Popular Post Changbeer4me Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 I'll make this short went to Jomtien to get a Non O Visa. Get paperwork checked at front desk given a number sit wait at desk 7 very slow. The place is full with people truly amazing the amount of people coming and going. So finally get to desk 7 and lady goes thru paperwork first say there is not enough money in the bank account. I'm confused as more that 1.4 million in there. poor communication skills. Say the money has not been in the account for two months. I say to her sorry this is Non O Visa only needs to be in the bank on the day I apply. No lady say for Non O and Retirement Visa the same. I show her a link kindly send to me by Ubonjoe and again say this not right Non O only need to be in on the day I apply. Say Again I know next time for retirement needs to be in there for two months. She tells me no must be two months so now I need to extend for 30 days to allow the two months seasoning in the bank. Now this where is just blowes my mind my Defaco partner is told to go and get 12 mth visa as she has a Thai ID Card and House Book. So she will get a 12 mth visa not have to show any money in a Thai Bank or have it be required to be in the bank for 2 mths. NO Proof of Income. Yet we both live in the same house. Ubonjoe I pressed the point as best I could showed the link made no diffrence at all. So I'm posting to make others of my experience hope it helps. But this being Thailand nothing is standard or judgements made from common sesnse. I had both a bank letter and statement showing the money cam in from Overseas so what diffence does make to make to not give the visa. I sat there starring at the No Tips Poster, the S in No Tips standing for Standardiation at Immigration. Words are one thing but having them carried out and implemented are another. TITS Having used Cambodia for Visa's when you deal with Thai Immigration makes yiu shake your head. Why make something so simply so complicated and involve a moutain of photocopying and forms. Because it keeps at lot of people empolyed and in the food chain... Been said so many times , really is in need of a total overhaul. But if the Embassy Letter is anything go by then there is No Hope. Changbeer4me 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Jomtien has been reported as wanting the 800k baht in the bank for 2 months when you apply for the non immigrant visa. I am surprised they didn't hint that some amount of Baht would take of the problem. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 9 minutes ago, Changbeer4me said: Now this where is just blowes my mind my Defaco partner is told to go and get 12 mth visa as she has a Thai ID Card and House Book. Why does she need a visa if she is a Thai citizen? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hereforgood Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 9 minutes ago, Changbeer4me said: Ubonjoe I pressed the point as best I could showed the link made no diffrence at all. Why did you think that would matter ? unless Ubonjoe is an immigration official. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changbeer4me Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: Jomtien has been reported as wanting the 800k baht in the bank for 2 months when you apply for the non immigrant visa. I am surprised they didn't hint that some amount of Baht would take of the problem. Ubonjoe, I Was offered at Photocopy Shop as. An Option. I choose not to take it. So sit wait and try again. Hope this helps someone else and save the greif. Changbeer4me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Changbeer4me Posted December 19, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 (edited) 31 minutes ago, hereforgood said: Why did you think that would matter ? unless Ubonjoe is an immigration official. Hereforgood. It was helful information to kindly offered by Ubonjoe and recieved gratefuuly by me to a link to Thai Immigration stating the requirements no mention of two months required. But like the No Tips Signs and POsters means Nothing ...... that's what this forum is about sharing information helping others. Changbeer4me Edited December 19, 2018 by Changbeer4me 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hereforgood Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 Hereforgood. It was helful information to kindly offered by Ubonjoe and recieved gratefuuly by me to a link to Thai Immigration stating the requirements no mention of two months required. But like the No Tips Signs and POsters means Nothing ...... that's what this forum is about sharing information helping others. Changbeer4meMy apologies I agree his information is very helpful I thought you showed the immigration official something that he had directly posted which would not have really mattered. Unfortunately here regardless of what the official rules might be every office seems to be doing things the way they want to do it. Again not trying to slight ubonjoe I have learned from him on this forum and he is a wealth of information to others as well just a misunderstanding I hope you do get your situation cleared up.Sent from my LG-H990 using Tapatalk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changbeer4me Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 33 minutes ago, hereforgood said: Why did you think that would matter ? unless Ubonjoe is an immigration official. Sorry Hereforgood, She is an Australian Citzen and showed Australian Passport. Changbeer4me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changbeer4me Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 38 minutes ago, Neeranam said: Why does she need a visa if she is a Thai citizen? Sorry Neeranam, She is an Australian Citzen and showed her Australan Passport. Chnagbeer4me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changbeer4me Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 10 minutes ago, hereforgood said: My apologies I agree his information is very helpful I thought you showed the immigration official something that he had directly posted which would not have really mattered. Unfortunately here regardless of what the official rules might be every office seems to be doing things the way they want to do it. Again not trying to slight ubonjoe I have learned from him on this forum and he is a wealth of information to others as well just a misunderstanding I hope you do get your situation cleared up. Sent from my LG-H990 using Tapatalk No Apologies needed Hereforgood. I read of the carbon copy of my situation and was merely posting for Ubonjoe and others to read and avoid the same situation. Thanks for your well wishes apperciate it Kind Regards Changbeer4me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 16 minutes ago, Changbeer4me said: She is an Australian Citzen and showed her Australan Passport. You wrote this which indicates she is a Thai citizen. 1 hour ago, Changbeer4me said: Now this where is just blowes my mind my Defaco partner is told to go and get 12 mth visa as she has a Thai ID Card and House Book. That is why she can get a 12 month extension as a returning Thai national. Why didn't she use a Thai passport to enter the country? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 (edited) Changbeer. Could you clear up a question in case I run into someone in similar situation. Its not question about the 2 month money in bank (bummer break). The thing I want clarification on is your partners non o that is based on being "married" to you. I thought that Thai imm only recognised marriage and not de-facto. Is the marriage requirement only for Thai citizen Edited December 19, 2018 by DrJack54 Error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 13 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: Changbeer. Could you clear up a question in case I run into someone in similar situation. Its not question about the 2 month money in bank (bummer break). The thing I want clarification on is your partners non o that is based on being "married" to you. I thought that Thai imm only recognised marriage and not de-facto. Is the marriage requirement only for Thai citizen OPs wife is most likely a Thai / Australian dual citizen, used her Australian passport when entering Thailand (for whatever reason) and now got a one year extension for being a Thai citizen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changbeer4me Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 1 hour ago, ubonjoe said: You wrote this which indicates she is a Thai citizen. That is why she can get a 12 month extension as a returning Thai national. Why didn't she use a Thai passport to enter the country. As has been posted on a number of ocassions and everyone has a diifernt view. BUt we alaways choose the Auatralian papssport so in the event of needing Emergency Assistance from the Australian Embassy she comes and goes on the Australian Passport so to avoid being refused assistance from Australian Embassy. Changbeer4me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackThompson Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Thanks for the update. So, nothing has changed in this regard - made-up rules that directly contract the official rules (just like the Bangkok airport entry-points) or pay 15K to 25K through the "copy shop" agent. "No Tips," indeed!! Your other option is to go out for a Non-O from a Thai-consulate - which is how I worked-around that desk at that office (wouldn't accept my income-letter with backup-evidence last year). As your extension is "retirement" - you should be good to go after this hurdle, unless something changes. That desk has good reports for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 21 minutes ago, Changbeer4me said: As has been posted on a number of ocassions and everyone has a diifernt view. BUt we alaways choose the Auatralian papssport so in the event of needing Emergency Assistance from the Australian Embassy she comes and goes on the Australian Passport so to avoid being refused assistance from Australian Embassy. Changbeer4me My wife always enters Thailand on her Thai passport but as a British Citizen she is still entitled to all services from the British Embassy, little though those services are nowadays. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changbeer4me Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 11 minutes ago, JackThompson said: Thanks for the update. So, nothing has changed in this regard - made-up rules that directly contract the official rules (just like the Bangkok airport entry-points) or pay 15K to 25K through the "copy shop" agent. "No Tips," indeed!! Your other option is to go out for a Non-O from a Thai-consulate - which is how I worked-around that desk at that office (wouldn't accept my income-letter with backup-evidence last year). As your extension is "retirement" - you should be good to go after this hurdle, unless something changes. That desk has good reports for years. I picked that up today not many happy people from desk7 , but smiling friendly faces and happy people leaving desk 8. Thanks for advice and well wishes JackThompson Regards Changbeer4me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gerd Schuessler Posted December 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2018 Is your request for nonimmigrant O retirement based? If so, I have had exactly the same problem with the same lady at counter 7 as you did. She was rude and shouted on me.... I have the feeling that they want to make it difficult to those applicants applying in Jomtien to this type of visa and that they are particular interested that the money in the bank book is coming from your account overseas. Visit her again and and show her their own application guide (where such requirement is not mentioned) and ask her that you want to talk to her boss...after several uncomfortable visits I got my visa... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackThompson Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Gerd Schuessler said: Is your request for nonimmigrant O retirement based? If so, I have had exactly the same problem with the same lady at counter 7 as you did. She was rude and shouted on me.... I have the feeling that they want to make it difficult to those applicants applying in Jomtien to this type of visa and that they are particular interested that the money in the bank book is coming from your account overseas. Visit her again and and show her their own application guide (where such requirement is not mentioned) and ask her that you want to talk to her boss...after several uncomfortable visits I got my visa... I had the official form also (from the front desk, given the prior week) - she set that aside, along with my embassy letter, bank-books, etc - and handed me "her form" (right off the laser printer), with a different set of requirements. Amazing that you bulldozed through that firewall - good show! Kudos! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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