My First Visa Run For Non-imm 'o' At Perth

[Rammy]

Hi all,

I'm flying to Perth tomorrow to get my first Multi Entry Non-Immigrant 'O' visa for visiting a Friend.

I have been using holiday visa's to date as I work a Fly in Fly out job outside Thailand.

I called and made an Appointment so I could get a same day visa.

As mentioned in previous posts, the Lady there is very helpful.

She asked me what sort of visa I wanted, I mentioned a Non-Imm 'O' and she then asked if I own a condo or have a Thai Girl Friend. I replied that I have a Thai G.F. and rent a condo.

I then asked what I will be required to bring and she informed me that I need to bring a signed copy of my G.F.'s Passport or ID card.

Just to be safe I also have a signed letter from G.F., bank statment, BKK lease agreement and Proof of Salary.

I was getting worried that they might start to toughen up on these consulates and I could miss the boat so to speak.

Wish me luck.

Rammy

[thaiphoon]

The consulate at Perth is helpful, so you should not have problems. Let us know how you get on.

[Mario2008]

The signed copy of the ID is all you will need, but good luck anyway.

[Rammy]

Thanks,

I'll keep you all up to date.

[thaitero]

I mentioned a Non-Imm 'O' and she then asked if I own a condo or have a Thai Girl Friend.

So if somebody owns a condo, you do not need a thai girlfriend?

[My Friend Same]

Awesome, hope to hear a good report back

[jamesjdaly]

'Proof of salary' means that you have been/are working. How did you manage that wothout a visa/WP? Would this be better left at home? Would it raise questions at Perth?

Wait...sorry...just saw 'I have been using holiday visa's to date as I work a Fly in Fly out job outside Thailand.' My fingers are quicker than my brain at this time of night!

Sorry. Have a good trip.

[Mario2008]

I mentioned a Non-Imm 'O' and she then asked if I own a condo or have a Thai Girl Friend.

So if somebody owns a condo, you do not need a thai girlfriend?

Perth will issue if you have a condo in Thailand.

[rodcourt49]

I mentioned a Non-Imm 'O' and she then asked if I own a condo or have a Thai Girl Friend.

So if somebody owns a condo, you do not need a thai girlfriend?

..but the two go together really well..

[Phatcharanan]

I mentioned a Non-Imm 'O' and she then asked if I own a condo or have a Thai Girl Friend.

So if somebody owns a condo, you do not need a thai girlfriend?

..but the two go together really well..

Its almost a requirement.

[Khutan]

I went to Perth last year to get a new Non-O because I stuffed up my extension. I found them very helpful polite and efficient. The whole process was finished well within my expectations.

They do have a requirement that either you live in Perth or WA or you have stayed the night. If you catch the TG flight the afternoon before, stay a night in a Hotel and then got on the afternoon flight back - that will sort it all.

[Rammy]

Hi all,

Back from my visa run to Perth with a brand new Multi Entry Non-Imm 'O' in my Passport.

I arrived at 9am for my appointment and handed over the 2 forms, Passport, 2 x Photo's and Signed Copy of G.F.'s I.D. Plus $225 Aus.

Took all of 5 mins, asked me where I was staying (Burswood) and how long my visits to Thailand would be (then prompted me to say 80 days )

They didn't ask to see any over documents and I didn't offer haha.

Told me to come back at 11 am to pick up my passport. 2 hour turnaround, not bad at all.

They where a pleasure to deal with, especially with the amount of people that they have to process.

Cheers, Rammy

[thaiphoon]

Thanks for your report, and good to hear all went well.

[zab]

Thanks for your report, and good to hear all went well.

Indeed!

Out of curiosity, all in all what do you think it set you back for everything including flights / accommodation?

[My Friend Same]

Wow, awesome report. Good news indeed just a tad far for some people to make the trip. Just need to find some bargain Perth fares

[Somtamnication]

Hi.

I am considering going there to avoid the 100k in bank bs from KL.

1. Can I have the email address of the Thai Consul in Perth?

2. Cheap accommodation nearby?

3. Flights from Phuket available?

Thanks!

[lopburi3]

There is no Thai Consul in Perth. They closed. As you appear to be married you might try Brisbane.

[Somtamnication]

Thanks Lopburi3!