Visa Conundrum

Hi guys. I am having some difficulty obtaining current information. Visas and their procedures have changed and I find myself lost. My situation.

I am presently employed at a school in Roi Et. I will leave this school at the end of June and begin working at a school in Bangkok. Here is the information my new school has given me. I am unable to convince the new school of changes in their thinking.

1) I must be present in Roi Et to cancel my visa and work permit on June 30. It is impossible to quickly be in Bangkok on the same day to transfer my Non-B from one school to another (I have checked flights). The earliest I could arrive at Bangkok Immigration is 01 July. However, according to the new school, this would put me on a 1 day overstay. Bangkok immigration will refuse the transfer process if I am in an overstay situation. I can't use the 7 day visa extension option as Bangkok immigration will not process the visa transfer if my on on this 7 day extension. Is there a way around this problem?

2) I am investigating a Non-O marriage visa as I have been married with a Thai citizen for over 5 years. I do not have 400,000 Baht in the bank but my Thai salary is more than double the required 40,000 Baht. However I am finding mixed information about using my Thai salary. Some sources say that the 40,000 Baht must come from abroad. Some sources say Thai salary is OK, but I will need a letter from my embassy to verify my income. My embassy (U.S.A.) will not provide such a letter. Some sources say that isn't important and that 12 months of salary slips is sufficient (this I do have). The other issue is timing. I have two months before I will need everything processed. Additionally I have a work permit. Most websites indicate that I would need to cancel my current work permit when transferring from a non-B to a non-O. Does anyone have any suggestions about this option or any information that can clarify some of the questions I have posed?

I think this leaves two further options.

3) Get a Thai tourist visa from a Thai Embassy/Consulate in a neighboring country. I am having trouble finding updated information on this. Which is the best country (nearby) to do this? How does the e-visa system work? It used to be simple, but things seem much more complicated these days. If I need to do a tourist visa I would like to do it in the cheapest and most time-efficient manner. Any suggestions?

4) Get a Thai non-B from a Thai Embassy/Consulate in a neighboring country. My new employer is willing to provide the necessary documents for this. Again, if I go this route I would be looking for the most economical and efficient process. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thank you for any assistance and insight. Sorry for the long post.

90 day reporting

I went to CW immigration on 3rd Jan for my first 90 day reporting. My understanding was I could then do all 90 reporting online, which I did yesterday. However this has been rejected saying I have to go in person, any idea why it’s saying that?

I’ve not been out of Thailand since I arrived on 3rd November 2024.

Hii..I was marriage with thai citizen in india..and now I have marriage certificate..I want to move to Thailand and report my marriage local office in Thailand..so have I need any translation of certificate or any apostille to legalize my marriage in Thailand..and can anyone tell me where to report first..

Just a quick FYI if using the appointment booking system at Phuket Immigration office.

I made an appointment a month ago to renew my annual retirement extension and received a reminder by email the day before. However, on arrival was told they don't use the appointment system anymore and take a number 🤣

The queue was not too bad as there seems to be more staff now.

I successfully applied for the DTV in Taipei and have the visa in my passport. However, I just noticed that they have listed “TWN” (Taiwanese) as my nationality, which is incorrect. I have already left Taiwan. Can this be fixed in Thailand? I would prefer not to have to travel back to Taiwan just for this.

Hi all, I am seeking an agent in Bangkok, that may be able to assist me in obtaining a retirement visa with multiple entries, (if such a visa exists), as well as a Thai bank account.

PM me if you are able to assist, I will be arriving in Bangkok in Nov.

Update DTV South Africa: The short of it is they still do not have any information about the DTV, cost or procedures and asked to follow up mid August.

You cannot go to the Pretoria Embassy in person anyway they won't let you in. I had to speak to an officer over the phone. She said it'll be likely that the DTV application will be done via a courier service. The VFS agent knows nothing about the DTV either.

Has anyone done a Non O Thai family visa in Vietnam?

It appears that this is the last remaining Embassy to get a multiple entry visa.

Laos only had a single entry from the pricing

Went to IT Laksi today and got my Visa-exempt extension today. Just want to recommend that if you're going to do this -- MAKE AN ONLINE APPOINTMENT! It is so much easier . They honor their word there, that you'll get it all done within 15 mins if you go for your appointment on time.

Just remember: PRINT OUT the confirmation of your appointment and add this to your required documents of TM7, TM30, the two acknowledgement documents, copies of your passport data page and latest entry stamp.

Also -- lesson learnt today -- the ID Photo you have to attach to the TM7 form must be taken against a white background.

*BTW, a bit of fun info --When you're done, go to the Second floor -- two great discount stores there for all kinds of household /office needs --DIY and THANK YOU shop.

First time trying to use the drive through in Phuket Town for 90 day report. Question - I am bringing photocopies of passport (visa/personal info page) and my departure card. But do I need to fill out any forms? If so, it seems it’s not a drive through if I don’t have the forms before getting there. Is this the gist?