savannakhet now require bank statement (400k) for 1 year multi visa (non-O marriage or Thai family)

[kiddeemak]

I am in Savannakhet now, I just applied for the visa.

 

The officer told me they now require bank statement showing 400k in the bank, as of last week. He didn't seem happy about it.

 

I changed my application to a 90 day single entry, no bank statement required for this.

 

I guess savannakhet is about to get even quieter...

 

Edited October 24, 2023 by kiddeemak

[Denim]

What would they want for just a double entry I wonder ?

[kiddeemak]

Is that a 1 year visa? I was on the spot, so just went with what he recommended, the single entry.

 

I'm guessing it would also require bank statements, since he didn't recommend it. I was speaking Thai with him and he was being friendly, no communication barrier, and he I think he would have said something.

[Caldera]

5 minutes ago, Denim said:

What would they want for just a double entry I wonder ?

 

That doesn't exist. They can issue either a single-enry visa or a multi-entry visa.

 

It's worth noting that each 90-day entry with such a Non-O visa based on marriage can be extended by 60 days for "visiting" one's wife, so even a single-entry visa allows quite a long stay in Thailand. 

[Denim]

3 minutes ago, kiddeemak said:

Is that a 1 year visa? I

 

A double entry would be good for 180 days with one border bounce required after the first 90 days. Many years ago ,(  in the 80's ) this double entry visa was issued very frequently at the Penang consulate.

[Pouatchee]

seems like bs

when applying how do they know how long seasoned?

or if money still in bank

something dont sound right here

what is multi visa?

 

your op is nebulous at best

[Caldera]

3 minutes ago, Pouatchee said:

seems like bs

when applying how do they know how long seasoned?

or if money still in bank

something dont sound right here

what is multi visa?

 

your op is nebulous at best

 

Money doesn't need to be seasoned when applying for a Non-O visa. It does need to be seasoned when applying for an extension.

 

What the OP reports would be in line with literally each and every other Thai consulate and embassy that issues this kind of visa.

 

A big change for Savannakhet if true, but it cannot be dismissed out of hand.

Edited October 24, 2023 by Caldera

[kiddeemak]

1 minute ago, Pouatchee said:

seems like bs

when applying how do they know how long seasoned?

or if money still in bank

something dont sound right here

what is multi visa?

 

your op is nebulous at best

 

Nebulous? Unclear how? I'm guessing the details in sav will be the same as they are in Vientiane.

 

The officer at the desk was crystal clear. Want a multi? Need bank statement showing 400k.

 

 

[Pouatchee]

Just now, Caldera said:

 

Money doesn't need to be seasoned when applying for a Non-O visa. It does need to ve seasoned when applying for an extension.

 

What the OP reports would be in line with literally any other Thai consulate or embassy that issues this visa. A big change for Savannakhet if true, but it cannot be dismissed out of hand.

 

what multi entry?

tourist?

marriage?

 

not clear.

 

if tourist multi entry how can he open bank account and put money in as a tourist

 

i am rusty about visas but seems op is not clear

 

[FritsSikkink]

Just now, Pouatchee said:

 

what multi entry?

tourist?

marriage?

 

not clear.

 

if tourist multi entry how can he open bank account and put money in as a tourist

 

i am rusty about visas but seems op is not clear

 

400K would be for marriage.

That you are confused / don't understand it isn't the OP's fault

[Caldera]

1 minute ago, Pouatchee said:

 

what multi entry?

tourist?

marriage?

 

not clear.

 

if tourist multi entry how can he open bank account and put money in as a tourist

 

i am rusty about visas but seems op is not clear

 

 

It's clear from the OP that he refers to the one year multi-entry Non-O visa based on marriage.

 

People who aren't residents of Laos cannot apply for a multi-entry tourist visa there anyway. 

[kiddeemak]

I know there will be people saying:

 

"Communication barrier, you misunderstood!"

I speak Thai well, been here over 10 years.

 

"You must have pissed him off or been disrespectful!"

Nah. We joked about how his job will get easier.

 

"You don't know what you're talking about"

Just telling you what happened. I was first in savannakhet 10 years ago. This is my 4th time getting this visa. Except today, I couldn't.

 

Do what you will with this info, I just wish I had had it last Friday before getting the 13 hour bus from Pattaya. 👍

Edited October 24, 2023 by kiddeemak

[Pouatchee]

1 minute ago, FritsSikkink said:

400K would be for marriage.

That you are confused / don't understand it isn't the OP's fault

 

then he should state that

 

there are many multi entries and if people too lazy to bother giving proper info then they should not write.

 

as far as i know if applying for marriage visa ( not multi entry) then there is no need for any money.

only if you plan to stay here full time do you need the 400k

 

and i understand very well

[decline]

has anyone else tried it recently? 

 

have to do mine in a few weeks

[transam]

4 minutes ago, kiddeemak said:

I know there will be people saying:

 

"Communication barrier, you misunderstood!"

I speak Thai well, been here over 10 years.

 

"You must have pissed him off or been disrespectful!"

Nah. We joked about how his job will get easier.

 

"You don't know what you're talking about"

Just telling you what happened. I was first in savannakhet 10 years ago. This is my 4th time getting this visa. Except today, I couldn't.

 

Do what you will with this info, I isn't wish I had had it last Friday before getting the 13 hour bus from Pattaya. 👍

Strange theirs no mention of it on their website..........

[FritsSikkink]

1 minute ago, Pouatchee said:

and i understand very well

No, you don't otherwise you wouldn't bring the tourist visa into the equation.

[kiddeemak]

5 minutes ago, Pouatchee said:

 

then he should state that

 

there are many multi entries and if people too lazy to bother giving proper info then they should not write.

 

as far as i know if applying for marriage visa ( not multi entry) then there is no need for any money.

only if you plan to stay here full time do you need the 400k

 

and i understand very well

The only multi entry that people go to savannakhet for that could require 400k on the bank is the non-O marriage or child visa. I'll edit the OP just in case anyone else is confused too.

Edited October 24, 2023 by kiddeemak

[FritsSikkink]

2 minutes ago, transam said:

Strange theirs no mention of it on their website..........

Websites are known to be out of date.

[StayinThailand2much]

4 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

7 minutes ago, Pouatchee said:

what multi entry?

tourist?

marriage?

 

not clear.

 

if tourist multi entry how can he open bank account and put money in as a tourist

 

i am rusty about visas but seems op is not clear

 

Expand  

400K would be for marriage.

That you are confused / don't understand it isn't the OP's fault

 

True. Non 'O' for tourists?? Had to be for either marriage, or retirement. And the former seems right, as this is the funds needed for an extension in Thailand. - I presume, if they offer(ed) visas for retirement, they'd want to see 800,000 baht in the bank?

[marin]

8 minutes ago, Pouatchee said:

then he should state that

savannakhet now require bank statement (400k) for 1 year multi visa (non-O marriage or Thai family)

35 minutes ago, kiddeemak said:

I am in Savannakhet now, I just applied for the visa.

 

The officer told me they now require bank statement showing 400k in the bank, as of last week. He didn't seem happy about it.

 

I changed my application to a 90 day single entry, no bank statement required for this.

 

I guess savannakhet is about to get even quieter...

 

He clearly stated everything mate.  

 

[transam]

7 minutes ago, kiddeemak said:

The only multi entry that people go to savannakhet for that could require 400k on the bank is the non-O marriage or child visa. I'll edit the OP just in case anyone else is confused too.

How do you know that, were you interrogating the others there...😉

[kiddeemak]

Just now, transam said:

How do you know that, were you interrogating the others there...😉

Actually I was more surprised at the lack of angry foreigners effing and blinding about the rule change than the rule change itself

 

I know how significant this change is for many...

[Toby1947]

26 minutes ago, kiddeemak said:

I know there will be people saying:

 

"Communication barrier, you misunderstood!"

I speak Thai well, been here over 10 years.

 

"You must have pissed him off or been disrespectful!"

Nah. We joked about how his job will get easier.

 

"You don't know what you're talking about"

Just telling you what happened. I was first in savannakhet 10 years ago. This is my 4th time getting this visa. Except today, I couldn't.

 

Do what you will with this info, I just wish I had had it last Friday before getting the 13 hour bus from Pattaya. 👍

No falang speaks Thai well, just ask any Thai. you're dreaming 

[decline]

website doesn't list the 1-year multi-entry option anymore..

 

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

[Wongkitlo]

15 minutes ago, Toby1947 said:

No falang speaks Thai well, just ask any Thai. you're dreaming 

The bar girls in Pattaya tell me I speak Thai very well. I have started mixing Thai and English. Mai Pben f....ing Rai.

[lopburi3]

40 minutes ago, Pouatchee said:

then he should state that

Quote

savannakhet now require bank statement (400k) for 1 year multi visa (non-O marriage or Thai family)

Best to read topic headers.

[transam]

22 minutes ago, decline said:

website doesn't list the 1-year multi-entry option anymore..

 

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

Yes it does, look at the fees...

[NanLaew]

50 minutes ago, Pouatchee said:

 

then he should state that

 

there are many multi entries and if people too lazy to bother giving proper info then they should not write.

 

as far as i know if applying for marriage visa ( not multi entry) then there is no need for any money.

only if you plan to stay here full time do you need the 400k

 

and i understand very well

 

Do you have a problem comprehending the thread title? What part of

savannakhet now require bank statement (400k) for 1 year multi visa (non-O marriage or Thai family)

is causing you confusion?

 

49 minutes ago, decline said:

has anyone else tried it recently? 

 

have to do mine in a few weeks

 

What? You mean more recently than the OP's 1-hour ago?

 

49 minutes ago, transam said:

Strange theirs no mention of it on their website..........

 

Their websites never contained a precise and factual list of requirements. If they were, this forum would be dead already.

[lopburi3]

5 minutes ago, transam said:

Yes it does, look at the fees...

There is one fee listed - single entry - did you provide wrong link?

Quote

Visa Fee: 2,000 Baht (Single Entry)

 

[PJ71]

56 minutes ago, kiddeemak said:

The only multi entry that people go to savannakhet for that could require 400k on the bank is the non-O marriage or child visa. I'll edit the OP just in case anyone else is confused too.

The multi entry for child is only for 3 months i think?