DrJack54

This same question been done over and over. Rubbish topic. Last one Nov 2022. 7 pages of useless posts. https://aseannow.com/topic/1278841-should-i-carry-passport-with-me-all-the-time/

Cannot understand why anyone would walk away with incorrect entry stamp. Not noticing yep that happens. The whole point was to kill off the non O-A.

There is no limit, however immigration at some point will challenge you on continuous back to back visa exempt entries. They put in place a limit of 2 visa exempt per calendar year some time ago. Would make it simple if they would do the same for visa exempt via air. Perhaps they enjoy giving folk are hard time. Who knows.

This is what I posted..... "......with visa exempt each entry can be extended by 30 days."

That's correct. Passports are the property of issuing government. Without splitting hairs the letter basically gives Thai immigration permission to transfer information.

You can do walk in OR appointment. Appointment system works a treat. Form for non O from visa exempt is TM87 https://www.immigration.go.th/?page_id=20131

You mention stamped in for 30 days then type TV. Tourist visa gives 60 day stamp Think you mean visa exempt entry. To obtain a non O retirement the critical thing is for her to have a Thai bank account in her name only. Also the application for the non O needs to be made with 15+ days remaining on her permit. She can obtain a 30 day extension to the visa exempt entry.

The airline at departure may require an onward flight. You can buy a cheap throw away ticket or Google companies such as "onward flight.com" By "move to Thailand" what's that mean? Obtain a non O retirement and subsequent extensions

You need to provide 400k in Thai bank account on day you apply. You need 15 days + remaining on your visa exempt stamp to apply. Do you have a Thai bank account in your name only? Does your embassy provide income letter? Some information in this thread. https://aseannow.com/topic/990336-converting-visa-exempt-to-non-immigrant-o/

Not the point. For Vietnam you would have required visa on arrival and a "letter of approval" prior to travel. Thailand on the other hand you can enter visa exempt (currently 45days) obtain extension etc etc. Border bounce etc . So many flexible options. Your issues was stamp transfers that you actually did not require.

Correct.

Interesting..... So you are USA. You require visa to go to Vietnam. Currently only single entry tourist visa 30 day available. Cannot enter visa waiver. Cannot extend your stay. Thailand has MANY easy options by comparison.

Yes you need letter from embassy (unless Oz) . You need to transfer stamps and visa info before you apply for extension. Immigration can do it on same visit.

When a passport is cancelled (sometimes with cut corners etc) The visas , reentry permits , permission of stay stamps etc remain valid.

Each entry from visa exempt or tourist visa can be extended Once. Don't be confused ...if you enter 4 times (or whatever) with visa exempt each entry can be extended by 30 days.

Another option for the onward flight problem is to attend airline desk for boarding pass and if questioned or refused b.pass. Just step away from counter and book cheapest throw away thicket. Obviously you would need internet. Throw away cheapest approx 1500b and "rent a ticket" approx $15usd. Sometimes the supervisor allows you to sign a waiver.

AFAIK needs to be transferred where the stamp was issued. You are thinking about 90 day reports and yes if you do a TM30 you can change office. I was surprised once at CW. Had my stamps transfered to new pp. Simple. Then walked to reentry permit desk to have my reentry permit transferred. "Sorry sir we no do. This stamp issued at DMK. You need go there" No problem I just travelled with both passports.

Buy rent a flight from companies such as "onwardflight.com" BTW: For your planned non O retirement do you already have a Thai bank account in your name only.

Very few folk would not be aware that stamp can only be transferred at immigration office where it was issued (think airports are an exception). You obtained an extension stamp at NK and were then surprised that KK immigration would not transfer the stamp. Amazing. BTW visas are not transferred.

I obtain my reentry permits at DMK and BKK. I don't use fast track at BKK. As for the rest of your post congratulations. My post was from reading other experiences in many threads on this at BKK using fast tract then crossing back for reentry permit. Yes it works. Yes sometimes (your example) no unfavorable reaction. I can assure you that's not always the case.

OP, you are bit all over the shop. To obtain another non O you would need to exit Thailand and reenter. Forget the bank interest nonsense. When married you only need 400k in bank for non O marriage. For 12 month extension based on marriage you are required to have the 400k in bank for 2 months prior to application and maintained for the under consideration period. So 3 months all up and then you can withdraw it. Extensions based on retirement are different and require 800k and ongoing requirements for the year. Since you obtained non O retirement I'm not sure if immigration would allow you to obtain extension based on marriage for your first extension. One option would be to get the marriage all done and dusted and exit reenter visa exempt obtain non O marriage and subsequent 12 month extension. Another alternative after marriage is to go to Savannakhet and obtain a ME non O marriage valid for 12 months. Provides up to ~17 month stay.

Pinching sentence from @Caldera sums it up perfectly. OP you showed poor planning and research. Aside: Oz folk be aware that AU embassy no longer provides (for some time) "letter" they use a stamp.

Up to you. Many folk aquire their own insurance independent of specified visa requirements. As stated many folk have killed off their non O-A and obtained a non O with extensions. Insurance is a separate matter and many of those make their own arrangements. Research wouldn't hurt. Thread with some discussion regarding insurance. https://aseannow.com/topic/1263789-non-immigrant-oa-visa-health-insurance/

I think that there is a lot of folk in your situation. Bit left field, however I have come down to 3 options. I use money in bank method 800k. Not married same partner 10yr + Fortunately put car, property etc in her name. 1. Thai WILL. 2. Change to income method and every month when funds transfered place into account in partner name. 3. Change to use of agent for extensions retirement. Good option for those with mobility issues etc.

On a visa exempt entry very difficult to open Thai bank account in Bangkok. Contact Siam Legal and cross check with ThaiVisaCentre Should be about 4k. They generally used Bangkok Bank. That's fine as Bangkok Bank is one of only 3 banks that still have a large limit on transfers with WISE. The others have a limit of 50k baht. Useless. Quote from WISE: "You can send up to 2 million THB per transfer. Please note that you can send 50,000 THB or above per transfer only to the following banks from 7 January 2022 due to regulatory changes: Bangkok Bank Public Company Kasikorn Bank Siam Commercial Bank You can still send money to recipient accounts that use other banks, but you’ll only be allowed to send them up to 49,999 THB per transfer.