cocopops Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Hi, I was lucky enough to score a multiple entry "B-A" visa late last year. This kind of visa gives you a 1 year permission to stay stamp each time you enter. But it runs out soon, and I don't think I'm eligible to get another one. From what I understand, if I leave and re-enter just before the visa expires I'll be given another 1 year stamp. My question is, if I need to leave Thailand briefly during that 1 year period, will I be able to get a re-entry permit even though the actual visa has expired? More succinctly, is it possible to stretch out my stay for almost another year like this? Anybody have any experience trying this sort of thing? Thankyou kindly, Cocopops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I have never heard of the visa but yes you can obtain a re-entry permit to keep your stay alive after the visa becomes invalid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocopops Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 I have never heard of the visa but yes you can obtain a re-entry permit to keep your stay alive after the visa becomes invalid. Thanks for the answer Lopburi. Nobody has heard of this visa type. Every time I enter, the immigration staff go get the boss to check that it's real. For others, if you happen to qualify, this is a good visa to get. It takes a while though (mine took 6 weeks to issue last year). http://thaisydney.idx.com.au/Consular_serv...%20holiday.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visarunner Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I would like to see such a visa ,please post it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 OK. That is the special work/tour visa for Oz. Was not aware they called it B-A. One thing I did notice was that they say it must be used within three months (normally that would be the validity period of the visa). Are you sure your visa is still valid? Normally a multi entry visa is valid for 12 months so perhaps this visa also has a 'first entry requirement' of three months? Strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocopops Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 OK. That is the special work/tour visa for Oz. Was not aware they called it B-A. One thing I did notice was that they say it must be used within three months (normally that would be the validity period of the visa). Are you sure your visa is still valid? Normally a multi entry visa is valid for 12 months so perhaps this visa also has a 'first entry requirement' of three months?Strange. I hadn't noticed that condition before, I'm not real sure what that means. But I'm quite sure it's still valid - last entered Thailand about a week ago. The "enter before date" on the visa itself is 12 months after the day it was issued. I have no scanner or digital camera, so I can't post a picture of it. But I'll transcribe what's written on it: Non-Immigrant B-A M 225AUD SYDNEY <date of issue> <enter before date> <passport number> 0 THAI-AUS WORKING HOLIDAY SCHEME. The last line (THAI-AUS etc.) is hand-written. Everything else printed. Regards, Cocopops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gzu88bv Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I have no scanner or digital camera, so I can't post a picture of it. cocopops, little tip. It only requires an inexpensive USB stick and a nearby print shop to scan your passport for THB 5 (Isaan price for one page of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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