Non-imm "O" 1 yr ME visa from Laos

[Mr BBS]

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Yes he is correct.

You can obtain a 12 month extension of permission of stay.

If you are living ongoing in Thailand skip Savannakhet and do annual extensions of your permission of stay. 

 

Why skip Savannakhet? I need a non o first so I can get a 90 days in Savannakhet. I wanted to get the 1 year cause it would give me more time to apply for my work permit and based on the wp do the extension it covers the 40k requirement and not need 400k anymore sitting there in the bank. Sorry If I am repeating but with a non O ME 1 year you not allowed to do extension within Thailand ? 

[Mr BBS]

1 hour ago, Rob Browder said:

Yes, you can apply at immigration in Thailand for a 12-mo extension, on any of the entries, in the last 30-45 days (depending on the office), with 2-mo seasoned 400K.

 

Also, you can get a single Non-O with no money in Savannakhet.  Only the multiple-entry requires funds.

Cool, it’s clear for me then. Will see if they give me the 1 year with the funds being there only for 2 weeks. If not il take the 90 days. Thanks to you all! I will update my experience next week! 

[Liquorice]

1 hour ago, Mr BBS said:

Sorry If I am repeating but with a non O ME 1 year you not allowed to do extension within Thailand ? 

You can apply for a 1-year extension during any of the 90-day entries from a ME Non Imm O visa.

[Mr BBS]

Just went to pick up my visa and I got a 90 days non o only, reason was funds not long enough in the account so they do check the 2 months statement requirement. Lady behind counter was rude and not very helpful. It’s not a big deal for me, I will get a 1 year extension in about 60 days at my local immigration office 

[DrJack54]

11 minutes ago, Mr BBS said:

Just went to pick up my visa and I got a 90 days non o only, reason was funds not long enough in the account so they do check the 2 months statement requirement. Lady behind counter was rude and not very helpful. It’s not a big deal for me, I will get a 1 year extension in about 60 days at my local immigration office 

Thanks for the update. 

So definitely funds 2 months.

Indeed apply for your 12 month extension after can show funds in your Thai bank for 2 months+ 

[lykes2fly]

Hi. I surrently hold Non Imm O-A retirement Visa and wish to convert to type O. I have the financial requirements both lump sum and income. If i leave w/o re-entry invalidating current visa do I just re-enter, get 60 day visa exempt stamp then head to CW Bangkok with O app and documents for new Visa ?  Will I need evidence of onward travel to get 60 days ? Thanks. 

[DrJack54]

8 minutes ago, lykes2fly said:

Will I need evidence of onward travel to get 60 days ? Thanks. 

If entry via land then should not require onward flight.

If via air then the airline at departure may request proof of onward flight 

You state enter visa exempt with 60 day stamp and head straight to CW.

you only require 15 days remaining on your permit to apply for the non O. 

 

Edit: I assume that you are on extension from a non O-A and do not actually have a valid non O-A visa? 

[lykes2fly]

My current O_A extension expires Jan 7 2025   By leaving w/o reentry permit it becomes invalid right?  USA citizen i get 60 days  and with funds seasoned I shouldn't have any issue at CW with getting O Retirement am I correct ?

[DrJack54]

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[DrJack54]

3 minutes ago, lykes2fly said:

My current O_A extension expires Jan 7 2025   By leaving w/o reentry permit it becomes invalid right?  USA citizen i get 60 days  and with funds seasoned I shouldn't have any issue at CW with getting O Retirement am I correct ?

Yes. Correct.

 

Process discussed in this thread 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1311886-visa-exempt-to-retirement-extension-process-and-cost/

[DrJack54]

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