Vientiane vs Savannakhet - certified copies vs copies...

[ReinDeerMan]

Planning to apply single non-O visa but what is the differece between Vientiane and Savannakhet. Other mentions certified copies and The other just copies. Signed by my wife means certified 

 

Vientiane 

 

Documents of Thai national: a marriage certificate or a birth certificate, a passport, a Thai ID Card, and a house registration (or their certified copies)

 

Savannakhet 

 

Original and a copy of marriage certificate (for spouse/parent) or birth certificate (for child).

A copy of Thai identification card (for spouse/parent)

A copy of passport (for spouse/parent)

A copy of Thai House registration

 

[DrJack54]

Certified means signed.

Both Savannakhet and Vientiane now require appointment.

Did you consider a border bounce, enter Thailand visa exempt and obtain Non O marriage at your Thai immigration office? 

[gtr]

I just saw this over on twitter , 

[benlovesnuk]

On 11/19/2024 at 12:58 PM, gtr said:

I just saw this over on twitter , 

 

How on earth does that work..?

[JesusonaPogoStick]

Does Savannakhet still do the non-O (marriage) without requiring to show financials? If so, is what's listed in the OP the  only documents you need? I understand that you have to book an appt. like Vientiane (e-visa starts next year). FYI-  USA-came in on a 30 day exempt/extended, family ext., and two land border crossings(Laos), so a tourist visa or a non-o w/o showing financials seems like my best bet in either Savannakhet or Penang. I'm only planning on staying 4 more months. In retrospect I should've paid an agent in CNX for a visa based on retirement when I first arrived. Thank you for reading.

[DrJack54]

20 minutes ago, JesusonaPogoStick said:

I'm only planning on staying 4 more months.

 

If you only require 4 months why not visa exempt entry (60 days) + 60 day extension to visit wife.

Or even 60 (visa exempt) + 30 day extension + 60 extension to visit wife.

Or visa exempt 60 + obtain non O marriage at local immigration office (requires 400b in bank day of application) 3 months stamp = 5 month total. 

 

You don't need to obtain non O marriage in Laos

[JesusonaPogoStick]

@DrJack54I am a bit leery about trying to do a 3rd visa exempt because I was read the riot act on my 2nd land crossing. Flying in = maybe. Still, want to know if Sav has the no financials option.

[DrJack54]

16 minutes ago, JesusonaPogoStick said:

Still, want to know if Sav has the no financials option.

This is thread July re financials

https://aseannow.com/topic/1330114-is-savannakhet-requiring-proof-of-400k-for-2-months/

 

 

Where are you currently located

Which land border were you "read the riot act" 

[JesusonaPogoStick]

@DrJack54 Chiangkhong gave me a bit of hassle on my 2nd exit. In my 25 years in and out of Thailand (living in-country for many years on different types of visas) was pretty harsh( never overstay, but I suspect my long history on the screen **** him off on that particular day. When I crossed over the next day, I had Mr. Happy happy. TIT, you never know.

[DrJack54]

10 minutes ago, JesusonaPogoStick said:

When I crossed over the next day, I had Mr. Happy happy.

Luck of the draw..

Some immigration officers don't like to see ongoing entries using visa exempt or even tourist visas if they (for example) notice a previous non O 

BTW where are you currently? 

You are married to Thai so you have options.

Also 50+ so you can obtain non O retirement or marriage.

Ongoing living in Thailand from visa exempt not recommended.

 

 

[JesusonaPogoStick]

I think I have made that apparent about the visa exempt. I am in CNX, but will leave soon. The O (marriage w/o showing financials) gives me flexibility whereas paying 26k for retirement does not. Anyway, thanks for the input.

[pub2022]

On 11/28/2024 at 12:36 PM, JesusonaPogoStick said:

I think I have made that apparent about the visa exempt. I am in CNX, but will leave soon. The O (marriage w/o showing financials) gives me flexibility whereas paying 26k for retirement does not. Anyway, thanks for the input.

 

I have heard that Chiang Mai Immigration does not accept your request of visa changing (exempt to NON-O) if you have entered the country by land, it must be flying in.

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, pub2022 said:

 

I have heard that Chiang Mai Immigration does not accept your request of visa changing (exempt to NON-O) if you have entered the country by land, it must be flying in.

"I Have heard" ?

I would like a first hand report

[pub2022]

59 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

"I Have heard" ?

I would like a first hand report

 

Two agencies in Chiang Mai told me that, about one month ago. I do not know if I can make names on here.

[DrJack54]

49 minutes ago, pub2022 said:

 

Two agencies in Chiang Mai told me that, about one month ago. I do not know if I can make names on here.

So you asked Visa agent.

Not clear what type of non O you inquired about.

Non O based on marriage or retirement.

 

 

 

 

[pub2022]

2 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

So you asked Visa agent.

Not clear what type of non O you inquired about.

Non O based on marriage or retirement.

 

 

 

 

 

From visa exempt to NON-O retirement, I already have the required money in the bank.

The two agencies told me that I must enter the Kingdom by flying in or my request of visa change won't be accepted by CM Immigration.

[Rob Browder]

On 11/29/2024 at 10:09 PM, pub2022 said:

From visa exempt to NON-O retirement, I already have the required money in the bank.

The two agencies told me that I must enter the Kingdom by flying in or my request of visa change won't be accepted by CM Immigration.

I have not seen this before, but nothing surprises me with Immigration any more. 

I would go to immigration and try to apply in-person - no agent - since you have the required funds.  The paperwork for retirement is not excessive (unlike other types). 

Do this when you still have 45+ days left on your permitted-stay. 

 

"Plan B" could include using an agent in Pattaya (discount if you have your own money) or "by the book" in Bangkok - though the latter would require staying in Bangkok ~3-months, to continue through the annual-extension.