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I actually wasn't aware of that. Is that an extension that would get added on to a tourist visa or if I entered as a tourist on visa exempt?

Looks like you could even just get the Multiple Entry this way too. I would still need something temporary while I gather the funds, but it's good to know you don't have to season it going this route.

Thanks, there was a helpful link to a pdf in there about converting from tourist to non O. Looks like you still need the 400k to do that, but being able to come back in on a visa exempt then extending would give some time to get that together.

Hi everyone. The recent changes to the financial requirements have thrown out my plans to get the 1 year Non O ME (multiple entry) marriage visa in Savannakhet/Laos. I'm not going to be able to get above 400K in the bank in time to have it sit for 2-3 months before needing to renew my visa, so here's my question: If I go outside the country (preferably Penang but will do what must be done) to just get the 90 day Non O visa, does that still have the same financial requirements? Or is the financial requirement only for getting the 12 month extension or getting the 1 Year ME visa? My hope is that I can, even though it's a pain, just leave the country to go get my 90 day single entry non o based on marriage, and give myself time to build back up the 400K (spent on building a house, always thought I'd have the Savannakhet option to fall back on. I know I know, poor planning). I took a look at the Kuala Lumpur embassy website, looks like it's doable there but seems expensive. The Penang website link is broken, and can't seem to find recent info. On quick glance Vientiane appeared doable but I'm in the south and that's a hell of a journey. Thanks for any info/ advice.