Non-O Visa in Lao question

[mrjohn]

I have been here for some years on a Non-O visa which I have extended every year for retirement.

I have always just used the embassy letter as proof of income, but it is possible (falling pound and other complications) that I might not manage the full 800,000 this year.

If so, then I  would  have to put some money in the bank as well, which I am assuming would need to be there for 3 months. It is also possible that I will not be able to do this in time.

So my question is, if all else fails, can I get a Non-O visa in Savannakhet?

If the answer is yes, then I assume that since that is a new Visa, when I go to extend it at an immigration office the money will only need to be in the bank were 2 months. Correct?

Incidentally, all the discussion I’ve read on here appears to refer to people applying for visas in Savannakhet by reason of marriage. I am not married but am over 65 so can I still get a Visa?

I would be very grateful for any helpful information.

 

[ubonjoe]

Before going out to get the non-o visa I suggest you check with your local office to find out if they require the money to be in the bank for 3 months the written rules do not mention it needs to be in the bank any amount of time when using the combination option. Also some offices that do only want it if you have small amount of income related to the money in the bank.

You can get a single entry non-o based upon being 5O or over in Savannakhet. You will need to show both the money in the bank an the income letter.

[mrjohn]

Thanks for your reply Ubonjoe.

If the worst came to the worst I would only be able to show an income of around 400,000 which would mean having another 400,000 in the bank here.

But let me just get this clear, if I apply for a Visa in Savannakhet I would still need to show them an embassy letter and I would still need the money in the bank.

In that case how long would the money need to be in the bank for?

[ubonjoe]

4 minutes ago, mrjohn said:

But let me just get this clear, if I apply for a Visa in Savannakhet I would still need to show them an embassy letter and I would still need the money in the bank.

In that case how long would the money need to be in the bank for?

Yes you would have to show the financial proof to get the non-o visa.

The money could be put in the bank the day before you apply for the visa. It only has to be in the bank on the date you apply.

[mrjohn]

Thanks again.

I have a 90 day report due soon so I’ll try and get an answer as to how long the money needs to be in the bank when I go.

One more question, having got the non-O Visa from Savannakhet is that valid for the year? In other words, do I need more to show any further proof of income to my local immigration office.

[BritTim]

1 hour ago, mrjohn said:

Thanks again.

I have a 90 day report due soon so I’ll try and get an answer as to how long the money needs to be in the bank when I go.

One more question, having got the non-O Visa from Savannakhet is that valid for the year? In other words, do I need more to show any further proof of income to my local immigration office.

 

The single entry Non O gives you a 90-day stay. Towards the end of the 90 days, you need to visit immigration to apply for a one-year extension in the normal way.