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.
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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
TLDR : 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.
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