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How do I apply for a one-year multiple-entry Non-O visa as a US citizen married to a Thai national?

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Feb 23, 2022

4 years ago

Charlie *******

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Hello All,

I am a US Citizen applying for a non-immigrant "O" Visa based on I am married to a Thai National.  I would like to get at least a one-year multiple entry "O" visa.

I have the correct amount of money in a Thai Bank, the bank account in my name already. 

 I have a marriage certificate already along with a translated copy notarized.

I have a photo of the 2 of us in front of our home.

Question When applying for the visa it asks for arrival and departure date.  Should I put one year, or 90 days from arrival?

Any and all help and suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A US citizen seeking a one-year multiple-entry Non-O visa based on marriage to a Thai national should be aware that while they can initially apply for a 90-day Non-O visa from the consulate, they will need to be in Thailand to apply for the one-year extension. Numerous community members suggest entering Thailand on a 30-day entry and then applying for the Non-O visa within the country. It’s also important to prepare various documents, including a marriage certificate, a recent bank statement showing the requisite funds, and photographs. Once inside, they can then upgrade to a one-year visa extension after submitting additional documentation.

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William ********

Come in on a 30 days on arrival, after 10 days go and get a non o 90 days based on married to a Thai, paperwork not that bad..... Then change with 1 month left to a 1 year extension based on your marriage. Same paperwork. You report every 90 days to immigration. Paperwork including... At least 6 to 10 photos of you and your wife at home , a up to date paper saying your marriage is still active, up to date bankbook 400 thousand needed, that u must not touch during application.letter from the bank along with the a updated bankbook on the day u apply..... They will visit where u stay and take a couple of photos. I've just been through it all , it's not complicated at all. If u own a house u need the house book , if u rent the lease agreement. Any children of yours need to attend immigration with u when applying.

4 years ago

Charlie *******

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@William *******

Perfect. Thank you

4 years ago

William ********

@Charlie ******

u arrive in Bangkok with no visa. U get 30 days on arrival, then apply for a non o inside Thailand.

4 years ago

Charlie *******

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@William *******

So do I apply for a tourist visa and then switch to an "O" visa after arrival or do I apply for "O" visa now from outside the country?

4 years ago

Charlie *******

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William. Great info. Much appreciated.

4 years ago

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Charlie *******

Kool *******

You will only get a 90 day visa. After you are in Thailand you apply for your one year extension, with lots more documentation. After you complete this and get your extension then you can get a multi-entry re-entry permit.

4 years ago

Michael ********

Are you applying in the States or in country ?

In country you will not get a multiple entry

4 years ago

John ********

Long stay departure date...I just say " not yet decided" never had a problem, but always leave before visa expiry date.

4 years ago

Brandon ************

I may be wrong and hopefully someone corrects me if I am, but I believe the Non-O from the consulate is only for 90 days. You can get a 1 year extension in Thailand, but not a 1 year visa from the embassy. Only the Non-OA that you get outside the country is 1 year and multi-entry.

This is actually beneficial to you since you will only be required to get 90 days of insurance for your Thailand Pass, and you don't need to show insurance to get an extension inside the country for a Non-O.

4 years ago

John ******

I got my Non O for 1 year at the consulate in Savannakhet Laos multiple times, applied day1 in the morning, picked it up the next afternoon......

4 years ago

Charlie *******

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Brandon

Thank you

4 years ago

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Charlie *******

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