convert to non-o thai spouse from within Thailand

[Jetsam]

Hello- quick question:

I am on a VE with a 30 day extension until Dec 10. If I convert to a non-o visit thai wife visa here next week, will the 90 day permission to stay be calculated from the day I apply/receive the visa or from the end of my current permission to stay (Dec 10) ? Also, is this visa granted in one visit on the day of application assuming paperwork is in order?

 

Thanks in advance. 

[DrJack54]

You need to apply for a non O with 15+ days remaining on your current permission of stay.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1342849-tourist-visa-exempt-then-apply-for-non-o-based-on-marriage/ 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1325266-change-from-visa-exempt-to-non-o/

 

[Jetsam]

@DrJack54 Thank you. So that means 2 visits to CW?   And then 2 more visits to CW for 12 month extension plus Amphur office, bank, etc.  Do you know if my 90 day non-o will be calculated from my current permission to stay Dec 10 (90-dyays to March 10) or will it be from an earlier date? I can't find an answer to that on the threads. I'm trying to plan a convenient time to apply for the 12 month extension as I will need to travel. Thanks!

[DrJack54]

3 hours ago, Jetsam said:

I'm trying to plan a convenient time to apply for the 12 month extension as I will need to travel. Thanks!

An alternative if the "need to travel" is fixed then you could obtain a 60 day extension to visit wife from your visa exempt entry.

A reentry permit would be required to exit Thailand and reenter and would be valid to expiry of the extension.

OR since you haven't even applied for the non O just exit for you "need to travel" and reenter visa exempt.