Can I convert my tourist visa to a non O dependent visa in Chiang Mai, or should I apply from Vientiane?

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Jun 23, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hey again knowledgeable ones. My wife is getting a non O here in Chiang Mai, and I'll be her dependent. We'd like not to both leave the country at the same time because of our kids. 

1) Could I convert my tourist visa to non O- dependent visa at Chiang Mai immigration?

or

2) Could I apply for the non O dependent in Vientiane if I have all the documents (proof of marriage, letter from employer, etc...)?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about the possibility of converting a tourist visa to a non O dependent visa in Chiang Mai or whether to apply for the non O dependent visa in Vientiane, while mentioning their wife is obtaining a non O visa and concerns about their children. Comments suggest that it is possible to convert a tourist visa in Chiang Mai, given the requirement of having 21 days left on the current entry stamp and providing necessary documents. Users encourage confirming the process with the Chiang Mai immigration office.

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Tod *********

@Florian *******

, you can apply for a Non-Immigrant Type visa from a 30 day visa exempt, a 60 day tourist visa or the 30 day extension on either of them.

I'd go to the Chiang Mai immigration ofice and see if you even can do an in country conversion to a 90 day Non-O for that reason. I don't see why you couldn't IF you met the requirements but definitely check with them

6 years ago

Folrian ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks again for your patience and help

6 years ago

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Folrian ********

Tod *********

In Chiang Mai you need to have 21 days left on your current entry stamp to do an in country Non-O conversion. you go to the promenada immigration office up there and make an appointment for when you can apply for the 90 day Non-O. They will give you a hand out stating what documentation is required. On that appointment time you show up and turn in your application. They'll tell you when to come back for the results because it will go under consideration. Then you go back and get the 90 day Non-O visa stamped into your passport

6 years ago

Folrian ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks Tod, do you reckon even 21 days left on a visa exempt could do it?

6 years ago

Herman ********

As far as i know you need a non o visa from outside Thailand to be dependent on your wife,s visa

6 years ago

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Herman ********

Tod *********

and your wife is getting a non-O visa based on what?