Following some good advice from members of this forum and the Consulate in Brisbane, I have just returned from Australia complete with a multi entry Type 'O' visa.

I am a British passport holder, so I was a little unsure if the Thai consulate in Brisbane could help me.

Before I left Thailand, I emailed the Consulate in Brisbane, and recieved a very polite and helpful email in return personally from Mr. Dunn, the Consulate General.

I arrived at the Brisbane consulate soon after they opened on a Monday morning, I was 2nd in line in the small reception office. I was asked for my Thai marriage papers, and a copy of my wifes ID and House registration.

I had already photocopied the necessary papers, and filled in the visa application form.

Despite the queue increasing to about 20 people in this very small reception area, the Thai lady handling the various visas and enqiries, remained calm, and very helpful to everyone.

When I was handed back my passport, despite being under a lot of pressure, the Thai lady took the time to explain all the conditions attached to my new visa, and answered all my queries fully in a friendly manner.

From walking into the consulate, to walking out again. The whole visa process took just 20 MINUTES.

I only had to provide proof that I was married to a Thai national, and I did not have to provide any proof of earnings.

I found the service at the Brisbane Thai Consulate excellent, and would recommend their services to anyone!

So long as the rules remain the same, I intend making this my annual visa run/holiday.

Quick question WapiJohn: Did you have to have your wife's signature on the photocopy of her ID card and household registration?

Quick question WapiJohn: Did you have to have your wife's signature on the photocopy of her ID card and household registration?

Quick answer No.

Detailed answer, I emailed the Consulate and asked what documents were required.

The Consulate General told me all that was required was a copy of my Thai marriage papers.

No mention was made regarding ID or house Registration. But I made copies ' just in case '. I must admit though I didn,t give a thought about asking my wife to sign the photocopies.

The Consulate didn't ask for the copies to be signed. I don't think they really needed the ID and House Registration, as I had the original marriage papers with my wifes signature and ID details. But I should have known better as EVERYTHING in Thailand is photocopied AND SIGNED ( Jobs for the boys ! ).

If you are considering Australia as a Visa Run option, email the Consulate they will be very helpful and fill you in on all the requirements, as the laws are always changing.

I believe all Thai Consulates in Australia adopt the same policy,

EXCEPT SYDNEY, where you will need bank statements, and the visa application will take a minimum of 2 days.

Edited April 14, 200719 yr by WapiJohn

Following some good advice from members of this forum and the Consulate in Brisbane, I have just returned from Australia complete with a multi entry Type 'O' visa.

I am a British passport holder, so I was a little unsure if the Thai consulate in Brisbane could help me.

Before I left Thailand, I emailed the Consulate in Brisbane, and recieved a very polite and helpful email in return personally from Mr. Dunn, the Consulate General.

I arrived at the Brisbane consulate soon after they opened on a Monday morning, I was 2nd in line in the small reception office. I was asked for my Thai marriage papers, and a copy of my wifes ID and House registration.

I had already photocopied the necessary papers, and filled in the visa application form.

Despite the queue increasing to about 20 people in this very small reception area, the Thai lady handling the various visas and enqiries, remained calm, and very helpful to everyone.

When I was handed back my passport, despite being under a lot of pressure, the Thai lady took the time to explain all the conditions attached to my new visa, and answered all my queries fully in a friendly manner.

From walking into the consulate, to walking out again. The whole visa process took just 20 MINUTES.

I only had to provide proof that I was married to a Thai national, and I did not have to provide any proof of earnings.

I found the service at the Brisbane Thai Consulate excellent, and would recommend their services to anyone!

So long as the rules remain the same, I intend making this my annual visa run/holiday.

IF ONLY THE SAME WERE TRUE OF OUR COUNTRIES VISA PROCESS ,.

Following some good advice from members of this forum and the Consulate in Brisbane, I have just returned from Australia complete with a multi entry Type 'O' visa.

I am a British passport holder, so I was a little unsure if the Thai consulate in Brisbane could help me.

Before I left Thailand, I emailed the Consulate in Brisbane, and recieved a very polite and helpful email in return personally from Mr. Dunn, the Consulate General.

I arrived at the Brisbane consulate soon after they opened on a Monday morning, I was 2nd in line in the small reception office. I was asked for my Thai marriage papers, and a copy of my wifes ID and House registration.

I had already photocopied the necessary papers, and filled in the visa application form.

Despite the queue increasing to about 20 people in this very small reception area, the Thai lady handling the various visas and enqiries, remained calm, and very helpful to everyone.

When I was handed back my passport, despite being under a lot of pressure, the Thai lady took the time to explain all the conditions attached to my new visa, and answered all my queries fully in a friendly manner.

From walking into the consulate, to walking out again. The whole visa process took just 20 MINUTES.

I only had to provide proof that I was married to a Thai national, and I did not have to provide any proof of earnings.

I found the service at the Brisbane Thai Consulate excellent, and would recommend their services to anyone!

So long as the rules remain the same, I intend making this my annual visa run/holiday.

Got mine done in Melbourne last year and all I had to do was produce the orginal marriage cert, never asked about a copy of house registration or ID card!