Answered3 years ago
Can I apply for a one-year spouse visa in Thailand with 400k in my bank account after obtaining a non-O visa?
Hi , wondering if I already have 400k in my thai bank account can I apply for the one year spouse visa immediately after getting the non o immigrant visa in thailand ?I Can't apply for the non o In my country before i arrive due to working overseas before arrival.
All information is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
All information is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Answer summary
The user inquires if they can apply for a one-year spouse visa in Thailand with 400k in their Thai bank account immediately after obtaining a non-O immigrant visa, given their inability to apply for the non-O visa in their home country due to overseas work. Responses clarify that while they can apply for the non-O visa from Thailand, the timeline for applying for the one-year extension depends on the rules of the local immigration office, with most requiring a wait of 30 to 60 days after the non-O visa is granted.
21 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Jo **********
in some countries as is the case is in The Netherlands you can apply for a one year multiple entry visa based on marriage. You must be in your home country at the time you apply. This is ideal and very easy.
Josh **********
OPHi guys , going be going to savanhket to do the multiple entry non o , I have few questions if you don't me asking..best way to get there ? What requirements are needed?
Do I need a appointment before arriving ? And just so I'm clear with the non o multiple entry , I have to leave every 90 days and fly back in ? Or do I have leave before the 90 days ? Do I need to go to immigration at all where I live in thailand ? Thanks all
Do I need a appointment before arriving ? And just so I'm clear with the non o multiple entry , I have to leave every 90 days and fly back in ? Or do I have leave before the 90 days ? Do I need to go to immigration at all where I live in thailand ? Thanks all
Graham ******
Do I need a appointment before arriving ? No, it's walk in at Savannaket.
And just so I'm clear with the non o multiple entry , I have to leave every 90 days and fly back in ? Yes, leave and re-enter by land or air, up to you.
Or do I have leave before the 90 days ? No, leave on or before the 90 day stamp in your passport.
Do I need to go to immigration at all where I live in thailand ? On this visa no, unless at some point you want an extension rather than exiting and re-entering.
And just so I'm clear with the non o multiple entry , I have to leave every 90 days and fly back in ? Yes, leave and re-enter by land or air, up to you.
Or do I have leave before the 90 days ? No, leave on or before the 90 day stamp in your passport.
Do I need to go to immigration at all where I live in thailand ? On this visa no, unless at some point you want an extension rather than exiting and re-entering.
Josh **********
OPJo **********
Josh **********
OP@Jo *********
is there a certain amount of days you have to re enter after leaving ? Thanks for all the information joJo **********
@Josh *********
you will need to leave within the 90 days. I don’t think you will ever need to go to immigrationGraham ******
@Jo *********
But you still only get stamped in for 90 days and have to border bounceJosh **********
OP@Graham *****
so when I arrive change to the non o , I still have todo.a boarder bounce to get the spouse visa ?Jo **********
@Graham *****
it’s such a great visa if your married. I was all set to do it, but the LTR came out and got that based on remote workingGraham ******
@Jo *********
correctJo **********
@Josh *********
yes exactly and you do not need the 400k on your account unless they have changed it.Jo **********
@Graham *****
if you get the 12 month multi entry visa from your home country you do not need 400,000 in your account. That was case 6 months ago when I looked at it.Graham ******
@Josh *********
Yes, it's unlimited entries in the 12 moths it's valid for and you get 90 each time to plan to re-enter when the Visa expiry date is within a day or so to get your full 15 months.Josh **********
OP@Graham *****
thanks buddy I'm definitely going have do the multiple entry non o visa as leaving and entering many times,.can I leave before the.90.and return ? For example I arrive September for.3 weeks then leave for another month for work.( not my own country ) then I'm back for a month before I fly out to a different country ) my schedule is going be like this possibly up until April. Thanks for all this information everyone!Graham ******
@Josh *********
You will apply for a Non-O Visa based on marriage and, if it's multi-entry, you leave and get stamped back in for 90 days everytime to maintain your visa status. You can get up to 15 months in Thailand from this then, if you have 400k in a Thai account, apply for the 12 month extension. There is also a 60 day for visiting Thai family which could be taken before the 12 month extension.Jo **********
@Graham *****
and ? I fly every 1-2 months to Singapore or Japan so not a big deal?
John *******
@Jo *********
Australian?Brandon ************
You can apply for the 90 day non-O from your home country or from Thailand. Many embassies may require you to show proof of insurance for 90 days if you buy the visa from them though.
As far as when you can apply for 1 year extension, the answer is the same regardless of how you get your non-O visa.
It depends on the rules of the immigration office you'll be using.
Most offices allow you to apply for an extension when you have 30 days or less left on your existing stamp, meaning you would need to wait 60 days after using your 90 day non-O visa.
A few offices like Bangkok, ChiangMai and Phuket allow you to apply when you have 45 days or less left, meaning you would need to wait 45 days after using your 90 day non-O visa.
As far as when you can apply for 1 year extension, the answer is the same regardless of how you get your non-O visa.
It depends on the rules of the immigration office you'll be using.
Most offices allow you to apply for an extension when you have 30 days or less left on your existing stamp, meaning you would need to wait 60 days after using your 90 day non-O visa.
A few offices like Bangkok, ChiangMai and Phuket allow you to apply when you have 45 days or less left, meaning you would need to wait 45 days after using your 90 day non-O visa.
Josh **********
OP@Brandon ***********
is a boarder bounce required? After I apply for the spouse visa? So much information, I'm very unsure I have emailed the embassy to no reply.Brandon ************
@Josh *********
no it's not requiredActivity
5 joined5
people
Related
25Do UK citizens only need to show 500k THB for one month when applying for a DTV in Thailand and can they apply from abroad?
1.5k13151mo
Can I apply for a retirement visa in Thailand if my funds have only been in the bank for 5 weeks?
9964212mo
What is the best visa option for a British retiree planning to move to Chiang Mai?
5.2k141352mo
Is it better to enter Thailand on a tourist visa and then apply for a retirement visa with an agency?
6.3k55712mo
Can you switch from a visa-exempt entry to a retirement visa while in Thailand?
5.9k55518mo
Is it possible to convert a tourist visa to a Non-O visa in Thailand?
5.1k37709mo
Can I apply early for a retirement visa in Thailand if my bank funds haven't been seasoned for the required 60 days?
693461y
Can I switch my Tourist Visa to a Non-Immigrant O Spouse Visa while in Thailand?
840541y
Can I apply for a retirement visa from my home country and what are the requirements?
1.1k681y
Can you apply for a retirement visa in Thailand after turning 50 while on a 60-day visa exemption?
2.6k22201y
Can I apply for a Thai visa with a bank account statement?
55422y
Is a Bank of America account accepted for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand?
5.4k42582y
What are the considerations when applying for a retirement visa in Thailand through an agent in Pattaya?
1.1k662y
Can I extend a 60-day tourist visa in Thailand without leaving the country?
3.4k26282y
What are some recommended agents for obtaining a Thai visa after receiving incorrect advice from immigration?
4.9k41352y
Can I maintain my retirement visa status while working outside Thailand every year?
5.7k50472y
What are the best retirement visa options for a 60-year-old Australian moving to Thailand?
2.5k8473y
Can I apply for a 60-day extension and a one-year visa simultaneously while maintaining my 400k THB funds?
9203133y
What are the requirements for applying for a retiree visa in Thailand as a US citizen?
1k573y
Can I apply for a retirement visa in Thailand after arriving on a 30-day visa-exempt entry?
1.7k1385y
How can I apply for a Thai marriage visa without a Thai bank account while on a tourist visa?
3k3185y
What are the requirements and procedures for a one-year extension based on marriage to a Thai national?
1.4k1075y
Can a US citizen on a tourist visa change to a Thai spouse visa without returning to the USA?
38017y
What are the requirements and process for extending a marriage visa in Thailand?
1.8k15118y
Can I use a foreign bank account for the 800,000 baht requirement for a Non-O visa in Thailand?
968659y
Resources
Need help with your retirement visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served