Mariage visa O no funds

[mataleo]

Just to confirm its not a problem in laos for non O with just mariage cert.

Then extend for 2 months in thailand

So u get 5 months

Repeat process.

[ubonjoe]

Not a problem.

But besides the marriage certificate you need signed and dated copies of your wife's house book and ID card.

Yes you can do the 60 day extension for the 90 day entry.

[Julie H]

This seems like a better option than the multi entry O based on marriage. Two trips to immigration & one trip over border = 10 months. Depends on where you live i suppose.

[utr]

you can go to savannakhet laos and get a 12 month multiple entry non-o visa based on marriage for 5,000 baht [without needing to produce financials]. if you also pop across the border just prior to the use before date on the visa you can get almost 15 months out of the one visa and then still get an extra 60 days for visiting thai wife after that so in total almost 17 months. worth considering if you are thinking of repeating the single entry visa plus visiting thai wife after that [ie 5 months].

[paz]

This seems like a better option than the multi entry O based on marriage. Two trips to immigration & one trip over border = 10 months. Depends on where you live i suppose.

You mean double entry tourist visa. But multi-entry non-O stretches to 17 months, not a small difference.

[Julie H]

This seems like a better option than the multi entry O based on marriage. Two trips to immigration & one trip over border = 10 months. Depends on where you live i suppose.

You mean double entry tourist visa. But multi-entry non-O stretches to 17 months, not a small difference.

No i mean single entry O based on marriage, I am recently married, coming to the end of an ED visa. I plan to work/visit family for two or three months in home country every year. I think the single entry O, extend 60 days then repeat would be perfect for my situation. Does anyone agree or disagree?

[larsjohnsson]

This seems like a better option than the multi entry O based on marriage. Two trips to immigration & one trip over border = 10 months. Depends on where you live i suppose.

A multi non O gives you 15 months in Thailand

[paz]

No i mean single entry O based on marriage, I am recently married, coming to the end of an ED visa. I plan to work/visit family for two or three months in home country every year. I think the single entry O, extend 60 days then repeat would be perfect for my situation. Does anyone agree or disagree?

This way you would need to go to the consulate twice, in order get 10 months.

So it's better tetter to apply only once for double entry tourist visa and get 10 months

[Julie H]

No i mean single entry O based on marriage, I am recently married, coming to the end of an ED visa. I plan to work/visit family for two or three months in home country every year. I think the single entry O, extend 60 days then repeat would be perfect for my situation. Does anyone agree or disagree?

This way you would need to go to the consulate twice, in order get 10 months.

So it's better tetter to apply only once for double entry tourist visa and get 10 months

Once in my home country whilst i am there anyway & once (plus two extensions at BKK imm)to a neighbouring country within my 10 months stay in Thailand. I am here based on marriage im not a tourist, i see your point but wouldn't it be better for me to be on the correct class of visa?

[utr]

depends on how easy it is to get a new 'non o visa' in you home country before returning. having a 12 month multiple entry non o visa means you don't need to concern yourself as you would already have a valid visa. if you were considering return by way of a visa exempt entry then boarding your fight may be a problem without an onward flight.

[paz]

Once in my home country whilst i am there anyway & once (plus two extensions at BKK imm)to a neighbouring country within my 10 months stay in Thailand. I am here based on marriage im not a tourist, i see your point but wouldn't it be better for me to be on the correct class of visa?

For which purpose, unless you need to work, tourist or non-imm makes little difference.

Anyway you would be here on the correct extension for stay, for that portion at least.

To minimize trips and issued visa, get multi-entry non-imm O in e.g. Savannakhet.

[Julie H]

This seems like a better option than the multi entry O based on marriage. Two trips to immigration & one trip over border = 10 months. Depends on where you live i suppose.

A multi non O gives you 15 months in Thailand

I dont need 15 moths, 10 months would be perfect for my situation

[Julie H]

Once in my home country whilst i am there anyway & once (plus two extensions at BKK imm)to a neighbouring country within my 10 months stay in Thailand. I am here based on marriage im not a tourist, i see your point but wouldn't it be better for me to be on the correct class of visa?

For which purpose, unless you need to work, tourist or non-imm makes little difference.

Anyway you would be here on the correct extension for stay, for that portion at least.

To minimize trips and issued visa, get multi-entry non-imm O in e.g. Savannakhet.

Thank you paz i am still confused so will do more research. to answer another reply, I am Australian so getting a single entry non O would not be a problem in home country

[utr]

i agree it would be better to hold the correct type of visa particularly if immigration has any questions easier for you to answer.

[paz]

i agree it would be better to hold the correct type of visa particularly if immigration has any questions easier for you to answer.

Which questions? It is legal to have a tourist visa and be married to a Thai. 60 day extension can be granted having any type of visa.

Reason 2.24

http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/doc/temporarystay/policy777-2551_en.pdf

[utr]

with a 12 month non o multiple entry visa you would only be required to visit one consulate per year/visa. there would not be any need to get a 60 day extension to visit your wife. but you would need to do a border hop every 90 days. when returning from oz [provided you did so before the visa's 'enter before date'] you can simply enter on that still valid visa. just because you can get 15 or 17 months out of this type of visa doesn't mean you have to. it probably depends on how easy/near to a border you are as to what suits your particular circumstance best.

[Julie H]

i agree it would be better to hold the correct type of visa particularly if immigration has any questions easier for you to answer.

Which questions? It is legal to have a tourist visa and be married to a Thai. 60 day extension can be granted having any type of visa.

Reason 2.24

http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/doc/temporarystay/policy777-2551_en.pdf

Lets say i got the double entry tourist visa (60days per entry?) then extended 60days? at Bkk imm, then left the country & repeated process that would be 240 days as opposed to 300 days with my plan for single entry O based on marriage. Correct? my knowledge on tourist visa is very limited.

[paz]

with a 12 month non o multiple entry visa you would only be required to visit one consulate per year/visa. there would not be any need to get a 60 day extension to visit your wife. but you would need to do a border hop every 90 days.

Correct, but many people prefer a short trip to immigration and Bt, 1900 fee, to a boring border hop and associated costs.

[paz]

Lets say i got the double entry tourist visa (60days per entry?) then extended 60days? at Bkk imm, then left the country & repeated process that would be 240 days as opposed to 300 days with my plan for single entry O based on marriage. Correct? my knowledge on tourist visa is very limited.

Double entry tourist visa used to the max, first extension 30 days reason 2.4. Second extension 60 days as above. Then border hop as "enter before" date allows, repeat, total approx. 10 months.

With a single entry non-imm, maximum possible is 5 months using the 60 days extension.

[Julie H]

Lets say i got the double entry tourist visa (60days per entry?) then extended 60days? at Bkk imm, then left the country & repeated process that would be 240 days as opposed to 300 days with my plan for single entry O based on marriage. Correct? my knowledge on tourist visa is very limited.

Double entry tourist visa used to the max, first extension 30 days reason 2.4. Second extension 60 days as above. Then border hop as "enter before" date allows, repeat, total approx. 10 months.

With a single entry non-imm, maximum possible is 5 months using the 60 days extension.

So your plan is 4 visits to Bkk imm & one border hop & mine is 2 visits to Bkk imm & one border hop? All within a 10 month period. im just trying to get info needed, appreciate your help

[Mario2008]

As a woman married to a Thai male you can get extensions of stay for 1 year without the need of showing any income or money in the bank. Together with a reentry permit this would be the easiest option.

[paz]

So your plan is 4 visits to Bkk imm & one border hop & mine is 2 visits to Bkk imm & one border hop? All within a 10 month period. im just trying to get info needed, appreciate your help

Yes, but staying 10 months with two single entry non-imm O, also take two visits to a consulate, related cost and fees. So, there is a trade-off. Again the best is multi-entry non-imm O visa, where available.

[utr]

 

i agree it would be better to hold the correct type of visa particularly if immigration has any questions easier for you to answer.

Which questions? It is legal to have a tourist visa and be married to a Thai. 60 day extension can be granted having any type of visa.

Reason 2.24

http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/doc/temporarystay/policy777-2551_en.pdf

 

i didn't say it was not legal, merely stating the obvious, otherwise why does thailand have a tourist visa and a non o based on marriage as separate visas and not just one visa to cover both.

the reason you are coming to thailand [as i understand it is to visit your family] if on a tourist visa immigration may want to see an itinerary or hotel and/or flight bookings and/or to be convinced you are not working illegally. i believe they would be less inclined to question someone on a 'o' visa visiting his family.

[paz]

the reason you are coming to thailand [as i understand it is to visit your family] if on a tourist visa immigration may want to see an itinerary or hotel and/or flight bookings and/or to be convinced you are not working illegally. i believe they would be less inclined to question someone on a 'o' visa visiting his family.

Do not second guess Thailand immigration. As you enter Thailand with a tourist visa, no reason or itinerary are asked.\

Also consider, non-imm visa fee is twice the tourist one.

[Julie H]

As a woman married to a Thai male you can get extensions of stay for 1 year without the need of showing any income or money in the bank. Together with a reentry permit this would be the easiest option.

My Thai wife made this account & i have hijacked it. She is more confused than i am

[Julie H]

So your plan is 4 visits to Bkk imm & one border hop & mine is 2 visits to Bkk imm & one border hop? All within a 10 month period. im just trying to get info needed, appreciate your help

Yes, but staying 10 months with two single entry non-imm O, also take two visits to a consulate, related cost and fees. So, there is a trade-off. Again the best is multi-entry non-imm O visa, where available.

I understand now, thank you for you time & knowledge. Best of luck to you

[utr]

 

the reason you are coming to thailand [as i understand it is to visit your family] if on a tourist visa immigration may want to see an itinerary or hotel and/or flight bookings and/or to be convinced you are not working illegally. i believe they would be less inclined to question someone on a 'o' visa visiting his family.

Do not second guess Thailand immigration. As you enter Thailand with a tourist visa, no reason or itinerary are asked.\

Also consider, non-imm visa fee is twice the tourist one.

 

i am only quoting what has been reported on tv and not second guessing at all, fyi may like to read these threads

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/741503-south-thailand-border-crossings-reports-problems-to-enter-with-60-days-tourist-visas-tr60/?hl=%20denied%20%20land%20%20crossing&PageSpeed=noscript

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/742573-tourist-visa-holders-denied-entry-to-thailand-and-left-stranded-in-malaysia/page-32?hl=%2Bdenied+%2Bland+%2Bcrossing&PageSpeed=noscript

[paz]

i am only quoting what has been reported on tv and not second guessing at all, fyi may like to read these threads

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/741503-south-thailand-border-crossings-reports-problems-to-enter-with-60-days-tourist-visas-tr60/?hl=%20denied%20%20land%20%20crossing&PageSpeed=noscript

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/742573-tourist-visa-holders-denied-entry-to-thailand-and-left-stranded-in-malaysia/page-32?hl=%2Bdenied+%2Bland+%2Bcrossing&PageSpeed=noscript

These were about people suspected of be working, and happened only at Sadao some weeks ago already.

Since then, no problem with tourist visa.

[GeorgeIII]

you can go to savannakhet laos and get a 12 month multiple entry non-o visa based on marriage for 5,000 baht [without needing to produce financials]. if you also pop across the border just prior to the use before date on the visa you can get almost 15 months out of the one visa and then still get an extra 60 days for visiting thai wife after that so in total almost 17 months. worth considering if you are thinking of repeating the single entry visa plus visiting thai wife after that [ie 5 months].

Sorry to drift O/T but is that right?

I thought you couldn't get the extra 60 days on top of the 90 days you got by entering on the last day of a multi non imm 'O' because the underlying visa had expired by that time.

Thanks to anyone who can put me straight.

[Mario2008]

No problem with getting the 60 day extension if the visa has expired. What matters is that you have a valid permisison to stay, that one is extended. Not the visa itself.