Need Some Advice On Visa's And More

[TheDon]

Hi,

Ok, I'm planning on moving to Thailand in January09, im about to book my ticket and I have advised my employer that I am only working until December. Im 28 and got married to a Thai girl last year, I have no criminal record. Im about to apply for a O visa.

What I really want to know whats the chances of me being approved for this visa, my friend told me that it can be hard to get this visa.

So I want to know from fellow Thaivisa members who have been through the process or know the process what are my chances of getting this visa.

Also after a few months I want to change it to a working visa when I open a business, is that hard to do also?

Also for border runs, Do I just cross the border, get a stamp and go back home? Do I need to stay out of Thailand for 1 day min or whats the deal with border runs

[Lite Beer]

Hi,

Ok, I'm planning on moving to Thailand in January09, im about to book my ticket and I have advised my employer that I am only working until December. Im 28 and got married to a Thai girl last year, I have no criminal record. Im about to apply for a O visa.

What I really want to know whats the chances of me being approved for this visa, my friend told me that it can be hard to get this visa.

So I want to know from fellow Thaivisa members who have been through the process or know the process what are my chances of getting this visa.

Also after a few months I want to change it to a working visa when I open a business, is that hard to do also?

Also for border runs, Do I just cross the border, get a stamp and go back home? Do I need to stay out of Thailand for 1 day min or whats the deal with border runs

I am not an Aussie but popular opinion is the Sydney is not the best choice in Australia. Think I remember Perth.

A border run require you to cross the border and come straight back again.

[TheDon]

Ok,

What do you mean by the Perth part? That its easier for me to get the visa if I was in Perth?

What I really want to know it how easy is it to get the visa, is it tough to get or do they hand it out to anyone who matches there rules.

[TheDon]

I just had a look and the Visa O is for 50 years and over.

Im 28 and want a visa, which one will suit me best as I want to live in Thailand. I probably wont be working for 6 months

[Mario2008]

THe O visa is a rest category, under wich you will find many kinds of reason for a visa. Like on the basis of married to a Thai or retirement. For the different types look here:

http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/2notice/rtp606EN.pdf

Just follow the advise you were given in the other tread and apply in Perth, as they seem to be easier.

[Lite Beer]

I just had a look and the Visa O is for 50 years and over.

Im 28 and want a visa, which one will suit me best as I want to live in Thailand. I probably wont be working for 6 months

You will definitely be able to get a single Non O and very possibly a Multi Entry. Others have reported that Sidney is not very helpful.

[asiaexpat]

Hi,

Ok, I'm planning on moving to Thailand in January09, im about to book my ticket and I have advised my employer that I am only working until December. Im 28 and got married to a Thai girl last year, I have no criminal record. Im about to apply for a O visa.

What I really want to know whats the chances of me being approved for this visa, my friend told me that it can be hard to get this visa.

So I want to know from fellow Thaivisa members who have been through the process or know the process what are my chances of getting this visa.

Also after a few months I want to change it to a working visa when I open a business, is that hard to do also?

Also for border runs, Do I just cross the border, get a stamp and go back home? Do I need to stay out of Thailand for 1 day min or whats the deal with border runs

Take your marriage certficate, your wife's ID card (take her with you is best) to the consulate. Apply for a Non-O visa based on your marriage. Once in Thailand you will be able to apply for a WP using your non-O visa. You should have no problem egtting either a visa or WP.

[lopburi3]

To get a work permit requires qualifying employment - it is not issued because he has a non immigrant O visa or is married to a Thai. He is talking about opening a business and that is another subject which requires careful research.