Can i change the visa extemption to Non O based on marriage?

[deliric]

Hello, 

 

I am moving back to thailand with my Thai wife and daughters and i will get a Non O based on marriage which i will renew yearly.

 

The question is : can i change my visa extemption (60 days or soon to be 30 days) into NON o based on marriage at the Koh Samui immigration office? 

 

Also, can i extend the new 30 visa extemption in Thailand and after that change it to Non O ?

 

 

 

 

[DrJack54]

What you plan re visa exempt to Non O (marriage) is fine.

The process is outlined in threads such as this one.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1315828-visa-exempt-to-90-day-non-o-spouse-visa-conversion-in-thailand/

 

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

 

 

There are a couple of immigration offices that do not. 

Not sure if Samui is one of those.

Someone will advise with first hand experience.

Did you consider obtaining the Non O prior to entering Thailand via the e-Visa process.

2 hours ago, deliric said:

Also, can i extend the new 30 visa extemption in Thailand and after that change it to Non O ?

Yes that's not a problem. You could also consider 60 day extension "to visit wife". Same fee 1900b 

 

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

[BrandonJT]

While it may be possible, is there a reason you don't just get the non-O visa online through the e-visa system before you go to Thailand? It'll save you 2 trips to immigration and a lot of wasted time.

[Sparkling]

Listen to DrJack54, it is all right.

 

Do not know if Samui is different.

 

I have been to Samui Immigration only once for an extension decades ago and found them friendly and fast.

Sawasdii -  what you want - extension of visa - looks in passport - stamp - thank you - smile

[deliric]

16 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

 

Did you consider obtaining the Non O prior to entering Thailand via the e-Visa process.

Yes that's not a problem. You could also consider 60 day extension "to visit wife". Same fee 1900b 

 

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

Thank you for the answers!

 

I considered the NON o prior but not sure i have enough time left, was thinking maybe save the 150 euro fee and also i can transfer enough money to thai bank around 2 months after i get there, i might need it faster for the 1 year extension.

 

Also regarding the account I had a BKK bank account but probably closed by now because i havent used in 7 years. Maybe the same branch will be keen to open a new one even if on visa extemption. Maybe if i go with wife and daughters they will be more understanding?

 

[Liquorice]

26 minutes ago, deliric said:

Thank you for the answers!

 

I considered the NON o prior but not sure i have enough time left, was thinking maybe save the 150 euro fee and also i can transfer enough money to thai bank around 2 months after i get there, i might need it faster for the 1 year extension.

 

Also regarding the account I had a BKK bank account but probably closed by now because i havent used in 7 years. Maybe the same branch will be keen to open a new one even if on visa extemption. Maybe if i go with wife and daughters they will be more understanding?

 

What date are you planning to come to Thailand?

Safer to get the Non O based on Thai spouse to enter Thailand with.

You could have difficulty opening a Thai bank account, entering visa exempt as a Tourist.

[DrJack54]

4 hours ago, deliric said:

Maybe the same branch will be keen to open a new one even if on visa extemption. Maybe if i go with wife and daughters they will be more understanding?

Wife and daughters won't help.

You will have difficulty in opening a bank account on visa exempt.

That is why people suggest obtain the Non O in home country as with a Non O you would be able to open a bank account.

An agent can open a bank account.

Where will you be located in Thailand meaning which immigration office? 

[deliric]

I will be in Samui. I already booked the plane tickets for 7 april. 

 

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, deliric said:

I will be in Samui. I already booked the plane tickets for 7 april. 

 

Assuming that you fly to Thailand visa exempt then use of agent to open bank account may be necessary.

When you apply for the non O (marriage) you require 400k in the bank on day of application. 

You stated the following......

" ....i can transfer enough money to thai bank around 2 months after i get there, i might need it faster for the 1 year extension".

 

Without sounding rude ...I don't follow.

If you can't transfer 400k as soon as you have a bank account what's the thinking here.

Requirements (financial) is outlined above.

The Non O gives you a 90 day stamp and 30 days prior to expiry you obtain the 12 month extension.

For the extension the funds need to have been in bank for 2 months.

After you obtain the extension the funds can be used 

 

Does your countries embassy provide "income letter" 

 

Given the fact you don't have the bank account in place and also require time to transfer the funds, you may consider obtaining 60 day extension to visa exempt entry to buy time to organize things. 

 

Edit: be aware that flying visa exempt the airline at departure may want to see onward flight.

 

Edit: I was looking for agent reports re bank account and found this thread. I posted at the start of thread that not sure about Samui for obtaining the Non O.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1343209-visa-agent-koh-samui-surat-thani/ 

 

Read post in thread from @khunPer who suggests might be issue with obtaining Non O from visa exempt entry. 

 

[Liquorice]

5 hours ago, deliric said:

I will be in Samui. I already booked the plane tickets for 7 april. 

 

What is your age, nationality and are you in receipt of any pensions?

Did you marry in Thailand or overseas?