Emergency Qs after O extension rejected

[elliottm]

Details;  UK, 46, visa 2012, Non O (family ie Thai wife)

 

My 6th extension has been refused (technicality on bank account).  My previous visa extension has lapsed and I was told whilst waiting for Christmas Day lunch that I would have to leave the country by 2 Jan.

I’m out of the loop as to latest requirements, would really appreciate some help while I check the following:

Tourist Visa

• intended to go to Singapore where my wife has a friend to visit, limited accounts on here regarding Singapore embassy, primarily bad reports in 2014

• anyone have more recent feedback?  Singapore embassy quotes up to 1-2 weeks for a visa (as well as electronic submission) depending on demand

• mfa website states that Change of Visa form is submitted at Chaeng Wattana, would I be able to do that at my local immigration office (Uthai Thani) 

• [ditto 30 day extension after 60 days]

Visa Waiver

• I’m in a position to start seasoning my next  400k before I leave

• 400k would be ready within 2 visa waivers (2*30 days for UK)

• can I apply directly for a Non O visa whilst on a waiver (I meet all the requirements for family)

• again, would that be Chaeng Wattana or could I do that at local immigration office.

Apologies, for the lack of current knowledge, I am looking into it but also booking flights, hotels and packing for the wife (and mother in law!) so any festive help most welcome, satu!! ????

[ubonjoe]

You could get a 60 day extension to visit your wife unless you have already gotten one since you entered the country using the non-o visa back in 2012.

You could apply for a single entry non-o visa at a embassy or consulate. In Singapore the will want to see 400k baht in the bank. Others will do it without financial proof. I think Singapore will issue the visa the within 2 days after you apply.

Best to ignore the MFA website for about anything that is done at a immigration office.

It is possible to apply for a 90 day non immigrant visa (category O) entry at your local immigration office based upon qualifying for an extension of stay based upon marriage while on a tourist visa or visa exempt entry. You would have to show 400k baht in the bank on the date you apply (no 2 months requirement). Requirements are here. https://www.immigration.go.th/content/service_79

[elliottm]

Thanks @ubonjoe ????

 

Looking at that list I should be able to apply for Non O at Uthai within 15 days left of the visa waiver, also just 400k at time of applying (no seasoning)?  That would be perfect, I'd like to take the wife to Sing and also avoid an embassy if possible! 

 

Could I clarify the 60 day extension pls.  I've just transferred my Dec 2012 visa to a brand new passport - no other entries except landing in Bkk in July - and apart from the annual extensions I only had two single re-entry permits (to UK) in the old passport.  Does that mean I could extend a visa waiver by 60 days for visiting my wife (extension of temp stay under S15?)?  Main benefit being that would give me ample time to apply for the visa if necessary (the wife has a serious illness and goes to Bkk hospital regularly).

 

Thanks again! 

 

[ubonjoe]

You should check with your local immigration office. Some offices may say they cannot do them which is not correct.

You could apply for the 60 day extension of a visa exempt entry. You wife will have to be with you when you apply.

It is also possible to apply for a 30 day extension of your visa exempt entry.

[elliottm]

2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

You should check with your local immigration office. Some offices may say they cannot do them which is not correct.

You could apply for the 60 day extension of a visa exempt entry. You wife will have to be with you when you apply.

It is also possible to apply for a 30 day extension of your visa exempt entry.

Thanks again ubonjoe.  From the links you provided I can see I should be able to extend under S15 and also apply for visa with min. 15 days entry left.  I couldn't see any number of days against these requests.  I'll pick this up with the local immigration but just to confirm my understanding before going ahead:

 

i) 30 days extension available as standard request on visa exemption (60 days possible if they accept extension for supporting/visiting spouse)

ii) initial Non O will only be 90 days and then I apply for 1 year extension (400k for 2 months min. then required for extension)

[iii) per above, I admit I can't remember my 2012 visa process precisely(!) but looks to be basically the same as Visa Extension but swapping 4 photos of wedding/family for the photos of living together in the house and including the Embassy letter for being able to marry.  Again, I'll see if Uthai have a local list of TM87 requirements.]

 

Thanks again for your help! ????