SiSePuede419 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 According to two US Thai Embassy websites (DC & LA), in order to apply in America for a Non-Immigrant Visa Category “O”, Purpose of Visit: Applicants who wish to stay with family in Thailand (Thai Family) You need: Documents Required for Non-Immigrant Visa Category “O” (Thai Family):1. Your actual Passport or Travel Document. (Passport or Travel Document must not expire within 6 months and contain at least ONE completely empty visa page).2. One original visa application form completely filled out (black and blue ink only) (Download)3. Two passport-size photographs (2″x2″) (photocopy or photo taken from Photostat will not be accepted). Photographs must have a light color backgroundwith a full- face view of the person without wearing a hat or dark glasses and covering up shoulders. Photos must be taken within 6 months.4. A copy of flight confirmation/reservation , showing going from US to Thailand and leaving from Thailand (The name of the applicant must indicated clearly)5. A copy of recent bank statement ($700 per person and $1,500 per family) (The name of the applicant must indicated clearly) , In case of submitting family bank statement a proof of relationship (i.e. birth certificate, marriage certificate) must be provided. Source: https://thaiembdc.org/consular-services/non-immigrant-visas/non-immigrant-visa-category-o/ QUESTIONS... A) In order to apply for EXTENSION IN THAILAND, I will need 400,000B or 40,000B/Month income + Health Insurance coverage, correct? B) What do I do with the return ticket, if I stay longer than a year? Most airlines charge money to change a flight. Do I ask for a refund minus the change fee? C) If I do stay in Thailand on a Non-Immigrant Visa Category “O”, Marriage, Annual extensions and I want to go back to America and WORK for 6 months - year (consulting work, can't be done remotely in Thailand, need to be on site in America), does that invalidate my O visa? D) Seems like I read there is some kind of exit paperwork to fill out? E) What if I stay outside Thailand more than a year? Will I need to start the process all over again and apply for a new "O" marriage Visa in America again? Thanks in advance for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 A. You need 400k baht in a Thai bank for 2 months or proof of 40k baht income. No requirement for insurance. B. A return ticket is not required. A one way ticket to a nearby country from any airport here will be accepted. C. Your extension of stay would remain valid. You would need a re-entry permit to keep it valid when you enter the country. You only have to be here long enough to apply for a new extension. D. Not needed. Just a re-entry permit is needed before you leave. E. You would have to start all over again. You would need a new non-o visa but you can get one at a nearby embassy or consulate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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