@Pete ******

get the 90-days Non-Imm- O vise BEFORE you fly to Thailand.

You need between US$ 40 (all nationalities except Chinese or Vietnamese citizens US$ 20)*, one passport-size photo (4 x 6 cm), the name of a hotel or guesthouse and phone number. Those without a photo will have to pay an additional fee of about US$ 2. On weekends there is an additional $1 service fee. It is recommended to pay in US$. No other foreign currencies are accepted at Airports (you may be lucky to have Thai Baht accepted sometimes). At some Lao-Thai land border crossings you can use Thai Baht, but the Visa fee becomes about 1,700 THB which is approx. $48 . . . . . . . . . . %20is%20recommended%20to%20pay,$48.

The cost of a Laos visa on arrival is approximately 1,700 to 2,000 Thai Baht, but it can vary depending on the specific border crossing and the condition of the currency, according to forum posts.

It's often recommended to pay in pristine US dollars to avoid issues with exchange rates, but Thai Baht are sometimes accepted at land border crossings.

***The cost of a Laos visa-on-arrival generally ranges from USD 30 to USD 45, but the exact amount depends on your nationality.

For example, US citizens typically pay USD 35, while Canadians pay USD 42.

There may also be an additional $1 fee for processing on weekends or outside of regular hours.

***Some nationalities, like Chinese and Vietnamese citizens, may have a lower fee of USD 20.

Some sources also mention that the fee can be higher at certain crossings or during specific times (e.g., weekends, holidays), with additional fees for overtime or processing.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

***USD Equivalent: The visa fee is typically around $35-$40 USD.

*** Thai Baht: At land borders, the equivalent in Thai Baht can be around 1,700 to 2,000 THB.

*** Fluctuations:

The exact amount in Thai Baht can fluctuate based on the current exchange rate and whether the border crossing accepts Thai Baht.

***Additional Fees:

Be prepared for potential minor additional fees for things like passport photos, weekend/holiday surcharges, or processing fee

@Farang *****

a temporary loss of memory occured 😄

. . . . . The Laos Visa-on-Arrival has ALWAYS, since many many years, cost 40 U.S. Dollars or 1900.- Baht plus 100.- Baht if you didn't supply a passport picture. So at all Thai / Laos borders, it is 2000 THB for the visa-on-arrival . . . . . I don't know where you found that number 1700 Baht. It must have been another false info from ChatGPT, or you are referring to an 25 year old website

@Mike *****

you are partially wrong. You can indeed apply and get issued different visa types on Immigration inside Thailand. The process is called "change of visa type". On the following Immigration website, they list the requirements for the application to a dozen of visa-classes on Immigration inside Thailand. Just check it out yourself and STOP accusing others of not knowing their sh..t . . . . .

@Mike *****

you are partially wrong. You can indeed apply and get issued different visa types on Immigration inside Thailand. The process is called "change of visa type". On the following Immigration website, they list the requirements for the application to a dozen of visa-classes on Immigration inside Thailand. Just check it out yourself and STOP accusing others of not knowing their sh..t . . . . .

@Paul *******

on a "one year non-o retirement visa" ??? There is no such thing. It's either a one-year Non-Imm-O/A visa, or you are already on the 1-year Extension of the Stay Permit based on Retirement. Which is not the same thing

@Tony ****

has - he still hasn't applied for the extension

@Graham *****

this needs the marriage to be already registered inside Thailand, as Immigration will want to see a freshly printed Kor Ror 2 or 22 (whichever applies) The presence of the Thai wife is not sufficient for this application

I see clearly that you are confusing some things.

You cannot enter on a Non-Imm-O Family Visa and apply for the “1-year Extension of the Stay Permit” based on retirement

You cannot change the “reason” of the visa that you got issued. You will need to apply for the “1-year Extension of the Stay Per mit” based on being married to a Thai wife

*** you arrived on a 90-days Non-O Visa and got stamped in for a 90-days stay permit

*** you lost 3 weeks in the search of a bank willing to open an account for you, instead of using an agent service that would have opened an account for you within one or two days

***You do not apply for a “Retirement Visa”. You will apply for the “12-months Extension of Temporary Stay Permit based on being married to a Thai wife”. You do not have a visa any more

***you only need to show a minimum of 400,000 THB in your Thai bank account for the application to the 1-year Extension based on marriage to a Thai wife

***you need a freshly Thai Amphur printed Kor Ror 22 or 2 (whichever applies) marriage registry document to show Immigration that your marriage is acknowledged and registered in Thailand.

*** You don’t need 15 days left on a 90-days stay permit which you got when you entered Thailand on a Non-Imm-O Visa.

This requirement is only for those who apply for the “change of visa type” from a touristic entry to an initial 90-days Non-Imm-O Visa

You are able to apply for the “one-year Extension of the Temporary Stay Permit based on marriage” up from 30 days before the expiry of the 90-days stay permit.

***You gotta hurry up because the expiry of your 90-days stay permit is nearing. If you miss the date, you cannot get any 30 days extension on this

*** however what you can do, is applying for a 60-days Extension based on “Family visit” on Immigration before those 90-days stay permit expire

For these 60 extra days, you need a freshly Thai Amphur printed Kor Ror 22 or 2 (whichever applies) marriage registry document to show Immigration that your marriage is acknowledged and registered in Thailand.

***If you miss both deadlines or cannot prove your marriage inside Thailand (because it was never registered inside Thailand) you will face a problem.

*** However, there would still be a road open to achieve the 1-year Extension, based on RETIREMENT. For this, you must exit Thailand and invalidate the previous visa.

Then re-enter visa-exempt. You will get stamped in for 60 days.

Now you can visit Immigration and ask them for the application to the 90-days Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa inside Thailand (the “change of visa type”). For this application, you need a minimum of 15 days left on the 60-days stay permit. The application fee is 2000 THB

For this application, Immigration wants to see the minimum of 800,000 THB sitting in your Thai bank account. They also want to see a rental contract. There is no seasoning of the deposit needed at this point! Some Immigrations want to see a proof that the money came from abroad

***You will be issued the 90-days Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa “under consideration” for 14 days. After this period, you pick up the stamp at your Immigration.

***as soon as 30 days are left on the 90-days stay permit, and the bank certifies that the deposit has sat in your bank account for a minimum of 2 months, you can apply for the “1-year Extension of the Stay Permit based on Retirement”. The application fee is 1900 THB.

You can find the requirements to the “change of visa type” from a touristic entry to the 90-days Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa under number 9 on this Immigration website