Answered3 years ago
What are the steps and requirements for my spouse to obtain a Non-Immigrant 'O' Visa while I hold a Non-O retirement visa?
My spouse needs to get a Non-Immigrant “O” Visa -- Family Members/Dependents. Attached to my Non O retirement extension which I already have.
We're both US citizens.
We've decided to fly to Penang to apply. We have the marriage certificate and our lease here in BKK.
Couple questions,
1. I need to leave the country to do this so I'll need multiple re-entry which I don't currently have. Can I get that ahead of time? Can I get that now? Is it an extra stamp in the passport? What do you recommend?
2. I think the website says there's a couple days turn around for the dependent Non-O. Has anyone experienced this before? We're planning on staying there a week just in case.
---------
Requirements emailed to us from the Royal Thai Consulate-General, Penang:
This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to accompany their spouse or family members who work, study, or live in Thailand.
Required Documents
1. Passport or travel document with validity no less than 6 months
2. Visa application form completely filled out and signed
3. Recent 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm photograph of the applicant
4. Company or school’s guarantee letter addressed to the Royal Thai Embassy, Phnom Penh, stating that the applicant is the spouse or family member of those working or studying in Thailand
5. Copy of passport pages of those working or studying in Thailand. The passport pages should include the personal data page and Thai visa page.
6. Copy of Thai work permit or student ID card
7. Copy of marriage certificate (for spouse)
8. Copy of birth certificate(for parents)
9. Company’s recent business certificate and relevant documents to confirm that the company is still active
10. In case the spouse is working with a company under BOI promotion, the original letter from BOI for grant of dependent’s visa
11. Applicant’s evidence of adequate finance
The consular officer reserves the right to request additional documents as deemed necessary.
Visa Processing Fee
80 USD, single entry
We're both US citizens.
We've decided to fly to Penang to apply. We have the marriage certificate and our lease here in BKK.
Couple questions,
1. I need to leave the country to do this so I'll need multiple re-entry which I don't currently have. Can I get that ahead of time? Can I get that now? Is it an extra stamp in the passport? What do you recommend?
2. I think the website says there's a couple days turn around for the dependent Non-O. Has anyone experienced this before? We're planning on staying there a week just in case.
---------
Requirements emailed to us from the Royal Thai Consulate-General, Penang:
This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to accompany their spouse or family members who work, study, or live in Thailand.
Required Documents
1. Passport or travel document with validity no less than 6 months
2. Visa application form completely filled out and signed
3. Recent 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm photograph of the applicant
4. Company or school’s guarantee letter addressed to the Royal Thai Embassy, Phnom Penh, stating that the applicant is the spouse or family member of those working or studying in Thailand
5. Copy of passport pages of those working or studying in Thailand. The passport pages should include the personal data page and Thai visa page.
6. Copy of Thai work permit or student ID card
7. Copy of marriage certificate (for spouse)
8. Copy of birth certificate(for parents)
9. Company’s recent business certificate and relevant documents to confirm that the company is still active
10. In case the spouse is working with a company under BOI promotion, the original letter from BOI for grant of dependent’s visa
11. Applicant’s evidence of adequate finance
The consular officer reserves the right to request additional documents as deemed necessary.
Visa Processing Fee
80 USD, single entry
Answer summary
The user is seeking guidance on obtaining a Non-Immigrant 'O' Visa for their spouse, necessitating multiple re-entry to Thailand due to their current Non-O retirement extension. They plan to apply at the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Penang, armed with required documents including their marriage certificate and leasing agreement. Key questions focus on acquiring a multiple re-entry permit prior to departure and the processing time for the dependent visa.
16 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
William ****************
They did ask for last 12 months of my bank statements. Fortunately I was able to print from iPad at printer across the street. No appointments, so arrive early and wait in line. They only take a specific number of appointments each day. We received hers the next day.
William ****************
@JP ******
fund requirement is for your funds. Needs to be same as your non O requirement.William ****************
@JP ******
no. Just the normal amount for your non OElla *****
@William ***************
what visa did they ask that for? (The bank statement)William ****************
@Ella ****
non O dependentWilliam ****************
@Ella ****
dependent non O. I am on a non O retirement. I added my wife as dependent
Jack *********
OP@William ***************
Many thanks 🙏Jack *********
OP@William ***************
sorry was this in Penang? And is there a nearby place where you can make copies and they can take your picture similar to Bangkok immigration?William ****************
@Jack ********
yes it was Penang. There was a guy printing out of the back of his suv. He was across the street and down ***
block . Lucking I was still able to place application after printing my bank statement
Brandon ************
You can get the re-entry permit now from your immigration office or you can wait and get it at the airport. Just make sure you don't forget. Prices are 200₿ higher at the airport since they do all the forms and take the photo for you.
Jack *********
OP@Vic ********
Thank you!Jack *********
OP@Vic ********
Thank you. Did they ask for anything special with the marriage certificate or just the marriage certificate? Like didn't need to be endorsed by the embassy or anything like that?Vic *********
@Jack ********
Our marriage certificate is from Myanmar so we had an English translation which was notarized by a Myanmar notary. We did not have a Thai translation. US Citizens Services will no longer authenticate documents (check to be sure) but if I were you, I would have a Thai translation that is authenticated. Someone on here will know how to do that. As long as you have as much of the list you posted as you can and anything else you have, you should be OK. You are only looking to get the 3 month visa first so you can come back to your home immigration office apply for the extension. We hired an agent for that part and we are doing that now.Vic *********
We just got my wife a non-O visa in Yangon. We had all the documents and then some. It was ready on the second day. Good luck!
Vic *********
@J*
, We worked from this list. It's from the Thai Embassy in Phenom Penh because the Thai Embassy Yangon did not have a list. We didn't have everything but we had more in some cases. We had no problem with the visa. Working now on the extension with an agent, which I highly recommend. ***********************************************************************************
Jack *********
OP@Brandon ***********
Thanks Brandon, you always come through with good info. I don't know how you guys do it. 😅Activity
5 joined5
people
Related
25How did my DTV visa application get approved after I submitted additional documents?
436239mo
What are my chances of obtaining a DTV via the worcation route with a newly founded LLC that has no income?
533321y
What is the process for applying for a Thai Non-Immigrant D Visa in Singapore?
1.4k1281y
What are the requirements and experiences for applying for a DTV visa in Thailand?
705221y
What does the Thai visa office require for a Non-Immigrant O Visa when visiting family?
1.5k7121y
How long does my passport need to be valid for a 90-day Non-Immigrant O Visa and 1-year extension in Thailand?
946591y
Do I need to show proof of 500,000 baht in my account when re-entering Thailand after my 180-day visa?
1.2k792y
What are the requirements for applying for a DTV – nomad visa from the UK?
9k511552y
Is it possible to apply for a Thai DTV visa at Bangkok airport while leaving for another country?
952472y
What should I do if my Thai visa application was canceled due to a passport expiry date error?
3k21142y
Should I provide proof of financial assets exceeding the Thai retirement visa requirement?
2.7k18262y
What are the best steps for obtaining a visa for a long-term stay in Thailand before moving there officially?
1.6k10142y
What are the requirements for applying for a DTV visa in Vientiane, Laos?
4.4k30452y
What steps should my husband take to apply for a guardian ED visa in Thailand after my daughter's visa extension?
1.6k10163y
How can I obtain a NON-O visa for my spouse while on a tourist visa in Thailand?
741443y
What documents are needed for applying for a 60-day tourist visa for Thailand as a UK citizen with a Thai spouse?
1.1k744y
What was your experience with the online application for a 60-day tourist visa to Thailand?
1.5k7204y
How do I handle my 90-day report with a Non-O visa and multiple re-entries without a TM6?
1.8k11194y
What are the mandatory requirements for applying for a 60-day Tourist Visa (TV) in Thailand, and how can applicants navigate these requirements?
2.5k18235y
How do I complete the online visa application for a Thai Non-O visa from the UK, and can I apply by post?
971577y
What is the checklist for obtaining a Non-Immigrant O Visa extension based on marriage to a Thai citizen?
898187y
What is the process to change a 30-day tourist visa to a marriage and dependent visa in Thailand?
3268y
What are the requirements and process for applying for a Non-O visa in Savannakhet?
1.5k1288y
Can my friend apply for a Non-O dependent visa in Thailand if she can't get it in Japan?
919579y
What are the visa and work permit options for expats married to Thai nationals wanting to live in Thailand permanently?
3.5k30259y
Resources
Need help with your retirement visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served