What are the current requirements for obtaining a Non-O visa at the Thai consulate in Ho Chi Minh City?

Non-O Visa Thai Consulate Visa Application Process Marriage Letter Requirement Immigration Rules Visa Pickup Timing

May 22, 2018

7 years ago

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Morning report from HCMC. Arrived at 8.15, opened at 8.30 Only 2 other people there. Got to counter with all my paperwork and turns out they wanted a letter from my wife. Left embassy and around corner for free wifi at cafe and contacted wife to write letter and send to me. Printed and back to embassy. Paperwork accepted and 200usd paid. Pickup tomorrow.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user shared their experience obtaining a Non-O visa at the Thai consulate in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), detailing the process of paperwork submission and the necessity of a letter from their wife. They mentioned that the consulate opens at 8:30 AM, with a drop-off in the morning and a pickup the following day after 1:30 PM. Comments from other users confirmed similar experiences, discussed the requirement for a marriage letter including specific details, and mentioned the errors regarding proof of funds for the visa application.

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James ********

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Correct morning drop off afternoon pick up after 1.30. They open on the dot. On pickup was in and out in under 5 minutes.

6 years ago

James ********

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@Mark *****

Surprised they allowed it typed.

6 years ago

Mark ******

I had submitted mine in english. They accepted it, but they made it clear it should be in Thai. I told them my laptop does not have a thai keyboard

6 years ago

Cha****

I guess they will accept both. I don't even get the point of the letter.

6 years ago

Tod *********

The people I know who had to do that letter mostly had their wives with them and had them pen it off while they were at the consulate. The two people I called who I know have visas from there said their wives wrote the letters in thai.

6 years ago

Cha****

Ok but that part I circled says Thai

6 years ago

James ********

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@Charlie ********

Doesn't state what language only that you need the letter.

6 years ago

Cha****

@Ja***

seems their website mentions it to be written in Thai?

6 years ago

Cha****

Cheers man

6 years ago

James ********

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@Charlie ********

For all intents and purposes you could write it yourself badly so it looks like she wrote it if you were in a pinch.

6 years ago

James ********

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@Charlie ********

English

6 years ago

Cha****

Just to confirm mate is the letter to be written in English or Thai?

6 years ago

James ********

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@Charlie ********

Hand written. And signed. I didn't have it and had to get it emailed to photocopy shop. Prei Nokor Hostel has some private rooms for about 800thb. Also I used Grab bikes when I had wifi. Cheap!

6 years ago

Cha****

Cool man, just a typed up letter or hand written? Any ideas on hotels?

6 years ago

James ********

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@Charlie ********

Ok you also need a letter from your wife stating her name, thai id, your name and passport number and that you are married. also there is a little photocopy shop to the left of the embassy if your standing in front of it. around corner.

6 years ago

Cha****

@James *******

yes

6 years ago

James ********

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@Charlie ********

You getting non-o for marriage?

6 years ago

Cha****

Cool thanks

6 years ago

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Cha****

@James *******

do you only have between 8.30 and 12 to apply? Or can you also do it when they reopen between 1.30 and 3? Also what time were you able to receive your passport the next day?

6 years ago

James ********

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So picked up the visa today in my passport no problems

@Tod ********

. One thing the lady there says I only need to report at immigration every 90 days NOT boarder bounce. Can anyone confirm?

7 years ago

Tod *********

If you have a year long, multi-entry Non-Immigrant Type O visa like this one, you get stamped in for 90 days when you enter, and when that is expiring you border-bounce and get another 90 day stamp. You do that for the validity of the visa itself (a year from the date it's issued). You can wring 15 months of stay (in 90 day increments) out of that visa and then extend the last entry by 60 days (under the visit family clause) at the immigration office for 1900baht.

7 years ago

Tod *********

incorrect :/

7 years ago

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Tod *********

Hendri ******

Lucky you they want accepted the printed one, don't try this at Thai Consular in Indonesia. They only accept the real one written and signed, not copy, not printed.

7 years ago

James ********

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No proof of funds here

7 years ago

Tod *********

@Hendri *****

okay, thanx for that update (y)

7 years ago

Hendri ******

@Tod ********

it does need proof of fund. Last year i printed my book bank just 2 weeks prior applied, lucky they still accepted it but warned next time not more than 1 week.

7 years ago

Tod *********

I didn't know you could get a year-long, multi-entry Non-O from the thai consulate in Indonesia based on marriage with no proof of funds.

7 years ago

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Tod *********

Robert *******

Just curious. What has to be stated in the letter?

7 years ago

James ********

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@David ******