Can I apply for a Non-Immigrant O visa in Savannakhet as the spouse of someone on an extension of stay?

Non-Immigrant O Visa Visa Application Thailand Visa Rules Spousal Visa Extension of Stay Savannakhet Consulate Laos Visa Application

Feb 14, 2019

6 years ago

Mike ******

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Hi Guys,

If my missus is on an extension of stay  (over 50), can I get a non imm O in Savannakhet based on being her hubby? (SA passport). New rules mean we cant do 2 "retirement visas" as we cant tie up $60K for 5 months.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A South African passport holder can apply for a 90-day Non-Immigrant O visa based on being married to a spouse on an extension of stay in Thailand. The application can be made at either the Vientiane or Savannakhet Thai consulate in Laos. Required documents include copies of the spouse's passport and stamps, a marriage certificate, and proof of residence. It's crucial that the passport doesn't have any notations from a Thai consulate in South Africa.

Tod *********

I think you should be able to get a 90 day single entry Non-O visa based on being the spouse of someone on a long term extension of stay from either Vientiane or Savannakhet.

@Amornrat *********

any ideas what consulate would be better for this visa?

6 years ago

Amornrat **********

Vientiane is OK as OP can fly there for convenience.

6 years ago

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Amornrat **********

Mike ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Tod and Robert, I have looked in the files but can`t find anything. If I fly to Laos to ask for a Non O based on being a dependent of my wife, what docs should I take other than copies of her passport and stamps and a copy of my lease and marriage certificate? TIA guys!

6 years ago

Tod *********

yes, S/African passport holders CAN apply for visas at the thai consulates in LAO as long as there is NO writing on a visa you got from the thai consulate in S/A.

IF you have a passport with no notations in it, you could apply for a 90 day Non-O visa based on marriage to someone on a long term stay here, at a thai consulate then apply for a yearly extension for the same reason at the immigration office when your 90 day stamp is running out

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Mike *****

nope..

6 years ago

Mike ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks Tod. I did my non B in Savannakhet, but it`s a haul by road from Pattaya and would prefer to fly to Vientiane. Does it make any difference? TIA

6 years ago

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Mike ******

Robert *******

What kind of visa do you have now?

6 years ago

Robert *******

My Thai reading is no good and their website is in Thai. But lets ask

@Amornrat *********

she organize visa travels to Laos.

6 years ago

Mike ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks Robert. Can SA passport holders do that in Laos?

6 years ago

Robert *******

Thanks, you can apply for the Non Immigrant O visa based on being dependent of your wife.

6 years ago

Mike ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Was on a Non B teaching but it`s not my cup of tea. I cancelled my non B and am currently on holiday in India. I will come back on an exempt or buy a SETV

6 years ago

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Mike ******

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