DrJack54

Do not follow at all. For the extension you will need to attend your local immigration office. Cannot see any advantage of single entry non O from Savannakhet versus non O from immigration in Thailand. Up to you

Let's stick with first hand reports from Hua Hin

Some folk (expats) are living in Thailand ongoing. Some have tourist status. Some of those on tourist status will or will not have dealings with immigration. eg a visa exempt entry wanting a 30 day extension just needs screenshot from accommodation.

Off topic posts removed. General posts re corruption not required. First hand experience please post. The OP asked...."Anyone down in Hua Hin (or any other office) seen this ?"

Just ask landlord for screenshot of TM30 filling and do nothing. If in future you have dealings with immigration for example... extension have photocopy of the TM30 screenshot.

Nothing wrong with your plan however that requires obtaining non O at Savannakhet. That requires an appointment and turn around is not now overnight. Perhaps end up couple of nights there. Alternative just do a border bounce turn around and enter visa exempt. Obtain the non O at local immigration office when you have the 400k in account Where are you located in Thailand

No. Would only be valid for the 90 day stamp from the non O OR if have applied for the extension it would be valid for till date they give you for under consideration period. It's of interest. So you did this in Bangkok. Did you use an agent? You could have supplied a COR so did you buy insurance? It might be easier to just exit and reenter visa exempt each time till such a time that you see a big enough time slot inside to do the ve to non O to 12 month extension. Re home visit ....that depends on your immigration office. Most offices would do home visit and you are required to be present

Yes You are referring to 60 day extension to visit wife.

Have you previously obtained a 60 day extension to visit wife. That would provide time. If that option not possible then do a border bounce just prior to current expiry and reenter visa exempt. Obtain a non O at your immigration office minimum 15 days prior to expiry of your 60 day stamp. For the non O you require 400k in bank on day of application. That provides 90 day stamp. In last 30 days with the 400 seasoned for 2 months obtain your 12 month extension.

Yes, however soon after entry to Thailand with the non O giving 90 day stamp you would need to deposit 400k in Thai bank account in your name only to season for 2 months to apply for 12 months extension. Personally don't see the point..

Guessing 8k extension using your own financials + 4k multi reentry permit. Had interesting chat yesterday with agent regarding DTV. Big bucks but 5 yr, requires trip to Savannakhet.

To obtain a non O visa (single entry) the funds do not need to be seasoned. To obtain a 12 month extension the funds need to be in your Thai bank account for 2 months..

That's an article from an agent. I believe things when they land in gazette.

"Yearly visa" suggests non O-A or multi entry non O retirement. Don't think you mean that as you refer to extensions. Yes your friend can obtain a non O retirement visa and enter Thailand. In many countries eg UK, AU etc this can be eVisa. That provides a 90 day stamp upon entry to Thailand. If from country that does not provide "income letter " then to apply for 12 months extension he would need to show 800k in Thai bank account in his name only for min 2 months prior to application for extension. Assuming he cannot show 12 months of transfers of 65k (min)

I have no idea of reason why landlord would not deal with TM30. Some suggest taxation reasons, personally don't buy that. My partner has condos. A couple have farang tenants. One (a teacher) requires a TM30 every time he renews contract with school. She provides her real estate agent with necessary docs and that's it. I just asked her what the agent charges and her reply "nothing". Long story about very little. Point is if owner will not/cannot provide TM30 then put line through that one. Some Airbnb seem reluctant to do TM30. This also applies to tourists planning to obtain an extension. That means dealing with immigration. Check accommodation will provide a TM30

Indeed. I deal with CW and when my extension is due I tend to read every post relating to extensions at that office. In recent years they insist on TM47 yet many years I never provided that. Last two years they wanted me to provide 12 month bank statement etc. Everyone should be up to date with their immigration office multiple personalities

Rather than continually play the man, post link to reports of success at HCMC for ME Non O marriage without seasoning. Hopefully there are some. https://aseannow.com/topic/1308373-ho-chi-minh-multiple-entry-marriage-visa/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1307129-non-o-me-in-hcmc-and-hanoi-denied/

Which immigration office as certainly a mail TM47 to eg CW you would not receive a phone call. You state profile location Bangkok

You are giving too much credence to a post about one immigration office. If you state your office you receive definitive advice. There is approx 80 immigration offices. 99% of offices require 2 months seasoning prior to application. Let's avoid confusion for others. Read thread I linked earlier

OP, has misinterpreted ETA with obtaining visa for Thailand. Guessing eVisa advice ask for. Thread closed.

I can't find the thread. As usual there are rogue offices. Here is thread re 2/3 months. https://aseannow.com/topic/1228292-800k-seasoning-period-for-non-o-retirement-extension/

Would help if you named office. I'm aware of one office that requires 3 month seasoning prior to application. The other ~80 do not

Are you looking to obtain a visa for Thailand? Where are you currently located. EVA is nothing to do with eVisa or visas to Thailand.

You were working so sounds like extensions from a non B. Certainly not a non O-A. Now wishing to change from extension based on marriage to based on retirement. You will not require insurance. Note: your wife will need to attend and your 12 month extension will date from day of application.

None at all. He can obtain extension up till expiry of his 90 day stamp. Perhaps I read to quickly. Assumed he needed extra time for the 2 month seasoning. As you know the "15 days" required is application for non O at immigration office not for extensions