DrJack54

That is only for obtaining a non O retirement within Thailand. There is no requirement to show funds from abroad for extensions both based on marriage or retirement.

That's disappointing. Which immigration office?

ME non O marriage available at Savannakhet but not at Vientiane. One advantage with the ME Non O is it does not have the financial requirements required to extention to non O . Also no home visit etc.

Years gone by had a reputation as being difficult however that seemed to have changed. Be aware that if you wish to deal with another office you would require a TM30 change of address. You need to deal with the office where you live.. CW is good and very professional.

Just to add..... Personally I have never read or even heard of the application being accepted by local immigration then later to be rejected. I guess it has happened but rare as hens teeth. OP , all is good. Just now organize for your 12 month extension that you can apply for with the funds having been in the bank for 2 months+ on the day you apply.

Yes you can your visa exempt by 30 days . 1900baht. The bank letter you also asked about is issued on the spot. Best to do that on day of application for the non O .

I will type it one more time. The day you get divorced your permission of stay ends. I also mentioned that immigration is not notified so people could just remain on their current extension. Usually to then change to based on retirement for next extension the wife would be required at the time of the extension even though you are changing to based on retirement.

It's not incorrect. True you can change what the non O is based on. In your example from marriage to retirement. That would need to be done when the divorce is finalized. Also naturally you would need to qualify for retirement.

From other threads of OP can assume stay based on marriage no longer an option. As for ME Non O marriage the 90 days that can extended by 60 days to visit wife. On an aside I would suggest anyone planning on obtaining that ME visa at HCMC to check latest reports re availability. It does appears on website. Had a pm of only non O single currently available. Cannot confirm.

Which immigration office. Don't understand the 15 day. Often a month and some offices start the under consideration period from expiry of permit and not day of application. "Normally 15 days" nup.

Perhaps has already obtained a 30 day extension. You are permitted one per entry from a tourist visa or visa exempt

You are fine. Just go back for final stamp on the date you indicated. Your non O has been approved. Forget about the 45 day permit. The 2000baht was the correct fee. Nov 23 you will receive stamp. After that plan for your 12 month extension of stay. Leave funds in bank

Think you mean border bounce for visa exempt entry. Yes 45 day stamp given. From Bangkok one option would be flight to Udon Thani and one hour mini van to Nong Khai.

uj..would there be any issue for the OP to exit via land border and reenter via land with his non O ?

The onward flight that may be required by airline if flying without visa has easy "rent onward flight" option. ~$14 You would not need anything from wife. Since your plan is a 59 day stay your options are tourist visa or visa exempt entry + 30 day extension. Just be aware that in future trips you have many options being married. Tourist Visa. Non O marriage Visa exempt+ extension (both 30 day extension and 60 day extension to visit wife) 1900baht. .......

Don't base your visit around that. How long would you like to stay. There are many options and often best is determined desired length of stay.

Assume that you will be applying for extension. As mentioned by others don't apply close to Nov 11. Do it early (up to 30 days) Assume that you have organized financials. If using money in bank method the funds will need to have been in bank account for 2 months on the day you apply for 12 month extension.

Your permission of stay ends the day your divorce is finalized. However immigration is not informed of your divorce so in reality you could stay in Thailand until the expiry of current permit.

Correct ...I didn't read it carefully. Assume the OP entered visa exempt. He will need to exit and reenter (at some point) to activate his non O. He would need to check if this is 100% ok with a land border exit and reentry.

You have obtained a non O in Thailand. That gives you a 90 day stay. How long do you wish to stay in Thailand. Also was your non O based on retirement or marriage etc

Why should they. Thailand has some of the most flexible options for retirement and marriage. Pity it doesn't fit with some folks. Perhaps a ME Non O marriage each year might be an option. Yet another example of Thailand visa options. Geez.

I didn't suggest early. A 60 extension based on visit wife pushes your permission of stay back by 2 months. Apply for 12 month extension approx Jan 22. Final stamp would be ~ month later

Some immigration offices start the under consideration period from date of expiry of current permit. If you apply month early then the period can be longer.

He will have an under consideration report back for final stamp. Might not fit schedule.

Obtain 60 day extension to visit wife. That will start from November 23. Giving permission of stay till approx Jan 22. Buy a reentry permit for your trips and apply for 12 month extension after you return prior to ~jan 22