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What is the process of applying for a 1-Year Multiple Entry Non-Immigrant O Visa in Savannakhet?
Savannakhet ConsulateNon-O VisaVisa Application ProcessThai VisaImmigration ExperienceRequired DocumentsMarriage CertificateVisa RulesExpat Guidance
Jul 4, 2019
7 years ago
Robert *******
ORIGINAL POSTERMy experience in Savannakhet.
Went yesterday at 08:30 AM to the Consulate.
It opens at 09:00 AM, not as mentioned on the post outside at 08:30, about 10 people in line. Walked in, asked for the application form, joined the back of the queue and walked out at 09:30 AM with ticket nr 15.
Today went back at 13:30 PM, Was first one at the gate for the 14:00 PM pick up time. Still over 50 people in line to apply for a visa, even when on the big signs is mentioned closed at 11:00 AM. At 14:05 PM gate opens, guard ask us to follow, went a little detour and a lot of angry faces from those in line. Handed over my queue number, got back the passport, checked the Visa and looked at now very surprised people on the other side. Funny part was at application, she took the original wedding certificate, waved it from left to right several times above her head and gave it back. It seems somebody in the back want to see the originals, but is okay with the distance.
All well done, apply 30 minutes, pick up 10 minutes including me checking. Back to the border, stamped out and stamped in without questions.
I picked up some stories about Immigration at DMK, several Offices inside Thailand, but as it will be hearsay I will not share. I'm only glad that I don't work and I will, what ever happens in my lifetime or next lives always refuse to work as an Immigration Officer. I never heard so much BS in such a short time.
Needed documents for 1 year Multiple Entry Non Immigrant O visa based on married with Thai National:
2 Passport pictures
Original Wedding certificate
Copy wedding certificate front and back (signed by both)
Copy ID wife front and back, signed by her
Copy blue house book address and name page signed by wife.
Copy ID page passport singed by yourself
Fee 5.000 Thb.
Went yesterday at 08:30 AM to the Consulate.
It opens at 09:00 AM, not as mentioned on the post outside at 08:30, about 10 people in line. Walked in, asked for the application form, joined the back of the queue and walked out at 09:30 AM with ticket nr 15.
Today went back at 13:30 PM, Was first one at the gate for the 14:00 PM pick up time. Still over 50 people in line to apply for a visa, even when on the big signs is mentioned closed at 11:00 AM. At 14:05 PM gate opens, guard ask us to follow, went a little detour and a lot of angry faces from those in line. Handed over my queue number, got back the passport, checked the Visa and looked at now very surprised people on the other side. Funny part was at application, she took the original wedding certificate, waved it from left to right several times above her head and gave it back. It seems somebody in the back want to see the originals, but is okay with the distance.
All well done, apply 30 minutes, pick up 10 minutes including me checking. Back to the border, stamped out and stamped in without questions.
I picked up some stories about Immigration at DMK, several Offices inside Thailand, but as it will be hearsay I will not share. I'm only glad that I don't work and I will, what ever happens in my lifetime or next lives always refuse to work as an Immigration Officer. I never heard so much BS in such a short time.
Needed documents for 1 year Multiple Entry Non Immigrant O visa based on married with Thai National:
2 Passport pictures
Original Wedding certificate
Copy wedding certificate front and back (signed by both)
Copy ID wife front and back, signed by her
Copy blue house book address and name page signed by wife.
Copy ID page passport singed by yourself
Fee 5.000 Thb.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shared their experience applying for a 1-Year Multiple Entry Non-Immigrant O Visa at the Savannakhet Consulate, detailing the process of obtaining the visa, required documents, and comments on the immigration experience. Applicants need specific documents such as a marriage certificate, ID copies from the spouse, and others. The user found the application process efficient, despite the long lines. Various comments from others provided additional insights on document requirements and the experiences of applicants at the consulate.
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Robert *************
Do you need to have your name in wife’s house book?
Robert *******
ORIGINAL POSTERThey did not ask for Lao entry visa or stamp copy, she did look in the passport if I had them.
Tod *********
@Ken ******
you should have copies of it but there are reports of it not always being asked for.Ken *******
Is a copy of the Lao entry visa and stamp needed?
Robert *************
thanks!!
Tod *********
You need a copy of the house book that your wife is listed in.
It doesn't have to be the address where you live, just her house book listing
It doesn't have to be the address where you live, just her house book listing
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Ian *********
Did you have to prove you had
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0Baht in a Thai bank. I will be applying for my first Non O later in the yearIan *********
@Tod ********
Many thanks,Tod *********
@Ian ********
now with my previous comment ^there ARE thai consulates that make you show proof of funds for Non-O visas,. BUT the ones in Savannakhet and HCMC do not require it for Non-O visas based on marriage.
Tod *********
@Ian ********
you are confusing getting a yearly extension INSIDE the country at the immigration office with getting a year long VISA at a thai consulate OUTSIDE the country. Two completely different thingsIan *********
@Tod ********
Thanks Tod, I always thought I had to prove *****
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0 if not married. That’s a big reliefTod *********
there is no proof of funds for a Non-O visa at Savannakhet
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Jack *********
no appointment needed?
Amornrat **********
no, not yet.
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Don *********
I did the same last month very easy as long as you have your paperwork its good to get away for a few days
Caleb *****
Is your marriage cert from Thailand ?
What do I have to do if my marriage certificate is from my home country ?
What do I have to do if my marriage certificate is from my home country ?
Dominic *****
@Caleb ****
Are you in Thailand or Singapore now? You need a notarized copy of your Singapore marriage certificate, a Thai translation. Then you need to get the Thai translation notarized. If you are in Singapore, the notarized copy can be done by a notary public and the last step can be done at the Thai embassy. If your wife is not confident to do the translation, you can go to Golden Mile or Beach Road area, many Thai translation service companies there.Caleb *****
@Tod ********
SingaporeTod *********
and how about saying what country is your home country?
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James ********
So you got certificate back at application day?
Robert *******
ORIGINAL POSTERMario Humton That depends on your Immigration Office, some ask to do this, others don't
Nick *******
Don't forget guys. The days to submit applications in Savannakhet are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, DO NOT go Mondays or Thursdays (Visa Run Days)
Robert *******
ORIGINAL POSTERTroy Mee You can get the Single Entry Non Imigrant O visa based on marriage at Savannakhet, same documents only the fee is 2.000 Thb.
James ********
Troy Mee single get it from Vientanne and is 3 mths then you do all the impossible hard work with your local immigration for a 1 yr extension. Then 90 day reporting and also need to show 400k.
Frank **************
@Robert ******
, thanks for the update what means nothing has changed. I agree what you wrote about all the bs you hear there.Rob ********
@Robert ******
, good info. many thanksJames ********
@Robert ******
Heading there mid August. cheers.Robert *******
ORIGINAL POSTERYep, you hand it over, she waves it around and give it straight back and check the other copies and ask 5000 Thb.
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