Can I...?

[tropicofcancer]

Hi, I've had a marriage Non-O visa for two years on the basis of my wife's income; I do work as a teacher but can't get a WO due to my lack of a degree. I believe now I have to show 400,000 in an account for 3 months but I can't see how that can happen tbh. Does anyone know if I return to the UK in April if I'd be able to get a one-year visa in Hull? I have a half-Thai daughter also. I'm 44.

Thanks for any advice.

[Mario2008]

Yes, you will get a 1 year multiple non-O visa in Hull. But working without a work permit is very serious. Should you get caught you risk being deported.

There is no need to have a degree for a work permit, although some labour offices make up their own rules.

[tropicofcancer]

Yes, you will get a 1 year multiple non-O visa in Hull. But working without a work permit is very serious. Should you get caught you risk being deported.

There is no need to have a degree for a work permit, although some labour offices make up their own rules.

Thanks for your reply Mario. I'm not so worried about the WO tbh - I work for an agency that 'takes care of things'. It's just a pain that I have to rely on my wife (who right now is not too inclined to help...).

Any idea how much the visa in Hull will cost?

[Mario2008]

Their website can be found here: http://www.thaiconsul-uk.com/

[lopburi3]

You do not have to go to Hull if your wife will provide a copy of her ID card and home register and you have something in a Thai bank account (100k would be best but likely would receive with less). KL will issue a multi entry non immigrant O visa on the basis, although good to have a short note from wife asking for visa to be issued. If relationship beyond that point Hull or Perth/Brisbane would likely be your best bet.

Be aware nobody takes care of anything when they are found out - you will be the person in jail and facing charges - not the "agency"

[tropicofcancer]

You do not have to go to Hull if your wife will provide a copy of her ID card and home register and you have something in a Thai bank account (100k would be best but likely would receive with less). KL will issue a multi entry non immigrant O visa on the basis, although good to have a short note from wife asking for visa to be issued. If relationship beyond that point Hull or Perth/Brisbane would likely be your best bet.

Be aware nobody takes care of anything when they are found out - you will be the person in jail and facing charges - not the "agency"

Thanks, I've just been on their website actually. Does a multiple entry mean I have to leave TL every 90 days? Sorry, if my questions are dumb, but this whole thing does my head in!

Thanks for the heads-up re 'agency'. I wish I could do some sort of other job tbh (not that I'm a bad teacher).

[Mario2008]

Yes, you will have to elave every 90 days.

It is a visa that is valid for 1 year and during that year you will have an unlimited number of entries into Thailand. Each entry will give you 90 days to stay. So if you leave and re-enter Thailand just before the visa expires you get a new 90 days and almost 15 months out of the visa.