Peter Denis Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) 42 minutes ago, john thom said: beachproperty- After u.s embassy stopped giving letters of income, they wouldn't renew my extension unless I could show 12 months of transfers from my u.s bank to my thai bank. At the time I only had 3 months. Sisaket io refused, stating not enough transfers ( even after I showed them information from Bangkok stating to renew because of new law starting Jan 1 2019, and nobody would have 12 months). They told me to go to Laos, and get 90 day non o imm. so that's what I've been doing till I have 12 months of transfers Somewhat off topic, but you state that you have been doing border-runs to Laos to get a 90-day Non Imm O - retirement Visa, this in order in mean-time to build up 12 months of 65K transfers which will enable you to apply for the 1-year extension for your Non Imm O - retirement Visa. But why did you not apply at the Savannakhet consulate for the 1-year MultipleEntry Non Imm O - retirement Visa? The application requirements are identical as for the 90-day SingleEntry Non Imm O - retirement Visa, only difference being the fee (5.000 THB for the 1-year ME vs 2.000 THB for the 90-day SE). With that 1-year MultipleEntry Non-Imm O - retirement Visa there is also no need for keeping money locked up in a thai bank, no need to apply for the 1-year extension, no need for Re-Entry permits and no need for 90-day reports. Only drawback being that that Visa only provides you with a 90-day permission to stay, after which you need to do a border-run (can be done same day) which will provide you once again with 90-days permission to stay. Timed right you can get 15 months of stay out of that Visa without any IO-hassle. Edited March 23, 2020 by Peter Denis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Denis Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 23 minutes ago, Matzzon said: You are some peace of work! That was before I posted my reply. Did you see the like on my reply from beachproperty after that? Now of course not. You were just too busy trying to feed your impulse to reply with irrelevant information. Please check things up before making stupid mistakes. Wow, accusing @Tanoshiof making 'stupid mistakes'... Tanoshi being one of the few 'always trusted' sources of correct info on the Forum, the likes of UbonJoe and BritTim and a couple of others. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thom Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Peter Denis said: Somewhat off topic, but you state that you have been doing border-runs to Laos to get a 90-day Non Imm O - retirement Visa, this in order in mean-time to build up 12 months of 65K transfers which will enable you to apply for the 1-year extension for your Non Imm O - retirement Visa. But why did you not apply at the Savannakhet consulate for the 1-year MultipleEntry Non Imm O - retirement Visa? The application requirements are identical as for the 90-day SingleEntry Non Imm O - retirement Visa, only difference being the fee (5.000 THB for the 1-year ME vs 2.000 THB for the 90-day SE). With that 1-year MultipleEntry Non-Imm O - retirement Visa there is also no need for keeping money locked up in a thai bank, no need to apply for the 1-year extension, no need for Re-Entry permits and no need for 90-day reports. Only drawback being that that Visa only provides you with a 90-day permission to stay, after which you need to do a border-run (can be done same day) which will provide you once again with 90-days permission to stay. Timed right you can get 15 months of stay out of that Visa without any IO-hassle. don't know why I didn't- ill informed information from sisaket io. still needed 12 months, or 800k I thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Denis Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, john thom said: don't know why I didn't- ill informed information from sisaket io. still needed 12 months, or 800k I thought When things have cleared up and you can once again cross the border to the Savannakhet consulate, you could consider applying for that 1-year MultipleEntry Non Imm O - retirement Visa rather than for the 90-day SingleEntry version. With the 1-year ME you can also apply at the end of any 90-day permission to stay it provides, for the 1-year extension in country. But the advantage being that in case your extension is refused, you can simply do a border-run to once again get a 90-day permission to stay and are not forced to apply for a new Visa again (as you wold have to do with the 90-day SingleEntry one). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thom Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, Peter Denis said: When things have cleared up and you can once again cross the border to the Savannakhet consulate, you could consider applying for that 1-year MultipleEntry Non Imm O - retirement Visa rather than for the 90-day SingleEntry version. With the 1-year ME you can also apply at the end of any 90-day permission to stay it provides, for the 1-year extension in country. But the advantage being that in case your extension is refused, you can simply do a border-run to once again get a 90-day permission to stay and are not forced to apply for a new Visa again (as you wold have to do with the 90-day SingleEntry one). good information. thank you- stay safe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Peter Denis said: Somewhat off topic, but you state that you have been doing border-runs to Laos to get a 90-day Non Imm O - retirement Visa, this in order in mean-time to build up 12 months of 65K transfers which will enable you to apply for the 1-year extension for your Non Imm O - retirement Visa. But why did you not apply at the Savannakhet consulate for the 1-year MultipleEntry Non Imm O - retirement Visa? The application requirements are identical as for the 90-day SingleEntry Non Imm O - retirement Visa, only difference being the fee (5.000 THB for the 1-year ME vs 2.000 THB for the 90-day SE). With that 1-year MultipleEntry Non-Imm O - retirement Visa there is also no need for keeping money locked up in a thai bank, no need to apply for the 1-year extension, no need for Re-Entry permits and no need for 90-day reports. Only drawback being that that Visa only provides you with a 90-day permission to stay, after which you need to do a border-run (can be done same day) which will provide you once again with 90-days permission to stay. Timed right you can get 15 months of stay out of that Visa without any IO-hassle. I thought ONLY Penang issued a 1 year NON O VISA based on being over 50? Edited March 23, 2020 by phuketrichard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Denis Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, phuketrichard said: I thought ONLY Penang issued a 1 year NON O VISA based on being over 50? At least one recent confirmed report of a 1-year MultipleEntry Non Imm O - retirement Visa being issued by the Savannakhet consulate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 i'd love to see it, otherwise... by all other reports its only Penang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Denis Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, phuketrichard said: i'd love to see it, otherwise... by all other reports its only Penang. Here is the link > https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1143087-type-o-visa-options-at-savannkhet-consulate/?do=findComment&comment=15104001 I also PM-ed the poster for more info and he was quite helpful and provided me with scans of his previous as well as his recent 1-year ME Non Imm O - retirement Visa that he received at the Savannakhet consulate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanoshi Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 15 minutes ago, phuketrichard said: i'd love to see it, otherwise... by all other reports its only Penang. Peter Dennis is correct. I've also witnessed the proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitewolfchefny Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Just Back From Chiang Rai IO was told I needed the letter from US Consulate requesting an extension of stay based on Covid 19 Situation. Talked To US Consulate Today. They are ready to issue this letter only to those that specifically request it. For my individual situation 30 Day SETV. IO requested the following a copy of my passport, copy of my TM6, a new passport photo, filled out TM 7. Then go back and wait hours in the crowded Chiang Rai IO. Hopefully this works. G. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Denis Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, whitewolfchefny said: IO requested the following a copy of my passport, copy of my TM6, a new passport photo, filled out TM 7. Do they require also a proof of address where you are staying? I.e. a current TM30 being filed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanoshi Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 For those unable to obtain an acceptable Embassy letter, then Immigration should proceed under clause 3 of the memo as stipulated by clause 5 of order 327/2557. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanoshi Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Don't know if it's true, but a Norwegian just told me his Embassy in Bangkok has already closed due to the situation. He therefore cannot obtain any such letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanoshi Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 The British Embassy is now issuing the required letter, but only in the case of Tourist type visas and only in the case where your flight has been cancelled. COVID-19 Visa Extension Letter This service is available for British Nationals who entered Thailand with a tourist visa and have already extended this at Immigration, have had their flight to UK/place of residence cancelled and cannot reschedule their flight until after their visa expires. To apply, email [email protected] with evidence of: Copy of biodata page of passport Visa stamp/sticker with expiry date Evidence of the cancelled flight to UK/place of residence (showing date of travel before the visa expiry date) Visa of country of residence if this is not UK/EU Where possible, evidence of re-scheduled/re-booked flight https://www.gov.uk/guidance/notarial-and-documentary-services-guide-for-thailand?fbclid=IwAR1-BfFk_c0qZafYCy7OZ_NQbEXtG4hx7In3iNwEuMhLSwXOMgoXO2x7vHc#covid-19-visa-extension-letter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted March 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2020 14 hours ago, Tanoshi said: The British Embassy is now issuing the required letter, but only in the case of Tourist type visas and only in the case where your flight has been cancelled. It appears they have gotten it wrong. The letter is not needed to extend a tourist visa or visa exempt entry. Also no need for proof of a flight cancelation in the immigration memo. The letter is only needed for other types of visa entries than those for tourism that is done under clause 2.28. of the police order. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanoshi Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 4 hours ago, ubonjoe said: It appears they have gotten it wrong. The letter is not need to extend a tourist visa or visa exempt entry. Not surprised. 4 hours ago, ubonjoe said: Also no need for proof of a flight cancelation in the immigration memo. That's obviously a condition by the Embassy to issue such a letter. I interpret that to mean if a British citizens still has the opportunity to leave Thailand, then they should do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gk10002000 Posted March 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2020 16 hours ago, Matzzon said: BS! Let´s just wait and see. To @john thom Please be kind to update us about the response from your immigration office. I am pretty sure it will work fine. Good Luck! To all other. Please continue to live in your negative misery and complain about everything. I guess your lives are exactly as you want then. I will take another beer and relax. Will not respond or reply to any more complaining and argumental nonsense. says the guy that complains about literally everybody. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarFlungFalang Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 18 hours ago, PST said: Why dont you just extend your current 90 day permission to stay by 60 days when or just before it expires. Any entry of a 90 day permission to stay can be extended by 60 DAYS If like me one has already done the 60 day extension they immigration will not extend without a letter.My embassy says I should return home but I’m already home so welcome to my humble home overstay limbo tomorrow I will be living illegally in limbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, FarFlungFalang said: but I’m already home so welcome to my humble home overstay limbo tomorrow I will be living illegally in limbo. If this is your home is there a reason you do not have a one year extension which you should be able to renew? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alw22 Posted March 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2020 I just received my personalized letter from the US embassy via email. I'll try it in a couple days at the immigration office. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BigJ Posted March 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2020 I received my letter today from the US Embassy also by pdf. The letter did include my full name and passport number and a "stamp". I will print it out and give it a try too in the next day or so. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermin on arrival Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I am still waiting for mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie63 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 On 3/23/2020 at 10:37 AM, john thom said: to bring ti thai io for 30 day extension of your visa, because of all border closings, and not being to do border runs If you have a Non O already and want to convert to Retirement Visa and have more than 23 days left you might want to use a Visa Agent no Questions asked 14,000 baht. Message me if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokboy888 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 19 minutes ago, vermin on arrival said: I am still waiting for mine. jsut got mine late this morning. will wake up at crack of dawn tomorrow to go to Chaengwattana to try 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanoshi Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, Robbie63 said: If you have a Non O already and want to convert to Retirement Visa and have more than 23 days left you might want to use a Visa Agent no Questions asked 14,000 baht. Message me if interested. Your not converting to anything. You'd simply be applying for an 'extension' (not a Visa) of your 90 day permission of stay granted from entry of a Non O Visa. You could apply on the last day. Either funds of 800K deposited in a Thai bank for 2 months prior to the date of application, OR 2 x 65K monthly overseas transfers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 4evermaat Posted March 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, vermin on arrival said: I am still waiting for mine. I sent an email a several hours ago with full name as it appears on the current passport, date of birth, and passport # and they replied. it was like 2-3 hour turnaround time. I assume they do it in batches. I will try the local immigration later this week or early next week and see what happens. I'll aim for the 60 day extension for visiting Thai family. Edited March 24, 2020 by 4evermaat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kivetoruk Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 A heads-up. Yesterday I applied for and received the US Embassy Letter for use at Thailand Immigration.I just received an additional email with a revised letter. Apparently the first letter was drafted without the proper letterhead. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alw22 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 18 hours ago, bangkokboy888 said: jsut got mine late this morning. will wake up at crack of dawn tomorrow to go to Chaengwattana to try Please let us know how it goes with the emailed letter. I'll be trying tomorrow and update then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bangkokboy888 Posted March 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 25, 2020 1 hour ago, alw22 said: Please let us know how it goes with the emailed letter. I'll be trying tomorrow and update then. arrived to CW at 630 and received queue number 637. i am not in the K section (visa exempt section) waiting to see io with letter from us embassy with my name, passport number and birthdate. was denied with the generic letter on monday already. now have a letter with my personal information here we go. one day before national emergency goes into effect. is this really happening? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now