Visas from hk

[bangkok-bob]

anyone have any idea as to how easy/difficult it is to get multi entry tourist/non-imm visas from Hong Kong.

Just trying to weigh up my options.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Hongkong is as tough as nails Bob. If you are eligible and have all the appropriate documentation, Penang is a better option for a non-immigrant visa.

[sinbadsailor]

Anyone know about Manila for Thai visas?

[dr_Pat_Pong]

A Brit posted on here that he was refused a Tourist Visa in Manila. Maybe there was a reason. See what other posters say about the Embassy.  There is a Thai Consulate in Cebu   and traditionally Consulates are not as tough as Embassies.

[KevinN]

Sinbad; I went to vientaine and got my non O  upgrade from a tourist to retired O with no trouble and then to BKK after 3 months and got it going and have been there for the renewal twice,seems to be no problem.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Kev....why haven't you gone for a one year extension of your O visa?  That'd put an end to the renewals

[lopburi3]

Kev....why haven't you gone for a one year extension of your O visa?

Isn't that what he said he did?  Went to VTN and get class O visa on basis of retirement - after 3 months extended it in BKK and has been doing (there/BKK) yearly ever since.  

There can be non sinister reasons not to use yearly extensions for some - money can be tight - spouse might want to use if any in a local bank - may need a night away every few months.  But agree we should point out the extension as an option.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Sinbad; I went to vientaine and got my non O  upgrade from a tourist to retired O with no trouble and then to BKK after 3 months and got it going and have been there for the renewal twice,seems to be no problem.

Lop ...it just wasn't too clear to me.  Mai pen rai. Am I getting old or intolerant ?    

[lopburi3]

Am I getting old or intolerant ?  

Or both?  As are we all!

Although I believe your bedside manner has greatly improved.  Mine is going to the dogs. ::