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What are the main corrections needed for the Thailand visa article on NON-O marriage visas and METV re-entry permits?
May 21, 2017
9 years ago
Jeremy ********
ORIGINAL POSTERthis is a very informative article on all the different visas and restrictions for Thailand.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation provides valuable insights into corrections needed for a Thailand visa article, particularly about the NON-O marriage visa, stating that one does not need to apply at their home country and can extend up to 45 days before expiry. Additionally, clarification is requested regarding the re-entry permit for the METV visa, noting that it should explicitly mention that a permit is not required during the validity period. Various comments suggest that the article has multiple inaccuracies which are being addressed collaboratively.
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Matthew ********
I think the non immigrant o marriage extension needs to be corrected. I obtained a single entry non o from Vientiane not my home country, you do not have to travel home to get it. You can also apply for the extension up to 45 days before the expiry of the non O marriage visa. Though your assessment won't commence till the 30 day window (usually 2 week so).
Also most immigration officers want to see you have the 400k in your account for longer then 2 (usually 3-4 months) and use the money or add onto it.
Also most immigration officers want to see you have the 400k in your account for longer then 2 (usually 3-4 months) and use the money or add onto it.
Tod *********
@Mat****
, Thankfully that TM.30 stuff is still pretty localized and NOT implemented in bangkok yet ;)Matthew ********
Also, anyone coming in on a non immigrant o marriage visa and you are not staying in a hotel, you need to complete a tm30 within the 24 hour window or the following business day (if a weekend). Please remember that all northern immigration offices (Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrea, Lampung and other provinces I've missed in the north) report to Chiang Mai immigration and what Chiang Mai says is the rule of law.
Tod *********
Good point (y)
Tod *********
I wouldn't stand for ANY immigration officer telling me they want to see the money seasoned for a second longer than it's posted in their regulations :O
but that's just how I am ;)
but that's just how I am ;)
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Shayne **********
Is it as good as this?
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Lloyd ********
Extend visa, visa re-entry permit, like the first one, needs minor tweeking.
Shayne **********
Not my website!!! Just the best I have seen, so far.
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Tod *********
UPDATE; I just had a 2+ hour meeting with the guy who wrote that. We went over it pretty intensively to correct errant information. He's gonna send me a copy of the revisions before he makes the changes on the page.
in the mean time, please feel free to point out errors in case I missed them ;)
I will say, he spent quite a bit of time compiling that and I give him a (y) and an A for effort :)
in the mean time, please feel free to point out errors in case I missed them ;)
I will say, he spent quite a bit of time compiling that and I give him a (y) and an A for effort :)
Stephen *******
Their O-A advice is wrong. Bank funds are in home country bank. The income letter doesn't require an affidavit. Also METV need a reentry permit during the final extension. I didn't read the whole thing. There may be more errors.
Steve *******
@Stephen *******
. I know what you mean but the situation that you're refering to would only happen once the visa has expired.Stephen *******
Technically they are incorrect because it doesn't mention during the validity period. It gives a blanket statement that there is no need for a re-entry permit when one may be required during the final stay previously mentioned in the article. Anyway I just think it needs clarification. But up to you.
Steve *******
@Stephen *******
. Technically they're correct, you dont need a re-entry permit during the validity of an METV.Stephen *******
They explicitly state: "There’s no need to get a re-entry permit for an METV." This needs clarification don't you think?
Lloyd ********
Only need a re-entry permit if you plan on leaving and coming back during that final extension.
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Mark ********
No mention of conversion from NonImm e.g. Ed or O(m) or tourist to extension of stay based on retirement
Tod *********
It's not bad ;) In fact, both
@Ll***
, & I have been in touch with them to straighten out some of the wrong stuff and the terrible choice of terminology :/ I'd say it's as close to semi-accurate information as you're likely to find out on the inter-web (especially all of it in one place)..Robert *********
thanks for your continued assistance Tod
Shayne **********
He mentions the group below, but Bangkok Expats isn't the best
Shayne **********
THIS SHOULD BE THAI VISA ADVICE GROUP AND TOD DANIELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not Bangkok Expats
While you can rely on networking and friendly advice from the kindred souls at "Bangkok Expats Group" on Facebook, some situations call for professional assistance.
While you can rely on networking and friendly advice from the kindred souls at "Bangkok Expats Group" on Facebook, some situations call for professional assistance.
Tod *********
@Shayne *********
thanx (y) already sorted that out. People from 44 countries get TWO 30 day exempt entries in a calendar year by a land border.Shayne **********
"ENTERING" not exiting
On December 31, 2016, Thai Immigration imposed a rule change for all countries: exiting by land border, previously granting the foreigner 15 days, has been increased to 30 days, but can only be done twice per calendar year, meaning January 1 – December 31. Countries with a bilateral agreement with Thailand, including Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Russia, and Vietnam are excluded from this new rule.
On December 31, 2016, Thai Immigration imposed a rule change for all countries: exiting by land border, previously granting the foreigner 15 days, has been increased to 30 days, but can only be done twice per calendar year, meaning January 1 – December 31. Countries with a bilateral agreement with Thailand, including Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Russia, and Vietnam are excluded from this new rule.
Jeremy ********
ORIGINAL POSTERbut it is informative and place to start if you're looking for a certain type of Visa
Tod *********
@Yvo***
, you're correct, but it is by far the most information filled site I've seen EVER. Once he cleans up some of the info I think it'll be a pretty darned good resource ..Yvonne *********
Just because it is one place doesn't make it gospel!
Jeremy ********
ORIGINAL POSTERits all in one place which is better than piecemeal it together
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