Single entry Non O from Savannakhet

[jim hayes]

Good morning, is the following possible:

1. Obtain a single entry non o visa based on marriage (90 days) from Savannakhet

2. Close to the expiry of the above visa obtain a 60 day "visit wife" extension from Thai  immigration  office

3. Close to the expiry of the above extension apply for a 12 month extension based on 400,000 Baht seasoned funds

 

It's step 3 that I'm unsure about.

 

Thanks in advance

 

[Upnotover]

Its possible.

 

What are you unsure about?

[jim hayes]

I wasn't sure if the 12 month extension was allowed after doing the 60 day visit wife extension.

 

[Upnotover]

1 minute ago, jim hayes said:

I wasn't sure if the 12 month extension was allowed after doing the 60 day visit wife extension.

 

Yes it is.  Of course the 60 day extension is not really necessary, especially as you'll need the 400k in the bank for the initial non-O.  Here is a thread about the Kalasin office, might be some interesting tips in it;

 

[DrJack54]

6 minutes ago, jim hayes said:

I wasn't sure if the 12 month extension was allowed after doing the 60 day visit wife extension.

 

No problem.

Some folk obtain the 60 day extension from the 90 day non O stamp to "buy time" for seasoning.

Done often 

[jim hayes]

Thanks for your replies,  I need time to transfer and season the funds. My understanding is that the 400,000 is not needed for the initial non-o as it's single entry.

[jim hayes]

Just now, DrJack54 said:

No problem.

Some folk obtain the 60 day extension from the 90 day non O stamp to "buy time" for seasoning.

Done often 

Thanks, that is exactly my plan.

 

[Upnotover]

1 hour ago, jim hayes said:

Thanks for your replies,  I need time to transfer and season the funds. My understanding is that the 400,000 is not needed for the initial non-o as it's single entry.

Then you need to crack on and get it soon as Laos will soon join the e-visa program.  One of the stated requirements for a single non-O e-visa is;

 

"Financial evidence showing monthly income of no less than 40,000 THB or having the current balance of 400,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings"

[DrJack54]

3 hours ago, jim hayes said:

Thanks, that is exactly my plan.

 

Assume you have a Thai bank account in your name only. 

[jim hayes]

5 hours ago, Upnotover said:

Then you need to crack on and get it soon as Laos will soon join the e-visa program.  One of the stated requirements for a single non-O e-visa is;

 

"Financial evidence showing monthly income of no less than 40,000 THB or having the current balance of 400,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings"

Thanks for the heads up, I wasn't aware of that.

 

[jim hayes]

2 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Assume you have a Thai bank account in your name only. 

Yes

[Upnotover]

3 minutes ago, jim hayes said:

Thanks for the heads up, I wasn't aware of that.

 

Yes, you've basically got 3 weeks to try and make a in person application - you'll need an apponitment.

[JeffersLos]

Instead of keeping the 400k in the bank and going through the whole extension process with your local IO, book 4 weekends away in neighboring countries. Flights and hotel package for you and the wife. 🙂 Do the last one just before it expires and it's good for around 15 months, no money tied up no dealing with immigration offices nice little breaks for you and the wife every 3 months. 🙂