Get A Nono Visa In Uk Or Elsewhere?

[rikki]

I am in UK now, so should I get my first nonO visa (visit friends) here now, or will it be easy for me to get one in malaya/laos/cambodia in a couple of months after I've done a bit of travelling?

[jamesjdaly]

The consulate in Hull will give you a multi entry (1 year) non O visa. Done by post, you'll have it in 3-4 days. See http://www.thaiconsul-uk.com/ They are reported to be very visa-friendly!

Edited March 31, 2009 by jamesjdaly

[Mario2008]

Do it in the UK (Hull).

[lopburi3]

You will not obtain such a visa anywhere in the local (Thailand) area. Hull is one of the few places that will issue for visiting friends.

[rikki]

so I couldn't get one in penang?

[lopburi3]

Not unless the relationship to those friends is marriage.

[Dave the Dude]

I would suggest you do as has been recommended(Hull Consulate). You have received acurate & sensible advice here.

Trust me. most of us have been there, done that.

Dave

[rikki]

I would suggest you do as has been recommended(Hull Consulate). You have received acurate & sensible advice here.

Trust me. most of us have been there, done that.

Dave

Thanks

the only difference it makes is that I will be in and out of thailand until mid june,and I can use ordinary visas for that.

I read on here that AFTER the first non-O visa, you could get another in say penang or maybe in thailand, and I wanted to check the current legislation and requirements

[lopburi3]

You have to meet the requirements each and every time when making application for a visa.

[astral]

Cardiff and Birmingham are also reported to be friendly.

[rikki]

so I can assume that I'm NOT going to be able to get my first non O visa(visit friends) outside UK?

[Lite Beer]

so I can assume that I'm NOT going to be able to get my first non O visa(visit friends) outside UK?

Maybe a couple of Consulates in Germany, Holland. Perth in Australia.

Get it in UK. It can be stretched out to 15 months.

[jamesjdaly]

KL and Penang are the best in the area for Non O visas, but you have to be married to a Thai to even try for this. Perth will issue with one if you could prove you had a Thai boy/girl friend.

Post to Hull. It's painless, easy and worry-free.

Alternatively, I've heard Vientiane are handing out free double entry tourist visas . These are good for nearly 6 months. A Non O multi is good for 15 months. How long do you want to stay here?

Edited April 1, 2009 by jamesjdaly