HTC Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 (edited) I've been away from Thailand for a while. I'm looking at gaining a 1 year multiple entry visa from London based on marriage. The embassy webpage states for non o: "Multiple Entries Visa will be valid for 1 year from the date of issue. You must enter Thailand within the validity of visa. However, the permitted length of stay is up to 1 year from the date of your arrival in Thailand." Link to embassy quote I thought that for a multiple entry visa each entry is for 90 days and then you have to exit and re-enter the country to get a new stamp? So can I simply get one of these visas and stay inside Thailand for a year? Thanks. Edited August 22, 2022 by HTC Spelling mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 You can stay beyond the 90 day period but you need to get a stamp from Immigration that you have made the requisite 90 day report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, HTC said: So can I simply get one of these visas and stay inside Thailand for a year? "the permitted length of stay is up to 1 year from the date of your arrival in Thailand." >Up to< One year stay is the: Non-Immigrant Type O- A (Long Stay) 1 Year/Multiple entries https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/84508-non-immigrant-visas Simply? Wouldn't use that word. Particularly the financial requirements and health insurance. Edited August 22, 2022 by KhunBENQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, HTC said: I thought that for a multiple entry visa each entry is for 90 days and then you have to exit and re-enter the country to get a new stamp? So can I simply get one of these visas and stay inside Thailand for a year? You have to leave and re-enter the country every 90 days. The visa if valid for one year from the date of issue. It think they are referring to a total stay of one year not that you can stay for one year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said: You can stay beyond the 90 day period but you need to get a stamp from Immigration that you have made the requisite 90 day report Not with an ordinary multiple Non-O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, ubonjoe said: It think they are referring to a total stay of one year not that you can stay for one year. In the link they describe the different visa types and as written also the Non O-A. No recommended by me any more Edited August 22, 2022 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said: You can stay beyond the 90 day period but you need to get a stamp from Immigration that you have made the requisite 90 day report A 90 day report of staying longer than 90 days has nothing to do with your length of stay in country. It is not a extension of any kind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 I thought London had stopped the Multi-O....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 17 minutes ago, transam said: I thought London had stopped the Multi-O....? With the introduction of the e-visa system, multiple Non O visas were discontinued (except for the Non OA). However, there have been reports that the e-visa system now supports multiple Non O, and London allows them. I cannot confirm this based on personal experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 1 hour ago, KhunBENQ said: Not with an ordinary multiple Non-O. Based on Marriage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTC Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 Thanks for all the replies. It's cleared up my uncertainty. I am too young for the O-A option, so the family member option is the one I would use. At least I now know to plan to exit every 90 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubber Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 17 hours ago, BritTim said: With the introduction of the e-visa system, multiple Non O visas were discontinued (except for the Non OA). However, there have been reports that the e-visa system now supports multiple Non O, and London allows them. I cannot confirm this based on personal experience. I can confirm it. I applied for a non-O based on marriage back early-mid 2021 and only a single entry was possible. I applied in May this year and a 1 year multiple entry was one of the options. I received an email a couple of days after the application with the E-visa attached. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidneyw Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 hour ago, tubber said: I can confirm it. I applied for a non-O based on marriage back early-mid 2021 and only a single entry was possible. I applied in May this year and a 1 year multiple entry was one of the options. I received an email a couple of days after the application with the E-visa attached. What financial proof was required for your non-O one year multiple entry visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubber Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 4 hours ago, kidneyw said: What financial proof was required for your non-O one year multiple entry visa? It think it was £10K but not 100% sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubber Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 It was November 2020 I applied for a non-O and it was only single entries that were possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalueng Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, HTC said: Thanks for all the replies. It's cleared up my uncertainty. I am too young for the O-A option, so the family member option is the one I would use. At least I now know to plan to exit every 90 days. You could enter the country on a 90 day visa, deposit 400k Baht in a bank account on your name, and then do an extension of stay based on marriage. Your wife would need to be with you, but you would not need to leave the country for the entire duration. If you wish to travel get a multiple re-entry permit here. Edited August 23, 2022 by Thalueng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubber Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Just had a look at the Thai Embassy in London Website. Have they stopped doing 1 year Non-O multiple entry visas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetT Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 23 hours ago, BritTim said: With the introduction of the e-visa system, multiple Non O visas were discontinued (except for the Non OA). However, there have been reports that the e-visa system now supports multiple Non O, and London allows them. I cannot confirm this based on personal experience. Yes. A friend is flying to Thailand today with a 1 yr multiple entry non-O based on retirement obtained from London. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetT Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 43 minutes ago, tubber said: It think it was £10K but not 100% sure. Yes that is correct. One bank statement showing 10k. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTC Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 On 8/23/2022 at 7:14 AM, Thalueng said: You could enter the country on a 90 day visa, deposit 400k Baht in a bank account on your name, and then do an extension of stay based on marriage. Your wife would need to be with you, but you would not need to leave the country for the entire duration. If you wish to travel get a multiple re-entry permit here. This is a good idea. Thanks for the lateral thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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