Hello,

Does anyone know, what are the other countries close to Thailand (Cambodia, Malaysia, Laos, etc.) where I could get a 1-Year Non-Immigrant O Multiple visa based on the marriage with a Thai citizen, without having a certificate from the bank, proving that I have 400K THB on my account?

 

I've heard that it's possible to do it in Savannakhet, but on their website there's no information about 1-Year Non-Immigrant O Multiple visa, only 3-month NON-O single.

Thank you!

Savannakhet is the easiest place to get a Multi O based on marriage without needing to show funds.

Savannakhet is the only place to get a Non Imm O ME Visa without any proof of funds.

 

2 hours ago, Tanoshi said:

Savannakhet is the only place to get a Non Imm O ME Visa without any proof of funds.

 

That’s not true. Hcmc will give one but the only difference from savanaket is they require a letter from the mrs requesting it 

You can get one from hcmc Vietnam and only stay one night if you plan your journey correctly 

Edited September 4, 20187 yr by Happy enough

Savannakhet, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi with no financial proof. Possibly Penang, Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur with financial proof (though some only get a single). Vientiane will only give a single. Places like Yangon are uncertain.

8 hours ago, Happy enough said:

That’s not true. Hcmc will give one but the only difference from savanaket is they require a letter from the mrs requesting it 

The OP asked about Cambodia, Malaysia and Lao in particular.

2 hours ago, Tanoshi said:

The OP asked about Cambodia, Malaysia and Lao in particular.

Etc would include Vietnam as it’s a neighboring country buts it’s not really important. They have their info 

This thread has all the details and the latest info on getting this from Savannakhet:

 

19 hours ago, Happy enough said:

That’s not true. Hcmc will give one but the only difference from savanaket is they require a letter from the mrs requesting it 

What does "mrs" stand for?

14 minutes ago, Fishermann said:

What does "mrs" stand for?

Wife ???

Mr and Mrs.

Yes they do reqire a letter hand written and signed by your wife ( Mrs ) requesting they issue the multi O and they write in Thai on the visa saying 'issued to allow xx to visit his wife

( Mrs )in Thailand'

So I need the following documents: marriage certificate, wife’s house registry and ID card. The problem is that my wife changed her last name to mine’s, so she changed her ID card and house book, however, in our marriage certificate she still has her old last name.

Do we have to change our marriage certificate or is fine this way?

15 minutes ago, Fishermann said:

So I need the following documents: marriage certificate, wife’s house registry and ID card. The problem is that my wife changed her last name to mine’s, so she changed her ID card and house book, however, in our marriage certificate she still has her old last name.

Do we have to change our marriage certificate or is fine this way?

Be sure you wife signs the copies of her house book registry and ID card.

It is normal for the marriage certificate not to show her married name and it cannot be changed. Her house book will show that she is married.

 

10 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Be sure you wife signs the copies of her house book registry and ID card.

It is normal for the marriage certificate not to show her married name and it cannot be changed. Her house book will show that she is married. 

 

So the house book should contain the information about the marriage or that she changed her last name or both?

17 minutes ago, Fishermann said:

So the house book should contain the information about the marriage or that she changed her last name or both?

When she changed her ID to her married name the Amphoe should have given her an official certificate of her name change.

 

This shows her previous and new names.

Edited September 6, 20187 yr by Tanoshi

14 minutes ago, Fishermann said:

So the house book should contain the information about the marriage or that she changed her last name or both?

Yes. The original entry in her house book will be her maiden name. There will be an amendment to show her name has changed.

55 minutes ago, Fishermann said:

So the house book should contain the information about the marriage or that she changed her last name or both?

It may show both.

 

42 minutes ago, Tanoshi said:

When she changed her ID to her married name the Amphoe should have given her an official certificate of her name change.

The may not of done one if it was done when the marriage was registered.

My wife never got one. But back then (before 2002) she had no choice but to change her name. She has never been asked to show one for anything.

Thanks a lot everyone for your replies and information!

38 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

It may show both.

The may not of done one if it was done when the marriage was registered.

My wife never got one. But back then (before 2002) she had no choice but to change her name. She has never been asked to show one for anything.

At our marriage at the Amphoe they asked if she wanted to change her name, which she did.

They amended her name in the house book, issued a new ID card and handed her a Chor 5 (Certificate of the Registration of Surname Change)

and entered the alterations on the computer.

They told her to keep it safe, it was important.

 

I have a copy and English translation of the document if anyone is interested.

45 minutes ago, Tanoshi said:

When she changed her ID to her married name the Amphoe should have given her an official certificate of her name change.

 

This shows her previous and new names.

Notwithstanding that it has not been  a legal requirement in Thailand for a women to change her surname when marrying for quite a long time now.

Edited September 6, 20187 yr by Denim

42 minutes ago, Denim said:

Notwithstanding that it has not been  a legal requirement in Thailand for a women to change her surname when marrying for quite a long time now.

Correct, it's personal choice.

 

Strangely and what I wasn't previously aware of is, if the woman decides to keep her maiden name, then her marital status isn't reflected on her ID card or house book, she remains as Ms.

She cannot change it to Mrs unless she takes the husbands surname.

1 hour ago, Tanoshi said:

Correct, it's personal choice.

 

Strangely and what I wasn't previously aware of is, if the woman decides to keep her maiden name, then her marital status isn't reflected on her ID card or house book, she remains as Ms.

She cannot change it to Mrs unless she takes the husbands surname.

As far as we could see when we got married there was no advantage to be gained in changing wife's maiden name but several bureaucratic  disadvantages.

 

If the boot were on the other foot I would not relish being known as Nigel Titiporn. ( no offense to any Nigels out there )