Non O visa extension question.

[ozimoron]

My non O visa expires in May. I'm planning a trip to Hong Kong in March. If I get a multi entry exit permit beforehand will it also apply to a visa extension in May or should I buy a single entry exit permit for that trip and a multi entry at the time of extension?

[DrJack54]

You need a reentry permit to keep your current permission of stay valid till prior to your extension. 

So yes a single reentry permit then if required in the future another reentry permit after you obtain your extension . 

Edited January 10, 2023 by DrJack54

[ozimoron]

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

You need a reentry permit to keep your current permission of stay valid till prior to your extension. 

Yes, I get that. I'm wondering if I'm wasting money on a multi entry exit permit before the current one expires if I only take one trip before it expires. If I bought a multi entry now, would it apply to the newly extended visa or would I need to get a new exit permit for trips after the renewal?

[DrJack54]

4 minutes ago, ozimoron said:

If I bought a multi entry now, would it apply to the newly extended visa

Whatever "admitted till date" is stamp in pp is your current permission of stay.

A reentry permit expiry date will match that current stamp.

It will not apply to your 12 month extension. 

[ozimoron]

Just now, DrJack54 said:

Whatever "admitted till date" is stamp in pp is your current permission of stay.

A reentry permit expiry date will match that current stamp.

It will not apply to your 12 month extension. 

Thanks!