Quick query for Non-O dependent spouse visa

[mankindmatt5]

Hello all

 

This is just a quick question about a Non-O visa for a foreign spouse visa. Just to confirm, we are both foreigners, there is no Thai spouse. 

I am currently in Thailand on a Non-B, with work permit and extension being processed and stamped in my passport next week.

My wife is accompanying me currently with a simple 60 day visa exemption, which will expire in January.

We would like to get her the Non-O dependent spouse visa, ASAP

As far as I can see, this means preparing documents like my work permit, passport stamps and company information, alongside a copy of our marriage certificate, plus the usual other requirements like photos, TM30, application form and so on.

I just need to know if there are any other documents required for this?

Also, is it necessary to apply for this visa outside of Thailand? Or can it be done whilst here on a visa exemption? 

In addition to that, it seems worth asking whether she will have to return to our home country to apply, or whether it can be processed in a neighboring country like Laos or Vietnam?

 

We are in Chiang Mai, and have used the Chiang Mai Immigration Office for the Non B Extension, if that makes any difference.

Thanks in advance for help and input


 

[DrJack54]

34 minutes ago, mankindmatt5 said:

Also, is it necessary to apply for this visa outside of Thailand? Or can it be done whilst here on a visa exemption? 

She would need to enter Thailand on a non O .

The non O retirement or marriage can be obtained from visa exempt entry. 

For dependant spouse she needs to obtain the non O outside of Thailand.

 

Thread with some info from ubonjoe.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1245491-dependant-spouse-with-extension-to-stay-based-on-retirement/ 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1308150-non-imm-o-retirement-options-for-spouse/

[mankindmatt5]

36 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

She would need to enter Thailand on a non O .

The non O retirement or marriage can be obtained from visa exempt entry. 

For dependant spouse she needs to obtain the non O outside of Thailand.

 

Thread with some info from ubonjoe.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1245491-dependant-spouse-with-extension-to-stay-based-on-retirement/ 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1308150-non-imm-o-retirement-options-for-spouse/

Thank you

[mankindmatt5]

7 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

She would need to enter Thailand on a non O .

The non O retirement or marriage can be obtained from visa exempt entry. 

For dependant spouse she needs to obtain the non O outside of Thailand.

 

Thread with some info from ubonjoe.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1245491-dependant-spouse-with-extension-to-stay-based-on-retirement/ 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1308150-non-imm-o-retirement-options-for-spouse/

Hi DrJack

Sorry, one more question, just in case you know

I managed to source the list of requirements on the Vientiene Thai Embassy site. Everything is extremely clear, except for a request for 'Appropriate/Sufficient Funds'

Obviously a printed bank statement should be fine for this, but do you have any idea how much they would want to see?

Hopefully it is nothing unreasonable, and doesn't require any seasoning or other faff like with the retirement visas

[DrJack54]

3 hours ago, mankindmatt5 said:

Hopefully it is nothing unreasonable, and doesn't require any seasoning or other faff like with the retirement visas

Here is thread discussing financials.

Vientiane soon will be eVisa.

Savannakhet the same.

I would suggest 400k in bank required. Previously not. 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1336197-need-recent-info-on-vientiane-90-day-single-entry-spousal-visa-requirements/

 

[Upnotover]

4 hours ago, mankindmatt5 said:

Hopefully it is nothing unreasonable, and doesn't require any seasoning or other faff like with the retirement visas

The e-visa website states the following;

 

"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"

 

Individual embassies can have their own rules but it's not going to be much different.  You could probably use an equivalent amount in your home country, you certainly could do so if applying in the UK, USA, etc.

[mankindmatt5]

8 hours ago, Upnotover said:

The e-visa website states the following;

 

"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"

 

Individual embassies can have their own rules but it's not going to be much different.  You could probably use an equivalent amount in your home country, you certainly could do so if applying in the UK, USA, etc.

 

Thanks. I think that 400,000 is only for applicants married to Thais

For applicants married to a working/retired/volunteering foreigner - it seems to be just 20-40k (as per Vienna's Thai Embassy Site)

 

For those who need to stay with family residing or working in Thailand

1. Financial evidence, e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings, proof of sponsorship from a third party (20,000 THB per person and 40,000 THB per family)

1. Additional document required for those who are married to Thai nationals: proof of income, either party or both must have a total income of not less than 1,000 EUR per month. If the non-Thai antional does not have the said minimum income, he/she must provide proof of an account deposit in Thailand in the name of either party or both of not less than 400,000 THB for the previous 3 months.