Non Immigrant 4 X 90 Days Visa

[onlycw]

Hi All,

apologies for this question. Is it possible to walk into a Thai Immigration with photographs and the fee and get it done here? Or is this something for the Consulate in your home country?

The home country consulate requires a cash payment by mail .

Cheers, Chris

[ubonjoe]

You can only get visas at an embassy or consulate. You can only get extensions of stay at immigration.

On what basis have you gotten a multiple entry visa before (retirement, marriage and etc)

It is not a 4 X 90 day visa because you can make as many entries as you want and by doing an entry the day before it expires you can get another 90 making it good for almost 15 months.

You might be eligible for an extension of stay or be able to get a visa at consulate or embassy nearby.

[thaiphoon]

You cannot obtain a visa from immigration; they only deal with extensions of stay. You will have to obtain visa from consulate/embassy abroad. What type of multi-entry visa are you applying for?

[bdakota]

You can only get visas at an embassy or consulate. You can only get extensions of stay at immigration.

On what basis have you gotten a multiple entry visa before (retirement, marriage and etc)

It is not a 4 X 90 day visa because you can make as many entries as you want and by doing an entry the day before it expires you can get another 90 making it good for almost 15 months.

You might be eligible for an extension of stay or be able to get a visa at consulate or embassy nearby.

I currently live in the states and am planning on working/living in Thailand beginning July/Aug 2010. I want to be able to set up a job before leaving but if I can not, I still intend on going. My thought process was the folllowing: Get a multilple- entry, tourist visa and later convert it into a non immigrant work visa. That way I'd have plenty of time, 60 days, to look for work and accomodations.

I live in the Los Angeles area and called the Thai Consulate inquiring about a multply- entry visa. The rep. informed me that I can not obtain a multiple entry visa unless I will be studying or already have viable work.

Am I completely off the mark in my thinking? What is the best way going about this. I seen that an overstay can be 20,000 baht, (if not found out by police) and though that doesn't break the bank, why pay it if I don't have to Also I've seen the abbreviation "CV," what does this stand for. Thanks

[Lite Beer]

Apply by post at an Honorary Consulate such as Huston. Apply for a Non Imm O Visa Multi Entry. This would give you up to 15 months to get sorted out. You can also work with this if you have a Work Permit.

Apply on the grounds of visit friends.

You wont get any joy in LA.

[lopburi3]

CV = curriculum vitae (UK) = resume (but of course not the same format) - Google and you will find detailed examples.

What type of employment are you looking towards? Unless you have specialized experience that is needed the prospects are not that good for walk in availability.

You might want to check with the Consulate in Huston, Texas as they are usually a better bet than LA for multi entry visas - you can call or email and do process by mail.

[ubonjoe]

I don't think you will get a non immigrant visa to visit friends from any consulate in the States.

The best you can probably get is a 3 entry tourist visa which would give you almost 9 months without needing a new visa. You would have to get a 30 extension of your first 60 day entry then leave and re-enter using your 2nd entry then extend again and use your 3rd entry just before your visa expires.

You could apply any of the honorary consulates that you cam find a list of by using the pull down menu on this webpage. http://www.thaiembdc.org/AboutEmb/EmbDirect.aspx

It is best to get the longest term visa you can get in states to avoid having to make visa runs to get another visa even though you might not use all the entries because it would save the cost of traveling to get another visa if you don't find work quickly.

If you find work you could then go to any nearby consulate and apply for a B visa.

[onlycw]

Thanks for all the answers!

Ubonjoe: I never had any Thai VISA and the honorary consulate's wording is in German. But I believe it boils down to paying for 1 x 90 days or 4 x 90 days, the latter costing much more, of course. They want the passport and cash. Anyhow, it can be done in Germany. Will apply there now.

Lite Beer is right - it seems to be the very same deal available at the Stuttgart consulate. Good luck with your plans!

[TerryLH]

"Huston"

"Huston, Texas"

TEXAS (Houston)

ROYAL THAI CONSULATE-GENERAL

600 Travis, Ste. 2000

HOUSTON, TX 77002-2911

[mmcsusnret]

CW--I think that your thread got hijacked, at least from the Green Card post. You probably won't have andy problem getting a 1 year multiple entry based on marriage to a Thai. If CW stands for what I think (and I like both types) Houston or New Orleans are your best bets. Last April, while on vacation from Phuket, I made a phone call to the New Orleans Honorary Consulate, made an appointment, showed up at 8:45 am and was in the French Quarter Market drinking coffee at 9:30 with a new visa in my passport. Very quick, friendly service about a 10 minute walk from Harrah's Casino. By the way the address listed in the pinned topic was wrong but is close. Give them a call and get the info from them.

[astral]

This sounds like another consulate who do not really understand the rules.

1. A multi-entry Non Immigrant visa is multiple 90 day entries valid for one year.

2. A Tourist visa is for a specific number of entries usually TWO, perhaps THREE and each entry is 60 day

It is many years since one had to declare how many entries were needed on a Non Imm visa.

[Brewsta]

Been getting a 12month non-immigrant 'O' visa from Hull in the UK for several years (since 2002) - my friend waited in the car for just 10 minutes whilst I picked up my last one in Feb 2009.

Making an appointment, having correct papers and cash = success every time.

rgdz,

Brewsta

[Brewsta]

oh...... and the 4 x 90 days length of stay each (before doing a border 'bounce') was automatically provided = 15 months stress-free as earlier described....

rgdz from ChiangMai,

Brewsta

[jb5music]

You can only get visas at an embassy or consulate. You can only get extensions of stay at immigration.

On what basis have you gotten a multiple entry visa before (retirement, marriage and etc)

It is not a 4 X 90 day visa because you can make as many entries as you want and by doing an entry the day before it expires you can get another 90 making it good for almost 15 months.

You might be eligible for an extension of stay or be able to get a visa at consulate or embassy nearby.

I currently live in the states and am planning on working/living in Thailand beginning July/Aug 2010. I want to be able to set up a job before leaving but if I can not, I still intend on going. My thought process was the folllowing: Get a multilple- entry, tourist visa and later convert it into a non immigrant work visa. That way I'd have plenty of time, 60 days, to look for work and accomodations.

I live in the Los Angeles area and called the Thai Consulate inquiring about a multply- entry visa. The rep. informed me that I can not obtain a multiple entry visa unless I will be studying or already have viable work.

Am I completely off the mark in my thinking? What is the best way going about this. I seen that an overstay can be 20,000 baht, (if not found out by police) and though that doesn't break the bank, why pay it if I don't have to Also I've seen the abbreviation "CV," what does this stand for. Thanks

Multiple entry tourist visa is not on the mark. get a 60 day tourist visa in the usa at the Thai embassy there and then extend it in Thailand at the immigration for another 30 days. That's how that works . You don't go in and out of Thailand on a tourist visa. Then you have to fly to Penang Malaysia and get the 60 tourist visa again from the thai embassy there and then extend it for 30 days when it's through. Then you have to go to Vientiene Laos because you can't go to Penang any more and so on and so forth. You explicitly cannot work in Thailand with a tourist visa. You have to have a Thai company basically do the business 1 year visa with work permit or a Thai accredited university prepare you "ed" one year visa. It's all far too expensive and complicated. That's why after 5 years I never tried to get any long stay visas from Thailand. Just go live in Malaysia instead. Fly back to Bangkok for $45 or take the train for $35.

[ubonjoe]

Multiple entry tourist visa is not on the mark. get a 60 day tourist visa in the usa at the Thai embassy there and then extend it in Thailand at the immigration for another 30 days.

Calling it a multiple entry is not correct. But you can get a tourist visa that is good for 3 entries (or more) that is valid for 6 months without a problem in the US and at most other embassies and consulates in the world other than the ones near here.

A 3 entry tourist visa with a 6 month enter before date will give you almost 9 months without getting a new visa. You can get a 30 day extension of each entry and then do the 3rd just before the enter before date and get another 60 day entry.

Edit. Also if a person wanted to make a trip out during any of their 60 day entries and/or extension period they could go to immigration and get a re-entry permit (1000 baht) that would allow them to leave and keep that entry valid.

[trainman34014]

oh...... and the 4 x 90 days length of stay each (before doing a border 'bounce') was automatically provided = 15 months stress-free as earlier described....

rgdz from ChiangMai,

Brewsta

Same type of experience for me using Cardiff Thai consulate. Since first visit which took half an hour, I am now in and out in 10 minutes every year and they even have time to ask me all about Thailand! Once your details are on the computer it all becomes a breeze for 100 GBP every 15 months.

Chok Dee.

[lopburi3]

He used the Penang (Consulate) as an example becuase they have heartburn with multi tourist visa use presently. What standards they use is not clear and it can change at a moments notice (without any notice). Most Consulates do not have a problem with repeated tourist visa issue (but again, that could change). KL has the Thai Embassy (only one Embassy in any country). And yes, they can be used to obtain a tourist visa.

[bdakota]

He used the Penang (Consulate) as an example becuase they have heartburn with multi tourist visa use presently. What standards they use is not clear and it can change at a moments notice (without any notice). Most Consulates do not have a problem with repeated tourist visa issue (but again, that could change). KL has the Thai Embassy (only one Embassy in any country). And yes, they can be used to obtain a tourist visa.

Thanks for the clarification. Any preference then, Penang vs. KL? You also say most consulates don't have a problem, are embassies more difficult to deal with, or is 6 one way .5 a dozen the other?

[ubonjoe]

He used the Penang (Consulate) as an example becuase they have heartburn with multi tourist visa use presently. What standards they use is not clear and it can change at a moments notice (without any notice). Most Consulates do not have a problem with repeated tourist visa issue (but again, that could change). KL has the Thai Embassy (only one Embassy in any country). And yes, they can be used to obtain a tourist visa.

Thanks for the clarification. Any preference then, Penang vs. KL? You also say most consulates don't have a problem, are embassies more difficult to deal with, or is 6 one way .5 a dozen the other?

You need to look at the post I made earlier.

You should not need to go all over the place to get a visa. Get a 3 entry tourist visa before you leave the states and you will be good for almost 9 months. Then if things have not changed go to Vientiane Laos and get a 2 entry tourist visa that will give you another 6 months.

There is not any difference between a embassy and an official consulate as far as service goes. It is just that some are better than others.

There is big difference when you are dealing with an honorary consulate such as those in the states which is where you will want go get your visa.

[keithlarge]

oh...... and the 4 x 90 days length of stay each (before doing a border 'bounce') was automatically provided = 15 months stress-free as earlier described....

rgdz from ChiangMai,

Brewsta

Hi Brewsta

I also have been doing the Hull consulate 1 yr multi entry 'O' visa for years.

I married a Thai in LOS in August, she wants to visit UK for 3 mths, next Feb, before we both move permanent to

LOS, (Det Ubon, near Ubon Ratchatani) where I plan to build a house on land we have, and retire, though my TEFL might be of use. I am 61 year old

What visa do I ask for now, as I need one to fly back to LOS in Nov for 3 mths. I hear of a marriage visa what is the difference ?

[lopburi3]

The non immigrant O visa is what they often call marriage visa. In most locations you have to present marriage proof to obtain such a visa. Once in Thailand you can extend your stay one year at a time meeting financial conditions; but that is not what you need now.

[Lozza]

The non immigrant O visa is what they often call marriage visa. In most locations you have to present marriage proof to obtain such a visa. Once in Thailand you can extend your stay one year at a time meeting financial conditions; but that is not what you need now.

I am a little confused regarding extension on a multiple non O visa, can I apply for a 1 year extension here if so what is the criteria - I have had 3 years of (1) yr Multiple Non O from my home consulate - and wasn't aware of applying here - my Visa is based on Age and Bank funds. Oh and importantly all Visa's are stamped "extension of stay not permitted' ??? 

Any advice would be appreciated.

[Mario2008]

The non immigrant O visa is what they often call marriage visa. In most locations you have to present marriage proof to obtain such a visa. Once in Thailand you can extend your stay one year at a time meeting financial conditions; but that is not what you need now.

I am a little confused regarding extension on a multiple non O visa, can I apply for a 1 year extension here if so what is the criteria - I have had 3 years of (1) yr Multiple Non O from my home consulate - and wasn't aware of applying here - my Visa is based on Age and Bank funds. Oh and importantly all Visa's are stamped "extension of stay not permitted' ???

Any advice would be appreciated.

Yoiu can get an extension of stay based on the follwing criteria:

Married to a Thai:

- living together

- having an income of 40,000 month or 400,000 in a bankaccount in Thailand. Money has to be yours only and income can be from abroad, in hwich case you need letter from your embassy confirming your income.

Being 50 year or older:

- hav an incoem of 65,000 a month

OR

- have 800,000 in a bankaccount in Thailand for 3 months

OR

- combination of yearly income and money in the bank totaling 800,000.

The stamp in your passport is of no importance. It just means that you cannot stay longer than yuo are allowed to stay.

[lopburi3]

For first retirement extension of stay only 2 months of account at 800k would be required - and if you use a combination of Embassy letter of income and bank account there would not be any requirement of time in account.

[Lozza]

For first retirement extension of stay only 2 months of account at 800k would be required - and if you use a combination of Embassy letter of income and bank account there would not be any requirement of time in account.

Wow- thank you for your replies, I had no idea I could extend till reading Thai visa posts.

Just another query. Do I have a certain date or time for this to be done? I have 6 mths on my visa left. Do I wait until I have done the 15mth on this Visa.

Thank you all greatly appreciated.

[Maestro]

You can apply during the last 30 days of any of the 90-day permissions of stay you get when entering Thailand.

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Maestro

[thaiphoon]

You may need to allow time for the seasoning of funds if choosing the 800k bank balance option.