How can I apply for a visa extension or use border crossings every 90 days while living in Thailand?

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Sep 11, 2017

7 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Many reports here of others who make the trip to Lao sound easy. I am planning to go soon.

However, it's what happens next that has confused me.

My salary is straddling the 40k limit and so I'm not sure if I am able to meet the financial requirements. (Hence Savannakhet)

How do I apply for an extension?

Or is there another way?

A colleague of mine has suggested border crossings every 90days.

Is this really an option?

I have a UK passport.

Wife to be is thai with both UK and Thai passport.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking guidance on how to apply for a visa extension while in Thailand, specifically about meeting financial requirements given their salary is close to the 40k baht limit. They are considering traveling to Laos for a visa and have heard about the options for border crossings every 90 days. Insights from community members indicate that one can apply for a Non-O visa at the Thai consulate in Savannakhet without needing to provide financial proof, allowing for yearly renewals by exiting and re-entering Thailand.

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Dan *********

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Thanks I meant at my consulate not thai to prove salary?

7 years ago

Dan *********

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Respect to the Thai visa folks Ubonjoe to the max! however, every thread gets hijacked and takes too long to read.! The work you do here is Fantastic! You deserve a title, Sir!!

7 years ago

Tod *********

OR if you're legally working here you can use your thai tax statements I believe

7 years ago

Dan *********

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Superstar

@Tod ********

you win the internet again.

7 years ago

Tod *********

Here you go

@D**

, this tells you what to do

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7 years ago

Dan *********

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British

7 years ago

Tod *********

what nationality are you ?

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Tod *********

Dan *********

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Sure as planned but thanks.

7 years ago

Dan *********

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Thanks

@T**

The consulate would need to see what exactly?

7 years ago

Steve *******

Copies of wifes house book, id card, marriage certs signed by her. Copy of your passport mainpage signed by you. Origional marriage certs. 2 passport size photos, completed app form and 5000bt

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Tod *********

To apply for an extension of stay at the immigration office you'd either bank 400K baht in an account in your name for 2 months before you apply OR you would use a notarized letter from your consulate stating you make 40K baht a month in income.

7 years ago

Tod *********

It's totally an option and I know people on their 5th or 6th yearly Non-O from Savannakhet without any problems

7 years ago

Tod *********

At the thai consulate in Savannakhet you do not provide any financial proof.

You'd apply for a year-long, multi-entry Non-O visa which would require you to border-bounce every 90 days for the duration of the visa.

7 years ago

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Tod *********

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