Change Visa Exempt Entry to Non O spouse Visa in CW

[Yumthai]

Hello,

 

What are the current requirements to convert a visa exempt entry (45 days) into a 90 days non O marriage visa in Bangkok?

Do I need to provide proof of income or bank statements?

 

[DrJack54]

You need to provide 400k in Thai bank account on day you apply.

You need 15 days + remaining on your visa exempt stamp to apply. 

 

Do you have a Thai bank account in your name only? 

Does your embassy provide income letter? 

Some information in this thread.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/990336-converting-visa-exempt-to-non-immigrant-o/

 

Edited January 26, 2023 by DrJack54

[Yumthai]

Thanks DrJack54.

Yes I do have a thai bank account. I'll then transfer 400K THB prior applying.

 

Do I have to make an appointment in CW or can go without?

[DrJack54]

7 minutes ago, Yumthai said:

 

Do I have to make an appointment in CW or can go without?

You can do walk in OR appointment.

Appointment system works a treat. 

Form for non O from visa exempt is TM87

https://www.immigration.go.th/?page_id=20131

Edited January 26, 2023 by DrJack54

[Yumthai]

If I decide to extend my 45 days visa exempt entry applying for a 60 days extension to visit my wife then a 30 days extension (135 days stay in total):

 

- How many days left on visa exempt/extension are needed before applying for these extensions?

 

- Can I still convert to non O with same conditions after visa exempt entry being extended?

 

Edited January 27, 2023 by Yumthai
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[DrJack54]

25 minutes ago, Yumthai said:

How many days left on visa exempt/extension are needed before applying for these extensions?

Up till day of expiry of current permit. 

 

25 minutes ago, Yumthai said:

Can I still convert to non O with same conditions after visa exempt entry being extended?

Yes. 

Remember you require 15 days left on permit to apply for the non O

Edited January 27, 2023 by DrJack54

[Yumthai]

Let's say I enter Thailand with a 45 days exempt stamp then get a 60 days extension + another 30 days extension, then convert it into a 90 days non O marriage visa then apply for a 1 year extension.

 

When should I complete the TM30 reporting and the first 90-day reporting (in Bangkok CW)?