Perth: Multiple Entry Non Immigrant Type O Visa For Visiting Girlfriend

[wtk]

I just visited the thai consulate in Perth yesterday to apply for the non immigrant type O visa. I went to the office at 9 am with:

Filled visa application

Filled extra application from their website for type O applicants

AUD$225

One picture

Copy of my girlfriend's ID

Copy of my hotel voucher

She also asked for copy of plane ticket to Thailand which I had forgotten to take with but she didn't mind

She said to come back at 1 pm and my visa was ready when I did. Smooth process on 29th of June 2010

[007]

Also, why a hotel voucher??

[wtk]

Bahtboy,

1&2: yes 3: Finnish

007,

The consulate requires proof of stay in Perth if you're not Australian. Atleast that's what I gathered from previous reports here and from what the lady at the consulate said

[lujanit]

This business of the Consulate wanting you to be in Australia for one day prior to applying for the visa is really weird. I emailed them and asked a few Q's before my trip. The reply I received was that Aus CUSTOMS would not like it if I arrived and left on the same day. What in heavens name does Customs have to do with Immigration. I explained that I was Australian (normally I don't get chopped in and out of home) but the reply was that I must be in one day before applying. You jump through their hoops to hopefully get what you want.