Visa Applications Online Start Saturday June 15th At Thai Embassy London. Passport Sent By Post Allowed

[Pappap]

Seems that's the end of the 12 month ME with a UK pension, just had this back from the Thai Embassy.

Thai Embassy London <visa@thaiembassyuk.org.uk>	10:54 PM (9 minutes ago)
to me

Dear Sir/Madam,

For pensioner (aged 50 or over): A copy of pension statement if the applicant is a pensioner, or a copy of 1-month bank statement showing your income from a pension, or 3-month bank statement of at least £10,000.

From 15th June 2019, we can issue only single entry for non-immigrant and you have to submit the application online. 

[lamyai3]

  On 6/14/2019 at 4:07 PM, Pappap said:

Seems that's the end of the 12 month ME with a UK pension, just had this back from the Thai Embassy.

Thai Embassy London <visa@thaiembassyuk.org.uk>	10:54 PM (9 minutes ago)
to me

Dear Sir/Madam,

For pensioner (aged 50 or over): A copy of pension statement if the applicant is a pensioner, or a copy of 1-month bank statement showing your income from a pension, or 3-month bank statement of at least £10,000.

From 15th June 2019, we can issue only single entry for non-immigrant and you have to submit the application online. 

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The Non O/A one year multiple entry is still available, though the amounts required to qualify are £20000, and a police and medical report are required. This visa type has been slated for mandatory insurance from 1st July this year, but it's not yet clear how that will pan out. 

 

http://www.thaiembassy.org/london/en/services/7742/84508-Non-Immigrant-visas.html

[Neil1968]

Unless i am reading it wrong, the updated UK Thai embassy website suggests Non-o multiple entry based on marriage is no longer available, anyone confirm this? 

 

Glad i got my latest non-o multi this week, will have to put the 400k in the bank once back in Thailand

[elviajero]

  On 6/14/2019 at 6:26 PM, Neil1968 said:

Unless i am reading it wrong, the updated UK Thai embassy website suggests Non-o multiple entry based on marriage is no longer available, anyone confirm this? 

 

Glad i got my latest non-o multi this week, will have to put the 400k in the bank once back in Thailand

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I can’t confirm, but you’re reading it right!

[pontious]

It does not affect me but what choices are there for people on a single entry non o. { and do not meet the criteria for extensions in Thailand.}

Can they get a 30 day extension after the 90 days.?

Can they get a multi entry non o from a nearby country.?

[ubonjoe]

  On 6/15/2019 at 12:06 AM, pontious said:

Can they get a 30 day extension after the 90 days.?

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There is no 30 day extension possible for a 90 day non immigrant visa entry.

If married to or the parent of a Thai a 60 day extension to visit them can be applied for.

 

  On 6/15/2019 at 12:06 AM, pontious said:

Can they get a multi entry non o from a nearby country.?

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Yes if is possible but the place you can apply for it depends upon the basis for the non-o visa. For marriage it is not a problem. For retirement only a couple of places will do them if you can meet the the same  financial requirements for an extension of stay.

[pontious]

  On 6/15/2019 at 1:03 AM, ubonjoe said:

There is no 30 day extension possible for a 90 day non immigrant visa entry.

If married to or the parent of a Thai a 60 day extension to visit them can be applied for.

 

Yes if is possible but the place you can apply for it depends upon the basis for the non-o visa. For marriage it is not a problem. For retirement only a couple of places will do them if you can meet the the same  financial requirements for an extension of stay.

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Thanks Joe, that will be a dramatic change for many.

[Pappap]

  On 6/15/2019 at 1:03 AM, ubonjoe said:

There is no 30 day extension possible for a 90 day non immigrant visa entry.

If married to or the parent of a Thai a 60 day extension to visit them can be applied for.

 

Yes if is possible but the place you can apply for it depends upon the basis for the non-o visa. For marriage it is not a problem. For retirement only a couple of places will do them if you can meet the the same  financial requirements for an extension of stay.

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For retirement, where are they please and do they accept the combination method?

[ubonjoe]

  On 6/15/2019 at 1:35 AM, Pappap said:

For retirement, where are they please and do they accept the combination method?

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Savannakhet is possible and there have been several reports for Penang.

The will accept the combination of money in the bank and income but it could depend upon what proof of income you are using.

[Pappap]

  On 6/15/2019 at 2:21 AM, ubonjoe said:

Savannakhet is possible and there have been several reports for Penang.

The will accept the combination of money in the bank and income but it could depend upon what proof of income you are using.

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Proof of income from UK pensions to Thai bank showing as income from abroad so should be Ok, I hope!! Thanks, will try Penang as nearest and prob quieter than Savannakhet.

[wobalt]

  On 6/14/2019 at 6:36 PM, elviajero said:

I can’t confirm, but you’re reading it right!

Seems to be that UK people are f...cked up again


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[RedCardinal]

  On 6/14/2019 at 6:26 PM, Neil1968 said:

Unless i am reading it wrong, the updated UK Thai embassy website suggests Non-o multiple entry based on marriage is no longer available, anyone confirm this?

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Not only that. ME Non-O based on Thai children also gone from options inside Evisa system. Only SE option.  

[ubonjoe]

  On 6/15/2019 at 3:40 AM, RedCardinal said:

Not only that. ME Non-O based on Thai children also gone from options inside Evisa system. Only SE option.  

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It is also shown on the embassy website now.

"Non-Immigrant Type O (single entry only)"

See: http://www.thaiembassy.org/london/en/services/7742/84508-Non-Immigrant-visas.html#6

 

[RedCardinal]

  On 6/15/2019 at 3:48 AM, ubonjoe said:

It is also shown on the embassy website now.

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Thanks. Based on how they're changing this it looks very much like ME Non-O visas are going to be a thing of the past. Very worrying. 

[Tanoshi]

  On 6/15/2019 at 3:48 AM, ubonjoe said:

It is also shown on the embassy website now.

"Non-Immigrant Type O (single entry only)"

See: http://www.thaiembassy.org/london/en/services/7742/84508-Non-Immigrant-visas.html#6

 

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Non O ME still listed on the Visa fees page. £150.

http://www.thaiembassy.org/london/en/services/7742/84398-Visa-fee.html

 

When will the Thais learn to update all pages on their websites with the correct information, so as not to confuse folks.

[Tanoshi]

  On 6/14/2019 at 4:07 PM, Pappap said:

For pensioner (aged 50 or over): A copy of pension statement if the applicant is a pensioner, or a copy of 1-month bank statement showing your income from a pension, or 3-month bank statement of at least £10,000.

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That's been on the website for years, however late 2014 they stopped issuing the SE Non Imm O for being over 50, unless you were 65 and receiving the state pension.

 

Has it been reinstated, or just another misleading error.

[tigerbalm]

Any body tried to create an account on the Thai Embassy in the UK, as i just tried applying for a Tourist visa and started setting up an account, every thing went smoothly until i got to date of birth, it would only let me to go back as far as 1969 which would indicate 50 years , i want a bit more than that LOL

regards

TB

[freedomnow]

If any TV members gets bounced at the pre-approval stage for METV and even SETV, please let us know and also generally how long you have been in Thailand previously and how long your break out the country was...

 

Am taking a break from Thailand soon, and hope there is no issue applying after 4-6 months away based on previous history in LoS.

[UKresonant]

The London embassy seems to be saying you can apply to the UK consulates as "normal". 

 

So for us, it wasn't a disaster because we could still apply by post, now they don't do the non-O ME visas we need ???? 

[Neil1968]

Unless i am reading it wrong, the updated UK Thai embassy website suggests Non-o multiple entry based on marriage is no longer available, anyone confirm this? 

 

Glad i got my latest non-o multi this week, will have to put the 400k in the bank once back in Thailand

[Neil1968]

Probably no need to panic yet, information on the embassy website is often wrong and inconsistent, with rules often not enforced. I am sure things will become clearer over the next few weeks. Maybe the embassy will be able to confirm the changes, but expect lots of conflicting info.

 

Who will be the first one to try for a multi non-o based on marriage!

[Tanoshi]

  On 6/15/2019 at 6:21 AM, Neil1968 said:

Who will be the first one to try for a multi non-o based on marriage!

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Only a fool would try without confirming with the Embassy first.

You'll lose the £150 fee and get the SE Non O instead.

[ubonjoe]

  On 6/15/2019 at 6:35 AM, Tanoshi said:

You'll lose the £150 fee and get the SE Non O instead.

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I think the e visa system will set to the fee to be paid for a single entry non-o visa. Not chance to enter and pay the fee you want to pay.

[elviajero]

  On 6/15/2019 at 4:17 AM, Tanoshi said:

Non O ME still listed on the Visa fees page. £150.

http://www.thaiembassy.org/london/en/services/7742/84398-Visa-fee.html

 

When will the Thais learn to update all pages on their websites with the correct information, so as not to confuse folks.

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It’s not specific to category ‘O’. They list a ME Non-immigrant visa at £150, which would apply to any available category.

[Tanoshi]

  On 6/15/2019 at 6:48 AM, ubonjoe said:

I think the e visa system will set to the fee to be paid for a single entry non-o visa. Not chance to enter and pay the fee you want to pay.

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Well one would hope so, but if completed by post you still need to send a pre-paid return envelope or £10 in cash. One would have thought if completing by post the facility to pay that fee online would be an option.

[Tanoshi]

  On 6/15/2019 at 6:58 AM, elviajero said:

It’s not specific to category ‘O’. They list a ME Non-immigrant visa at £150, which would apply to any available category.

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Other than the O-A what other category is listed at £150.

[ubonjoe]

  On 6/15/2019 at 7:26 AM, Tanoshi said:

Other than the O-A what other category is listed at £150.

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Other than the OA visa on the e visa website the only non immigrant visa that is shown as being possible for a multiple entry is the a non-b.

See: https://thaievisa.go.th/Home/Business

[elviajero]

  On 6/15/2019 at 7:26 AM, Tanoshi said:

Other than the O-A what other category is listed at £150.

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Any category of ME non-immigrant (90 day) visa costs £150.

 

You can still get a ME ‘B’.

[SEtonal]

  On 6/15/2019 at 1:35 AM, Pappap said:

For retirement, where are they please and do they accept the combination method?

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In post number 10 and 13 in the link, a poster reported receiving a 1 year Non-Imm O Multiple Entry from Savannakhet using the combination method.   Savannakhet requires proof of retirement, so he used a pension letter.

 

 

[Tanoshi]

  On 6/15/2019 at 7:39 AM, ubonjoe said:

Other than the OA visa on the e visa website the only non immigrant visa that is shown as being possible for a multiple entry is the a non-b.

See: https://thaievisa.go.th/Home/Business

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  On 6/15/2019 at 7:44 AM, elviajero said:

Any category of ME non-immigrant (90 day) visa costs £150.

 

You can still get a ME ‘B’.

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Yep, cheers, with you now gents.

For some reason I read an 'O' after Non Immigrant at No.5 on the Visa fee page.

To many 'O', 'A' and 'X's cluttered together.