Hi chaps,

I have been in Thailand since Dec 31st 2009 on a one year multi entry non "0" from Hull. Friends and family visa. I believe the friends bit is now stopped on new visas.

I have been doing border runs every 90 days.

I will go back to UK some when this year anyway so will try for another one year non "o" again (assuming the rules don't completely tighten!) when I am there.

I am over 50 so can easily get the retirement visa but although I enjoy the border runs and travelling around sometimes, I know will then get lazy and go nowhere, so am trying to avoid it for as long as possible.

I entered Thailand again on December 12th, two days before the visa was due to expire, and was granted a further 90 days, so will be getting around 15 months total out of this visa.

My question is: When this non "o" visa expires (March) will I be able to get a tourist visa, either single or double entry anywhere?

I am assuming that I will be able to get a double entry at Vientiane and then will return to UK for a short while mid this year.

My passport does not expire until 2013 but has only 3 pages left at the end, two facing blank ones right at the start and two pages with only one or two small stamps on them.

I was thinking to get a new passport when I get back to UK this year at some stage.

Piers

A Tourist Visa should not be a problem.

A Tourist Visa should not be a problem.

Kota Bahru will not issue tourist visa if non imm o has expired.

A non-O based on retirement should also be an option, single in Asia and might need to show some funds. Hull will give a multiple non-O.

A non-O based on retirement should also be an option, single in Asia and might need to show some funds. Hull will give a multiple non-O.

Mario,

With respect, I don't think Hull will now give a Non-O for retirement UNLESS the OP can prove he is receiving an official pension from UK government.

That changed on January 7th along with the availability of Non-O for visiting friends.

Do correct me if I'm wrong but I think that's the case as discussed here:

New Changes In All Non-Immigrant Visas Hull consulate

VBF

Edited January 19, 201115 yr by VBF

Believe the requested proof was bank statements so expect any regular income showing in them would suffice. There was no amount required.