Applying for a Non-O visa based on marriage is straightforward. You can apply electronically for a 90-day stay. After arrival, visit your local immigration office for the requirements. If your embassy doesn't provide an affidavit letter for income, you'll need to deposit 400K baht in a bank account 2 months prior. Don't forget to register your marriage in Thailand. Contact the Thai consulate for guidance on document preparation before you leave.

No, you’ll need to leave and and re-enter on a visa exemption first if you’re entitled or just apply in a nearby country.

An METV is something you would have had to apply for from your home country anyway, so it is not really relevant at this stage. Based on what you describe, three prior entries and a total stay of only around 45–50 days over 12 months is well within what is normally regarded as ordinary tourism under the Visa exemption system itself. That kind of travel pattern is not what the new formalised guidelines are aimed at either. As always, the final decision rests with the immigration officer you meet, and you should be prepared to show an onward ticket and accommodation details if asked. With such short stays on each visit, entering again by air from Phnom Penh would normally not be an issue.

@Peter ******

Safe entry service, or so-called pre-scan, is a service offered by certain agents. Your entry history is reviewed in advance, and a guarantee of entry is provided. You will be met at a designated meeting point and escorted through immigration. It’s offered at both Bangkok airports.

No, Hong Kong only accepts applications from individuals who hold permanent residence.

Use a safe entry service. It can facilitate entry even if you have previously been denied once.

@Bob *********

Non O visas are generally not an issue anywhere as long as the foreign mission accepts applications from people on shorter stays, as most do. The question here was about the METV, and that is treated in the same way as a Non O-A visa, meaning you need permanent residence to apply. By all means, you’re free to stick with your own belief, but be careful about passing it on to others.

AuthenticReindeer2210 If you’re already in Asia, I would recommend a safe entry service and pre-scan. Contact the owners of this group and discuss it further with them.

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@Bob *********

If you don’t believe me, maybe you believe Tod Daniels?

@Bob *********

FFS ChatGPT🙈