Background:

• Indian national living in Thailand since 2021 on Non-O visa (Thai spouse)
• Married to Thai national (2019)
• Been extending annually without issues
• Current visa expires January 19, 2026

 

The Problem: My visa is usually due in February, so I deposited 400k THB in December like always. This time I just noticed it expires in January instead! Money deposited December 21, 2024 = only 29 days seasoned by expiry (need 60 days). Visa can't be extended for one year from Chumphon Immigration as 400K THB not seasoned for 2 months. 

 

Chumphon Immigration's Advice: They told me to:

1. Apply for e-visa online
2. Exit Thailand and re-enter on new e-visa

 

My Confusion:

• E-visa application on e-visa website https://thaievisa.go.th requires "current location" but Thailand isn't listed
• Immigration helpline said select country where I'll collect visa
• They suggested Laos or Malaysia (said Myanmar has no embassy)
• BUT Myanmar IS listed in the e-visa country options

 

My Questions:

1. Has anyone at Chumphon (or other province) dealt with this situation before?
2. Can I mention any country as my "current location" on e-visa website and then re-enter from Myanmar?
3. Has anyone actually applied for e-visa while in Thailand and successfully done this exit/re-entry to/from Myanmar process in a similar situation?
4. If e-visa is necessary, which country should I choose and how does "current location" work?
5. From Chumphon, what's the most economical route to exit and re-enter?

 

Any advice appreciated - this is the first time I've had this timing issue in 4+ years!

 

Thank you in advance for your advice and assistance. 🙏🏽😌

You could apply for 60day extension to visit your wife, in that case you will buy time to season funds in your bank account.

Why didn't immigration suggest the 60 day extension as mentioned above.. 

You cannot apply for the eVisa while in Thailand. 

The application requires you to show eg entry stamp to the  country from where you are applying. 

Forget Myanmar. 

Also note that in Laos you would do application  once you enter the country and make online application and then attend embassy/consulate to pay for application. 

29 minutes ago, aluc said:

You could apply for 60day extension to visit your wife, in that case you will buy time to season funds in your bank account.

Thanks for you prompt response. I was wondering about the same. Somehow, they didn't suggest that. Do you have any information about the 60 day extension option that could be done while I'm in Thailand?

5 minutes ago, Ajile said:

Do you have any information about the 60 day extension option that could be done while I'm in Thailand?

https://aseannow.com/topic/1327691-60-days-extension-to-visit-family-restrictions/

28 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Why didn't immigration suggest the 60 day extension as mentioned above.. 

You cannot apply for the eVisa while in Thailand. 

The application requires you to show eg entry stamp to the  country from where you are applying. 

Forget Myanmar. 

Also note that in Laos you would do application  once you enter the country and make online application and then attend embassy/consulate to pay for application. 

 

Thanks for your prompt response.

 

For reasons unknown to me, Chumphon immigration did not mention the 60 day extension option. I was informed that exiting Thailand and re entering on an eVisa was the only option available in my case.

 

Just to clarify, if I take the Laos route, does that mean I cannot complete the entire process online and would still need to visit the embassy or consulate in person to pay the application fee?

 

Also, hypothetically, if I list Singapore as my current location for the eVisa application using a friend’s address, once the eVisa is approved, would I be required to enter Thailand specifically from Singapore, or can I enter from any nearby international location?

 

Appreciate your guidance.

6 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

https://aseannow.com/topic/1327691-60-days-extension-to-visit-family-restrictions/

Thanks a lot for sharing this link. 🙏🏽😌

1 minute ago, Ajile said:

Just to clarify, if I take the Laos route, does that mean I cannot complete the entire process online and would still need to visit the embassy or consulate in person to pay the application fee?

The entire application and eVisa approval is all online. 

HOWEVER once the application is made and is pending you attend embassy in person for payment. 

 

4 minutes ago, Ajile said:

Also, hypothetically, if I list Singapore as my current location for the eVisa application using a friend’s address, once the eVisa is approved, would I be required to enter Thailand specifically from Singapore, or can I enter from any nearby international location?

What don't you understand. 

You need to be in the country where you are applying for the visa. 

Showing friends address won't work. 

The application will require proof. 

The simplist way would be via upload of entry stamp. 

Simple rules and very convenient than previously. 

Follow the rules. 

BTW Vietnam accept online payment. 

Not sure of visa requirements for Indian pp. 

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

The entire application and eVisa approval is all online. 

HOWEVER once the application is made and is pending you attend embassy in person for payment. 

 

What don't you understand. 

You need to be in the country where you are applying for the visa. 

Showing friends address won't work. 

The application will require proof. 

The simplist way would be via upload of entry stamp. 

Simple rules and very convenient than previously. 

Follow the rules. 

BTW Vietnam accept online payment. 

Not sure of visa requirements for Indian pp. 

Thanks a lot for the clarification and explanation. Much appreciated. 🙏🏽