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What is the easiest and cheapest way to apply for a Non-Immigrant O visa in Thailand while my wife waits for her DTV visa?

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May 28, 2025

3 days ago

Steven ***********

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My wife’s DTV visa is taking almost a month now and I’m thinking of just going to Bangkok and getting a non immigrant O visa. She can catch up later when the visa is issued. She had to travel to the U.S. every year. What is the easiest and cheapest process? Should I just go to the immigration office with all my documents? I currently have health insurance until August so I’ll need a Thai policy. The process is confusing. Thanks in advance for sound advice

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is considering applying for a Non-Immigrant O visa in Bangkok while waiting for their wife's DTV visa, which is taking longer than a month. They seek advice on the easiest and cheapest way to navigate this process, mentioning the need for a Thai health insurance policy and expressing confusion regarding the immigration process.

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John *******

From what embassy is your wife using for the DTV?

2 days ago

Brandon ************

You'll apply for a non-O based on what? And do you already have a Thai bank account? If you enter Thailand without a long-term visa, you will not be able to open a bank account that you will need in order to apply for the visa.

3 days ago

Steven ***********

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@Brandon ***********

AI say I can get an O visa inside Thailand then have a month to get the insurance bank and lease agreement

2 days ago

Brandon ************

@Steven **********

There is no insurance requirement

2 days ago

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Steven ***********

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@Brandon ***********

I feel like I should have started this months ago now. I don’t want to leave my daughter alone in Chiang Mai

3 days ago

Brandon ************

@Steven **********

then you're going to have to pay an agent to open the bank account and possibly to get the visa if you don't have enough time for everything

3 days ago

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Brandon ************

Steven ***********

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@Brandon ***********

should I hire a lawyer?

3 days ago

Steven ***********

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I don’t want to travel back to the USA from China then back to Bangkok. I’m on a work/residence visa here in China until July. My daughter starts school in Chiang Mai I. June

3 days ago

Brandon ************

@Steven **********

not needed if you set yourself up correctly with the right visa.

3 days ago

Tony **********

@Steven **********

just apply for the non-o in your home country through the evisa system and save yourself a lot of hassle.

3 days ago

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Steven ***********

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@Brandon ***********

I was told I could get a shorter term visa to open a bank account and transfer the money

3 days ago

Steven ***********

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It was actually a Thai immigration lawyer over the phone

3 days ago

Lynnette *******

@Steven **********

the people to ask are the bank you're going to use. They will tell you their requirements. You may have to visit several but most will require a long term visa, not a tourist visa entry. It's best applied for prior to arriving.

3 days ago

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Lynnette *******

@Steven **********

which bank told you that?

3 days ago

Wayne *********

@Steven **********

get a non O before you travel then you can open an account.

3 days ago

Steven ***********

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@Wayne ********

how long does that take? My visa here expires July 15

3 days ago

Wayne *********

@Steven **********

should have got it before you left home then don't require money in Thailand bank. Then you arrive on non O visa open bank account transfer money then apply for the year extension. You already there you need account and money in bank to hard on tourist visa nowdays.

3 days ago

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Wayne *********

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