Feedback - Singapore Thai Embassy & Visas

[Suze]

Hello

Just to feedback some info - I recently (2 weeks ago) visited the Thai Embassy in Singapore to get a Multiple Non-Immigrant Type B Visa. Complete with all my correct documents, dressed smartly etc.

A very polite lady told me that as of two months ago, they had received instructions that they were no longer to issue multiple entry visas and could only uissue single entry ones. I asked if this was the same all over South East Asia and also Europe. She told me yes...

I am intruiged to find out if this is really the case.... or if it's just Singapore? Has anyone else recently been issued with a MULTIPLE Non Imm B Visa? IF so, from which country??

I would be particularly interested to hear if Penang has recemtly issued any to anybody? Otherwise, any Embassies in the UK or Australia?

Thanks in advance.

[monkeygirl]

Rangoon does not give one year visas, B or O. And they are MEAN. Don't go there. Was in Brisbane in July, they seem to have no problems issuing anything and are very nice and clean place.

[Indo-Siam]

I have a client who obtained a one-year multiple entry Class B visa at Penang consulate in mid-July. He had a work permit, and they said this made a difference. Without the work permit, they would not have given him a one-year visa.

Good luck!

Steve

Indo-Siam

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Suze

Have to be a lot of different info going around.

I called that same Embassy 26. August and they told me that they do issue Non O

multiple visas. But that they would need two full working days to get it ready.

[astral]

The embassy in Singapore has always been a stickler for the rules

with a strict interpretation thereof.

Malaysia, particularly Penang is still the better bet.

Edited September 12, 2004 by astral

[Mark Stile]

I would say your best bet is Penang and Perth. I've heard their both the easiest to obtain 1year non-B multi. However, Perth is more expensive than Penang due to the currency exchange rate.

Good luck.

[qwertyuiop]

I was under the impression that singapore for quite some time was no longer issuing multiple entry non-b visas

[lopburi3]

However, Perth is more expensive than Penang due to the currency exchange rate.

Good luck.

I really think most people will notice the difference in price to be more in the travel department rather than the visa cost itself.

[Mark Stile]

Oops forgot that point. Yes, theres the travel expense as well.

[Suze]

Ah, thanks all for your input. It's really interesting to read. This forum is a great place to share experiences and information!

Has anybody else got anymore recent experience in being issued with a Non Immigrant Type B MULTIPLE entry since mid July? As according to Singpoore lady this is when "the instructions came!"

I just wonder that now I have a NON- Imm Type B Single entry from Singapore, when this expires, if I next go to Penang for a Non-Imm Type B Multiple Entry will, they issue me with one without a work permit?!@ Bearing in mind the comments:-

I have a client who obtained a one-year multiple entry Class B visa at Penang consulate in mid-July. He had a work permit, and they said this made a difference. Without the work permit, they would not have given him a one-year visa.

Good luck!

Steve

Indo-Siam

Ho hum!