Can I apply for a multiple entry Non-O visa upon arrival in Thailand?

Aug 18, 2023
a year ago
Josh *******
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Can I apply for a non o multiple entry when I arrive in thailand or do I need to apply before arriving?
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You cannot apply for a multiple entry Non-O visa upon arrival in Thailand. The only non-O visa available for application in Thailand is the 0 entry 90 day non-O visa. For a 1-year multiple entry Non-O visa, which allows stays of 90 days each time you enter Thailand, this must be applied for outside of Thailand and is typically available only to those married to a Thai national.
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Brandon ************
The ONLY non-O visa you can apply for in Thailand is a 0 entry 90 day non-O visa.

You can apply for a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand, allowing you to keep the stamp alive but not adding extra time.

If you're looking for the 1 year multiple entry non-O visa that gives you 90 days each time you enter Thailand, that's only available for married to Thai and only available outside of Thailand.
Steve *******
@Josh *********
From where to Savannakhet?
Josh **********
@Steve ******
yes please
Brandon ************
@Josh *********
never been there
Josh **********
@Brandon ***********
how long does it take you get the non o visa please ? I'll be arriving on visa exempt would like to change the day after I arrive
Brandon ************
@Josh *********
what reason? You haven't indicated that.
Josh **********
@Brandon ***********
marriage i am legally married to thai. but I will be leaving 3 weeks after arrival for a 26 day job then will be returning.
Brandon ************
@Josh *********
then you can't do it. Marriage non-O usually gets a 30 day under consideration stamp and they might want to do a home visit. 3 weeks is not enough time. You'll need to do it when you return or you can get it from Thai embassy in your home country and then apply for a re-entry permit before you leave for work, then apply for your 1 year extension when you return from your job.

If you already have the 400,000 in your Thai bank account shouldn't be any issues in applying for your extension.
Josh **********
Also if I come in on visa exempt for 3 weeks then return 26 days later will they let me enter to change too the non o spouse visa ,?
Brandon ************
@Josh *********
shouldn't be an issue if you don't have an extended recent history in Thailand
Josh **********
I left here February off the ed visa and I know they are cracking down , I just don't want any issues as I'm legitimate doing things legally
Brandon ************
@Josh *********
it could potentially be problematic
Josh **********
@Brandon ***********
which route is the quickest to savanakhet please ?
Josh **********
@Kris *******
can you tag the page please
Randy ********
@Josh *********
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Josh **********
@Brandon ***********
ok so if I fly to Laos get the multiple entry non o ? Would that work ?
Brandon ************
@Josh *********
yes, that would work just fine. As long as you're okay with leaving Thailand at least once every 90 days.

Make sure you go to Savannakhet as that's the only consulate that does it. Vientiane does not.
Josh **********
@Brandon ***********
do I need book a appointment in savannakhet or can I turn up there ?
Brandon ************
@Josh *********
no appointments at Savannakhet
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