Ark for friend.
He is American live in Thailand more than 3 years with Non Immigrant O-A Visa, his visa will expire on Feb. 8, 2020.
He have no money in Thai bank for deposit requirement.
And he has plans to apply for the visa at Ho Chi Min for Non-O Marriage on Jan.31, 2020 before returning to Thailand.
The question is if he does not get the marriage visa in Vietnam does he have to have a Thai reentry permit when he comes back to Thailand?
If he does not have a reentry permit, can he get the tourist visa instead?
Thank you in advance.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring about the options available to an American expat living in Thailand on a Non Immigrant O-A Visa, whose visa is about to expire, especially if he's unable to secure a Non-O Marriage Visa while applying in Vietnam. Key points include the necessity for a re-entry permit to return to Thailand if he does not obtain the new visa and the alternative of applying for a tourist visa.
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