DrJack54

Hopefully someone can post personal experience and outline the process they went through to obtain a Non O-X in Thailand.

OP, some info in this thread. Ubonjoe posts only available from Thai embassies or consulates. Despite some links stating otherwise. They are a very rare visa with good reason..

Indeed. Immigration can allow you to to apply early more than the 30 days. A flight ticket out would assist your request.

It's possible, depending on dates. You would require a reentry permit. I would not recommend it. What's so important to exit during approx one month under consideration period. Not a good plan. If very important I would discuss with your immigration office your plan. Have you previously used your one 60 day extension to visit wife. That could change under consideration window

The post above yours is from an agent. You can shop around to obtain and cost etc ThaiVisaCentre. Think they use Line.. Depends where you are located.

Nonsense. I have you on ignore but checked this post. There have been posts where airline have actually checked if it's a confirmed booking. Shows up as a Yes. Move on.

Couple of positives is that your gf not 20 also one year relationship. It is possible for Loa to obtain visa for Oz while in Thailand. For sure you will need an agent. Thinking best for you to do personal visits to the many good agents in Pattaya. Also you being in 30,s you need to demonstrate ability to support her stay. Not only that (in my case 10yr back) you need to wack some money in a her Thai bank account, which I think you posted that she does not have. If I was looking at application would be a reject. "No compelling reason to Return" to Thailand.

No need for an agent . Deal with PE Visa directly. Many threads on this. Thinking you have missed the boat regards avoiding price hike. Hopefully someone can post more definite advice.

Age and length of relationship. There is a previous thread re same question (also lao gf) Will post it tomorrow. I first did this 10 years ago for Thai partner. I didn't use agent. Are you located in Pattaya?. You require an agent.

Like your post. Just underlying your point. When planing a stay similar recipe to the OP....The SETV should have been applied for after his FIRST visa exempt entry (land) . In worst case of tourist visa denied he could enter on his second visa exempt. Ace up the sleeve so to speak. As for if denied What Next. He would need to enter via air. Perhaps CM being his best gamble. Or fly to another country eg Vietnam and consider next step.

Think Darren was the backstay of that operation. Passed now. Try Maneerat Soi 13/2 (Soi post office)

You stated the following..... "(not sure if that is Jan-Dec or 12 months.)" It is two visa exempt entries via land per Calendar year.

Do you have personal experience of this working. The onward flight that airline May want to see needs to be a "confirmed" booking.

Yes. At departure the airline may ask for onward flight. Your ticket to Vientiane will satisfy that request. Assume you have a USA pp.

Was not aware of the TDL. Interested to see how that pans out. Your first 12 month extension starts your 90 day clock however you will not have a TM47 receipt to give the io for your certificate of residence. CW are strict on this. Hopefully seeing your 12 month extension in place will be enough. A lease (if you have one) might be helpful.

You do not need a certificate of residence to apply for a 12 month extension a TM30 should be sufficient at CW. However you need much more than what you list. eg... photocopies of various pages of pp. Proof of financials (800k in Thai bank account seasoned for 2 months) Bank letter. Updated bank book on day of application also make a transaction (small deposit) Map of location of where you live in Bangkok..

Zero worry buddy. You have NO issues. Also chill about changes to current requirements.

Many posts of zero issues. Just for comfort of mind... Have wifi access on your cell. Any silly issues step back from counter and book cheapest onward flight. It does not need to be return flight. Not ideal but will be under 2k baht

Enter visa exempt then apply for extension = 30+ 30. Then apply for another extension and you will be refused and given 7days to exit Thailand. Or Overstay by 3 days = 1500 baht. Or enter visa exempt and take lovely trip out of Thailand and return visa exempt. That equals 30 day Thailand+ 3 day min place like Saigon + 30 day visa exempt from Saigon to Bangkok. Forget SETV that's overkill

Couple of options. Book a "rent a ticket" Example "onwardticket.com" cost approx $12 USD. Buy a throw away ticket to eg Bangkok to Saigon approx 1900b. Book refundable ticket. Worst option.

"Monthly visa " is a term you invented. Folk entering via Visa Waiver from approx 64 countries is referred to as visa exempt entry and gives a 30 day permission of stay stamp. That can be extended by 30 days. 1900baht. "Working Days" is irrelevant.

Correct. Even if directed to doc check after que desk. #1-4. ignore that. walk to L32. You need to show hard copy of appointment confirmation. Arrive at L desk 20 minutes early. without being pushy have your appointment on display.. They not call you up.

It is 2 visa exempt via land borders per calendar year.

The 12 month extension starts from expiry date of current permission of stay Not from date of application. In other words you do not lose days applying early

You are so overly worrying the situation. A late filing of a TM47 so minor. 2000b fine at worst. Personally don't think you will be fined with your EMS postal "evidence" As for changes to requirements for Non O extensions both the financials and insurance just relax. Most of this is down to Big J playing the "look at Me" game. Just chill.