay of 90 days, then he can apply directly for the 1 year extension.

You're thinking of the Non Imm O multiple entry visa, which is no longer available using the e-visa online application site.

And what supporting documents (translated) did she submit as evidence of her claims? It would have also stated the reasons.