What are the financial requirements for a Non-O visa based on having Thai children at the Thai consulate in Vientiane?

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Aug 1, 2019

5 years ago

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The Thai consulate at Vientiane were quite insistent on seeing a bank book for my 3 month non o visa application  today. I said I don't have one I have money 20-30k sent by western union in cash every month from home. He said next time he wants to see the bank book of my ex wife. (The visa based on my kids). I think only my fluent Thai saved me..I won't be going there again.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The question discusses the consulate's insistence on financial proof, specifically a bank book, for a 3-month Non-O visa application in Vientiane, despite the applicant receiving cash transfers from Western Union. Commenters share various insights about applying for Non-O visas based on children, experiences from other locations, alternative consulates, and the necessity of providing financial evidence.

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Tod *********

Thanx for the update (y) you're not the only person to be asked for proof of funds next time when applying for a 90 day Non-O visa based on raising half-thai children.

5 years ago

Vladimir ********

Western Union can send money directly to bank account.

5 years ago

Jason *********

I just applied in Shanghai as I work there for the same Non 9 based on kids. I asked for a 1 year multiple but they said only a 90 day single could be issued. But if I applied for 3 of these, the fourth would be a 1 year multiple..

5 years ago

Tod *********

I think you might be able to get a year-long, multi-entry Non-O from the thai consulate in Penang with 400K baht in a bank account (no seasoning required) and MAYBE you could get it at Kota Bharu as well. BUT I think Vientiane is shutting it down slowly but surely without proof of funds for that 90 day Non-O

5 years ago

Stuart **********

Your ex wife's bank book has nothing to do with it if your visa is based on Thai child. They can ask you to show your bank book though

5 years ago

Robert *******

Are there alternative Consulates or Embassies to apply without financial requirements?

5 years ago

Tony ********

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@Robert ******

Savannahaket..all the tour vans go there now. The border was dead this morning. I arrived at the consulate at 8:15 and I was the first there.

5 years ago