This is surely a disaster but was bound to happen. With other consulates becoming more and more difficult, Savannakhet was always reasonably straight forward, I guess the word has gotten around. Looks completely unsustainable, changes must surely be coming soon.

15 minutes ago, JaiLai said:

 

What’s required for marriage extension?

Are they multiple exit / entry?

Thanks


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Basically , if you have a Non Imm O visa , you can go to your local immigration office and get a 1 year extension based on marriage. There are various requirements ( search the forum ) but the most important is you will need 400,000 baht in your bank which has to be in there a few months before  you apply etc.

 

 

 
Basically , if you have a Non Imm O visa , you can go to your local immigration office and get a 1 year extension based on marriage. There are various requirements ( search the forum ) but the most important is you will need 400,000 baht in your bank which has to be in there a few months before  you apply etc.
 
 

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Must I stay in Thailand for the duration of the 1 year extension or can I come and go as I like?


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21 minutes ago, JaiLai said:

What’s required for marriage extension?
Are they multiple exit / entry?

You need 400k baht in a Thai bank for 2 months in your name only or proof of 40k baht income.

Here is my general list of documents and etc. Marriage Extension Requirements 2.pdf

After you get the extension you need a re-entry permit if you want to travel. A single is 1000 baht and a multiple 3800 baht.

1 minute ago, JaiLai said:

Thanks

Must I stay in Thailand for the duration of the 1 year extension or can I come and go as I like?


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I believe that if you are on an extension you will need to get a re entry stamp/visa before you leave to enable you to continue using your extension when you return . Also, when you return you are supposed to notify your local immigration office of the fact or face a fine of a couple of thousand baht. 

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1 hour ago, freedomnow said:

Online pre-approval will probably come in next 18 months in South-East Asia like the UK system is rolling in with a few speedbump delays. Then many will get bounced at the online stage as their history will be easy to view like airports.

Death of the TV long-stay method coming soon I'm guessing, as everything interlocks around Thailand regarding MFA/immi systems being out of sync for history checking...

 

With the Chinese projected numbers next 5 years, they will no longer need to deal with the above queues anymore for cashflow.

 

yeah i can see it rolling out worldwide.

 

gonna hurt a lot of married expats too

 

 

3 minutes ago, GeorgeCross said:

 

yeah i can see it rolling out worldwide.

 

gonna hurt a lot of married expats too

 

 

 

Wife and I would be happy to leave were it not for looking after the MIL. Still, if push comes to shove we will just drop her off at immigration with a blanket , supply of Som Dtam and her meds and let them take over caring for her...........sorted. ????

You need 400k baht in a Thai bank for 2 months in your name only or proof of 40k baht income.
Here is my general list of documents and etc. Marriage Extension Requirements 2.pdf
After you get the extension you need a re-entry permit if you want to travel. A single is 1000 baht and a multiple 3800 baht.

Thanks for the info.

The 3800baht gets me a 1 year ME extension, is that right?


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3 minutes ago, JaiLai said:

The 3800baht gets me a 1 year ME extension, is that right?

You pay the 3800 baht for the multiple re-entry permit after your extension is approved and it is valid to the date your extension expires. The fee for the extension is 1900 baht.

You pay the 3800 baht for the multiple re-entry permit after your extension is approved. The fee for the extension is 1900 baht.

Thanks again.

How long does the extension take to approve normally?

The re-entry is done at Imm office or airport?






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9 hours ago, BritTim said:

Advertise it in the free section on Craigslist, and someone will do the job of removing it for you.

If I have something to get rid of either Mrs takes it to her village, or a truck comes round and takes it for free after she makes a call. 

 

3 minutes ago, JaiLai said:

How long does the extension take to approve normally?

For a extension based upon marriage you will be given a under consideration stamp after the application is accepted that has a report back date 30 days from the date you do the application or from the date your permit to say ends at some offices.

 

3 minutes ago, JaiLai said:

The re-entry is done at Imm office or airport?


At your local immigration office or at some airports (both airports in Bangkok have re-entry permit desks) on departure from the country.

At your local immigration office or at some airports (both airports in Bangkok have re-entry permit desks) on departure from the country.

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Is Savannakhet the only location that does not require proof of income for the Non Immigration O visa (marriage) ?

2 minutes ago, fondue zoo said:

Is Savannakhet the only location that does not require proof of income for the Non Immigration O visa (marriage) ?

The consulate in Ho Chi Minh City also does one without financial proof.

1 hour ago, GeorgeCross said:

 

yeah i can see it rolling out worldwide.

 

gonna hurt a lot of married expats too

 

 

Not really, We will just have to book ahead few months in advanced for an appointment at the Thai consulate and just have patience waiting in line for our turn. Its no difference at any Thai land transport office or waiting in line at any government hospital for you turn.

8 hours ago, johnmell said:

Is it not Mondays when the visa companies go there.Think i read somewhere else tuesday is much less crowded.

I went in a Friday once, I was the only westerner in the queue - the guy explained that I wouldn’t get my passport back until Monday .. wasnt any issue for me, I went back to Pakse for the week. 

I went in a Friday once, I was the only westerner in the queue - the guy explained that I wouldn’t get my passport back until Monday .. wasnt any issue for me, I went back to Pakse for the week. 

How long ago was this?


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41 minutes ago, JaiLai said:

How long ago was this?


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A few years back, but I imagine it’s going to be pretty similar now. 

 

I was on my bike, just imagine being stuck in Savannakhet on your own for the weekend .. you may die of boredom.

9 hours ago, nightfox said:

What day of the week did you go there?

On a Thursday. 

I reckon I'll just go on a Friday morning and get pissed for two days, can't be arsed with this kind of crap anymore...

3 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

The consulate in Ho Chi Minh City also does one without financial proof.

Do they issue multiple entries or just singles?

1 hour ago, recom273 said:

A few years back, but I imagine it’s going to be pretty similar now. 

 

I was on my bike, just imagine being stuck in Savannakhet on your own for the weekend .. you may die of boredom.

It's going to be very different now - read the thread...

 

Totally agree about Savannaket, perhaps the most boring place on the planet... 

6 minutes ago, Quack said:

I reckon I'll just go on a Friday morning and get pissed for two days, can't be arsed with this kind of crap anymore...

What difference will going on a Friday make?

 

It appears whatever plan of attack you might have for beating the Q's you're gonna be scuppered.

 

4 minutes ago, JaiLai said:

What difference will going on a Friday make?

 

It appears whatever plan of attack you might have for beating the Q's you're gonna be scuppered.

 

Its less busy on fridays as no workers cannot take six days off work

11 hours ago, johnmell said:

Is it not Mondays when the visa companies go there.Think i read somewhere else tuesday is much less crowded.

 

I popped over for an hour on Wednesday last week for my 90-day exit, and a tuk-tuk driver my wife got chatting to said that it had been very quiet that morning (we were there at 11 am). I certainly wouldn't go on a Monday, and logic says that Fridays might be quiet but who wants to spend a weekend in Savannakhet!
But I am seriously concerned about this. I am of a certain age and cannot imagine I could survive waiting for hours in a queue to give in my application and then again to collect my visa. Do they have ambulances on standby?

6 hours ago, ezzra said:

Thailand is not interested in all of those repeat visa runners, they want real tourists,

 

And that is why entry for most tourists is visa-free. If they don't want visa runners then perhaps they need to change their archaic laws and allow the many who have a Thai family they support, for example, a long-term visa. One that doesn't require hops over the border every 90 days or a sometimes long trip to an immigration office. For what? It's all about control.

Looks like a normal day. Do yourself a favor, have your paperwork in order and get there early. 

we and other visa run companies tried to take people on odd days, like Monday night and Tuesday night to avoid the peak on Monday and Thursday, but to no avail. We also tried to offer more trips to Vientiane, again no people booked for these Monday and Tuesday trips. Since three month we post on our web side to plan ahead and yet everyone is going on these peaks days...... Human nature, but no need to complain.