DrJack54

The OP is wanting a multiple entry Non O based on marriage. That is a visa valid for 12 months and each entry grants a 90 day stay. That visa is NOT available at Thailand immigration. Needs to be applied for at a Thai consulate or embassy. The single entry non O can be obtained in Thailand from a visa exempt or tourist visa entry

Does not need to be in Thai bank.. Can use a statement from your bank.

Read this thread.... https://aseannow.com/topic/1289254-laos-border-bounce-via-udon-thani-nong-khai-report-questions-hiccups/

It's a border bounce. Not difficult. You have many options from Bangkok. Fly to Udon Thani airport and from there minivan or taxi to Nong Khai. Same back to UT airport. No requirement at friendship bridge to stay overnight. To do it in one day depends on flight times.

That's the point. Also it's not like you won't be coming back to Thailand. It's very inconvenient to go home without keys etc but not end of the world. If you go that way suggest you fly to Saigon and chill for a bit then onto Europe from there.

Question back... Why would you not obtain one in Savannakhet. Easiest consulate. https://aseannow.com/topic/1311768-multiple-non-o-marriage-visa-in-savannakhet-november-2023-report/

Bit off topic however .... Did you ever consider looking into cost of sending some of your gear via post to Vietnam. How essential is the laptop. If required for work then that's an issue. House keys and other things you mention ..,banking cards etc etc Putting myself in your shoes and in say Saigon.....I could book + pay on my phone for flight to Oz. Once there have locksmith open home and provide new key. Off to bank for replacement cards etc.

Left field question prior to addressing some of your questions in OP. For say next 12 months how many months do you plan to live in Thailand.

Wife does not need to accompany you. The OP in this report covers requirements https://aseannow.com/topic/1311768-multiple-non-o-marriage-visa-in-savannakhet-november-2023-report/

Don't follow. Yes keep all your money in Thai banks (joint account). Have ONE bank in your name only to transfer whatever amount as long as it's 65k+ baht. I transfer 120k baht every month. As soon as that hits the account it is transfered into Thai partner account. She then pays for everything using those funds.

OP, extensions based on retirement must be in your name only. Some immigration offices may have accepted double the financial requirements for a joint account (many years ago) A better solution is to use income method. This has a bonus. Use the account in your name only for the 65k transfers every month. (I use WISE) then straight away transfer the money into either a joint account or account in wife's name. Basically the account for immigration purposes always has a minimal balance. If hit by a bus no money is tied up in a bank.

Do I understand you correctly. You are returning to your passport country and thinking you need 6 months remaining validity on your passport for airline at departure? Answer: No

I have those pictures. You are missing the point. There are no fast track lane in Zone 2 so folk such as wheelchair etc can use zones 1-3 and then back to Zone 2 (airside) for reentry permit desk. It's not meant to be an option for the average punter to use in lieu of the reentry desk in Zone 2.

It should be no problem to enter Thailand via Savannakhet. Bus from Da Nang to Savannakhet is overnight ~ 11 and half hours

Agree 100% Has been suggested few times already. Falling on deaf ears. He could spend time in Vietnam. Fly Da Nang to Saigon and chill. Has a 45 day permit for Vietnam. Bank stuff such as cards etc can easily be replaced especially when back in Europe. Next trip he can obtain a non O retirement. Happy days.

I have read many first hand reports. Those with fast track option have given first hand reports of obtaining reentry permit after passport control. Unless good reason (eg fast track) then get reentry permit prior to pp control.

And now you are aware that reentry permit is done prior to immigration you still do it after pp control ?

The OP is UK pp. Can enter Vietnam visa exempt.

You can do the 60 day extension to visit wife couple of weeks prior to expiry of current stamp. Depends on immigration office. CW all good. No funds in bank required. https://aseannow.com/topic/1313692-question-about-60-day-extension-of-stay-based-on-marriage/

The OP is currently in Da Nang.

At CW he can do it 45 days early so approx start of March. He then has an under consideration period (approx a month) and back to immigration for final stamp. OP, I assume this trip is out of Thailand.

The 60 day extension to visit wife will be added onto your current permission of stay expiry April 15 so approx June 15. You can do you 12 month extension prior to June 15.

In hindsight when you were refused at DMK you would have been best served pleading with viejet to fly you to Vientiane. Yes true the airline push to fly you to airport that you departed from. That's standard. Also if issue at CNX don't sign anything. There is an appeal process available. Flying visa exempt...you do realize you need onward flight for airline at departure (Da Nang)

OP No. Have you ever obtained a "60 day extension to visit wife" What are you dates of your "away period" Which immigration office

That is correct. The OP, also corrected his error several posts back stating ....... "After looking at my book again the money was withdrawn 97 days after my last extension" Was not an issue after all. Topic closed.