What are the requirements for applying for a Non-O visa in Mukdahan if I am currently in Nakon Phanom?

Non-O Visa Visa Application Process Nakhon Phanom Mukdahan Savannakhet Retirement Visa Thai Consulate Requirements Bank Account for Visa Visa Documentation

February 12, 2024

7 months ago

Timothy **********

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I am going to apply for a non-o visa in Nakon Phanom and have been told I need to go to Mukdahan to apply for first time, not really sure why. I have the 800 k in the bank already 1 month. Not sure what documents are needed and would appreciate any information or advice. Example would be if I need a bank letter and account statement when first applying.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user intends to apply for a Non-O visa due to retirement and is seeking information on the application process from Nakon Phanom, where they have been advised to travel to Mukdahan or Savannakhet. Comments clarify that Nakhon Phanom immigration does not issue this visa, necessitating the trip to a nearby consulate in Savannakhet, Laos. Key requirements include demonstrating 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account and having an updated bank book, although a letter from the embassy is no longer required. The conversation provides guidance on the necessary documentation and steps for a successful application.

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James ********

I believe that the OP has the answers needed for his question.

Thanks all for your helpful replies.

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7 months ago

Tod *********

@Timothy *********

asked;

I am living in Nakon Phanom and been told I need to go to savannakhet to get a new Non-O visa based on retirement.

I have the 800k in the bank and everything else I need except the letter from the America's consulate or embassy,

I have two questions,

Does anyone know if I need to leave Thailand to get this visa

and

if I do need to leave does savannakhet require this letter from the embassy?

This letter only seems to be required for the non-o based on retirement not other non- visas.

7 months ago

Tod *********

There is no embassy letter you can get, they do not issue it any more at all 😕

you show your bank book with the 800K baht balance in it when you apply for the 90 day non-O visa, you do NOT need the bank letter, you need the bank book updated the day before you cross into Lao

7 months ago

Tod *********

𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗳 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗮

Yep, if you live in Nakhon Phanom you cannot get an in country Non-O visa issued from that immigration office <- meaning you DO need to leave to get it at a nearby thai consulate

𝗶𝗳 𝗜 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗵𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘆?

There is no "letter from the embassy" anymore. They stopped issuing it back at the end of 2018. It used to be required when you were showing proof of funds in YOUR country.

I think because you've already got the 800K baht banked here in a thai bank account in your name only, you will have no issue at all applying for the 90 day single entry Non-O visa based on being over 50 (retirement) at the thai consulate in Savannakhet. Update your bank book the day before you cross the border so you can show a recent balance and you should be fine

7 months ago

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Tod *********

Okay, I will combine your other topic to this one so that it's all on one thread

7 months ago

Timothy **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I thought that this was my thread, sorry just trying to get some information.

7 months ago

Tod *********

@Timothy *********

this IS your thread, but you posted your questions on one by Marc Richmond about the eVisa system

7 months ago

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Tod *********

Paul *****

Tod Daniels, I'm in Thailand at the moment but only on holiday. I hope to retire here soon. I always read your comments they are really helpful. Kind regards Paul 🙏

7 months ago

Tod *********

Unless I'm mistaken Nakhon Phanom is one of those offices that don't issue in country Non-O visas (not for marriage or retirement) 🙁

So you do indeed need to go to a thai consulate in another country and apply

You need to show 800K baht in a thai bank account in your name only to apply for the 90 day Non-O visa at the thai consulate in Savannakhet Lao (which is across the river from the thai province Mukdahan 😉 )

These are the requirements from the thai consulate in Savannakhet, (update your thai bank book the day before you cross into Lao so it has a fairly current balance)

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7 months ago

Tod *********

There is no US embassy letter you can get here that says anything about your pension, your income, nothing at all. They won't even let you fill out a blank affidavit saying anything like that

7 months ago

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