New Non O Visa Requirements

[Nickthegreek]

In the past year we have used the businesses in the wifes name and paid taxes accordingly.

I guess I am like many others in this respect,my question is have imiggration catagorically stated that you can now only extend if you have 400,000 in the bank or income in your name or has anyone got through on the old system,using tax payments to qualify.

I also have a daughter not sure if that makes any difference ?

I would welcome any feedback.

[Lite Beer]

To apply for a 12 month extension based on Marriage the money or income has to be the Husbands.

To apply on having a Thai Child. The rule says.

(5) In the case of a parent, one of parents must have an average annual income of not less than 40,000 baht per month or a money deposit of not less than 400,000 baht for expenses within a year.

[opalhort]

(5) In the case of a parent, one of parents must have an average annual income of not less than 40,000 baht per month or a money deposit of not less than 400,000 baht for expenses within a year.[/i]

Hi LB,

yes the rules in English are quite clear but don't you think there is an opening for 'combined income' or 'combined account' or does this rule apply only to 'foreign only couples'?

for Thai-foreign couples having a child they could go back to the (in the past much abused) wife 40K income only.

opalhort

[Maestro]

For the “parent extension" the English translation is not accurate. It should read “In the case of a parent, that parent (บิดาหรือมารดานั้น) must...”, with "that parent' referring to the parent making the application for extension.

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Maestro

[Nickthegreek]

Thanks for clarifying that,I hope that it will therefore go through,as immigration in Ayutthaya today were quite sure that I had to have an income of 40,000 baht or 400,000 in the bank.

Giving that we pay all the taxes on my businesses in the wifes name ,it would be a bit unfair if they would not allow here to continue to take care of me persae.!

Is there any evidence though that they have allowed this to go through in past weeks with the Thai wife being the wage earner so to speak ?

Nick

[tijnebijn]

For the “parent extension" the English translation is not accurate. It should read “In the case of a parent, that parent (บิดาหรือมารดานั้น) must...”

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Maestro

Still confusement on this ruling I see .

I hope Maestro that you are absolutely sure what you state here , even more because you are

a much respected moderator , because if you aren't you better say ' probably ' instead of what you state here .

Not that I doubt you are wrong , but my wife still reads it as when having children one of both and not directly that

parent who is the foreigner .

Anyway is there any proof already or multiple reports about this particular ruling.....

I still do not have to go for extension , but am busy to have my 400k , just in case .

[opalhort]

For the “parent extension" the English translation is not accurate. It should read “In the case of a parent, that parent (บิดาหรือมารดานั้น) must...”

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Maestro

OK this makes it quite clear. They mean the foreign parent. So combined or sole Thai wife income is out of the question.

opalhort

[Maestro]

An exception can be approved in individual cases regarding the source of income for the parent extension. From Police Order 777/2551, Paragraph 2.18:

(5) In the case of a parent, that parent must have an average annual income of not less than 40,000 baht per month or a money deposit of not less than 400,000 baht for expenses within a year.

In other necessary circumstances, The Immigration Commissioner or Deputy of Immigration Commissioner may approve on case to case basis.

I can’t remember seeing a member reporting that he received this exceptional approval.

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Maestro

[Nickthegreek]

Hi All,

Many thanks for the replies,its now clear..!!!!

Oh how wanted I feel here today....!!!!! sure I am not the only one.

[Maestro]

Nickthegreek, because you already had marriage extensions before the new rules took effect you can ask if they will allow you an extension under the old rules, but this time only. From Police Order 777/2551, Paragraph 6

6. If an alien who has entered Thailand before this order came into force and has been continuously granted temporary stay as clause 2.18(6), in case the marriage with Thai lady, is found to lack the qualifications as prescribed in this order, the Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau or competent official shall consider and decide on the particular case based on the prevailing reasons and circumstances within 1 year from the effective date hereof.

For this special exception, I believe one or two members already reported having received it.

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Maestro