Thank you in advance for any direction you can give me regarding my visa inquiry.
I am a US citizen and I married a Thai national on June 21, 2019, in Thailand.
I opened up a bank account in Thailand on June 20, 2019, with sufficient funds greater than 400,000 Baht.
I want to apply for a non-immigrant “O” visa based on marriage so that I can live and teach in Thailand.
My questions are as follows:
Should I apply for the non-immigrant “O” in the US via the Thai Consulate in America or should I apply for a Tourist visa and then apply for the non-immigrant “O” visa in Thailand (if that is even possible)
Also, what date (length of stay) should I buy my return ticket? I would prefer multiple entry if possible.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks advice on applying for a non-immigrant 'O' visa for Thailand based on their marriage to a Thai national. They inquire whether to apply from the US through a Thai consulate or to first obtain a tourist visa and then apply in Thailand. The discussion includes clarification about the financial requirements for the visa application and the necessity of a work permit to teach in Thailand.
