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How Long Before Moving to Thailand Can One Apply for a Non-O Visa?

Apr 5, 2025
8 days ago
Rick *********
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I just got my email from The Thai embassy in Los Angeles and I have been approved for my Non-O marriage visa! I want to thank everyone on this page who helped me with a huge shout out to Brandon Thurkettle! Every single thing he said here has proven to be totally accurate. He was the one who first told me the Non-O marriage would best suit me. So itโ€™s a huge relief to have that out of the way, now we are on the clock. We will be in Thailand by the end of May at the latest and then itโ€™s time to stress out over building our new house! ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿคช๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ. Thanks again everyone and maybe we will bump into you at The Monkey Bar in Korat. Brandon I will definitely buy you some drinks!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user has received approval for their Non-O marriage visa from the Thai embassy in Los Angeles. They expressed gratitude to the community, particularly to Brandon Thurkettle for his advice on choosing the correct visa. The user is set to move to Thailand soon and is preparing for house construction. Comments on the post include inquiries about visa application timelines, approval durations, and tips for expatriates related to building homes in Thailand.
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Robert ********
I have been waiting since 19th March for mine ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ™ˆ
Nav ********
@Robert *******
usually embassy take 14 days maximum according to website..let us know when you got it your visa...I was also applied couples days ago..
Robert ********
@Nav *******
will let you know, ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
Rick *********
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@Robert *******
not to worry yet. I forgot to include weekends so altogether it was about 12-13 days until mine was approved.
Robert ********
@Rick ********
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Nav ********
After how many days they approved your visa?
Rick *********
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@Nav *******
it was 5 days until I got the email back saying they needed me to give them an โ€˜invitation letterโ€™ from my wife. After I submitted that it was another 5 days until I got the approval. So about 12-13 days including the weekends.
Michael ********
Get the book building in thailand if you havent already

Two good groups Building in Thailand group & Residential Construction for Expats Thailand
Rick *********
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@Michael *******
oh wait hahaha I was already in the second group!
Michael ********
@Rick ********
yes the books worth it, its massive i got electronic copy and paper copy (two books) tony the admin of the first group sells it. He donates all money to local orphange so its not a scam just someone passing on some very wise tips
Rick *********
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@Michael *******
thanks I will join those!
Peter *******
How long before moving to Thailand can one apply for a non O visa? I am moving back to Thailand at the end of June.
Brandon ************
@Peter ******
a non-O visa is valid for 90 days. So anytime within 90 days of your trip. One month should be plenty of time though
Peter *******
Mark ********
@Peter ******
you have to do it outside of thailand
Peter *******
@Mark *******
yes. I am aware of this. I am in Australia and planning on going back to Thailand at the end of June with my Thai wife and was jest trying to work out when we should apply for my non O E visa.
Colin *********
Don't forget the TM6 entry online now
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