homemade514 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I just returned from a successful trip to HCMC Vietnam for my Non-Immigrant O, Multiple Entry based on a Thai Spouse visa. NO proof of funds required. The list of requirements on their website are correct and up to date. I had zero issues, drop off in the morning 8:30-11:30am and pick up the next day in the afternoon 1:30-3:00pm. I arrived both days just a few minutes before doors opened and I was third in line, in/out within 3 minutes both times. The fee is $200 USD only, no Thai Baht or Vietnamese currency allowed. The list of requirements are listed below. The visa itself is slightly more expensive than Savannakhet, however for those of us who live up North, HCMC is by far, much easier to travel to than Savannakhet as Chiang Mai has a direct flight and, like myself, flew from CR-HCMC via Don Muang on air asia, total travel time about 5 hours (2hr flight from CM). HCMC is a very cheap city to stay in for a couple of days with so much do to, very good food and great beverages to drink. I highly recommend it. passport w/ 6mo. validity copy of passport application form w/ one 3.5x4.5cm photo (website says 4x6 however they take 3.5x4.5) marriage certificate (for show and they give it right back) copy of marriage certificate front and back thai wife ID copy *signed thai wife house book copy *signed hand written letter from thai wife addressed to the consulate requesting the visa $200 USD Hope this can help somebody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Thanks for clear precise report. I'm in bui vien street right now. Your so correct about nice chilled place. Add one small tip to others coming for a visa. Jump on the 109 yellow bus (to the right of airport exit doors) 20,000 dong 1 USD to district 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangmaiRob Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Yes, I've done it there twice and as recently as September, no dramas at all. I also work in Saigon so it's the obvious choice for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
problemfarang Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 thanks for the info if you do NON-O in laos... they dont ask any letter from wife. and also you can pay in baht the rest of your docs are as same in laos too. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterhua Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 1 hour ago, problemfarang said: thanks for the info if you do NON-O in laos... they dont ask any letter from wife. and also you can pay in baht the rest of your docs are as same in laos too. thanks Yes but Laos is boring and a trip to Saigon can work out cheaper if you don't live near the Laos border Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homemade514 Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 3 hours ago, problemfarang said: thanks for the info if you do NON-O in laos... they dont ask any letter from wife. and also you can pay in baht the rest of your docs are as same in laos too. thanks right. I have been to savannakhet. but, like I said, in particular for those of us that live up north in CM or CR, HCMC is going to much faster and much less hassle than SAV is going to be. But if time is not as valuable for some people, SAV is a nice choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 6 hours ago, DrJack54 said: Thanks for clear precise report. I'm in bui vien street right now. Your so correct about nice chilled place. Add one small tip to others coming for a visa. Jump on the 109 yellow bus (to the right of airport exit doors) 20,000 dong 1 USD to district 1. Thanks for the bus info, nice to know, I'll try that bus from a'port to my hotel in Dist. 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyB Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 On 1/20/2019 at 2:29 PM, homemade514 said: thai wife house book copy *signed Hi there I am a little unsure of this requirement. Do I need to be on my wife's House Book Copy or do I just need a certified copy of it WITHOUT me on it? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 21 minutes ago, CodyB said: Do I need to be on my wife's House Book Copy or do I just need a certified copy of it WITHOUT me on it? Your cannot be listed in a blue house book. A copy of your wife's house book registry (page i and the page she shown on) and ID card signed by her is what is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobydoo1 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I just returned from a successful trip to HCMC Vietnam for my Non-Immigrant O, Multiple Entry based on a Thai Spouse visa. NO proof of funds required. The list of requirements on their website are correct and up to date. I had zero issues, drop off in the morning 8:30-11:30am and pick up the next day in the afternoon 1:30-3:00pm. I arrived both days just a few minutes before doors opened and I was third in line, in/out within 3 minutes both times. The fee is $200 USD only, no Thai Baht or Vietnamese currency allowed. The list of requirements are listed below. The visa itself is slightly more expensive than Savannakhet, however for those of us who live up North, HCMC is by far, much easier to travel to than Savannakhet as Chiang Mai has a direct flight and, like myself, flew from CR-HCMC via Don Muang on air asia, total travel time about 5 hours (2hr flight from CM). HCMC is a very cheap city to stay in for a couple of days with so much do to, very good food and great beverages to drink. I highly recommend it. passport w/ 6mo. validity copy of passport application form w/ one 3.5x4.5cm photo (website says 4x6 however they take 3.5x4.5) marriage certificate (for show and they give it right back) copy of marriage certificate front and back thai wife ID copy *signed thai wife house book copy *signed hand written letter from thai wife addressed to the consulate requesting the visa $200 USD Hope this can help somebody. Thanks for this. Looks like I'm heading there in a couple of weeks.Sent from my SM-A730F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyDee Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 On 1/20/2019 at 1:40 PM, problemfarang said: thanks for the info if you do NON-O in laos... they dont ask any letter from wife. and also you can pay in baht the rest of your docs are as same in laos too. thanks For me going to Savannakhet is much less hassle and cheaper. I might try HCMC next year, only because my Thai wife is interested to go there. Yes Vietnam is more interesting than Laos. But you have to pay more obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogs Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Do they have application forms outside or a service outside to fill it in like other places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kon Kaoli Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 I am going to HCM city next week in order to obtain Non-O (Spouse visa) together with my Thai wife. As posted earlier I have prepared all except proof of bank statement (400K for 2 months), however I am still worrying a bit if anything changed recently. Any body has the latest update? In addition, I wonder whether they will allow only 3 months visa or even it is possible to obtain 1 year visa with the stated documents. Kind information will be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kon Kaoli Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Hogs said: Do they have application forms outside or a service outside to fill it in like other places I think I saw the one on their official website. Check out at http://www.thaiembassy.org/hochiminh/contents/files/services-20180518-114143-008682.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kon Kaoli Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 17 hours ago, RoyDee said: For me going to Savannakhet is much less hassle and cheaper. I might try HCMC next year, only because my Thai wife is interested to go there. Yes Vietnam is more interesting than Laos. But you have to pay more obviously. I checked their e-booking website and the form there will ask you whether you have finance statement or not. If i am wrong, please correct me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 22 minutes ago, Kon Kaoli said: I checked their e-booking website and the form there will ask you whether you have finance statement or not. If i am wrong, please correct me There is no e booking website to apply at Ho Chi Minh City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozfarang Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 21 minutes ago, Kon Kaoli said: I am going to HCM city next week in order to obtain Non-O (Spouse visa) together with my Thai wife. As posted earlier I have prepared all except proof of bank statement (400K for 2 months), however I am still worrying a bit if anything changed recently. Any body has the latest update? In addition, I wonder whether they will allow only 3 months visa or even it is possible to obtain 1 year visa with the stated documents. Kind information will be greatly appreciated! These are the documents you require for a Non-Imm O based on marriage to a Thai national from the HCMC Royal Thai Consulate web site https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079547-ho-chi-minh-city-non-o-m-thai-spouse-visa/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kon Kaoli Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, ozfarang said: These are the documents you require for a Non-Imm O based on marriage to a Thai national from the HCMC Royal Thai Consulate web site https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1079547-ho-chi-minh-city-non-o-m-thai-spouse-visa/ Thank you so much I also checked requirement in the websites of Thai consulates but only Korea and HCM websites don't request for bank statement so I decided to go to HCM for visa obtainment. It seems the website info. is correct. Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kon Kaoli Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, ubonjoe said: There is no e booking website to apply at Ho Chi Minh City. I meant for Vientiane. Thank you for clarification! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisdoc Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Thanks all for the infoSent from my Lenovo TB-8304F1 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homemade514 Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 6 hours ago, Kon Kaoli said: Thank you so much I also checked requirement in the websites of Thai consulates but only Korea and HCM websites don't request for bank statement so I decided to go to HCM for visa obtainment. It seems the website info. is correct. Many thanks! south korea no longer provides the non-o multiple based on spouse as of about a year ago. i went there 2 visas ago and was planning on going this last time, but i emailed them to confirm no-finances was still the case and they responded saying they no longer can provide the multiple entry, only single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kon Kaoli Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 15 hours ago, homemade514 said: south korea no longer provides the non-o multiple based on spouse as of about a year ago. i went there 2 visas ago and was planning on going this last time, but i emailed them to confirm no-finances was still the case and they responded saying they no longer can provide the multiple entry, only single. I also found that I am only eligible to apply for multi entry visa at Thai embassy in Seoul (home country only). Regarding proof of finance, I will keep all here updated once I obtain without it successfully. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAm2002 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Hi. Ho Chi Minh provides exactly same Non-O (Spouse visa) as Savannakhet?Savannakhet provides 1 year validity multiple enrty visa, but each entry allows us to stay up to 90 days. Sent from my ASUS_X00HD using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 On 7/10/2019 at 1:02 PM, Kon Kaoli said: I also found that I am only eligible to apply for multi entry visa at Thai embassy in Seoul (home country only). Regarding proof of finance, I will keep all here updated once I obtain without it successfully. Thank you I am surprised that you, as a South Korean citizen, are unable to apply for a Non O spouse visa in places like Ho Chi Minh City and Savannakhet. Where did you learn that this is not possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homemade514 Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 On 8/1/2019 at 4:35 PM, TransAm2002 said: Hi. Ho Chi Minh provides exactly same Non-O (Spouse visa) as Savannakhet? Savannakhet provides 1 year validity multiple enrty visa, but each entry allows us to stay up to 90 days. Sent from my ASUS_X00HD using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAm2002 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 yesThank you, homemade514. worth trying in Ho Chi Minh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homemade514 Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 1 hour ago, TransAm2002 said: On 8/3/2019 at 4:25 PM, homemade514 said: yes Thank you, homemade514. worth trying in Ho Chi Minh. yes. I am the OP of this thread. I obtained the non-o ME visa based on thai spouse earlier this year with zero issues. no finances required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 The website states CERTIFIED copy of spouse ID and tabien baan. By certified they mean countersigned or? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolina Reaper Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 40 minutes ago, Somtamnication said: The website states CERTIFIED copy of spouse ID and tabien baan. By certified they mean countersigned or? Yes, copies of spouse's documents signed by spouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Can anyone post prices and locations (Taxis to from embassy from the hotel). Hotels nearby? A guide would be ideal. DOs and DON'Ts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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