How can I obtain a Thai "O" visa for spousal visitation from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City?

Thai Visa Non-O Visa Spousal Visa Hanoi Consulate HCMC Consulate Visa Application Process Post-Covid Visa Rules Visa Extensions

Oct 14, 2022

2 years ago

Jeff *********

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Anyone had any luck (post-covid) with Hanoi or HCMC Thai consulates for getting "O" visa for reason of spousal visitation? I understand that Savannakhet is functioning, and have (pre-covid) done HCMC. There are now nonstop flights from CNX to HAN and SGN. This is a lot easier to traverse than CNX-UBP and a 2 hour bus ride to Mukdahan, then 1 hour to get over the border. Cost should be the same, time taken should be much less, if HCMC or Hanoi Thai consulates are functioning.

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The conversation discusses experiences and advice for obtaining a Thai "O" visa for spousal visitation from the Thai consulates in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) post-covid. It mentions that while Hanoi does not issue year-long multi-entry Non-O visas based on marriage, HCMC does. The process for HCMC requires a mandatory appointment and strict adherence to requirements. Users also share their views on the importance of offering gratitude to knowledgeable contributors for their input.

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Wilhelmina ********

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2 years ago

Tod *********

Hanoi doesn't issue year long multi-entry Non-O visas based on marriage <- that means unless you're going to come for 90 days, then apply for the year extension inside the country with the 400K baht at the immigration office that's a bad office to choose

HCMC does issue the year-long multi-entry, for 200USD

It is a consulate that requires a mandatory appointment to get in the gate, and you either MEET the requirements on the website, or you don't get the visa.

They are also very hard on people with a passport full of covid extensions (So if that's you, I'd recommend no matter how inconvenient Savannakhet is for you, that's where you need to go)

2 years ago

Tod *********

Keep in mind they also have a clause in the requirements for Non-O visas that states;

𝟮.𝟱. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁’𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱.

No idea what this means BUT I'd sure contact them before you wing your way there thinking it's gonna be smooth sailing getting a visa there

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2 years ago

Tod *********

You make an appointment for the consulate at HCMC here

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