Back to back Non O Single at Savannakhet

[PhoSai]

Morning, 

 

My extension on a Non O Single from Savannakhet is due on the 11th April, so I am going to Savannakhet again on the 09th. Is anyone aware of or heard of any difficulty getting a 2nd Non O Single in a row ? 

 

Thanks in advance

[ubonjoe]

What is the non-o based upon. I assume it is based upon being the parent of a Thai. 

Have you applied for a a 60 day extension to visit your child at a immigration office?

Most people get the 60 day extension before going for another non-o visa.

Many people have gotten consecutive single entry non-o visas in Savannakhet and Vientiane.

 

[PhoSai]

Just now, ubonjoe said:

What is the non-o based upon. I assume it is based upon being the parent of a Thai. 

Have you applied for a a 60 day extension to visit your child at a immigration office?

Most people get the 60 day extension before going for another non-o visa.

Many people have gotten consecutive single entry non-o visas in Savannakhet and Vientiane.

 

Thanks mate. 

 

Yeah ive already had the extension and yes its based on a child. 

[ubonjoe]

No problem to get another non-o visa.

 

[PhoSai]

10 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

No problem to get another non-o visa.

 

Thanks for your help again. 

[INV]

Sorry jumping in here but the same question but I have Non-O for retirement ending 1oktober. I asked yesterday in another post if I could get a TV

then get new visa o based on retirement as I will have the 800k and that should be ok, but can I if I get money in time just make a new Visa-O without

any other visa in-between?

[ubonjoe]

13 minutes ago, INV said:

Sorry jumping in here but the same question but I have Non-O for retirement ending 1oktober. I asked yesterday in another post if I could get a TV

then get new visa o based on retirement as I will have the 800k and that should be ok, but can I if I get money in time just make a new Visa-O without

any other visa in-between?

You could get a single entry non-o visa if you had 800k baht in the bank on the day you apply and proof of retirement.

After that the only option is a single entry tourist visa.

[scubascuba3]

You could get a single entry non-o visa if you had 800k baht in the bank on the day you apply and proof of retirement. After that the only option is a single entry tourist visa.

 

proof of retirement? i can't recall that being specified before.

 

 

Some of us are over 50 but not receiving a pension

 

 

[ubonjoe]

25 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

proof of retirement? i can't recall that being specified before.

It is shown on Savannakhet's website and they require it. Same in Penang.

 

[Jujijuji]

@ubonjoe

 

What are the requirements now for Non-O based on marriage at Savannakhet?

 

Also can't seem to find a website telling what days the embassy is closed for holidays during April, anyone have info?

 

Thanks in advance!

[ubonjoe]

2 minutes ago, Jujijuji said:

What are the requirements now for Non-O based on marriage at Savannakhet?

Also can't seem to find a website telling what days the embassy is closed for holidays during April, anyone have info?

Marriage certificate plus a copy, copies of your wife's house book registry and ID card signed by her.

Closed Monday the 8th, 15th and 16th.

Source: http://www.thaisavannakhet.com/savannakhet/th/consulate/officehours/

[Jujijuji]

Much appreciated. Still assume no issues getting a 4th consecutive Multiple Entry Non-O based on marriage if all documents are in order as per their requirements?

[ubonjoe]

1 minute ago, Jujijuji said:

Much appreciated. Still assume no issues getting a 4th consecutive Multiple Entry Non-O based on marriage if all documents are in order as per their requirements?

Not a problem to get another one.

[Jujijuji]

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Not a problem to get another one.

Again as always, your help is much appreciated mate:-)

[baggies666]

16 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

It is shown on Savannakhet's website and they require it. Same in Penang.

 

 

I have never heard of this requirement but mine was a few years ago, so where do people go who cannot get official Certificate of retirement from the embassy of persons with nationality?

[scubascuba3]

It is shown on Savannakhet's website and they require it. Same in Penang.
 

Have you got a link to the page? i had a look at the link further up but couldn't find it

[INV]

Proof of retirement I don't have and can't get one until I am 65 years old. I know they can make up any rules they want but my understanding there is nothing in regulation say we need show or even be retired. That was bad news as before just show money.

Maybe this is one of the new regulations that was mention in some news a week ago that we still wait for information about

[JackThompson]

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

proof of retirement? i can't recall that being specified before.

Some of us are over 50 but not receiving a pension

... also @INV

Per reports I recall:

• If you are using "monthly income" to support an application for a Non-O Visa based on retirement, an embassy letter stating an adequate income is acceptable; this can be from your embassy in the country where you are applying, if no longer available at your embassy in Thailand.  You may also be able to show pension-letters and bank-statements (home country bank OK) showing the pension being deposited.  But, in either case, some report one must also show proof of a Thai bank account with some money in it (can be a small amount). 
• If you are using "money in the bank" to support an application for a Non-O Visa based on retirement, the funds can be shown in an account in your name in any country.  But, you must also show proof "of retirement" - can be a letter from your embassy stating simply that you are retired or that you have a pension.
• You can also use the "combo" method where the two total 800K (mo-income X 12 + bank-monies)

[INV]

9 minutes ago, JackThompson said:

... also @INV

Per reports I recall:

• If you are using "monthly income" to support an application for a Non-O Visa based on retirement, an embassy letter stating an adequate income is acceptable; this can be from your embassy in the country where you are applying, if no longer available at your embassy in Thailand.  You may also be able to show pension-letters and bank-statements (home country bank OK) showing the pension being deposited.  But, in either case, some report one must also show proof of a Thai bank account with some money in it (can be a small amount). 
• If you are using "money in the bank" to support an application for a Non-O Visa based on retirement, the funds can be shown in an account in your name in any country.  But, you must also show proof "of retirement" - can be a letter from your embassy stating simply that you are retired or that you have a pension.
• You can also use the "combo" method where the two total 800K (mo-income X 12 + bank-monies)

I have to admit I never have seen this and all posts here on the forum we all talk about show income never needed to prove its from some sort of retirement pension money. This would make it almost impossible for many below real pension age to prove. Mean most if any countries do not have retirement age at 50+. Well if this is the way it is I am seriously screwed for another 9 years before I can get any documents that state I am retired even if I am, but income based on savings and investment

[scubascuba3]

I have to admit I never have seen this and all posts here on the forum we all talk about show income never needed to prove its from some sort of retirement pension money. This would make it almost impossible for many below real pension age to prove. Mean most if any countries do not have retirement age at 50+. Well if this is the way it is I am seriously screwed for another 9 years before I can get any documents that state I am retired even if I am, but income based on savings and investment

i agree I've read many threads and people didn't say "proof of retirement" was required, suddenly its getting dropped into threads

[scubascuba3]

If you are using "money in the bank" to support an application for a Non-O Visa based on retirement, the funds can be shown in an account in your name in any country.  But, you must also show proof "of retirement"

"you must also show proof of retirement"

Does this apply to Non-O based on retirement from immigration too such as Jomtien?

[JackThompson]

4 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

12 minutes ago, INV said:

I have to admit I never have seen this and all posts here on the forum we all talk about show income never needed to prove its from some sort of retirement pension money. This would make it almost impossible for many below real pension age to prove. Mean most if any countries do not have retirement age at 50+. Well if this is the way it is I am seriously screwed for another 9 years before I can get any documents that state I am retired even if I am, but income based on savings and investment

i agree I've read many threads and people didn't say "proof of retirement" was required, suddenly its getting dropped into threads

It's not new for applying for these visas - maybe a couple years old at least - primarily coming up when folks cannot get a Non-O stamp from an immigration office in Thailand, so go out for a single-entry Non-O Visa based on retirement as a bridge to their 1-year extension.

 

You Can Be Retired w/o a pension, though.  A letter from your embassy stating simply that you "are retired" would not necessarily have to reference a pension. 

 

Just now, scubascuba3 said:

"you must also show proof of retirement"

Does this apply to Non-O based on retirement from immigration too such as Jomtien?

"Money in the Bank" seasoned is all you need at an immigration office in Thailand, if using the "money in the bank" method of qualifying for the extension.

 

What I wrote above was only concerning Non-O Visas (single or multiple) based on Retirement, obtained at nearby consulates (Laos, Malaysia).

[scubascuba3]

"Money in the Bank" seasoned is all you need at an immigration office in Thailand, if using the "money in the bank" method of qualifying for the extension.
 
What I wrote above was only concerning Non-O Visas (single or multiple) based on Retirement, obtained at nearby consulates (Laos, Malaysia).

I guess this means that when i go for a non O from Jomtien with the 800k if they knock me back for some obscure reason i can't go to Savannakhet, as I'm not receiving a pension. Instead plan B is use an agency.

I'll check with the embassy to see if i can get a letter of retirement even though I'm 50, what on earth proof they need i don't know

[JackThompson]

24 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

I guess this means that when i go for a non O from Jomtien with the 800k if they knock me back for some obscure reason i can't go to Savannakhet, as I'm not receiving a pension. Instead plan B is use an agency.

I'll check with the embassy to see if i can get a letter of retirement even though I'm 50, what on earth proof they need i don't know

If your embassy will do a "Stat Doc," you can write down your statement, and they simply acknowledge you are who you say you are and you swear the information is true.  Policy may vary by embassy, of course.

The "income based" w/o embassy letter are still unclear. 

And, if you were applying based on marriage, then there is a greater reason to be concerned about them literally making things up to block you (at that office).

Jomtien will accept the 800K seasoned for a retirement-based extension.  

Jomtien for a Non-O Stamp is worse, but a seasoned 800K should be do-able (even though the real-rules don't require seasoning).

[ubonjoe]

4 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

4 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

It is shown on Savannakhet's website and they require it. Same in Penang.
 

Have you got a link to the page? i had a look at the link further up but couldn't find it

On this page in Thai. http://www.thaisavannakhet.com/savannakhet/th/consulate-service/inspect/

Google translate under non-o for retirement. "Certificate of retirement from the embassy of persons with nationality"

[scubascuba3]

On this page in Thai. http://www.thaisavannakhet.com/savannakhet/th/consulate-service/inspect/
Google translate under non-o for retirement. "Certificate of retirement from the embassy of persons with nationality"

"Non O type (in case of retirement)

     

        - Visa application ( request at the Consulate General Download from Ministry of Foreign Affairs website  or download Download App. ) 

- Original passport with copy
- 2 3 x 4 cm photos
- Certificate of retirement from the embassy of persons with nationality
- Financial status certificate
- Copy of house registration of the person who requested the residence
- Copy of ID card of the person who requested
- Fee 2,000 baht"

- they want ID card? even though they also ask for copy of passport

- they ask for house registration, is that Residence certificate?

- they ask for certificate of retirement, i tried to email the embassy in Bangkok and it just bounces back. I'll call them but what's the best way to get a letter stating I'm retired? even though I'll be 50 with no pension

[Ebumbu]

6 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

You could get a single entry non-o visa if you had 800k baht in the bank on the day you apply and proof of retirement.

After that the only option is a single entry tourist visa.

 

Quick question on that, please. How about if I were to show most recent few months of 65k+ income in a Thai bank and tried to get a brand new Type O, based on retirement? Would this work at Savannakhet? I'm looking for alternatives in case I miss a month of income this year (retirement, income method, American). 

 

Thanks.

[Ebumbu]

4 hours ago, JackThompson said:

But, you must also show proof "of retirement" - can be a letter from your embassy stating simply that you are retired or that you have a pension.

• You can also use the "combo" method where the two total 800K (mo-income X 12 + bank-monies)

 

Is combo method still being accepted for extensions? Is there any more info available about this? I have heard it was rejected in Jomtien. 

 

So, "proof of retirement" can be an affidavit, notarized by my embassy, saying Mr So and So is retired? I don't get a pension. I get "passive" Internet income. 

 

Thanks. 

[keemapoot]

5 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Marriage certificate plus a copy, copies of your wife's house book registry and ID card signed by her.

Closed Monday the 8th, 15th and 16th.

Source: http://www.thaisavannakhet.com/savannakhet/th/consulate/officehours/

Is it possible to apply for and get at Savannakhet a ME Non-O based on marriage if you currently already have an annual extension of stay that is valid for two more months? in other words, in a unique situation of dual residency where time in country is inconvenient and where one would like to time the visa date in a certain month, is it possible to apply for and obtain this visa early, even though you already have an annual extension to stay that is not yet expired or expiring soon?

[franck1972]

I had 7 back to back there, no problem, even at border.
Dress up ok, be polite, that's all.