@Thanapon ********

You have to wait until you’re in Laos to do the application as they will probably ask you to upload your latest stamp in your passport to confirm that you fulfill the requirements of being present in the area you apply.

When you’ve done the application you’ll get a reference number for your visa and you go to the embassy and pay the fee in cash before they’ll start processing your visa. Good luck 🤞

(Online payment it’s currently not available in Laos).

@Thanapon ********

Ok, it should be possible to get a Non O visa as a trailing spouse if your wife lives and work in Thailand.

Anyway getting visas in Laos has always been quite popular and as mentioned the actual processing time is quite fast. You’ll need to apply through the e-visa portal first and pay the fee in cash at the embassy/consulate before they’ll start processing your visa.

You can also apply for a Non O visa visiting non Thai citizens at your immigration in Thailand on your current stay. You’ll need at least 15-21 days left on your current stamp.

Official processing time in Vientiane is up to two weeks, but according to feedbacks it’s quite fast and within some days.

@Nico ****

Call then or send an e-mail before you re-apply.

Anyway, a bit strange that he still referred to the 2 times rule, even though your wife managed to give him a reality check. Also a bit strange that they are strict about this against people who they clearly understand are not just looking to abuse the visa exemption scheme to get long-term stays in Thailand. I think you probably were very unlucky with the immigration officer you met that particular day.

@Roland *********

Ok, Same to you 🙌😉

@Roland *********

Normal procedure for people who marry outside Thailand and want to continue to live in Thailand later. And OP asked for requirements for a Non O visa in Australia which don’t have any registered in Thailand requirements.

@Ulrik ************

Not for a Non O in Australia.

@Roland *********

Yes, but this is quite normal procedure if you marry outside Thailand. Apply for a Non O visa with local documentation, get it verified and registered at Amphure for extension of stay within 90 days in Thailand and live happily in Thailand ever after.😏

@Roland *********

Yes if he applies for the Non O visa based on marriage at an immigration inside Thailand.

He can still apply for a Non O in Australia and do extension of stay in Thailand after his marriage is registered at his local Amphure.😉