What are the legalities and processes for applying for a Non-O visa based on marriage to a Thai wife in Savannakhet?

Sep 18, 2023
a year ago
Greetings!

First of all, I would like to thank you for your help so far, especially Brandon who helped me the most with information.

I have a few questions regarding the Non-O visa based on marriage to a Thai woman.

I'm planning to go to Savannakhet to apply for a Non-O visa, but I'm still undecided whether it should be a multi-entry or a single-entry visa.

Does anyone have experience of getting a single entry visa from Savannakhet multiple times in a row and extending it here in Thailand for 60 days, based on visiting a Thai wife?

That would give me 90 days + 60 days without having to leave Thailand.

That is, it would mean that every (about) 5 months I go to Savannakhet, get a single entry visa and extend it here for another 60 days.

Is it legal and could it be a problem with Thai immigration if I do it multiple times in a row?

I don't want to do a 1-year extension, because right now I can't afford it and I've invested the money in something else.

Regarding the multi entry visa, most of the things are clear to me, my question is about the following:

When I enter Thailand, I will get a stamp for 90 days of allowed stay in the country. If I leave Thailand before that "permitted to stay" date, can I re-enter again immediately after one day, or do I have to enter only after the "permitted to stay" date on the previous stamp expires?

Also, can I exit and enter Thailand on the same day?

Thank you.
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A user discusses the process of applying for a Non-O visa in Savannakhet, particularly focusing on whether to opt for a single entry or multi entry visa based on their marriage to a Thai woman. They seek advice on the legality and feasibility of repeatedly obtaining a single entry visa and extending it in Thailand. Additionally, they inquire about re-entering Thailand with a multi entry visa and the possibility of same-day exits and entries.
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Stuart *********
The multiple entry costs 5,000 baht and you don’t need any proof of financials at Savannakhet
Brandon ************
With a multiple entry you don't need to stay out of the country even 1 day. You can stamp out of Thailand, stamp into another country, turn around and stamp out of the other country and back into Thailand for a new 90 days.
Немања **********
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@Brandon ***********
Can I do this at any time within those 90 days? Let's say, I leave on the 65th day of entry and when I return (same day), will I get another 90 days of authorized stay? Regardless of the fact that 90 days from the first entry have not yet expired.
Graham ******
@Немања *********
Your 90 days from the first entry stamp ended when you left Thailand with no re-entry permit
Brandon ************
@Немања *********
you can enter Thailand as many times as you want before the visa expires.
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