How Do I Apply For Extension Of Stay Of Non-Immigrant 'O'

[kitkat2012]

My husband, son and I arrived in Thailand recently and plan to live here for about 2 years. My husband and I both have Non-Immigrant 'O' (other) visas. We got this visa type because our son got a Non-Immigrant 'ED' as he is attending school here. Neither of us are working in Thailand.

Our 90 days will expire next month, Feb 2012. We would like to apply for a EITHER a one year extension of stay visa OR a one year multiple entry visa.

For the one year extension of stay visa: we understand that we need to supply proof that the school is a member of the Thai Education Committee and deposit 200,000 baht into a Thai bank account. Does the money need to have been in the bank account for a certain period of time BEFORE we apply for the visa extension? Is there anything else that we need to supply?

For the one year multiple entry visa: we understand that the nearest border crossings for this purpose (we live on Koh Samui) would be Malaysia (Penang, Kuala Lumpar and a third location?) but not Burma. We need to supply a letter from the school to show that our son is attending for one year. Other than that, is there anything else we need to supply?

[lopburi3]

For extension of stay only one parent is eligible and the amount is 500k in account for 30 days on date of application.

1. Application form

2. Copy of applicant’s passport

3. Copy of the passport of the alien who has been permitted to stay in the Kingdom for education

purposes

4. Copy of documents showing proof of relationship, such as a marriage certificate, a birth

certificate, registration of child legitimization, household registration certificate, child adoption

registration certificate, or other evidence issued by the government or relevant agency

5. Only in the case of Criterion (5), the applicant must attach a funds deposit certificate issued by a

bank in Thailand and a copy of a bankbook.

Am not aware of any Consulate in the area providing multi entry non immigrant O visa for such (they do not even provide for having a Thai child). But strange things happen so can not be positive.

[kitkat2012]

Thanks for the info. Can you please tell me where you got the info you posted showing the list of 5 things you require?

[lopburi3]

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thailand.no%2FImmigration%2520New%2520Policy%2520305-2551%2520English%2520translation.pdf&ei=W5oJT5bGAofirAfi3bDMBg&usg=AFQjCNE4-G7ZcAcIKK_PE8SpW1qSsiq1Lw

[Lite Beer]

Thanks for the info. Can you please tell me where you got the info you posted showing the list of 5 things you require?

Tillet and Gibbons.pdf

[kitkat2012]

Instead of depositing 500,000baht into a Thai bank account, would the Immigration authorities allow, as an alternative, the fact that I have just purchased a brand new car valued at more than 500,000baht. I have all the paper work for the car in my name.

[Ginkas]

No, they wouldn't.

The money is supposed to be available for living expenses.

I don't think you can 'spend' a car in 7-Eleven!

[kitkat2012]

Ha, ha. That's a shame. I was having a lot of difficulty setting the account up in the first place. I wasn't allowed to just withdraw the funds from my account in my home country and hand them over the counter at the bank. The Thai bank said I had to do it in a way that shows where it has come from, either paperwork or by electronic transfer. They also said that when I want to close the account in the future, I would have to show paperwork of the history of transactions for the entire time I have the account. This all sounds wierd and complicated. I don't suppose you know where I can get more info about what I need to show Immigration in relation to the bank account, maybe an internet link?

[Lite Beer]

You need to show them a letter from your Thai bank showing the balance.

Plus your bank book updated showing the same balance.

[lopburi3]

You show account passbook and provide copies and provide original letter of account balance issued by the bank. This may need to be current to day of application or at most a day or two prior (depending on the immediate office used and availability of bank facilities).

[kitkat2012]

As I mentioned previously, My husband and I both have Non-Immigrant 'O' (other) visas. We got this visa type because our son got a Non-Immigrant 'ED' as he is attending school here. Our visas are valid for 90 days and are due to expire next month.

My husband will be applying for a one year extension of stay visa and I will be applying for a one year multiple entry visa. I will be doing my application in KL. I have checked the Immigration Policy document that was sent to me via this forum and I believe that item 2.11 is applicable to me. Friends have advised that I need to have deposited 200,000 baht into a bank account for 30 days prior to my application. This is the first I have heard of this. I was under the impression that only my husband needs to do a deposit of 500,000 baht for at least 30 days prior to his application.

Can anyone confirm if this info about 200,000 baht for a one year multiple entry visa is correct?

[Mario2008]

What you are referring to are the rues for applying for an extension of stay from immigraiton, like your husband does. This are not the rules for applying for a new multiple visa.

I can't advise you about the need to show money for a new multiple visa as I can't recall seeing reports regarding that. In general in Asia it is the norm that you get a single entry visa and extend at immigration.

[tutsiwarrior]

since when is thb500,000 required for an extension of stay based upon marriage as it used to be thb400,000?...

have there been any changes to the thb800,000 requirement for an extension of stay based on retirement?

this is a disturbing development as I always thought that the money requirement would be revised downwards...now it really appears that 'they' don't want us here...

[Lite Beer]

400,000 Baht in the bank is the requirement for a Marriage 12 Month Extension of Stay

500,000 Baht is the requirement for a parent of a kid at school.

[tutsiwarrior]

thanks for the clarification, LB...I am chagrined...

[lopburi3]

One post of false/suspect information removed.