Non O Savannakhet

[JeffersLos]

43 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Can't make this stuff up. 

 

2 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

ignore list...bye

 

Something you have a history of.... Making stuff up.

 

Why do you lie so much?

 

43 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Currently borders are open and you suggest will be closed over next 12 months. 

Why do you lie so much?

 

Not that your nonsense, cluelessness and lies matter.

 

Hopefully the OP will be okay, despite there being absolutely no guarantee about how open and free flowing the borders of neighboring and nearby countries are going to be in 270... 360... and even 180 days. And agents can help with extensions for a simple 26k baht. ???? 

Edited September 3, 2022 by JeffersLos

[mancub]

3 hours ago, JeffersLos said:

I knew I had pics from a neighbor that uses them. 

 

You're welcome.

So bt 24k just to "submit" the documents which you've already prepared. Such foolish nonsense !

[JeffersLos]

7 minutes ago, mancub said:

So bt 24k just to "submit" the documents which you've already prepared. Such foolish nonsense !

Absolutely. I've no idea why anyone would pay 24k when they have everything themselves already. ????

 

bt 26k for the 12 month extension for those that don't have the funds prepared. 

 

 

Fantastic value really for those that have fund issues. A ME is bt 5k alone. Take in travel and hotel costs. Then the border runs every 90 days, if they'll even possible in 270++ days time ???? Yikes! What a load of hassle and stress of the unknown that a simple 26k nullifies. ????

[MJCM]

20 hours ago, PJ71 said:

Yeah but is the mountain of paperwork not submitted to local IO then sent to regioanl headquaters for approval?

Yes but the only thing the local IO does is check if the Documents are correct, if so then the documents get send to Regional HQ for approval. Regional HQ will make the final decision, not your local IO!

 

That is why you get a "under consideration stamp" in your passport. The decisions can take up to 30 days to come back from the HQ (my longest wait was almost 45 days)

[roobaa01]

Gday

The bangkok thaivisa people deal with non-o marriage extension but for thb 35 k plus.

 

Wbr

Roobaa01

[PJ71]

3 hours ago, MJCM said:

Yes but the only thing the local IO does is check if the Documents are correct, if so then the documents get send to Regional HQ for approval. Regional HQ will make the final decision, not your local IO!

 

That is why you get a "under consideration stamp" in your passport. The decisions can take up to 30 days to come back from the HQ (my longest wait was almost 45 days)

Yes correct.

[Wongkitlo]

17 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

I deal with agents often.

Please post facts. 

I know the cost of various visa assistance from agents. 

Most of which do not even deal with non O marriage.

 

You prove my point with the big secret routine. 

Basically no idea. 

 

However again...the OP has not indicated any interest in use of agent. 

I thought he is getting scammed paying 30,000b to an agent. I know the first time is more expensive but there are cheaper than 30k

Edited September 4, 2022 by Wongkitlo
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[thaitom]

17 hours ago, JeffersLos said:

Fact:

 

Any poster looking for an agent for a marriage extension that charges 26k can PM me. ????

 

 

You've been educated.

 

You're welcome. ????

Why use an agent when you can get the same service from the Imm office directly, for Non-o marriage extension no funds for  18,000.  Buriram .    And that's a fact Jack. 

[JeffersLos]

21 minutes ago, thaitom said:

Why use an agent when you can get the same service from the Imm office directly, for Non-o marriage extension no funds for  18,000.  Buriram .    And that's a fact Jack. 

That's excellent for those living there or traveling there. ????

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, Wongkitlo said:

I thought he is getting scammed paying 30,000b to an agent. I know the first time is more expensive but there are cheaper than 30k

Who is "he"

If you are referring to the OP,

he asked about changes to ME non O marriage at Savannakhet.

He actually received correct answer in first posted reply.

The process is the same as pre covid.

An ME non O suits many folk perfectly.

 

 

The chit chat about use of agents was a side tract off topic. 

 

Regarding your post about cost clearly you have no first hand experience.

The OP has not indicated that he has a current non O.

The agent would need to first obtain a non O then obtain a 12 month extension.

30k might be possible for non O and extension based on retirement.

The process based on marriage is much more expensive.

 

Of course I'm referring to using established companies such as ThaiVisaCentre in Bangkok and places like Maneerat in Pattaya..

Edited September 4, 2022 by DrJack54

[sidgy]

On 9/3/2022 at 10:40 AM, JeffersLos said:

Replace preferred with only? No one with the funds to do an annual extension for 1,900thb is going to choose the ME option nowadays. 

This will be my option. Have plenty of funds thank you. 

Due to working offshore, never spend more then 3 weeks at a time in LOS, therefore its this option or Thai Elite..... think i prefer this one thanks

[PJ71]

On 9/3/2022 at 3:40 AM, JeffersLos said:

will the borders be shut again within the next 12 months? 

Are you suggesting the covid situationn will shut down the borders again?

 

Do you really think that will happen.

 

I'd suggest theres 1 in a 10000000000000000000000000 chance of that happening ( possibly lesss )

[DrJack54]

23 minutes ago, sidgy said:

This will be my option. Have plenty of funds thank you. 

Due to working offshore, never spend more then 3 weeks at a time in LOS, therefore its this option or Thai Elite..... think i prefer this one thanks

You list the ME non O and PE (elite visa) as your two options. 

You could of course obtain a non O with extensions and multi reentry permit..

Thinking the ME good option.

 

Reports from folk with similar shifts to yours and previously using visa exempt entries being told the old line "get a visa" by immigration. 

Edited September 4, 2022 by DrJack54

[sidgy]

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

You could of course obtain a non O with extensions and multi reentry permit.

Not really, after application, i already left again whilst still under consideration ????

[DrJack54]

12 minutes ago, sidgy said:

Not really, after application, i already left again whilst still under consideration ????

Me brain fade.

Was thinking of retirement.

Yes with the under consideration period for extensions marriage rules out that option.

Out of interest where will you be obtaining the ME non O 

[sidgy]

6 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Out of interest where will you be obtaining the ME non O

Leaning towards Savannakhet, as it has been verified on here of requirements

[JeffersLos]

3 hours ago, sidgy said:

Due to working offshore, never spend more then 3 weeks at a time in LOS, therefore its this option or Thai Elite..... think i prefer this one thanks

Make sure to get a multiple re-entry permit with the extension then you can come and go as often as you like.

[JeffersLos]

2 hours ago, PJ71 said:

I'd suggest

I'd suggest reading and not jumping to put words into other people's mouths. ????

 

Are all borders of neighboring and nearby countries going to be free flowing in 270 days time.....? You, as everyone else, cannot guarantee it. ???? Why risk it when there's no need to? ????

[PJ71]

13 minutes ago, JeffersLos said:

I'd suggest reading and not jumping to put words into other people's mouths. ????

 

Are all borders of neighboring and nearby countries going to be free flowing in 270 days time.....? You, as everyone else, cannot guarantee it. ???? Why risk it when there's no need to? ????

What words were these?

[MJCM]

21 minutes ago, JeffersLos said:

Make sure to get a multiple re-entry permit with the extension then you can come and go as often as you like.

again do please read this

 

3 hours ago, sidgy said:

Due to working offshore, never spend more then 3 weeks at a time in LOS,

The keyword here is 3 weeks at a time.

 

Under consideration period is 30 days minimum (if going for the Marriage extension). I had to wait one time 41 days. From January 6th - 17th February and this was pre-covid.

 

Edit: And if he would go for his 1st Extension, there would also be home visits. Not sure if he can make that in those 3 weeks he is only here.

Edited September 4, 2022 by MJCM
Added some info

[BritTim]

11 hours ago, Wongkitlo said:

I thought he is getting scammed paying 30,000b to an agent. I know the first time is more expensive but there are cheaper than 30k

30,000 baht is high, but not totally out of line for a marriage extension. You cannot compare the prices for marriage and retirement extensions through an agent.

[sjbrownderby]

On 9/3/2022 at 10:08 AM, DrJack54 said:

Clearly he has used this visa previously and must be his preferred option..

He is simply asking for update re process at Savannakhet and you chime in with use of agent.

Yes, I have used this type of visa before. It is convenient and I can travel out of the country without having to seek a re-entry permit. The one year visa can also be stretched to 17 months before requiring renewal. 

[DrJack54]

3 minutes ago, sjbrownderby said:

Yes, I have used this type of visa before. It is convenient and I can travel out of the country without having to seek a re-entry permit. The one year visa can also be stretched to 17 months before requiring renewal. 

The reentry permit is no big deal as that can be purchased at airport multi 3800 for those using extensions from a non O.

 

Having said that if I was married it would clearly be the option I would choose as (pre covid) I exited Thailand a lot.

Added to no financial requirements and no dealing with immigration requirements such as under consideration period and home visits etc. 

Excellent option.

 

[Wongkitlo]

On 9/4/2022 at 1:22 PM, DrJack54 said:

Who is "he"

If you are referring to the OP,

he asked about changes to ME non O marriage at Savannakhet.

He actually received correct answer in first posted reply.

The process is the same as pre covid.

An ME non O suits many folk perfectly.

 

 

The chit chat about use of agents was a side tract off topic. 

 

Regarding your post about cost clearly you have no first hand experience.

The OP has not indicated that he has a current non O.

The agent would need to first obtain a non O then obtain a 12 month extension.

30k might be possible for non O and extension based on retirement.

The process based on marriage is much more expensive.

 

Of course I'm referring to using established companies such as ThaiVisaCentre in Bangkok and places like Maneerat in Pattaya..

I was referring to the poster who took over  the thread with the post about agents. I know it is possible to get a first time,  retirement based  extension for under 25,000b from a very reliable source. I personally would choose the option the OP is talking about. I understood most agents keep away from marriage based extensions but must be wrong.

[GeorgeCross]

On 9/2/2022 at 9:45 PM, PJ71 said:

I find getting an extension a lot of hassle and hate dealing with the immigration bureaucracy.

 

Few days away and little flutter at the casino, what's not to like?

totally agree, have done 10 400K extensions but seriously considering savanakhet next time. good excuse to get out of the country for a bit, extensions have made me lazy!

 

Edited September 5, 2022 by GeorgeCross

[yabbra]

On 9/4/2022 at 8:40 AM, MJCM said:

Yes but the only thing the local IO does is check if the Documents are correct, if so then the documents get send to Regional HQ for approval. Regional HQ will make the final decision, not your local IO!

 

That is why you get a "under consideration stamp" in your passport. The decisions can take up to 30 days to come back from the HQ (my longest wait was almost 45 days)

It's not my intention to take over this thread. However, that's interesting it took as long as 45 days for you. I'm currently on a 43 day wait with Samui Immigration (first extension at this particular office). My final consideration date is 16 Sept & when I called to check the progress today, the lady on the phone said it might not be ready until that last day or maybe a bit later! (granted I wasn't talking to a senior officer). I'm travelling overseas for 6 weeks immediately after the 16th, so surely it couldn't go past the final date?

I thought all marriage extensions around the country were approved at Chang Wattana or would this be done at Surat Thani in my case?

Edited September 6, 2022 by yabbra

[ubonjoe]

7 minutes ago, yabbra said:

I thought all marriage extensions around the country were approved at Chang Wattana or would this be done at Surat Thani in my case?

It is done by immigration division 6 headquarters in Hat Yai that is responsible for south Thailand.

[yabbra]

1 minute ago, ubonjoe said:

It is done by immigration division 6 headquarters in Hat Yai that is responsible for south Thailand.

Understood. Thanks Joe.

[Wongkitlo]

On 9/2/2022 at 4:02 PM, AgMech Cowboy said:

Yes, the one year multi is available. I returned home yesterday from obtaining mine on Tuesday. 

I have plans to write a trip report, but need a day or two to recover. I drive to and from Pathum Thani. It's a 'ruff' trip, especially from Saraburi to BKK after a long previous 5-6 hours. (I spend the night in Yasothon and drive back from there). What you will need is in ubonjoe's message below (and that's all I gave them). The cost is 5k baht.

 

FROM ubonjoe: 

There have been reports of Savannakhet issuing multiple entry non-o visas.

Requirements are here. https://savannakhet.thaiembassy.org/th/publicservice/non-immigrant-visa-o-visiting-family-member-of-a-thai-nationality-a-sp?page=5d84a44c15e39c26b400453e&menu=5d84a44c15e39c26b400453f

Hi. I hope the thread being turnedinto a discussion about agents does not deter you from making your report on the trip. Would be keen to hear.????

[BonMot]

On 9/2/2022 at 4:07 PM, JeffersLos said:

That's a lot of time and hassle when you could just get a <30,000thb agent due to not having enough funds. 

Except one is totally legal a d the other is totally illegal. But hey ..