@Benjamin *****

Thanks, I have the money in the bank in case they ask again but this office only requires proof when applying (letter from bank and statement showing it's seasoned). Last year was the same. My balance will remain above 400k in case they change their mind on the day..

We did ask about the 23rd July when we applied, they said it's 30 days after my current 1 year permission is finished. We also asked about the home visit, they said not required as we had one last year (I'd even prepared copies of my neighbours ID card and blue book when we reapplied). They also told me that my wife can take my passport in July, no need for me to go!

Last year was only 30 days under consideration as it was my first time applying for a 1 year extension, prior to Covid we would go to Savanaket every year for a new multi entry non O (long drive from Mae Sai!)

No mistake, last extension is valid until 25th June. Under consideration is for first 30 days but here we can apply 45 days before.

@Ellie ******

We are having a new extension built, don't want to move until it's finished, also Surin immigration is 2 hours by car, We currently live 5 minutes from Mae Sai immigration. I'll just have to move after the 23rd July then drive 4 hours return to register new address at Surin immigration (quarantine pending).

PS, much more than 1 month. Here can apply 45 days prior to expiry (which I did) then they ask you to come back 30 days after expiry - that's 75 days!

I didn't want to move then rush to apply at an office I didn't know, especially after all they made me go through last year (long story, 11 visits all up plus a trip to embassy in Bangkok).... This year we were in and out in less than 1 hour, all paperwork completed and under consideration stamp in passport!!!

@James *******

Yes, married and have child. We all moving! Not my first yearly extension, no visit from immigration required (I asked) and no further proof of funds required with Chiang Rai (Mae Sai) office.

I was reasonably sure we'd have to stay put till I got my stamp, just wanted to know if anyone has done it before!

Can confirm definitely can't get in without a visa, thought I'd try since I'm only 5 minutes away. Immigration officer on Thai side was nice, said Myanmar just changed the rules 2 hours ago.

Also, avoid Monday and Thursday as the visa run companies are now frequenting Savannakhet and the fellow across the road will supply a form, fill it in, glue the photos on, check and staple the paperwork together and tell you if it’s all correct. Only 100 baht and speaks fluent English.

BTW, I was there a couple of weeks ago, copy of Laos visa was not required.

The requirement ls are on their website, they ask for proof of residency here in Thailand “applications only accepted from people legally residing in Thailand “. I’m on a Non-O visa here, I went to immigration and asked for a residence certificate, they wouldn’t issue one for the Chinese visa, only for bank account and motor registry office! So I missed out on work in China because not worth me flying back to Australia to get visa there (was only a short term assignment).

So I’d say no. Please let me know if any different. I also tried calling the visa application center, only have a recording.

I’d suggest getting your wife to call the consulate, they’re very helpful.

I just got back from Savannakhet (Laos) 1 week ago. My 3rd multi entry Non-O based on marriage.

All you need is your original marriage certificate, a copy of same. Copy of wife’s ID, copy of wife’s blue book, copy of your front page of passport, a couple of photos of yourself and 5000 Baht.

Drop this into the consulate before 1100 one day and pick up your passport the next day after 1400.

There’s a fellow across the road that will fill the form and check paperwork for 100 Baht, well worth it.