Non Imm. "o"

[njsw4]

hi folks, i need some help here and you all seem to know what youre talking about, so heres my pickle. i just applied for and recieved my non immigrant o visa. my understanding is that this is a 90 day visa that begins on the date of issue. im ok so far but heres what i need help with.

1. it says that extension of stay is not permitted. does this mean that i have to leave after 90 days? i am married to a thai national and she is with me here in the usa, but she got a job in bkk and we are moving there. can i apply for an extension or another type of visa after the 90 days is up?

2. it is a single entry visa. we planned to visit cambodia and laos before settleing in bkk. will i be able to leave thailand and come back aftera month or so? can i apply for a visa that allows me to leave and come back?

thanks for your help. im new to this and could use all the advice i can get.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

If you are able to show a family income of 40,000 baht a month you can get a one year extension at Thai Immigration, and the same extension every year while you can show that 40K a month. During the currency of your present visa you will lose that visa unless you get a re-entry permit every time you leave the Kingdom.

[njsw4]

If you are able to show a family income of 40,000 baht a month you can get a one year extension at Thai Immigration, and the same extension every year while you can show that 40K a month. During the currency of your present visa you will lose that visa unless you get a re-entry permit every time you leave the Kingdom.

thanks doc. the 40k wont be a problem, but about the other thing, with the single entry visa, will i be able to go visit cambodia and such? what does single entry mean?

[dr_Pat_Pong]

If you are able to show a family income of 40,000 baht a month you can get a one year extension at Thai Immigration, and the same extension every year while you can show that 40K a month. During the currency of your present visa you will lose that visa unless you get a re-entry permit every time you leave the Kingdom.

thanks doc. the 40k wont be a problem, but about the other thing, with the single entry visa, will i be able to go visit cambodia and such? what does single entry mean?

It means ONE stay of 90 days. You need to get a re-entry permit every time you leave the Kingdom during that 90 day period.

[ubonjoe]

1. Ignore that. It means nothing. Yes you can extend visa, you will just have to meet all the requirements. Suggest you keep non-o married to a Thai. If you want to work you can get work permit on a non-o.

2. If you get the 1 year extension you can get a multiple re-entry permit. If no extension then you have to get new visa every time you go out. That's assuming you have a single entry 90 day non-o visa.

For Info on getting extension: http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/ba...p?page=service#

Basic requirements are proof of 40,000 baht monthly income. Marriage certificate, ID and etc.

Income can be proved by letter from your embassy/consulate or tax receipts for the previous 3 months.

[mgjackson69]

If you are able to show a family income of 40,000 baht a month you can get a one year extension at Thai Immigration, and the same extension every year while you can show that 40K a month. During the currency of your present visa you will lose that visa unless you get a re-entry permit every time you leave the Kingdom.

thanks doc. the 40k wont be a problem, but about the other thing, with the single entry visa, will i be able to go visit cambodia and such? what does single entry mean?

It means ONE stay of 90 days. You need to get a re-entry permit every time you leave the Kingdom during that 90 day period.

Or get a multiple re-entry permit once

[astral]

Only go for the multi-entry if you cannot meet the 40K a month requirement.

[JimGant]

Ignore that. It means nothing. Yes you can extend visa

But, Immigration usually requires your extension request in the last 30 days of your 90-day permitted to stay period. So, yes, if you want to travel in the early part of your 90-day stamp, you'll need a re-entry permit (1000 baht single, 3800 multiple) to keep that stamp valid for eventual extension application.

Out of curiosity, why did you get a single entry Non Imm O? Did the Consulate restrict you to that? And if so, which Consulate?