Hi all; assuming I get married, I have heard that the marriage visa needs THB400k in a bank for 2 months before the visa can be issued. Is this true? Or can I apply immediately after getting married and the money is in the bank. TIA

So I think I have my POA

As a US (50) citizen:

-Have ฿800,000 min in Thai account

-apply for 60 day tourist visa

-come to Thailand

-apply to convert to Non-O (retire)

-apply for extension of stay (1 yr)

Feels like I have left something out. I am just trying to get my entire plan drawn up and keep my T’s crossed and I’s dotted.

Believe me I have researched a lot. But I would rather run this by some of the few experts on here who painstakingly grade people’s plans

TIA

Hello all.

Hope you can clear something up for me.

Renewed my 1 year Non-O based on retirement using the 800k on deposit method earlier this month and have started sending the monthly 65k minimum overseas transfers, to make 12 in total by next Feb.

Can I now take out the 800k, as I have another use for it, or is there still a minimum (400k) balance which must remain at all times?

Thank you.

Robert.

Brain fog.

Immigration doesn’t or does hold the original passport during the two? Weeks while processing annual renewal.

TIA

Goodmorning, I just would like to know if any Thai embassy/consulate in souteast asia still issue the non o 1 year multiple visa based on marriage to a Thai , without proof of 400 k in the bank? TIA

Is savanahket in Laos the only place to get 1yr multi entry family visa without proof of finances ? I am sure I read on this site there was another embassy in a neighbouring country that also did this but cannot find it on the search function.

Greeting!

Today I got a ME Non-O visa (based on marriage) in Savannakhet, Laos.

I don't know if that rule used to apply, but when entering and leaving Laos, you pay 100 baht at the border control.

Even though I duly had an E-Visa for Laos, it does not exempt you from payment. All foreigners pay 100 baht.

The procedure for applying for a (Thai) visa at the consulate is straight forward and everything is completed extremely quickly if you have all the necessary documents. The identical documentation requirements as before still apply.

If anyone has additional questions, feel free to do so in the comments.

I want to thank the help and support of the people in this group for all the doubts I had.

Cheers!

What’s the best Visa for long term stay in Thailand. I have a home and vehicle(spouses name) arrived on non imm o visa from Australia.

I've got married, opened my Thai bank account and have been told by immigration to deposit 400,000 Thb prior to applying for my 90 day Non-O based on marriage. I can transfer the money online which won't show in my book as being sent from abroad. Not a problem for the 90 day Visa application I believe. As I intend to leave the 400,000 untouched, and therefore seasoned for 2 months when I apply for my first 1 year extension, will this be acceptable or do I need to show 400,000 sent from abroad? Thank you.

I'm booked to fly to Thailand early November '22 and return to Australia early January '23. My wife, Thai/Australian dual nationality, has just arrived in Thailand and we'll be flying back to Australia together.

If I enter with a free entry stamp, for 45 days after October 1, I believe, can I extend it in Thailand to cover me for the two month visit? Where in Chiang Mai do I need to go to do this if I can?

I've looked at the Special Tourist Visa and the Spousal Visa on the Australian Thai Embassy website and I'm not really keen to go through all the paperwork involved.

Thanks.