Joebuzzz

Yeah, it's extremely stressful. I worked in Mexico 10 years. There it's "No problema, todo bien".

I just did it to stay out of immigration. I have everything required. I have problems with standing for long periods of time. Guess I'm off to stand in line anyway. Thanks.

Greetings. I'm adding to the URGENT OVERSTAY thread hoping someone has some sound advice. I used an agent, I know them as my landlord/condo rental agency also in a very large condo complex. My passport went into immigration on Dec. 9th. Today, I still do not have my, as requested Non Imm O visa or my passport back. My permission to stay ends on Saturday. My agent only say's "Don't worry, you will not overstay". Well, today is Thursday, I have permission on last 30 day thru Saturday. Should I go to Jomtien immigration and ask what's up? Can't really handle the "Don't worry" thing. It's stressing me. Will I be on overstay on Sunday if Immigration still has my passport? Don't know what to do. They had a police checkpoint out front here on Tuesday afternoon.

Greetings. I'm adding to the URGENT OVERSTAY thread hoping someone has some sound advice. I used an agent, I know them as my landlord/condo rental agency also in a very large condo complex. My passport went into immigration on Dec. 9th. Today, I still do not have my, as requested Non Imm O visa or my passport back. My permission to stay ends on Saturday. My agent only say's "Don't worry, you will not overstay". Well, today is Thursday, I have permission on last 30 day thru Saturday. Should I go to Jomtien immigration and ask what's up? Can't really handle the "Don't worry" thing. It's stressing me. Will I be on overstay on Sunday if Immigration still has my passport? Don't know what to do. They had a police checkpoint out front here on Tuesday afternoon.

The numbers you show are correct for the charts. However, those charts are from 2002. Twenty year old charts don't reflect present day, especially for America.

Two initial transfers from the US using Wise last month, the test $100, #2 for $1000. BK Bank noted both as simple bank transfers. I asked a teller and she told me they did not identify as international transfers. I then sent $5K which did note international transfer in my bank ledger. I too marked the box for "Long stay visa".

Dec. 2015 flying out of the US. I was asked for my onward flight by Delta. I had a booking for Vietnam setup. I also had an O-A Visa obtained in person at Thailand Embassy in DC. Maybe the lady just wanted to slowdown the hansum man. Returned here a couple months ago with "Onwardticket" booked. Was not asked.

It depends on the origin of your passport. I received a 45 day yesterday, 10-25-22, on a US passport. I was with a couple and one of them was on a Romanian passport. They required him to prove a flight out AND told him they were not supposed to issue because he had already stayed 3 months, however, he was with his Thai fiance and they allowed it. Review the list of countries and their visa stays. That was at Ban Laem. The list is here: https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/zE6021nSnu/เอกสาร/VOA.pdf

Thank you once again UbonJoe. This site and the knowledge shared is invaluable to those of us that are hanging by threads out here (or think so). To find out that my feet are only inches off the ground is reassuring.

My condo realty agent also does immigration. Due to the hassle I got I decided to just let them carry the ball. I've been waiting about 2 weeks to get my first 3 months with O attached. Had the dough in the bank. Agent says "Immigration officer will call me tomorrow". Doesn't sound right to me. Anyone had that happen before or heard of it? Thanx

In essence .... everyone is succumbing to greed.

Jomtien, 2016, two side by side transformers exploded. Burnt a lot of black spaghetti. The electric spaghetti chefs had my stove going in about 6 hours.

Hi Folks. A little advice would be appreciated. So, 800K in Bangkok Bank, still have 27 days on my extension, I walk into Jomtien Immigration, get sent to window 6 for Non-O visa. I told information lady I wasn't ready to submit and just wanted a list of what they required. "Go to window 6". Get to window 6 and ask fro a list of what they would like me to submit and the lady says "Go to immigration website". Well that's kinda all over the place too when reading O vs O-A, etc. Can anyone tell me EXACTLY what to submit? I know, not much "exact" in anything here, but you get my drift. Online it say's "Birth Certificate". I didn't bring one. I'm about ready to say "Hey Agent, take my money". Thanks in advance.

Got resident letter in Jomtien 15 days ago, same visit 30 day extension. Arrived visa on arrival 9-2. Resident letter stated reason as future non-0 visa, Bangkok Bank account, drivers licenses for scooter and car, and vehicle purchase. No agent.

Two weeks ago. BK BANK, Big C, opened my account with Pattaya immigration resident cert. Issued with visa on arrival & 30 day extension. "Required" 5k baht insurance policy. Brought my own vasiline.

At the agent by the post office a week ago. Was told if I use them here and move, I would have to come back here every annual renewal if using their 800K.

Update: So I did a "test" transfer of $100 using Wise. There are two options: 1) Verify account immediately. That uses the "Plaid" application. With that you are required to commit your bank account login information; 2) Verify using penny deposits, return to your Wise account in a couple days and verify the deposit amounts, linking your accounts. I chose #2. At $100 I'm sure I'm paying a maximum fee, but it's just a test. Xe currency shows the present conversion rate at 37.29 and I got 36.53. So I get about 2% less than the present conversion rate shown online at Xe. Eh. YMMV.

I was going to transfer from Schwab to Bangkok Bank of New York which transfers here in a day or so but Schwab says they don't ACH to BK Bank. They can wire. BK Bank New York website says they only accept ACH. My Schwab is partial for the 800K, my credit union the other half. They're both going to charge me. So now it looks like I'll just use them both. Wise uses a proxy called "Plaid". To use them I have to cough up my credit union login information. Probably won't happen. Same with Xe Currency. Low fees, but give up your login. Have a better idea?

Thanks Jack & Joe. So I have about 3 weeks from today to get my funds transferred. Get to immigration before Oct. 15th. Might be possible. Greatly appreciated. I thought I had one week to go and it wasn't looking possible.

Hi Folks, My situation is.... I have a Visa on arrival from Sept 2 for 30 days to Oct. 1, I have an extension on that to Oct. 31. I have my bank account open but my money transfer ability has lagged. When do I need to have the 800K in the bank here? What date? And then apply for my O-Visa without leaving to start over due to slow credit union transfers. Will I get another 30 day extension to apply for the Non-Imm-O? I'm using Jomtien Immigration. Thanks for your assistance.

Thank you much sir!

The website you noted is NOT affiliated with the Thai Embassy. I believe it is by Siam Legal, a law firm.

Wholly smokes! Food? Taco's and beans? You really missed the good stuff. Worked in Tijuana for 10 years, lived on the beach in Rosarito for almost eight of those. The food is amazing. You need to be there a while and find your spots. The different tacos are great, carnitas, suadero, carne asada, etc. And the dishes they cook are amazing. I would go back there right now if I considered it a "friendly" place. The cartels own it now. It's not safe. I left in 2004 and it has only gotten worse. Still, if it wasn't like that I'd be on my way back.

Thanks Joe, I follow through with the "what visa" prompts on their site and it gets to this page ... https://www.thaievisa.go.th/non-immigrant-o. I notes the requirements regarding family. I believe that's what the guy at the embassy was referring to yesterday. I am in the process of going the O-A route which I may not make it by my 9-1 flight. I'm waiting on an insurance quote from Mr. Prakan. The insurance is totally different for each visa. O vs O-A. I guess I'll go back to my original question....... Do they issue Non-Imm O to single people while in country. If so I may just skip the whole embassy think an come visa exempt and hope for an O. Thank you for your help.

Hi All, I'm replying trying to do my visa here in the US. Spoke with the embassy today. They said I MUST HAVE Thai wife or family to apply for a O-Non-Imm online. However, reading all the threads some are married, etc, and it appears many are not, when applying in country. So, would someone please clarify if you actually need Thai relation for an O-visa while in Thailand?