Visa's

[Darius]

All

Once you have obtained your 1st visa (in my case hopefully 1 year non imm), when does it start?

Does it start from the date the consul issues it? or from the date you arrive at Bkk airport & its stamped?

Was thinking of getting one a few months in advice if it starts from Bkk arrival.

Darius

[Totster]

All

Once you have obtained your 1st visa (in my case hopefully 1 year non imm), when does it start?

Does it start from the date the consul issues it? or from the date you arrive at Bkk airport & its stamped?

Was thinking of getting one a few months in advice if it starts from Bkk arrival.

Darius

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It starts from when it was issued. Best to apply within one month of departure to get maximum use. If you are sure you are going to get it you can wait even longer to apply, when I got my non imm O it came back on the second day after posting it to the consulate.

totster

Edited May 9, 2005 by Totster

[Crossy]

Apply by post to the consulate at Hull or Cardiff (the embassy don't accept postal applications anyway).

My 'o' took 5 days from posting application to receiving visa (and that was at Christmas).

Be aware that the visa must be first used within quite a short period (30 days IIRC) so don't apply too early.

DC

[Totster]

Apply by post to the consulate at Hull or Cardiff (the embassy don't accept postal applications anyway).

Assuming of course the OP is from UK...!!

Be aware that the visa must be first used within quite a short period (30 days IIRC) so don't apply too early.

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As far as I was aware the Non Imm O can be used any time within the valid period...

totster

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Apply by post to the consulate at Hull or Cardiff (the embassy don't accept postal applications anyway).

Assuming of course the OP is from UK...!!

Be aware that the visa must be first used within quite a short period (30 days IIRC) so don't apply too early.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

As far as I was aware the Non Imm O can be used any time within the valid period...

totster

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If it is a multi entry non-immigrant visa, entries can be made anytime in the course of 12 months. Any single entry visa requires entry to be made within 3 months of the date of issue of the visa.

[astral]

The visa starts from the date stamped in the passport, and represents a

"use by date"

Each 90 day entry starts from the day you arrive at the Thai airport/border.

[WilliamIV]

Visas are valid for ENTRY within 3 months of the date of Issue.

However I interpret your question as asking from what date your One Year Extension will start and that is the date of your first arrival.

Your Annual Renew / extension will always be on that date.

[kenkannif]

Visas are valid for ENTRY within 3 months of the date of Issue.

Not if they're a multiple or even in some cases a triple (i.e. you have 6 months to activate a triple tourist Visa generally, and 12 months in the case of a multiple entry (generally)).

Basically you have aone year period of activation on a multiple.

So if you got it today it would (although it can differ slightly if you get it from the States or the UK) be valid (activation wise):

10th May 2005 until 10th May 2006.

This means ANY and EVERY time (unless you give them a ###### good reason not to) you enter Thailand between those two dates you receive cover for 90 days (although if you wish to leave a week or two later you can, when you return as long as it's within the year period you're receive a further 90 days) repeat this for a full 12 months and you can almost push it to 15 months of cover (so if you have 30 days left but wish to have more you can exit and re-enter the day before the activation period runs out to get a further 90 days).

Edited May 10, 2005 by kenkannif

[thaiflyer1]

Visas are valid for ENTRY within 3 months of the date of Issue.

However I interpret your question as asking from what date your One Year Extension will start and that is the date of your first arrival.

Your Annual Renew / extension will always be on that date.

I think your interpretation is incorrect.

Also Non Imm multiple entry are valid for 12 months from date of issue.

Single entries whether they be Non Imm's or Tourist have 3 month validity from date of issue.

Since the OP is thinking about applying for a Non Imm i dont think he is asking about "one year extension" dates but just wants to know how long he has to utilise the visa once it has been issued.

[Totster]

Visas are valid for ENTRY within 3 months of the date of Issue.

However I interpret your question as asking from what date your One Year Extension will start and that is the date of your first arrival.

Your Annual Renew / extension will always be on that date.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I think your interpretation is incorrect.

Also Non Imm multiple entry are valid for 12 months from date of issue.

Single entries whether they be Non Imm's or Tourist have 3 month validity from date of issue.

Since the OP is thinking about applying for a Non Imm i dont think he is asking about "one year extension" dates but just wants to know how long he has to utilise the visa once it has been issued.

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This is the way I read it also....

totster

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Visas are valid for ENTRY within 3 months of the date of Issue.

However I interpret your question as asking from what date your One Year Extension will start and that is the date of your first arrival.

Your Annual Renew / extension will always be on that date.

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I think your interpretation is incorrect.

Also Non Imm multiple entry are valid for 12 months from date of issue.

Single entries whether they be Non Imm's or Tourist have 3 month validity from date of issue.

Since the OP is thinking about applying for a Non Imm i dont think he is asking about "one year extension" dates but just wants to know how long he has to utilise the visa once it has been issued.

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This is the way I read it also....

totster

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We ( mostly ) all agree

[Darius]

Thanks all

So as I understand it, once issued (say 1 yr visa) I have 12 months to get it stamped, then its valid for 90 days before a visa run is required.

But best to get it stamped (via arrival at Bkk) ASAP to get the full year+90 days. if I wait 6 months before leaving the UK & getting it stamped, that would only leave me with 6 months +90 days.

Darius

[Crossy]

Apply by post to the consulate at Hull or Cardiff (the embassy don't accept postal applications anyway).

Assuming of course the OP is from UK...!!

Be aware that the visa must be first used within quite a short period (30 days IIRC) so don't apply too early.

As far as I was aware the Non Imm O can be used any time within the valid period...

totster

Oops.

Flame accepted for the Uk thing, for some reason I read that he was a Brit, dumb really but no worse than our friends from across the Pond assuming that everyone is American

HOWEVER

My 'O' from Cardiff (or from "Cardief" as the stamp says ) definately came with a note stating that it must be first used within a relatively short period (not the full 12 months), maybe a mistake on the part of the consulate I suppose, just relating what happened to ME.

As has been noted, best to apply close to your travel date to maximise time in LoS.

[Totster]

But best to get it stamped (via arrival at Bkk) ASAP to get the full year+90 days.  if I wait 6 months before leaving the UK & getting it stamped, that would only leave me with 6 months +90 days.

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Correct....

totster

[Totster]

Apply by post to the consulate at Hull or Cardiff (the embassy don't accept postal applications anyway).

Assuming of course the OP is from UK...!!

Be aware that the visa must be first used within quite a short period (30 days IIRC) so don't apply too early.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

As far as I was aware the Non Imm O can be used any time within the valid period...

totster

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Oops.

Flame accepted for the Uk thing, for some reason I read that he was a Brit, dumb really but no worse than our friends from across the Pond assuming that everyone is American

HOWEVER

My 'O' from Cardiff (or from "Cardief" as the stamp says ) definately came with a note stating that it must be first used within a relatively short period (not the full 12 months), maybe a mistake on the part of the consulate I suppose, just relating what happened to ME.

As has been noted, best to apply close to your travel date to maximise time in LoS.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Was your visa a multi entry or single entry..?

totster

[Crossy]

Apply by post to the consulate at Hull or Cardiff (the embassy don't accept postal applications anyway).

Assuming of course the OP is from UK...!!

Be aware that the visa must be first used within quite a short period (30 days IIRC) so don't apply too early.

As far as I was aware the Non Imm O can be used any time within the valid period...

totster

Oops.

Flame accepted for the Uk thing, for some reason I read that he was a Brit, dumb really but no worse than our friends from across the Pond assuming that everyone is American

HOWEVER

My 'O' from Cardiff (or from "Cardief" as the stamp says ) definately came with a note stating that it must be first used within a relatively short period (not the full 12 months), maybe a mistake on the part of the consulate I suppose, just relating what happened to ME.

As has been noted, best to apply close to your travel date to maximise time in LoS.

Was your visa a multi entry or single entry..?

totster

T'was (and still is) multi . Unfortunately I've ditched the bit of paper otherwise I could be more accurate over what it actually said.

[Totster]

Apply by post to the consulate at Hull or Cardiff (the embassy don't accept postal applications anyway).

Assuming of course the OP is from UK...!!

Be aware that the visa must be first used within quite a short period (30 days IIRC) so don't apply too early.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

As far as I was aware the Non Imm O can be used any time within the valid period...

totster

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Oops.

Flame accepted for the Uk thing, for some reason I read that he was a Brit, dumb really but no worse than our friends from across the Pond assuming that everyone is American

HOWEVER

My 'O' from Cardiff (or from "Cardief" as the stamp says ) definately came with a note stating that it must be first used within a relatively short period (not the full 12 months), maybe a mistake on the part of the consulate I suppose, just relating what happened to ME.

As has been noted, best to apply close to your travel date to maximise time in LoS.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Was your visa a multi entry or single entry..?

totster

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

T'was (and still is) multi . Unfortunately I've ditched the bit of paper otherwise I could be more accurate over what it actually said.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Just read their website.... RTC Cardiff - Visas

Doesn't mention it.....( I'm not saying it didn't state that fact on your paperwork ) I'm intrigued...

Maybe next time apply at the RTC Hull.

totster

[Crossy]

Apply by post to the consulate at Hull or Cardiff (the embassy don't accept postal applications anyway).

Assuming of course the OP is from UK...!!

Be aware that the visa must be first used within quite a short period (30 days IIRC) so don't apply too early.

As far as I was aware the Non Imm O can be used any time within the valid period...

totster

Oops.

Flame accepted for the Uk thing, for some reason I read that he was a Brit, dumb really but no worse than our friends from across the Pond assuming that everyone is American

HOWEVER

My 'O' from Cardiff (or from "Cardief" as the stamp says ) definately came with a note stating that it must be first used within a relatively short period (not the full 12 months), maybe a mistake on the part of the consulate I suppose, just relating what happened to ME.

As has been noted, best to apply close to your travel date to maximise time in LoS.

Was your visa a multi entry or single entry..?

totster

T'was (and still is) multi . Unfortunately I've ditched the bit of paper otherwise I could be more accurate over what it actually said.

Just read their website.... RTC Cardiff - Visas

Doesn't mention it.....( I'm not saying it didn't state that fact on your paperwork ) I'm intrigued...

Maybe next time apply at the RTC Hull.

totster

It's 180 days for a multi and 90 for single entry, RTC Cardiff website:-

http://freespace.virgin.net/royalthai.consulate/visas.htm

Near the bottom of the page it says:-

"

REMEMBER NOT TO APPLY TOO EARLY FOR VISA

(BEARING IN MIND ENTRY INTO THAILAND MUST BE MADE WITHIN 90 DAYS FOR SINGLE ENTRY AND 180 DAYS FOR DOUBLE OR MORE ENTRIES, FROM DATE OF ISSUE OF VISA.)

"

I seem to remember my paper specified a shorter time, but I'm getting on and senility must be setting in

[dr_Pat_Pong]

A multi Non-Imm is valid for a full year and entries can be made at anytime during validity. A two or more entry tourist visa must be utilized within 180 days, ie all entries must be made within that 180 day validity period.

[Totster]

Apply by post to the consulate at Hull or Cardiff (the embassy don't accept postal applications anyway).

Assuming of course the OP is from UK...!!

Be aware that the visa must be first used within quite a short period (30 days IIRC) so don't apply too early.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

As far as I was aware the Non Imm O can be used any time within the valid period...

totster

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Oops.

Flame accepted for the Uk thing, for some reason I read that he was a Brit, dumb really but no worse than our friends from across the Pond assuming that everyone is American

HOWEVER

My 'O' from Cardiff (or from "Cardief" as the stamp says ) definately came with a note stating that it must be first used within a relatively short period (not the full 12 months), maybe a mistake on the part of the consulate I suppose, just relating what happened to ME.

As has been noted, best to apply close to your travel date to maximise time in LoS.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Was your visa a multi entry or single entry..?

totster

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

T'was (and still is) multi . Unfortunately I've ditched the bit of paper otherwise I could be more accurate over what it actually said.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Just read their website.... RTC Cardiff - Visas

Doesn't mention it.....( I'm not saying it didn't state that fact on your paperwork ) I'm intrigued...

Maybe next time apply at the RTC Hull.

totster

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It's 180 days for a multi and 90 for single entry, RTC Cardiff website:-

http://freespace.virgin.net/royalthai.consulate/visas.htm

Near the bottom of the page it says:-

"

REMEMBER NOT TO APPLY TOO EARLY FOR VISA

(BEARING IN MIND ENTRY INTO THAILAND MUST BE MADE WITHIN 90 DAYS FOR SINGLE ENTRY AND 180 DAYS FOR DOUBLE OR MORE ENTRIES, FROM DATE OF ISSUE OF VISA.)

"

I seem to remember my paper specified a shorter time, but I'm getting on and senility must be setting in

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The RTC Hull does not say the same.... http://www.thaiconsul-uk.com/visas.asp

Example of use of Non-Immigrant Visa (the dates below are examples only)

A single entry non-immigrant visa has a validity period of three months from date of

issue, so if issued on 01 January it would expire on 31 March.

A multiple entry non-immigrant visa has a validity period of twelve months from date

of issue, so if issued on 01 January it would expire on 31 December.

You must enter Thailand within the validity of the visa or, in the case of a multiple

entry visa, must arrive on the final visit before expiry of the visa.

On arrival in Thailand you will be granted a 90 days stay and will receive a stamp in

your passport giving the departure date. It is most important not to stay beyond that

departure date otherwise you will be fined when leaving the country and run the risk

of being imprisoned.

You may be able to apply for an extension of stay over the 90 days but this is at the

discretion of the Immigration Officer in Thailand and must not be relied upon. The

maximum likely extension on a non-immigrant visa is 30 days.

At the end of each 90 days stay, or extension of, it is necessary to leave Thailand at

a convenient border crossing. If you possess a further valid entry un-used on your

visa and the visa has not expired you can re-enter for a further 90 days stay.

I

t is worth bearing in mind that with a multiple entry visa and using the same date

examples, if you were to re-enter Thailand on say 28 December you would be

granted a final 90 days stay even though the visa would actually expire 3 days later.

Furthermore it may be possible to obtain a final 30 days extension.

At the end of your final 90 days stay, or extension of, you must leave Thailand and

cannot re-enter without a new visa.

Further information about visas is available on our website www.thaiconsul-uk.com

totster

[thaiflyer1]

A multi Non-Imm is valid for a full year and entries can be made at anytime during validity. A two or more entry tourist visa must be utilized within 180 days, ie all entries must be made within that 180 day validity period.

Agreed............

[Crossy]

Situation normal, two consulates in the same country (if you assume Wales is the same country ) with subtly different interpretations of the rules.

Who knows what will actually happen.

Best idea, get your visa a couple of weeks before travelling to maximise time in LoS

[thaiflyer1]

Situation normal, two consulates in the same country (if you assume Wales is the same country    ) with subtly different interpretations of the rules.

Who knows what will actually happen.

Best idea, get your visa a couple of weeks before travelling to maximise time in LoS

   

3. NON-IMMIGRANT VISA

4. VALIDITY OF A VISA

Single-entry and multiple-entry visas are valid for three months and multiple- entry visas for one year respectively.

Above extract from Ministry of Foreign Affairs website..........Cardiff obviously dont know their arse from their elbow (with all due respect of course )

[Crossy]

Situation normal, two consulates in the same country (if you assume Wales is the same country    ) with subtly different interpretations of the rules.

Who knows what will actually happen.

Best idea, get your visa a couple of weeks before travelling to maximise time in LoS

   

3. NON-IMMIGRANT VISA

4. VALIDITY OF A VISA

Single-entry and multiple-entry visas are valid for three months and multiple- entry visas for one year respectively.

Above extract from Ministry of Foreign Affairs website..........Cardiff obviously dont know their arse from their elbow (with all due respect of course )

Did you clip '4' direct from the site??

[kenkannif]

It don't really matter per se what the Consulates think, it's what the Imm official thinks when you enter Thailand and the stamp he gives you that matters.

To be honest I know many a Consulate give out very, very bad information.

Edited May 11, 2005 by kenkannif

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Generally ( that was generally ) Immigration won't query a visa issued by a Consulate or Embassy.