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How can some agencies claim a 15-month Non-O visa in Thailand?
Some agencies propose 15 months (3+12 ) non o visa how is it possible ?
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around agencies claiming to provide a 15-month Non-O visa, which generally consists of an initial 90-day Non-O visa followed by a 12-month extension of stay. Participants clarify that the initial visa is typically valid for 90 days, after which a 12-month extension can be applied for at a local immigration office in Thailand. It's emphasized that while agents can expedite the process, they may charge higher fees and involve specific requirements like maintaining a minimum bank balance. Members also discuss difficulties with obtaining a bank account and the necessity of fulfilling financial criteria to secure the extension.
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Sandor ***********
This option is intended for when you need assistance from the Visa Agency with the 880k deposit. After a year, you have several options: 1. 12 x monthly salary of at least 65k; 2. a deposit of 800k that must be in your Thai bank account at least 2-3 months in advance; 3. a combination of your 12 x monthly salary and a deposit (12 x 40,000 + deposit of 400,000, 12 x 60,000 + deposit of 200,000-300,000). The combination scheme varies by immigration office. Therefore, you must inquire well in advance about what type of deposit they require for which monthly salary.
แอนดี้ *********
Why do people waste time asking common sense questions???🥱
Scillitoe **************
Non O - 3 months
Extension -12 months
Extension -12 months
Thomas ********
Normal
Paul *******
You’ll get 3 months first then 12 months all at once
Michael ********
Its the initial 90 days plus years extension. Based upon you entering visa exempt
TalentedSal***********
If I apply for a non o retirement visa from uk can my husband and 2 children go on as dependents non o inside Thailand if they have the right documents?
Greg ***********
TalentedSalamander9109 not likely. You will probably need a Non-Imm-O/A Visa, so your wife can apply for the Non-Imm-O Dependent. Your children (must be under 20 years old) need to have their own dependent visa
Dennis *********
Study visa?
Alan **********
1) Get Non-O in home country
2) Enter Thailand
3) Immediately open Thai bank account
4) Fund asap with 800K Baht per person
5) When 800K is in bank for 2 months go to Immigration for your 1st year’s Retirement extension of stay.
6) 800K must STAY in bank for 3 more months
7) Bank balance can NOT fall under 400K Baht at any time within the next 12 months.
1 year later repeat 4-7
2) Enter Thailand
3) Immediately open Thai bank account
4) Fund asap with 800K Baht per person
5) When 800K is in bank for 2 months go to Immigration for your 1st year’s Retirement extension of stay.
6) 800K must STAY in bank for 3 more months
7) Bank balance can NOT fall under 400K Baht at any time within the next 12 months.
1 year later repeat 4-7
Dale *********
Alan Rothwell Thanks for a clear procedure. How easy to get the bank account, you just show your Visa type , evidence of funds to be transferred & reason for it. ?? Is that it, I've heard stories of issues getting an account. Any particular banks better to deal with . Thanks
Rudi ****
Alan Rothwell Thank you for the clear explanation 🙏
Chip ********
90 day visa plus 12 months extension of stay.
Stuart ***********
I think you know the answer to this already. Why not ask the agency?
Scooter *****
They have contacts in 711
Petrov ********
Agent can do for you visa, open bank account and put money inside for 1 day just for visa but have to pay a lot better to get Elite Visa. You can do by your self just for 2000 plus 1900 bat for extention.
Ole ***************
The Non O visa give you 90 days permt to stay, it also give you the possibility to apply for a 1 year temporary permit (cost 1900 baht) Application for extension for temporary stay in the kingdom (TM 7) This is not a Visa, and sort under immigration and Royal Thai police, Visas sort under the embassies outside Thailand and under the Ministry of Foreign affairs. It is however possible to apply for the initially Non O inside Thailand (2000 baht) and you will get a 90 days stamp in your passport.
Bjørn ***************
Ole Kristoffersen har sendt deg PM
Thomas ************
If you have nothing, you shouldn't emigrate. You will fail
Phil ********
Thomas Depenbusch Where did he mention money?
Sissi *******
Thomas Depenbusch that's not what he is asking for 🤷🏼♀️
Thomas ************
Sissi Gzlez I don't care
Sissi *******
Thomas Depenbusch sure you do, but your comment is irrelevant and stupid
Paul ****************
In 2019 I did it all in one go here in Thailand. But I already had a bank account. Things were different then.
Thomas ********
Paul Prog Marriott correct
Mick *********
90 days initially and then a 12 month extension. Tue 90 days gets you the bank account and you can go from there. Alternatively apply for a 12 month visa from your home country and go from there. Only 12 months from when you arrive though not the additional 3 months.
Thomas ************
15 months visa is phantasy. Doesn't exist. Non o is 90 days. Thats all. Cost is like € 50 - 100 at Thai embassy in your country. In Thailand you apply for 12 months extension of stay for THB 1900 at immigration office. That is easy to do, especially when your embassy is doing so called "Affidavit". Will take you max 30 minutes at immigration to get 12 months extension of stay. Simple and efficient.
FYIAnony********
Thomas Depenbusch sorry but there is absolutely a oath that gets everything done and 15 months almost right away.
Including the application and required funds..in a not so legit way.
This is done by agents and you pay for that.
It also places you firmly on the agent "hamster wheel".
Including the application and required funds..in a not so legit way.
This is done by agents and you pay for that.
It also places you firmly on the agent "hamster wheel".
Paul **********
Thomas Depenbusch so, essentially 15 months then
Donald **********
Thomas Depenbusch Max 30 minutes? I think only in exceptional cases!
Jan **********
Thomas Depenbusch of you have to go to immigration in Bangkok. Forget the 30 minutes. I was there on 9:15, and my number was calling at 2 pm 😅🤗
Thomas ************
Jan Verwoert then you live in the wrong city. Rayong = 15 min
Roberto ************
Thomas Depenbusch ... Okay,! Anyway will there still be the requirement of a bank deposit of 800,000 baht or not ?
Thomas ************
Roberto Montebello not when your embassy in Thailand is confirming your income. If not you need to show THB 800.000 as Ron Georgi said
Colin ********
Or 400k if married to a Thai
Ron ********
Roberto Montebello yes you need a bank account with 800k in it two month before extension.
Ant ***********
Within Thailand
They just can
😎$$$$
They just can
😎$$$$
GorgeousPass************
Ant W Tailor all about money
Tevita ******
GorgeousPassionfruit9416 almost every visa that isn’t a tourist visa in almost every country costs money… 1900 baht for 1 year is not expensive… so not really about the money at all
Cory *******
You get 90 days to get your bank account and immigration visit completed. Once completed, you get 1 year.
James **********
Franz Turibaka And if Americans had a brain Trump would be working on another bankruptcy and not be the president. Makes as much sense as your comment.
Cory *******
Can TDS clowns ever comment without bringing Trump into everything. Jesus!!! Give it a effing rest!
Barry ******
James Brashear unfortunately he is working on bankrupting an entire nation 😢
A nation that is also quickly becoming morally bankrupt 👎🏻
A nation that is also quickly becoming morally bankrupt 👎🏻
Paul ***********
Barry Wood Israel are running the show.
Graham ******
Franz Turibaka yes you can
Thomas **************
You need to sit this conversation out mate 👍
Cory *******
Franz Turibaka ????
You are required to get a Thai bank account and maintain 800,000 baht balance.
You are required to get a Thai bank account and maintain 800,000 baht balance.
David *******
If you arrive on Visa Exempt or Tourist Visa then you can get a Non O in Thailand which is 3 months then get your first annual Extension which is another 12 months. Agents can get them both at the same time which gives you 15 months.
Peter *********
This is correct so the only advice you need
Micheal **********
David White Exactly right: This is precisely how I entered the Kingdom 3 years ago.
Bruce *******
David White correct
Roberto ************
David White ...Okay ! And will there still be the requirement of a bank deposit of 800,000 baht or not ??
David *******
Roberto Montebello Agents can do it without the 800k but will be more expensive
Micheal **********
Roberto Montebello Immediately begin 65K baht or more per month international transfers into a Thai account, and after you have a minimum of 12 months of 65K+ transfers consistently, every month, you can switch to this method and get your 800K out of hock. But as the commenter said, you've got to get on this stuff ASAP... Make it your primary focus for the first month, and get it all straightened out and out of the way.
Ken ************
Roberto Montebello Ask your Agent
Ron ********
Roberto Montebello yes you will need a bank account for the 12 month extension. The 3 month give you the time to get it sorted but you have to move fast.
Greg ***********
Roberto Montebello yes, of course you must be able to fulfill the financial requirements. If you don't have own funds, the agent will open the bank account for you and place 800,000 THB into it for 20 minutes. However after that, you will need the agent again and again, for every annual extension. And the agent has a price for such a service, it is called paying tea money to Immigration
Ling *****
David White this is the correct answer. 👌
Lynnette *******
You get the non-O visa before arriving, and then the 12 month extension of stay ( it's not a visa) for 1900 tbt. OR pay someone thousands to do same thing.
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