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1 minute ago, jackdd said:

So in Hanoi to get a tourist visa you have to show a flight out, but this flight out can be any time in the future and doesn't have to be within 60 days?

It was 84 days. I was questioned about it when I applied for the VIsa, but I sad I would get an extension and they accepted that answer.

Also, cheers Briggsy, thanks for translating that.

Did I hear rumour at some point they are phasing out the entry forms? Or am I mistaken? The only other time I did a 60+ day TV entry, I indicated the total number of days on the entry form. If they are getting rid of those, maybe this note is a replacement?

Regards

~Atecom

Is anyone able to tell me what the blue handwritten text on my tourist visa means? Both below the Authorised sig and next to the barcode?

Cheers.

~Atecom

Hi All,

Applied for a TV at Hanoi this morning. Turned up at 8:30AM, Visa section doesn't open till 9, however I was allowed in the waiting room, where I went over and double checked my application and documents. The entrance was clear of touters or any other potential annoying people. I was only one there when they opened at about 5 to 9. Was called over to the Window, handed in my documents. I gave them 2 photos, they only took one, handed the other back to me. Aside from that they took my exit flight out of Thailand and bank statement. Warned me that my Visa only granted entry for 60 days (I had put 84 in the duration of stay). I told them I was going to get an extension, which they accepted. They then asked me for my flight into Thailand. My entry fligh printout had my flight on it, but didn't have my name, however I brought up the itinerary on my phone, and they were fine taking a photo of that. Then I paid the $40USD (used a $50 note and had no problem getting change) and we finished. Should be able to pick up tomorrow at 4.

Very smooth so far.

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~Atecom

(Off topic but does anyone know how to get rid of those annoying people who follow you on the footpath on motorbikes, and don't accept no for an answer? Only way I have had success is to pay them off with 20KVND , which I know I am not supposed to do, but they just refuse to go away otherwise)

Interesting, the google maps pin is in the same place for both the google address and the consulate website address. Looks like I will be covered in either case. Cheers.

That's good to hear. I am actually getting my visa renewed at this very office later this month. Is the main address given by Google the correct one? (26 Phan Bội Châu, Cửa Nam, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam)

Regards

~Atecom

Rats, Ahh well, back to the drawing board.

Hi all,

In a few months time when my current METV expires and I am on its last entry, I will need to get a SETV. I've been looking at a holiday to Sri Lanka for a while now and am hoping I can kill 2 birds with 1 stone and apply for a SETV while I am there. Has anyone had any recent experiences with the application process in Colombo? There is some information on the website, but I can't always trust it's up to date. Some things I just want to make sure:

- I can apply for a SETV as a non Sri Lankan Citizen

- They will have no problem giving me a SETV on the back of an METV (Which is the only thai Visa I have ever had)

- If the information on the website is correct, with what I need to supply... etc.. (http://www.thaiembassy.org/colombo/contents/files/services-20170127-110512-909343.pdf)

I am fine with the 5 day wait they mention on their consular website.

I notice their METV requirements don't mention requiring being Sri Lankan (http://www.thaiembassy.org/colombo/contents/files/services-20170127-110701-793070.pdf) but I am probably hoping against hope that I could apply for an METV there.

Thanks in advance.

~Atecom 

On 17/04/2018 at 8:26 PM, atecom said:

Has anyone encountered any denials of Drivers Licence under the more restrictive system.

 

They took my blood pressure (Of course instantly right after a 30 minute walk to the medical centre), and noted me down as 165/91. They filled out the medical certificate and eventually handed it to me in an envelope. When I looked at it, that was the blood pressure they ad noted on the certificate. I will return to the clinic in a month for a followup, to see if I need t be put on meds, however in the meantime, if I hand in te medical certificate with that reading, will I be denied at the department of land transport?

 

Regards

~Eamon Delaney

Ok, I can confirm 2 things there were no problems with obtaining a drivers licence with that BP on the medial certificate, went in at 1PM, Came out at 2:30PM with my car driving licence. However If you have an Australian Provisional licence (As I do for Motorcycles) They will require you to do the motorcycle course and written test.

Has anyone encountered any denials of Drivers Licence under the more restrictive system.

They took my blood pressure (Of course instantly right after a 30 minute walk to the medical centre), and noted me down as 165/91. They filled out the medical certificate and eventually handed it to me in an envelope. When I looked at it, that was the blood pressure they ad noted on the certificate. I will return to the clinic in a month for a followup, to see if I need t be put on meds, however in the meantime, if I hand in te medical certificate with that reading, will I be denied at the department of land transport?

Regards

~Eamon Delaney

Don't people just drop kids off to orphnages any more?

I also just noticed that with mine, which was issued in Sydney just 2 weeks earlier, for number of Entries, same as yours, mine says 'Multiple' however for visa type, mine says 'Tourist Multiple', instead of just Tourist.

I have a METV issued from Sydney that I used to enter first time in mid March, and they did not stamp on it (Although they guy only stamped me 30 days in, so probably wasn't aware I had a METV, and I didn't bother to get it corrected cause I was heading to Cambodia for Easter long weekend anyway). On my return from Cambodia, they stamped correct number of days, but still nothing on the visa itself.

Most likely option: they mistook it for a SETV, though I've never used an SETV so i;m not sure what the usual stamping procedure is there. 

Would 2 years on METVs be pushing it for immigration for entry into the country? (1st METV, +90 Day extension for final entry, followed by SETV + 30 Day extension) then returning to Aus for a month, then repeating a 2nd year?

Assuming its not always feasible for me to cross at a land border and entries, and there may be times I need to fly in Via BKK or Chiang Mai (But avoiding Don Mueng). Has anyone had trouble with immigration doing this?

19 minutes ago, JackThompson said:

The Visa has an "enter before" date 6 mo after date of application - but you don't get 6-months solid upon entry - just 60-days per entry (extendable by 30 more). 

 

You are not expected to have a residence booked for 6 months - or even 60-days - since your first visit using the visa might only be for a week.

 

If you have proof of a hotel booked for a week or two, that should suffice to meet this requirement.

Ahh right, Im not sure why, but for some reason the rules of the Visa dates never clicked for me till I read your post here. I knew I had to leave the country (Or at least border run) every 60 days, but I always looked at the 6 months after application as a 'visa expiry' date (As in absolutely cannot stay in Thailand past this date), rather than an 'enter by' date. So in theory I could enter the country the day before my enter by date is finished and stay for a final 60 days (or 90 if I get an extension)?

I think it's a lot more clear if so. Thanks!!

On 12/19/2017 at 8:44 PM, konisaan said:

I made the application today at the Sydney consulate. Read here for the outcome:

 

 

How about for the proof of accommodation spanning the time in Thailand they seem to have? I was planning on renting a hotel for a week or two, while finding an apartment, then renting the apartment. Do I need to book confirmed accommodation for the entire time (6 Months) then cancel? I sure hope there are other ways.