Non-imm 'b'

[EVO]

My partner needs to get a new Non 'B' visa. Where is the best local embassy that will issue the 1 year multiple entry visa? I heard that Loas and Penang wont issue them?

Thanks for your help in advance.

[girlx]

i believe both laos and penang do issue them. but i also would like to know if there are any other options for places to go that aren't too far- phnom penh maybe? australia?

Edited May 10, 2005 by girlx

[EVO]

I have applied twice at Vientianne for multi entry Non 'B' visa and been issued only single entry both times. This was no mistake as i was chraged only for the single entry. It doesnt really matter to me anyway as i have the one year stay now with my work permit, but for my partner it would be a real ballache to have to go get a new one in 3 months time.

[triplegee]

I picked up a multiple entry 12 month Non-Imm B at the Perth Consulate last Thursday.

Staff were very heplful and the whole process was a breeze. Flew via Singapore and it's only 5 hours from Singapore to Perth so the flight was no major chore. FYI - I am a resident of Oz.

[kenkannif]

GirlX please give info in FULL they only issue multiple Non-imm B if you have a work permit.

Sri Lanka is the only place I've 'heard' of in Asia that will do multiples without a WP!

Cambodia is hard work to get a single from.

Oz is fine, most Consulates there are pretty easy going.

[girlx]

i did not know that information in FULL.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

i believe both laos and penang do issue them. but i also would like to know if there are any other options for places to go that aren't too far- phnom penh maybe? australia?

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Perth is great. Brisbane is even quicker.

[kenkannif]

i did not know that information in FULL.

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You do now

If in doubt let people know you're not sure!

[girlx]

...okay forum police

[manfromoz]

GirlX please give info in FULL they only issue multiple Non-imm B if you have a work permit.

Sri Lanka is the only place I've 'heard' of in Asia that will do multiples without a WP!

Cambodia is hard work to get a single from.

Oz is fine, most Consulates there are pretty easy going.

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What a load of crap.

You do not need a work permit to get a non-immigrant B visa, you only need a reason to want one. Main reasons being usually you own a Company or have someone who wants to give you a job and is willing to basically sponsor your visa application. This can well be your own Company or someone else' Company.

As for your original posting, there is still a decree in place that any country bordering Thailand will only give single entry non-immigrant visa's, although it is at the discretion of the issuing officer.

[kenkannif]

GirlX please give info in FULL they only issue multiple Non-imm B if you have a work permit.

Sri Lanka is the only place I've 'heard' of in Asia that will do multiples without a WP!

Cambodia is hard work to get a single from.

Oz is fine, most Consulates there are pretty easy going.

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What a load of crap.

You do not need a work permit to get a non-immigrant B visa, you only need a reason to want one.

Read the post properly please. To get a MULTIPLE Non-imm B from either Penang or Laos you do INDEED NEED work permit, I'm sorry if you don't like this but it's a fact! By all means check with the relevant Consulates/Embassies to confirm this (and apologise)

Main reasons being usually you own a Company or have someone who wants to give you a job and is willing to basically sponsor your visa application. This can well be your own Company or someone else' Company.

Indeed to get a SINGLE Non-imm B from a lot of places in Asia that's all you need. Multiple are also easily obtained in Western countries that have Consulates.

As for your original posting, there is still a decree in place that any country bordering Thailand will only give single entry non-immigrant visa's, although it is at the discretion of the issuing officer. 

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Right so I was right then? Thanks!

Bottom line the OP asked where in Asia he could get a multiple entry, I answered correctly!

Edited May 11, 2005 by kenkannif

[dr_Pat_Pong]

He did indicate that around Asia multi's are rare, and that is a fact. Not unknown, but rare.

[kenkannif]

Multi Non-imm Os are doable. But I've not 'heard' of anyone getting a multiple Non-imm B without a WP in either Penang or Laos for at least 5-6 months...have you?

[kenkannif]

...okay forum police

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Sorry if you took offence, I didn't mean any.

I'm just concerned that the poor old OP would go all the way to Penang or Laos expecting to get a multiple and then get knocked back is all, I'm sure you can understand and appreciate this?

If in doubt, or assuming just let people know (i.e. I 'think' you can get them from Penang!).

[girlx]

okay i need to go next week to get my visa also. i would love to get a multi-entry non-immigrant b, but i haven't gotten my work permit yet. is it possible to get a multi-entry anywhere? or do i need to stick to single until that work permit goes through?

[kenkannif]

If you're getting a WP why waste money on a multiple entry? You won't need the further entries if they sort you your WP out within a reasonable amount of time. Do you know how the WP/Visa process works?

It's possible (as has been mentioned on this thread) to get multiples easily from certain Consulates in the States, UK, Europe, Australia etc. Asia IMO is extremely difficult and as I mentioned I've only heard of Sri Lanka doing multiple Bs without a WP!

[~G~]

If you're getting a WP why waste money on a multiple entry? You won't need the further entries if they sort you your WP out within a reasonable amount of time. Do you know how the WP/Visa process works?

It's possible (as has been mentioned on this thread) to get multiples easily from certain Consulates in the States, UK, Europe, Australia etc. Asia IMO is extremely difficult and as I mentioned I've only heard of Sri Lanka doing multiple Bs without a WP!

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Kenkannif - do you know if she qualifies for Extension of Stay? If not, she will need the multi-entry. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I know, for Extension of Stay, WP is not the only requirement. what about minimum thai employees, minimum capital, minimum salary?

Edited May 11, 2005 by ~G~

[girlx]

kenkannif as you saw on my other thread i am not eligible for the year extension, so multiple entry would be much better for me... it means (if i understand correctly) that i can just do a border run to cambodia every 3 months instead of having to take on the huge expense of going to malaysia or laos.

no, i don't know anything about this process except the constantly conflicting info i read online... why do you think i am asking?

[kenkannif]

Yes, slap my wrist. I understand now. I was still assuming you were going to be teaching (so min Thai staff, capital, wages don't apply) etc. . Sorry peeps! I posted before I'd seen your other reply!

Edited May 12, 2005 by kenkannif

[girlx]

one more (maybe stupid) question... in penang i gave my passport to an agent to get my multi entry tourist visa... can i do the same in laos for a non-immigrant b visa ? i would prefer to deal with an agent than the consulate.

[kenkannif]

I truly don't know (I've never heard of agents in Laos though and I know a fair few people that have been there), but Laos is such a nightmare to get Non-imm Bs from anyway I'd avoid it like the plague.

[Oleg_Rus]

something about Perth. there's one ozzie bloke who collected passports and cash to do it through Perth Consulate. Somehow things didn't work and he sent passports back to Bkk with "Canceled" stamp all over it.

After that incedent, no one wants to issue any other visas, so had to change all passport. Surely get a Non-B is a breeze, but became kinda ugly.

Details of funny bloke are upon request.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

I heard that the Aussie has set up the illegal visa business again. <_

[girlx]

why is getting a non-imm b a hassle in laos?

[kenkannif]

Err 'cos the woman there (Vientienne) is an utter (the b word) and seems to make up what you need from day to day. And I'm not sure where they stand on multiple Bs, as I'm sure I heard they're funny about multiple Os?

I deal mainly with schools but it seems every week they want more and more paperwork. Now if I send anyone there I advise them to have their employer CHECK with Laos to see what is needed (and get a name) as it often seems the woman just demands something you haven't got just to be a P.I.T.A.

To me after Cambodia (they may even be on a par) they're probably the hardest in this area (Asia).

Savankhet seems a tad easier, but not a great deal. And again not sure about multi's.

Stick with Penang would be my advice personally.

[chuchok]

If you do a search on 'penang', you will come up with truck loads of info.

[girlx]

yeah i went to penang last time, but it takes too much time for me to go there right now, can't afford to fly. if anyone knows what the most recent requirements are for non-imm B in vientiane, i would appreciate knowing them.

[kenkannif]

Okay this is the minimum we have to give for a single (albeit for teaching):

Contract, Visa letter, school reg, business reg, princpals licence, CV, degree, TEFL, and one other thing that slips my mind. Since then she's demanded MORE! So once again I'd suggest you have your employer contact them just to be on the safe side. It won't cost much and is worth it for peace of mind!

Here's a recent story from a teacher that went there just so you have an idea of how difficult it is there:

have today come back from Loas after attempting to get a non-imm B visa for my new job starting Monday.

Having not done this before outside of the UK, I asked my new school what documentation I needed. They gave me a nice crisp new letter starting my contract details and that they would be working towards getting a work permit.

Sunday, I leave Bkk for Vietienne. (remember visa applications are only taken before noon - doors close at 11.30)

Day 1 Monday. I go to the consulate smartly dressed.Letter is fine, passport is fine, but they need a full working contract, business details (it's a private school) and a list of shareholders.

Day 2 The above has been received via fax - off I go to the consulate - everything fine apart from the letter that was ok yetarday. Instead of 'To whome it may concern' it must now read 'To: Royal Thai Embassy - Consular section'

Day 3 All paperwork ok - except they now do not accept faxes. Everything must be in original form.

I leave for Bkk! A Thai immigration officer at the border - after hearing my plight - suggests I visit the ministry of foreign affairs in Bkk.

Day 4 - Bkk. I visit the ministry of Foreign affairs. They tell me to go to immigration. The immigration department tell me to go to the department of Foreign affairs. Ok - it's off to Gullivers then !!!

[kenkannif]

yeah i went to penang last time, but it takes too much time for me to go there right now, can't afford to fly. if anyone knows what the most recent requirements are for non-imm B in vientiane, i would appreciate knowing them.

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Flights can be had (to Had Yai I think, or maybe nearer) for as little as a few thousand Baht (again check out Air Asia's website).

[kenkannif]

^ Sorry I've just seen that even though you're on 50K a month 1,300 Baht each way is too expensive for you? I'll lend you