Indian Passport Holder

[mac29]

Hello Everyone.

I have an Indian Passport and my second Non-Immigrant Visa"o" Single entry valid for 3 months was issued at Calcutta (India) apprx 3 years back.

I have been extending my stay in Thailand from the Immigration office in Chiang mai

for the last 2 years now. My third year finishes soon.It has not been a problem.

My wife's an Indian by origin but is a thai citizen so technically she is thai.My marriage was registered in the thai embassy in India as well as in thailand. I have invested in 2 business of which i have work permits.

I have not left thai soil for 2 years but now my work will make me move to India, singapore etc more often.

Coming to my query.

My permit to stay in the country expires on the 10 aug,05. and I had looked into 2 options of getting my 1 year multiple entry visa.

The first option being that I would fly to bangkok and get a tourist visa for malaysia then carry on to penag and apply for an Non-Immigrant multiple entry visa validity being a year, To which I am being told that Citizens of India are not eligible to get such a visa from Penag or any other country other then thier own.IS THIS TRUE??

Sadly if this is true the other option that I have

I fly back to india. Get a non immigrant multiple entry visa for a year and come back.

As far as my I am aware when I do come back with a non-imm muti entry visa I will still be given a permit to stay for 90 days. My question here is I live Chiang mai Can i go to the Mesai border every 90 days to get an entry. Keep in mind i have an Indian passport. Or do I have to go back to India every 90 days????

The reason I do not want to get my extension from Chiang mai itself is they just dont give multiple entry visa's or atleast they did not give it to me.

Please help as time is running out.

Thanks in advance

Mac.

[george]

You can not obtain a multiple entry Non-Immigrant visa in India. They will give you a single entry which you can extend in Thailand. It's not an easy task for people from the SE sub-continent.

[seeker108]

You can not obtain a multiple entry Non-Immigrant visa in India. They will give you  a single entry which you can extend in Thailand. It's not an easy task for people from the SE sub-continent.

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Can Mac not get an O visa extension based on marriage to a Thai? And would that not be more flexible in permitting comimg and going? I don't know, but thought I'd bring this up.

What happens to Mac if he has a one year extension and he goes out 3 or 4 times a year? Does he need a new visa each entry or even just a new 1 year extension each time, once he is back in?

This brings up a question from my side. If an American is in Thailand on an O visa for retirement or work permit, can he/she not come an go during that year?

[mac29]

You can not obtain a multiple entry Non-Immigrant visa in India. They will give you  a single entry which you can extend in Thailand. It's not an easy task for people from the SE sub-continent.

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To some extent you are right. But my father in law has a non-immigrant multiple entry which he got from India. My Brother also has the same. In India I am sorry to say It matters a lot as to who you know if you get what I mean, So Getting a non-immigrant multiple in India is the least of my worries.

[george]

Your family must have extremely good paper work. Congratulations!

Where was the multiple visa issued in India?

[mac29]

Your family must have extremely good paper work. Congratulations!

Where was the multiple visa issued in India?

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The Visa is "o" and it was issued in Delhi. Please advise me how to go about it after I arrive in bangkok from delhi.

I do know that I will get a 90 day permit to stay at bkk. Can I go to mesai after the 90 days expire as it will be closer from Chiang mai.

Thanks

[george]

I don't believe you.

This is the first report that the Royal Thai Consulate in Delhi has issued a multiple entry. Is it a sticker or a stamp?

If you obtain a visa to Myanmar, you can enter Burma (Myanmar), and re-enter Thailand with your multiple entry visa and get another 90 days.

Ifvit is a single entry you can not re-enter the Kingdom. Not sure if Mae Sai can issue you a 15 days on-arrival-stamp. Just forget it, IMHO.

Unbelievable!

[mac29]

I don't believe you.

This is the first report that the Royal Thai Consulate in Delhi has issued a multiple entry. Is it a sticker or a stamp?

If you obtain a visa to Myanmar, you can enter Burma (Myanmar), and re-enter Thailand with your multiple entry visa and get another 90 days.

Unbelievable!

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Well Its true!! Its a Sticker. the cost to get its 6250 rupess (Indian Money) . Yes I Must add my My mother in law is also thai but of Indian origin. I guess that does it.

[george]

Multiple from Delhi???!

Could you scan it in and post it here (and cover your personal details, of course?).

You are making history, my friend!

[mac29]

http://www.thaiemb.org.in/visa/typeofvisa.asp#NonImmigrant

Check this site out.

To make it more clear ..I am cut pasting a few lines from the site.

NON-IMMIGRANT VISA

1. REQUIREMENT

This type of visa is designed for applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for the following purposes.

- to perform official duties (Category "F")

- to conduct business / to work (Category "B")

- to invest with the concurrence of the Thai Ministries and Government Departments concerned (Category "IM")

- to invest or perform other activities relating to investment, subject to the provision of the established laws on investment promotion (Category "IB")

- to study, to come on a work study tour or observation tour , to participate in projects or seminars , to attend a conference or training course , to study as a foreign Buddhist monk (Category "ED")

- to work as a film-producer, journalist or reporter (Category "M")

- to perform missionary work or other religious activities with the concurrence of the Thai Ministries or Government Departments concerned (Category "R")

- to conduct scientific research or training or teaching in a research institute (Category "RS")

- to undertake skilled work or to work as an expert or specialist (Category "EX")

- other activities (Category "O")

2. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ***

The applicants must submit the following relevant documents depending on the purpose of their visit.

- Visa application form completely filled out

- Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months and its copy

- Two 5 x 6 cm full-faced , bareheaded photos taken within the past six months

- Birth Certificate ("O")

- Certifcate of Marriage or its equivalents ("O")

- Transcript / Letter of acceptance from the concerned schools/universities or institutes ("ED")

- Letter from Thailand's Board of Investment. ("IB")

- Official Note certifying the purpose of travel from the Government Agencies /Embassies and Consulates / International Organizations / State Enterprises inThailand. ("F" / "B" / "ED" / "M" / "R")

- Letter of acceptance from the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (AlienOccupational Control Division, Department of Employment , Tel 662-2452745) ***

- Letter from a company stating the objective of the visit to Thailand ("B")

- Document showing correspondence with trading partners in Thailand. ("B")

- Letter of invitation from companies qualified to employ foreigners. ("B")

- Employment contract indicating rationale for hiring the applicant as well ashis/her salary, position and qualifications (document must be signed by authorized managing director and affixed the seal of the company) ("B")

- Copy of Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (only in case the applicant has previously worked in the Kingdom ) ("B")

- Copy of corporate documents; namely 1) list of shareholders 2) business registration and business license 3) company profile 4) details of business operation 5) list of foreign workers stating names, nationalities and positions 6) map indicatingthe location of the company 7) Balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and BusinessTax (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30) of the latest year 8) Alien income tax return (Por Ngor Dor 91) and 9) Value-added tax registration (Por Ngor Dor 20) , etc.("B")

- Copy of educational records of the applicant and letters of recommendation from the prior employers, identifying job description and length of service time. ("B")

- Document indicating the number of foreign tourists (for tourism business only),or document indicating export transactions issued by banks (for export business only)("B")

3. VISA FEE

2,500 RS. for single entry and 5,000RS. for multiple entries

4. VALIDITY OF A VISA

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

5. VALIDITY OF A STAY

The holders of this type of visa are initially granted a period of stay in the Kingdom not exceeding 90 days unless otherwise instructed by the Office of Immigration Bureau.

[george]

What does the sticker says about: "NO OF ENTRY"?

How many months after issue date does it expire? "DATE OF EXPIRY"?

(Look at the sticker)

[lopburi3]

I have been extending my stay in Thailand from the Immigration office in Chiang mai

for the last 2 years now. My third year finishes soon.It has not been a problem.

Continue to extend your stay as you have for the past two years. You can still travel. All you need to do is obtain a re-entry permit from Immigration at a cost of 3,800 baht for multi entry type and it will cover any and all travel until the next extension time.

Or do you have a problem with not being able to meet extension of stay requirements this year? Sorry if I have misread but it seems as if you are seeking a multi entry O visa when you do not need one.

[mac29]

I am back

Edited August 13, 2005 by mac29

[mac29]

Multiple from Delhi???!

Could you scan it in and post it here (and cover your personal details, of course?).

You are making history, my friend!

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This Time from Calcutta (now Known as Kolkata)

SO DID I MAKE HISTORY....Sorry for not replying earlier.....

Edited August 13, 2005 by mac29

[thaiflyer1]

Continue to extend your stay as you have for the past two years.  You can still travel.  All you need to do is obtain a re-entry permit from Immigration at a cost of 3,800 baht for multi entry type and it will cover any and all travel until the next extension time.

That would appear to of been the sensible way to do things.

[thaiflyer1]

The Visa is "o" and it was issued in Delhi. Please advise me how to go about it after I arrive in bangkok from delhi.

Noticed that you were issued a B this time did they refuse the O then?

[mac29]

The Visa is "o" and it was issued in Delhi. Please advise me how to go about it after I arrive in bangkok from delhi.

Noticed that you were issued a B this time did they refuse the O then?

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No! I had applied for "B" I guess its easier to get a work permit on a "B".

[sas_cars]

The Visa is "o" and it was issued in Delhi. Please advise me how to go about it after I arrive in bangkok from delhi.

Noticed that you were issued a B this time did they refuse the O then?

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No! I had applied for "B" I guess its easier to get a work permit on a "B".

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You say that you already have workpermit and have already extended your stay for last 2 years then why in this world you just extend your stay once more this year and get a multiple re entry permit?

Anyways congrats. for you getting a NON B multiple from Kolkata.But I think it's not a wise idea to use this multiple entry one comparing to the extension of stay (1 year one) which u have been doing since last 2 years as it will make you eligible for Permanent Residence in long term whereas this multiple entry one will spoil your chance for PR.Or you've already expired your 2 year extended visa by not getting a re entry permit when you left for India?If so,then your this NON B muliple entry is the only way.

[lee07]

I don't believe you.

This is the first report that the Royal Thai Consulate in Delhi has issued a multiple entry. Is it a sticker or a stamp?

If you obtain a visa to Myanmar, you can enter Burma (Myanmar), and re-enter Thailand with your multiple entry visa and get another 90 days.

Ifvit is a single entry you can not re-enter the Kingdom. Not sure if Mae Sai can issue you a 15 days on-arrival-stamp. Just forget it, IMHO.

Unbelievable!

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george....

'm sure u got no clue of waht u r talkin about....'m a bangladeshi citizen having my restaurant business here in thailand n having non b 1 yr mult fr last 2 years...noy only me..even my chef fm bangladesh is having that too..i just dont understand why u think its such a big deal...i wander how u become a platinum member of this forum with such incomplete info....as u can mac already got it fm india.....take it easy ...

[lee07]

I don't believe you.

This is the first report that the Royal Thai Consulate in Delhi has issued a multiple entry. Is it a sticker or a stamp?

If you obtain a visa to Myanmar, you can enter Burma (Myanmar), and re-enter Thailand with your multiple entry visa and get another 90 days.

Ifvit is a single entry you can not re-enter the Kingdom. Not sure if Mae Sai can issue you a 15 days on-arrival-stamp. Just forget it, IMHO.

Unbelievable!

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george....

'm sure u got no clue of waht u r talkin about....'m a bangladeshi citizen having my restaurant business here in thailand n having non b 1 yr mult fr last 2 years...not only me..even my chef fm bangladesh is having that too..i just dont understand why u think its such a big deal...i wander how u become a platinum member of this forum with such incomplete info....as u can see mac already got it fm india.....take it easy ...