Extended Stay....

[PhetchStu]

Hello All.

I've been a married part/time resident in Thailand for over 8 years,

happily settled up country with 2 sons. Work has been a bit touch

and go recently and has caused me to foul up on my visa.

I came back into Thai in early Feb expecting a 4 week stay before

a new work contract in the U.K. so, i came in on a 30 day stamp...

Extended dates then lead me to do a 15 day Nong Khai / Laos trip

to the border. I'm now informed that my next job starts on 15 Apr

giving me an additional 28 days here without a stamp. Do i do more

border bounces, do i go into Laos for a tourist visa or is there some

service that immigration can help with. I've got all papers, including

proof of departure in april etc..... Anyone give me a pointer......

[Lite Beer]

Hello All.

I've been a married part/time resident in Thailand for over 8 years,

happily settled up country with 2 sons. Work has been a bit touch

and go recently and has caused me to foul up on my visa.

I came back into Thai in early Feb expecting a 4 week stay before

a new work contract in the U.K. so, i came in on a 30 day stamp...

Extended dates then lead me to do a 15 day Nong Khai / Laos trip

to the border. I'm now informed that my next job starts on 15 Apr

giving me an additional 28 days here without a stamp. Do i do more

border bounces, do i go into Laos for a tourist visa or is there some

service that immigration can help with. I've got all papers, including

proof of departure in april etc..... Anyone give me a pointer......

You do not say what Nationality your Family is. If Thai you can get a 60 day extension from Immigration to visit them.

If not go to Vientienne Laos and get a Tourist Visa. They are free of charge until June.

[PhetchStu]

Wife is Thai, registered married for 7-8 years.

Both sons (born in Thai, to us) carry British and

Thai passports. So, can immigration help or is it

another Laos trip...

[Lite Beer]

Apply for a 60 day extension from Immigration 1,900 Baht.

This is from the Police Order 2008.

2.24 In the case of an alien

visiting a Thai spouse or child:

Permission

will be granted for a period of not more than 60 days at a time

(1) Proof of relationship.

(2) In the case of a spouse, their marital relationship shall be de

jure (legitimate) and de facto.

[PhetchStu]

Apply for a 60 day extension from Immigration 1,900 Baht.

This is from the Police Order 2009.

2.24 In the case of an alien

visiting a Thai spouse or child:

Permission

will be granted for a period of not more than 60 days at a time

(1) Proof of relationship.

(2) In the case of a spouse, their marital relationship shall be de

jure (legitimate) and de facto.

Good Stuff....

I heard that you have to go to an immigration according to where

you live. I live in Phetchabun, Bangkok is the closest but some say

I should go elsewhere.. Nong Khai is only a 4 hour drive...

[Lite Beer]

Good Stuff....

I heard that you have to go to an immigration according to where

you live. I live in Phetchabun, Bangkok is the closest but some say

I should go elsewhere.. Nong Khai is only a 4 hour drive...

Acording to Immigration you have to go to Nan. A long way.

The checkpoint area details here.

Discussion about Nan Immigration here. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Nan-Immigrat...re-t248616.html

[PhetchStu]

Having checked out "Nan" on a map and read the other threads

on the matter, sounds like a nightmare. If i went to Laos and

applied for a 60 day tourist visa, would they have the hump as

i'll have had 44 days in thai already or can I (am i aloud) to do

2 more border bounces of 15 days each, taking me up to my

planned date of departure.

Don't know "Nan" and know Nong Khai / Laos very well.....

[Lite Beer]

Having checked out "Nan" on a map and read the other threads

on the matter, sounds like a nightmare. If i went to Laos and

applied for a 60 day tourist visa, would they have the hump as

i'll have had 44 days in thai already or can I (am i aloud) to do

2 more border bounces of 15 days each, taking me up to my

planned date of departure.

Don't know "Nan" and know Nong Khai / Laos very well.....

You can go to Vientienne and get a Tourist Visa. No problem and they are free of charge. Or you can do 2 border runs . Up to you.

[PhetchStu]

Having checked out "Nan" on a map and read the other threads

on the matter, sounds like a nightmare. If i went to Laos and

applied for a 60 day tourist visa, would they have the hump as

i'll have had 44 days in thai already or can I (am i aloud) to do

2 more border bounces of 15 days each, taking me up to my

planned date of departure.

Don't know "Nan" and know Nong Khai / Laos very well.....

You can go to Vientienne and get a Tourist Visa. No problem and they are free of charge. Or you can do 2 border runs . Up to you.

Thanks for all the advice, wasn't sure about doing 3 border runs in a row but if you're

permitted that then it'll be that or a tourist visa in Vientianne.

Good show chaps, I am in your debt....

[Lite Beer]

Thanks for all the advice, wasn't sure about doing 3 border runs in a row but if you're

permitted that then it'll be that or a tourist visa in Vientianne.

Good show chaps, I am in your debt....

Personally I would go for the Tourist Visa. One trip and it is over and done with.

[PhetchStu]

Thanks for all the advice, wasn't sure about doing 3 border runs in a row but if you're

permitted that then it'll be that or a tourist visa in Vientianne.

Good show chaps, I am in your debt....

Personally I would go for the Tourist Visa. One trip and it is over and done with.

Will do.... My thoughts were going the same way.

Gives me a night in Nong Khai to, the drive from here

to there making it nearly impossible to submit papers

in Laos by 12.00. Good place for a wander - Nong khai.

[Lite Beer]

Thanks for all the advice, wasn't sure about doing 3 border runs in a row but if you're

permitted that then it'll be that or a tourist visa in Vientianne.

Good show chaps, I am in your debt....

Personally I would go for the Tourist Visa. One trip and it is over and done with.

Will do.... My thoughts were going the same way.

Gives me a night in Nong Khai to, the drive from here

to there making it nearly impossible to submit papers

in Laos by 12.00. Good place for a wander - Nong khai.

A good idea to get to Vientienne really early. Then you do not get stranded and have to go back the next day.

[PhetchStu]

Thanks for all the advice, wasn't sure about doing 3 border runs in a row but if you're

permitted that then it'll be that or a tourist visa in Vientianne.

Good show chaps, I am in your debt....

Personally I would go for the Tourist Visa. One trip and it is over and done with.

Will do.... My thoughts were going the same way.

Gives me a night in Nong Khai to, the drive from here

to there making it nearly impossible to submit papers

in Laos by 12.00. Good place for a wander - Nong khai.

A good idea to get to Vientienne really early. Then you do not get stranded and have to go back the next day.

Hello again, just a up-date....

Having been given advice about "Nan" and never having been there, I made the

choice to visit Laos and get a 60 day tourist visa - went alone and took all papers

marriage and otherwise. Driving towards the friendship Bridge i drove passed Nong

Khai Immigration Office, thought - wouldn't hurt to ask.....

14 minutes later and 1900 Bt... I walked out with a 60 Day extention.....

The place was empty and the staff were excellent, was home same day..........

Just goes to show that "visa stories" aren't always "horror stories....."