Hi everyone, I went for my 1st Non O Visa (married the Thai) yesterday in Savannakhet. First of all could not believe how empty the consulate was on a Wednesday compared to all the Thursdays I’ve going to, only about 30 there and no long que. I submitted my documents paid the 5000Bth. Everything went through faultless and picked my visa up a few hours ago. But one bloke who was staying at the hotel as us was refused because because he did not have a letter confirming his wife has changed to her married name. I did not get asked that question or was required to show proof. The only extra document I provided was a signed copy of her new passport in her married name. Thanks Tod and team the info on this site is fantastic. One negative about yesterday, I was number 1 in the que, but some tour operator pushed in front of me as the window opened and made sure her 5 Japanese clients were served first, it left a bad taste in many of us who had been there and hour or more waiting.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shares their experience obtaining a Non-O Visa at the Savannakhet consulate, highlighting a smooth process except for a fellow applicant who was refused due to insufficient documentation regarding a name change. The post also discusses potential requirements for future visa extensions, specifically the need for a marriage certificate or a name-change certificate.
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