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What are the requirements for renewing a marriage visa outside of Thailand?

Dan *****
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What are the requirements for renewing a marriage visa outside of Thailand? Tia
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The renewal of a marriage visa (Non-O Visa) outside of Thailand depends on the specific consulate or embassy you approach. Some expats have reported difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating it may not be possible to renew from outside Thailand and may require starting the process anew. However, options exist, such as obtaining a one-year, multi-entry Non-O visa at the Thai consulate in Savannakhet, Laos, for 5000 baht with minimal documentation. In contrast, the Penang consulate may require proof of funds (400,000 baht for six months) and usually issues single-entry visas only. Therefore, Savannakhet is recommended for a hassle-free renewal experience.
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Tod *********
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Of the two choices Savannakhet is a sure thing, while Penang is sketchy (unless you contact them beforehand and hash it out with them)

So even though Savannakhet might be a slog from where you are, if you want a trouble free, year-long, multi-entry Non-O I'd say it's is the place to go
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Dan ****
These are the requirements for Penang

They do list a bank statement for the last 6 months with 400K baht (recommended) <- no idea what that really means you want Non-O for dependant

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Tod *********
Tod *********
they don't show they issue year-long, multi-entry just single 90 day entry though for RM 320

I'd contact them before you slog down there to make sure they will do it
Tod *********
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@Dan ****
These are the requirements for Savannakhet

They don't list it but they DO issue a year-multi, you just write it on the application when you mark Non-Imm visa and pay 5000baht

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Tod *********
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@Dan ****
Seeing as you can't renew a visa (they just run out when they run out and you go BUY a new one) I think you're asking about going to a thai consulate and getting a new VISA

You can go to the thai consulate in Savannakhet Lao and get a year-long, multi-entry Non-O visa based on marriage to a thai without any proof of funds and with only minimal documentation for 5000baht.

That visa is valid for a year, gives you unlimited entries of 90 days each, when that 90 day stamp runs out you go to the border, stamp out of thailand, stamp in-n-out of another country then right back into thailand to get a new 90 day stamp,. You do that for the whole year the visa is valid for and you get 15 months of stay out of a visa valid for 12.
Randy ********
Randy ********
@Tod ********
can’t you actually get 17 months out of this visa? Grab a 60 day visiting Thai family extension at the end?
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Randy *******
yep, but I say 15 months on the VISA and then you can do a 60 day visit thai family to get another 2
Randy ********
Randy ********
@James *******
I know!! Damn, that man knows his stuff.
James ********
James ********
@Randy *******
NOT 🚫 a chance of that happening to The Legend 👌
Randy ********
Randy ********
@Tod ********
ah, I got ya. I knew you had a reason for not mentioning it as 17 months. Thought I caught you slipping for once.
Chris **********
Chris **********
@Tod ********
Do you have to do 90 day reporting with that visa ?
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Chris *********
nope you do not, you must exit/re-enter the country every 90 days

so you're not IN the country long enough to meet the requirements to do 90 day reporting
Chris **********
Chris **********
@Tod ********
O okay thanks for that was asking for a friend I'm fine as retirement visa for me
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
@Chris *********
since you can't be in Thailand for more than 90 days, it wouldn't make much sense
Dan *****
Dan *****
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@Tod ********
that all rings a bell. Many thanks. Do you happen to know if the embassy in Penang offers this service also?
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Dan ****
Unless I am mistaken you have to show proof of funds in Penang to get that visa (400K baht in a thai bank account in your name only)

Only Savannakhet (and HCMC alledgedly) issue that visa without proof of funds.
Eric *********
Eric *********
When I was stuck outside Thailand during COVID I was told it was impossible to do, that the visa would expire, and that I'd have to start the process all over again...which I did.
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Eric ********
which has almost nothing to do with what the O/P is asking about seeing as all the consulates and borders are open now and no one is "stuck out" of thailand
Lloyd ********
Lloyd ********
That would depend on which consulate or embassy you are going to apply at.
Dan *****
Dan *****
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@Lloyd *******
Laos or Penang

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