Non-imm 'o' Actual Meaning Of Expiry Date Question

[dubwise]

My Non Immigrant 'O' says it must be 'utilised before 26 June 2007'

If I arrive in Bangkok from Singapore ON the 26th, will I get another 90 days, or do I have to enter Bangkok on the 25th?

Thanks in advance

[dr_Pat_Pong]

My Non Immigrant 'O' says it must be 'utilised before 26 June 2007'

If I arrive in Bangkok from Singapore ON the 26th, will I get another 90 days, or do I have to enter Bangkok on the 25th?

Thanks in advance

be wise and arrive on 25 June.

[torrenova]

I'd go with the 25th option as well. Before, I'd say you would be OK but not anymore.

[whatchamacallit]

must be 'utilised before 26 June 2007'

I think the English word "before" is quite clear. Last week my guests arrived 10 minutes after the expiration date of his type "O" visa - he and his wife in the wee hours of the morning had to purchase a round trip tickets to Singapore to apply for another Type "O" visas.

[Crossy]

Another vote for arriving on the 25th, not worth the risk of immigration interpreting the word 'before' literally.

[Big A]

There's NO WAY I'd try the 26th!!!

Don't give 'em a rope. They'll hang ya!!

[jbaldwin]

This is very clear. If you arrive on 26th you do not have a valid visa.

You might also have problems with the airline if you book on a flight arriving on 26th. They might refuse to allow you to board if you do not meet the requirements for visa free admission (ie have an onward ticket.)