I am a US citizen about to begin employment in the Bangkok office of a Dutch company.  I'm currently in Amsterdam at a training and orientation.  My company's Immigration lawyer prepared all the required paperwork in order for me to get my Non-B while in The Netherlands.  My application was not accepted (at the consulate in Amsterdam or the embassy in The Hague) because I am not a Dutch citizen or legal resident -- I was told I needed to go back the the States (my home country) to apply. 

 

Previously, I have received a non-B in Lao -- obviously NOT my home country.  Has something changed?

 

Thanks in advance for your help!

Some embassies and consulate have a requirement that only citizens and legal residents of the country where they are located can apply for visas. But I do not see anything on the embassy or consulate website stating that is case in in the Netherlands.

You could still apply for the non-b visa after your arrive here at a nearby embassy or consulate.

It is also possible to apply for a non immigrant visa (category B) at immigration after you arrive.

You could travel to here and get a 30 day visa exempt entry that can be extended for 30 days and then get the non-b visa. You would likely need a return or onward ticket out of the country within 30 days of arrival to board your flight.

 

So as far as Lao is concerned, nothing has changed. That’s good to know. Thank you for your help


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