nowretired

Hello guys,

I would like to convert my Tourist Visa to Non-Immigrant B Visa within Thailand. My tourist visa will expire 14th of September 2015.

I would like to know the complete documents I need to submit to Immigration, please advise.

Thank you very much in advance.

Do you have a prospective employer ?

I live in Kalasin Thailand. I have a notary here sign the income affidavit, 500 Baht. I post this with the 1,500 Baht fee to the Canadian Embassy in Bangkok, with a copy of the funds going into an account. It saves me a trip to the big city, to extend my Non O yearly.

That might work for the Canadian embassy but not the US embassy.

The embassy still puts their stamp on it or it would not be accepted by immigration.

Has the US Embassy or immigration changed in terms of what the do/accept? Used to be able to go into the US Embassy, fill out a form and they would sign and stamp it.

The US Embassy/Consulate will still provide an affidavit nothing has changed.

The Thai immigration service has always had the right to ask for evidence which can/will support the income claimed in an affidavit.

If the OPs wife has a multi entry visa she will have to leave the country every 90 days.

Perhaps he meant to say his wife has an extension of stay with a multiple Re Entry Permit ?

Check this link to the London Thai embassy.

http://www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/49

A multi entry Non O visa is available to those over the age of 65 and in receipt of a State Pension.

For those who cannot meet these requirments and are over 50 the option of applying for an O/A visa remains.

Forgive me but I have a really dumb question. :-(

I recently had the Tourist Visa - Non Imm O - extension based on retirement conversion plus have the multi-exit stamp.

As I have never used a multi-exit before, do I need to do anything special when leaving at the airport (like inform the Immigration officer etc?)

Also, when I return and fill in the TM7 card on the plane, do I write down the Non Imm O visa number or the number that is on my extension of stay stamp?

It is the TM6 which is completed.

If using a re-entry permit the number on the permit should be used when filling out the TM6 CARD.

You will be given 30 days.

... true, and you will not be in detention... so you can leave earlier. LOL

A 7-day overstay will cost you 1400 baht. But, if caught before making to the airport, you will end up in detention and facing deportation until you can buy a ticket (at an inflated price). Not 'worth it' IMHO.

Fine for overstay is 500 Bht/day

A 7 day overstay would cost 3500 Bht

Would showing your old passport have helped?

I am sure it would have assisted but why would anyone carry an old passport, that does not contain a valid visa, when they believe all required information has been transferred to their new passport ?

Simple question that is not clear. Is she a Dual citizen (US/thai) or just a US citizen. Does she have one or two current passports? It makes a difference.

The lady is and always will be a Thai who just happens to also a have US passport !

Visas are never transferred.

If you have a valid one year Visa issued at a Thai Embassy/Consulate nothing needs to be transferred . Just use the two passports the visa remains valid even if the passport has been cancelled

Wrong.... I 5hink you need to visit the immigration website. Also to qualify for "citizenship" you need to be a permanent resident for 10 yrs.

Would you be kind enough to provide authoritative link(s) which support that assertion ?

Thanks

Yes

1000 Bht from an immigration office.

Problem with the Cap lock on your keyboard.?

You may have a problem with boarding the plane if you do not have an onward flight out of Thailand within 30 days of arrival but otherwise the plan would work.

You can enter Thailand using your expired Thai passport.

A one year NON O visa will not be available to you unless

A: You are 65 years old and in receipt of the State Pension. OR

B: You are married to a Thai lady OR

C. You are over 50 and apply for an O/A visa

Details here

http://www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/4

Cheers guys for the replies.

Got a cousin in Singapore who haven't seen in ages plus it would be crazy to be that on the other side of the world and not pop in to see him in Singa.

I thought I was nailing two birds with one stone ^^. Plus saved the £40 for visa.

But good news by the sounds of it! Thanks

Single entry Thai tourist visa costs £25 !

http://thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/76

It would be very easy to obtain a Tourist visa in the UK which would allow a 60 day stay which can be extended in country for a further 30 days at cost of 1900 Bht.

30 day visa exempt entries can also be extended in country at an immigration office for 1900 Bht.

If you fly to Singapore nothing will be "extended" but you will receive a new visa exempt entry on returning to Thailand.

30 days in Phuket I believe

Depends on which immigration office is used.

Most offices allow extension to be renewed 30 days in advance but a few will permit renewals 45 days in advance

BKKstan

Is this fact, fiction or just old fashioned rumour ?

Can you post the notice

This is no fiction.

This is the new reality, unfortunately!

I was already reporting this new regulation about 2 months ago on Thai Visa

Could you post a link to this "new regulation "

As far as I can understand now, this is an internal Order for Nongkhai Immigration Office only.

It is not published anywhere.

However if you come and ask, they may be able to show you this Order.

Sounds as if there is no "new regulation"

If people using this office really are being disadvantage by some local rule there should be some complaints lodged using the 111 number.

BKKstan

Is this fact, fiction or just old fashioned rumour ?

Can you post the notice

This is no fiction.

This is the new reality, unfortunately!

I was already reporting this new regulation about 2 months ago on Thai Visa

Could you post a link to this "new regulation "

Bye Bye Thailand. This is the straw that breaks my back. I will do my retirement extension next month for the 5th and last time.

I will move to a country that actually likes expats. This one obviously does not. What a bunch of idiots. Killing the geese that lay the golden eggs.

Bye TS .

A couple of questions f I may......

1. Why bother with the extension ?

2. Which country has more to offer and what is the cost ?

1. Because I've been here 5 years and need time to get rid of accumulated stuff. I'm in no rush to leave. Just won't put up with the new income rules. Dealing with Thai banks is dicey enough now.

2. I need to do the research. I know that Mexico has very favorable climate for retired expats, but don't know the costs.

I may just go back to America. I really love the Bay Area.

Mexico ?

That would be a nice peaceful country to retire in

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/22/mexico-firefight-drug-cartel-region

Bye Bye Thailand. This is the straw that breaks my back. I will do my retirement extension next month for the 5th and last time.

I will move to a country that actually likes expats. This one obviously does not. What a bunch of idiots. Killing the geese that lay the golden eggs.

Bye TS .

A couple of questions f I may......

1. Why bother with the extension ?

2. Which country has more to offer and what is the cost ?

Where are you?

Doubt that you actually have a visa .

"so will lose my non-imm B visa which i annually renewed along with the work permit."

Visas are never renewed !

You have an extension of stay check in your passport

You need a 6 month passport validity to cross borders in the region.

Visas remain valid even if contained within a cancelled passport. Just present both old and new passports at border.