Can I Switch from a Multi-Entry Non-O Visa to a Single Entry Visa with Extension in Thailand?

Non-O Visa Visa Extension Bank Account Requirements

May 18, 2020

5 years ago

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I'm currently on a multi-entry Non-O (based on marriage), last entry March 2nd, valid until May 30th. I usually travel frequently, so this visa seemed sensible at the time I got it. 

I'm now considering to switch from the multi-entry Non-O to a single entry + 12 months extension, since I'm worried that (a) the amnesty may end sooner than July 31st and (b) that even if it doesn't it may still not be easy to re-enter Thailand after leaving unless one holds a work permit. 

Questions:

1. Is it possible to do this switch in country at all? I'm planning to do it ASAP as I think doing it while already on the amnesty will be too much of a headache/outright impossible.

2. Regarding the 400k in Thai bank account: until last December I held work permits for 6 years running, so I have more than the necessary amount in my account (and have had it for longer than the required 2 months). Can I just use my existing account? Or are there some special rules, like the money needs to be transferred in from overseas or anything like that?

Thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is on a multi-entry Non-O visa based on marriage and is considering switching to a single entry visa plus a 12-month extension due to concerns about re-entering Thailand after travel. They have questions about the possibility of making this switch in-country, as well as the requirements regarding maintaining 400k in a Thai bank account for the extension.

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Tod *********

at most immigration offices you can apply for a yearly extension when you have 30 days or less left on your current stamp.

GO to your immigration office and get the hand out that lists the requirements for getting a yearly extension based on marriage to a thai national

There is no requirement to show the money came from abroad when applying for a yearly extension, it just has to be in an account in your name only for the requisite 2 months before you apply for the extension

5 years ago

Michael ******

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Great, helpful as always Tod, thank you! As that's everything from my side feel free to close the comments now.

5 years ago

Michael ******

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Thanks

@Tod ********

! Immigration office would be CW, should have specified, sorry for that.

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