Just a heads up that Savannakhet is wanting a ticket out of Thailand and an online copy of your bank statement for tourist visas, along with the usual copies of passport, Laos Visa and entry stamp etc.  I overheard him saying to a few rejected applicants that the bank statement must have at least 20,000 baht in it.

 

For the non-O (for purposes of retirement) I only supplied them the copies of my passport info page, Laos Visa and entry stamp along with a copy of my consulate income verification letter (notorized and the original was shown to him).  He did ask for a copy of a online bank statement, which I had but he did not request a onward ticket out of Thailand.  I had a ticket just in case.

 

There were many people being turned away for not having the requested documents.  One gentleman was given a hard time for wearing a printed t-shirt and jumping out of the line and over the chain to deposit his backpack on a table.  So beware as they are watching you and it's probably best to be in good dress and behavior.  I wore long shorts, sandals and a collared shirt, nothing was mentioned to me.

 

 

Edited April 30, 20179 yr by Roger Lee

For tourist visas, flight or travel out of Thailand and proof of funds has been required since January 1st in savannakhet, and yes you are correct, the financial proof needs to be minimum 20000 baht

Edited April 30, 20179 yr by Doiger

4 minutes ago, Doiger said:

For tourist visas, flight or travel out of Thailand and proof of funds has been required since January 1st in savannakhet 

Very true as it was my first visit to Savanakhet I thought I'd pass along my experiences.

 

Vientiane on the other hand was requiring a medical and background clearance on my last visit for a non-O.

 

 

Edited April 30, 20179 yr by Roger Lee

This contrasts to the post last week who claimed he was denied after being told they would not be issuing any O Visas based on retirement anymore. I'm thinking he did not have his ducks in a row.

Does it have to be an online bank statement? That seems a weird rule. Would they not accept a real passbook from a Thai bank? Of course I could print off the online statement but that seems really weird.

8 hours ago, edwardandtubs said:

I normally get a statement from the bank, stamped and signed when applying for a non O marriage visa, multi entry. 

 

Edited April 30, 20179 yr by beechbum

1 minute ago, beechbum said:

 

Sorry edwardandtubs, can't seem to edit my above comment 

Can anyone recommend hotel other than the casino and Daosavanh Resort & Spa Hotel?

Good to hear they want appropriate attire. Sometimes when I go for my 90 days, I look around the room and just shake my head. What are these folks thinking! On an African Safari?

Does it have to be an online bank statement? That seems a weird rule. Would they not accept a real passbook from a Thai bank? Of course I could print off the online statement but that seems really weird.

He was also accepting copies of your bank book, the most current page being important. One guy apparently only had the front page and had to leave to get the current one.


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Can anyone recommend hotel other than the casino and Daosavanh Resort & Spa Hotel?

I was somewhat disappointed with Savannakhet as everything is so spread out and difficult to get to without a Tuk Tuk.

 

I stayed at the Avalon Residence and it was okay, the free breakfast was meh. Next time I'll probably stay next door at a place called Aura Residence, the food although not western was pretty good.

 

Pilgrims Kitchen & Inn is highly rated and close to a night market, the food mainly Mexican, American and Indian was pretty good. I didn't see an elevator there. For a good cheeseburger Lin's Cafe doesn't disappoint.

 

 

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I suspect they will allow a current bank passbook showing funds on deposit and immediately available for withdrawal.

I used that once in Ho Chi Minh City for a SETV from The Thai Consulate there.

But at that time I had about 400K in my Thai Bank account.

The bank book was accepted .

they are not fools.

 

 

I suspect they will allow a current bank passbook showing funds on deposit and immediately available for withdrawal. I used that once in Ho Chi Minh City for a SETV from The Thai Consulate there.

But at that time I had about 400K in my Thai Bank account.

The bank book was accepted .

they are not fools.

 

 

 

They wanted copies of your bank book or an online print out of your bank statement. Because I had a notarized income letter from the consulate for a non-O based on retirement not having 800k didn't matter I guess. I heard him tell one guy ahead of me it had to show at least 20k baht.

 

 

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I whent there on april19th. They never asked for proof of outbound flight. And I showed them a screen shot of my current Canadian bank. Balance  from my IPhone. And they granted me the 60 day tourist visa for 1000baht as requested  or for 2000baht and proof of marriage and proof of residency they will give you a 90 day tourist visa

Edited May 1, 20179 yr by madtrucker

I whent there on april19th. They never asked for proof of outbound flight. And I showed them a screen shot of my current Canadian bank. Balance  from my IPhone. And they granted me the 60 day tourist visa for 1000baht as requested  or for 2000baht and proof of marriage and proof of residency they will give you a 90 day tourist visa

I was there on the 25th and screen shots or showing cash didn't suffice. It had to be a copy of the bank book or statement only, also just showing the book or cash wasn't cutting it.

 

A couple of folks ahead of me were being turned away for not having a flight out of Thailand ticket. Since I wasn't asked for one I can only speculate. Random or tourist? Since mine was a non-O, I don't know.

 

 

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I went on the 28th, was number 2 in line to apply for non O based on marriage.

Number one in line hadn't filled in forms correctly so was waved aside within seconds.My paperwork handed over with a kop Kuhn Krap from me and a thank you from the IO in return, 2000 baht and come Tuesday 2 o'clock,sawadee crap that was it.

I would say that the guys across the road at the visa shop do a simple and good job, 180bht including photos.

Reminder to those doing Savannakhet run Lao immigration requires photo and 1500 bht to get in to Lao.

Currently sat in hotel waiting for tomorrow, hooray for aircon 

How did you get away with 2000 baht fee? Non-O Imm based on marriage is 5000 baht.

Three months = 2000bht 

20 minutes ago, ozzydom said:

How did you get away with 2000 baht fee? Non-O Imm based on marriage is 5000 baht.

Single entry non o = 2000 baht

multi entry non o = 5000 baht

To be clear (again) for a 1 yr non O based on marriage no proof of funds or outward flight tickets are required? Correct?

5 minutes ago, Pat in Pattaya said:

To be clear (again) for a 1 yr non O based on marriage no proof of funds or outward flight tickets are required? Correct?

Correct for savannakhet 

Edited May 1, 20179 yr by Doiger

"I wore long shorts",  Long shorts??  Please describe them .

Long shorts and sandal, then you think that you look good ? hahahaha...

6 hours ago, tomwct said:

Good to hear they want appropriate attire. Sometimes when I go for my 90 days, I look around the room and just shake my head. What are these folks thinking! On an African Safari?

 

I guess that you are someone who think that wearing long shorts and sandals is ok :-)

 

 

There's no reason at all why someone applying for a tourist visa shouldn't wear a printed t-shirt, shorts or even safari clothes. That's what tourists wear, isn't it? Ironically, the people dressed 'correctly' in sombre ironed shirts and trousers are the ones most likely not to be genuine tourists, but these are the ones being treated with more respect by the officials. I think they need training on not judging people by appearance. It must make a really bad impression if you're a genuine tourist on a journey through southeast Asia from Vietnam to Singapore that Thai officials are making a big deal about your printed t-shirt.

Edited May 1, 20179 yr by edwardandtubs

39 minutes ago, possum1931 said:

"I wore long shorts",  Long shorts??  Please describe them .

my kid said it is a kind of fisherman's pants! lol

Quick update for Savannakhet, most ATM in Savannakhet are not accepting Visa, MasterCard or Cirrus. Nobody has given me a reason in the Banks I have tried.

''I wore long shorts, sandals and a collared shirt''

 

 

Hahaha!

I noticed that also, figured it was just dumb luck.  The bank caddy-corner from the Avalon Residence where I stayed does change Thai baht into kip, but won't change it back the other way.  A lot of businesses and tuk tuk's will accept baht, but I'd ask first.  

25 minutes ago, PJPom said:

Quick update for Savannakhet, most ATM in Savannakhet are not accepting Visa, MasterCard or Cirrus. Nobody has given me a reason in the Banks I have tried.

 

Hi. I'm going to Savannakhet tomorrow to apply for a non o visa based on marriage .

Are these all the documents I need?

 

 

1 x application form with 2 recent photos attached

1 x copy passport, signed by me

1 x copy wife ID card signed by wife

1 x copy wife house book, her entries, signed by wife

1 x copy fancy marriage certificate, both sides, signed by wife and me.

 

We got married last week but the Amphur office didn't give me a copy of the Kor Ror 2. Do they need this in Savannakhet?