Exempt to Non-o

[ndreamer]

What's the process to a non-o from an exempt entry, do i just do the extension for seeing family or can i convert to a non-o?

I need to leave Thailand for a funeral, so i don't have enough time for a 1 year extension.

Whats the forms needed to change visa class and hold the visa on exit?

 

[DrJack54]

6 minutes ago, ndreamer said:

What's the process to a non-o from an exempt entry, do i just do the extension for seeing family or can i convert to a non-o?

You can do both. 

From visa exempt entry you can obtain 60 day extension to visit family. 

You can obtain a Non O that obviously has other requirements such as financials etc. 

Assume that you have Thai bank account in your name only? 

How many days remaining on current permission of stay? 

[ndreamer]

> How many days remaining on current permission of stay? 
Over a month left, yes i have a thai bank.

[DrJack54]

11 minutes ago, ndreamer said:

Whats the forms needed to change visa class and hold the visa on exit?

From  visa exempt to Non O you use TM87. 

To exit Thailand and return you require a reentry permit. 

You don't "hold the visa".... Obtaining the Non O simply gives you a 90 day stamp. 

The reentry permit allows you to reenter Thailand during that permission of stay. 

[DrJack54]

1 minute ago, ndreamer said:

> How many days remaining on current permission of stay? 
Over a month left, yes i have a thai bank.

When is funeral and how long after the funeral do you want to stay in Thailand. 

[ndreamer]

8 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

When is funeral and how long after the funeral do you want to stay in Thailand. 

It's this friday, yes i want to extend 1 year after i get back.

Is that possible if i do the 90 day extension with the permit ?

[DrJack54]

3 minutes ago, ndreamer said:

It's this friday, yes i want to extend 1 year after i get back.

Given that info, I would be inclined to just exit Thailand. 

Don't worry about reentry permit and return visa exempt. 

Basically meaning start over. 

You will receive a new 60 day stamp. 

That provides plenty of time to obtain the Non O marriage

[ndreamer]

9 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Given that info, I would be inclined to just exit Thailand. 

Don't worry about reentry permit and return visa exempt. 

Basically meaning start over

okay, thank you so much

[DrJack54]

7 minutes ago, ndreamer said:

okay, thank you so much

Be aware that to enter Thailand after the funeral and flying without visa or reentry permit the airline at departure may require onward flight. 

 

BTW here is short thread listing docs from visa exempt to Non O

Note you need to apply for the Non O with min 15 days remaining on permission of stay and 21 at some offices eg CM. 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1291070-visa-exempt-to-non-o-marriage-visa-conversion-at-cw-requirements/