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What alternatives are available for a non-O marriage visa in Thailand since it is no longer available?

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After many attempts got on the uk thai embassy site . For the last 6 years i have had a non o marriage visa . My question is as this is no longer available what do i  go for as only 2 non o visas apply.   Visiting or staying with applications family (more than 60 days) or Retirement staying no longer than 90 days . Any help please

Answer summary

The user seeks advice on visa options in light of the non-O marriage visa no longer being available. They inquire about alternatives for staying in Thailand related to family and retirement. Responses suggest applying for a 90-day single entry Non-O visa based on family, which can later be extended, or other options through nearby countries like Laos or Vietnam.

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Ron **********

I’m planning on getting the same in the USA soon. Is the multi entry not available anymore?

7 years ago

Ron **********

@James *******

Thank you, great help!

7 years ago

Tod *********

A year-long, multi-entry O-A (Long Stay) visa based on retirement would be far and away superior to a year-long multi-entry O visa based on marriage (note there is no A after that ;) )..

That's because IF you get an O-A you get stamped in for a whole year where as with a regular O you only get stamped in for 90 days at a time..

7 years ago

James ********

Use search box on top of forum... Enter O-A visa USA. Many helpful posts will appear to assist you.

7 years ago

James ********

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7 years ago

James ********

@Ron *********

then when you are next in the USA, get the O-A NonImmigrant multientry visa for retirement. It will give you up to two years of stay in Thailand. NO money needs to be banked in a Thai bank. Easy to obtain. I got my O-A last November from Los Angeles Thai Consulate. I highly recommend LA to you.

7 years ago

Ron **********

@James *******

I’m going back to the states for a holiday.

7 years ago

Ron **********

@James *******

I have a wife/ home here and am retired. So pretty much year round.

7 years ago

James ********

@Ron *********

how many months and times are you in Thailand each year?

7 years ago

Tod *********

you could get a 90 day single entry Non-O from the consulate in London under the visit family (seeing as you have a thai wife ;) )

Then you could extend that here for a year by meeting the financial requirements at the immigration office

OR

you could just come in on a 30 day visa exempt entry when you return and then go to the thai consulate in Savannakhet Lao or HCMC Vietnam and get a year long, multi-entry Non-O based on marriage with no proof of funds.

7 years ago

Jon **********

You had a multi entry non O based on marriage from the UK? I believe you can apply for the same visa in Savanakhet, Laos.

7 years ago

Dominic *****

You can get either Single Entry Non-O, then near the end of the 90 days do the Savanakhet visa run if you do not want to keep funds in Thailand.

7 years ago

Phil *********

@Jon *********

thanks for the reply but came back too the uk for a couple of months and in uk now . Was wondering what happens do you apply here then extend in Thailand. I have no idea

7 years ago