Takiap wrote:US - I really feel for you because I am in much the same boat. Like you, I also don't have 400K to leave in a bank for months, and my income comes from online sources, so I'm not employed as such, and money doesn't go into a foreign bank account before being transferred to Thailand. In short, I DO NOT work in Thailand, and I cannot show proof of income in the manner my embassy requires in order for me to get the fancy letter.
Basically, if the marriage visa option is taken away or put beyond my reach, 13 years of marriage will most likely come to an end, and three kids will be left without a father. At the end of the day, and despite what most Thais like to preach, money is FAR more important than family values and etc.
Nonetheless, I have never expected anything more. Fortunately I was born with the gift of being able to recognize bullshit when I see it, so when the day comes, then so be it. I just feel sorry for my kids, but I guess I only have myself to blame, and who knows, maybe it will be an eye opener for my kids once they get older.
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As a last resort so's not to be separated from you're wife and children you could move away and not report.I know this sounds crazy but I have met a fare few chaps up north that have just faded into village life my wife has a friend and her fella has been off the radar for more than 10 years.
It really is surprising what you can get away with up north in my area farangs openly run bars and do other jobs, one lad I know that is overstaying is working in his girlfriends shop and delivers those refrigerated rented coffins.
Kendo.
Is Bangkok a place or a nasty injury.......Eric Morcombe.
You can still get a triple entry tourist visa in Hull without the need to show any finances and that can keep you in Thailand for 200 plus days in a year.
The way I see it is that the 65k monthly or 800k bank options is applicable to all applicants of non o multi entry visas in the UK up to age 64 (certainly if applying in Hull or London).
For those aged 65 or over they just need to show proof of receiving a monthly pension (no specified amount).
In Thailand extending your non immigrant o visas remains unchanged,at present.
40k monthly or 400k in a bank for extensions based on marriage.
65k monthly or 800k in a bank for extensions based on retirement.
Applies to the over 65's here,as well.
We're all on our uppers,we're all going skint,
I used to suck fat cigars but now I suck Polo mints.
That's my take on it as well Zidane, but I think its fair to say this has caused a lot of confusion in the UK. Some guys from the UK forum I use have posted off emails to Hull and are awaiting replies.
The Royal Thai Embassy website is changing almost daily and what was up yesterday, which confirmed the changes the consulate in Hull had made, is no longer there. In fact, there's currently no mention of the 'marriage' visa, only 'retirement / long stay visa O - A'.
Well after having a quick look on Hull's Non O download it does indeed look like my only option to stay for any length of time is by using a Tourist visa.
But with a triple-entry only giving me 180 days max...can these visas be extended..?
Is the easiest option to gain more time in Thailand AFTER I've used up my 3 entries & 180 days to fly to K.L. & get another visa? Am I able to do this..??
(Does anyone on the forum see this as a sensible option..?)
If this way does work for me it will.. I think, mean I cannot renew my driving permit (don't I need a Non O for this..?) Useful suggestions welcome..thanks U.S.
My suggestion US, is to wait for the dust to settle, if you can. Something is clearly happening and changes have been creeping in, what with the embassy having to approve certain applications etc. But I think clarification is needed from either the MFA or the Thai Embassy, although I can't see Hull making such an 'error' on their own accord.
Edit - Or apply quickly to Birmingham, who according to the visa application form on their website, don't even ask for any financial data! I guess that may change soon?
Triple entry tourist visa you can get.....
60 days plus 30 day extension at Immigration,then another 60 days and another 60 days after that totalling 210 days.
You could possibly get another 15 days for a land border crossing after the triple entry is up,plus a 7 day extension at Immigration.
In theory you should be able to get a 30 day extension at the end of each 60 days but I believe Thai Immigration are limiting this extension to just one per year.
The problem with going to KL is that you now need to show proof of income of 400k baht per year there now.
For those married to a Thai,it is still possible to go to Savannakhet in Laos (drive to Mukdahan then cross the bridge into Laos) and obtain a Non O Multi Entry visa and not show proof of income,although how long this will last is open to speculation.
We're all on our uppers,we're all going skint,
I used to suck fat cigars but now I suck Polo mints.
Well, my final link on this and I still think it's as clear as mud!
From the London Royal Thai Embassy website:
Category "O"
To visit Thai spouse, children, parents or voluntary job.
Category "O" with multiple entries
Pension earners or Applicants over 50 years of age, following document is required;
- Pension statement if the applicant is a pension earner, or
- Proof of income with a minimum of £1,400.00 per month or
- Thai Spouse visa with a copy of marriage certificate and passport or Thai ID of spouse and (3 months bank statement showing monthly income of more than £1,400.00 or £16,500 anuually for those who have been issue category O with multiple entries)
