Non 'O' Visa Renewal

[ukfool]

Hi all, Just a little confused as to my options ? Here is the scenario: I am currently on a non 'o' visa (wife is Thai) we have 2 children and she does not wish to return to the UK. Must I return alone to the to get a new non 'o' or can I get new one in neighbouring country ?

I have a small amount of cash monthly, certainly not 100k, more like 30 ! The main problem is I do not want to be apart from the children, and thought was possible to get locally as would obviously be leaving the country. If this is the case, does she need to come with me ? as she was not required to get original one in UK just app form and marriage licence (married in UK).

Any advice would be appreciated.

[Mario2008]

A non-O visa can be obtained from a neighboring country. But only KL will issue a multiple non-O, if you can show at least 100,000 baht worth in the bank. (Not an income of 100,000 a month (Can be abroad).

Most other consulates in the region expect you to apply for an extension of stay from immigration. For that you need an income of 40,000 a month (can be from abroad)

OR

400,000 in a bank account in Thailand in your name only.

See also:

[Lite Beer]

As Mario said 400,000 in a Thai bank or 40,000 monthly income for a 12 month extension from Immigration.

OR

100,000 in any bank for a Multi Entry Non Imm O Visa from KL.

[ukfool]

As Mario said 400,000 in a Thai bank or 40,000 monthly income for a 12 month extension from Immigration.

OR

100,000 in any bank for a Multi Entry Non Imm O Visa from KL.

Hi, Thanks, so basically is cheaper for me to fly back to UK (25000) and get new one there (5000) ?

[Lite Beer]

I would have though it would be cheaper to fly to KL.

[lopburi3]

The 100k in bank accounts only needs to be there for the time it takes to apply for the one year non immigrant O visa in KL. An alternative would be single entry with no proof of funds and followed by 60 day extension from immigration and save the 25k UK fare and put in bank so next time, or next next time, you can obtain locally.

[Wee Jimmy]

Remember if’s a combination of both. Money in the Bank plus your 30K per month would do.

12x30= 360 therefore you would only require 40,000 in the bank.

Lopburi is best on this subject.

[Mario2008]

Remember if's a combination of both. Money in the Bank plus your 30K per month would do.

12x30= 360 therefore you would only require 40,000 in the bank.

Lopburi is best on this subject.

Unfortunately, only an extension of stay based on retirement allows a combination of income and money in the bank. An extension of stay based on marriage does not.

[gerard50]

Remember if's a combination of both. Money in the Bank plus your 30K per month would do.

12x30= 360 therefore you would only require 40,000 in the bank.

Lopburi is best on this subject.

Unfortunately, only an extension of stay based on retirement allows a combination of income and money in the bank. An extension of stay based on marriage does not.

I think you are wrong Mario, look for sunbelt lawyers, they say a combination of stay based on marriage is also good.

[PoorSucker]

Remember if's a combination of both. Money in the Bank plus your 30K per month would do.

12x30= 360 therefore you would only require 40,000 in the bank.

Lopburi is best on this subject.

Unfortunately, only an extension of stay based on retirement allows a combination of income and money in the bank. An extension of stay based on marriage does not.

I think you are wrong Mario, look for sunbelt lawyers, they say a combination of stay based on marriage is also good.

Sorry that option is not in Police order 777/2551.

2.18 In the case of a family member of a Thai(applicable only to parents, spouse, child, adopted child or child of his/her spouse):

Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time.

(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM)

(2) Proof of family relationship

(3) In the case of a spouse, the marital relationship shall be dejure (legitimate) and de facto;

(4) In the case of a child, adopted child or child of his/her spouse, the said person must not be married, must be living with the family, and must be less than 20 years of age; or

(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.

(6) In case of marriage with a Thai lady, the husband who is an alien must have an average annual income of not less than 40,000 baht per month or a money deposit in a local Thai bank of not less than 400,000 baht for the past 2 months for expenses within a year.

Edited February 8, 2011 by PoorSucker

[Mario2008]

I think you are wrong Mario, look for sunbelt lawyers, they say a combination of stay based on marriage is also good.

That information was outdated. You can link to their page now: http://www.sunbeltle...rriage-Visa.php

and see that their information has been updated.

The current police order is as per post above and does not allow it.

[Lite Beer]

Yes. Income OR savings. Not both.