Non-Imm B Visa M/E App Denied By Us Consultate

[chaihot]

The Thai consulate in Houston has notified me today that they will NOT honor my request for a 1 year Multiple Entry Non-Immigrant B Visa.

According to the consulate, the rules have changed, and can not offer multi-entry business visas. She would be able to offer a one-entry visa only, and I must then apply in Thailand.

I have traveled on 1 year non-imm B Visas issued by this consulate for 5+ years (?).

This is a huge change.

[Maestro]

If you need to travel to Thailand frequently on business for your employer you should be able to get a multiple-entry non-B visa. I suggest you call the consular section of the Thai embassy in Washington to ask what documents they need for this.

[chaihot]

If you need to travel to Thailand frequently on business for your employer you should be able to get a multiple-entry non-B visa. I suggest you call the consular section of the Thai embassy in Washington to ask what documents they need for this.

Thanks ... but you might have missed this part:

I have traveled on 1 year non-imm B Visas issued by this consulate for 5+ years (?).

[Mario2008]

He told you to ask the embassy, not the consulate in Houston.

It might be that some consulate are no longer allowed to issue multiple non-B's, but that others and the embassy still issue them.

[steelepulse]

On what basis were they giving you the non B? Do you have a work permit that goes along with it? Any reason why a non O wouldn't work for you (other than the fact that maybe you don't qualify)? Why wouldn't multiple tourist visas work? I know people that enter and leave Thailand on a very frequent basis for a number of years that are on tourist visas and they don't seem to have a problem. Perhaps if you explained why you need a B visa then someone else can point you in the right direction.

I'd be very surprised if Houston couldn't issue you a non B visa if all paperwork was correct.

[Maestro]

I have traveled on 1 year non-imm B Visas issued by this consulate for 5+ years (?).

Travelled for what purpose?

[ricklev]

(You have to deal with a lot of static when you post on Thai Visa!)

That's too bad about Houston. I used them a few times over the years.

El Paso honorary consulate used to be quite friendly, although its been several years since I used them. Give them a call though, you never know. I would get the list of honorary consulates fromt the Thai Embassy website and then call each one to check the requirements.

[ricklev]

United States of America -- Honorary Consulates of Thailand

Not sure if this is accurate though...

Montgomery, AL P.O. Box 4504

Montgomery, AL 36103-4504 Mr. Robert F. Henry, Jr. Tel (334) 2692518

(334) 2694678

Denver, CO 1123 Auraria Pkwy, Suite 200

Denver, CO 80204 Mr. Donald W. Ringsby Tel (303) 892-0118, 892-0119

e-mail [email protected]

Coral Gables, FL 2801 Ponce De Leon Blvd. Suite 1170

Coral Gables, FL 33134 Mr. George Corrigan

Mr. Louis Stinson Tel (305) 4457577, 4469944

Atlanta, GA 3333 Riverwood Parkway, S.E., Suite 520

Atlanta, GA 30339-3304 Mr. Robert M. Holder, Jr. Tel (770) 988-3304

(770) 988-3301

Honolulu, HI 1287 Kalani Street, Suite 103

Honolulu, HI 96817 Mr. Colin Miyabara Tel (808) 845-7332, (808) 845-0022

e-mail [email protected]

Leawood, KS 8109 Lee Boulevard

Leawood, KS 66206 Ms. Mary F. Taylor Tel (913) 385-5555

(913) 385-5556

New Orleans, LA 335 Julia Street

New Orleans, LA 70130 Mr. Arthur Q. Davis Tel (504) 522-3400, 522-3434

e-mail [email protected]

Boston, MA 420 Boylston Street., Suite 403

Boston, MA 021116 Mr. Vernon R. Alden Tel (617) 5366552, 5367927

Broken Arrow, OK 25900 East 81ST Street

Broken Arrow, OK 74014 Mr. Richard H. Hughes Tel (918) 357-2886, 357-1334

Portland, OR Royal Thai Consulate-General

121 S.W. Salmon Street, Suite 1430

Portland, OR 97204-2924 Mr. Nicholas J. Stanley Tel (503) 221-0440, 221-0550

e-mail [email protected]

Hatorey, Puerto Rico Cond. Avila, Suite 11-F, Costa Rica St.

URB. Pinero, Hatorey, Puerto Rico 00917

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 7386 San Juan 00916-7386 Mr. Rolando J. Piernes Tel (787) 751-0151, 753-7276

e-mail [email protected]

Dallas, TX Three Galleria Tower

13155 Noel Road, St 100

Dallas, TX 75240 Mr. W. Forrest Smith Phone: (214) 934-0022, ext. 101204

El Paso, TX 414 Executive Center Blvd.

Suite 211 El Paso, TX 79902 Ms. Mary L. L. Pinkerton Tel (915) 533-5757, 532-0781

e-mail [email protected]

Houston, TX 2800 Texas Commerce Tower

Houston, TX 77002-3094 Mr. Charles C. Foster Tel (713) 229-8733, 228-1303

[chaihot]

(You have to deal with a lot of static when you post on Thai Visa!)

That's too bad about Houston. I used them a few times over the years.

Yes, Houston was one of the last "bastions of freedom" ... Thanks for the suggestions ... I'm considering that now.

[chaihot]

Supposed new rules:

can anyone say "onorous"?

I. Conducting business (not including employment), the visa applicant must include with his or her visa application any such documentation the Consulate deems necessary for consideration of the visa application which includes the following:

• An original employment verification letter with the purpose of visit.
• An original letter of invitation on company letterhead from the business host in Thailand;
• A copy of the host's Registration of Trade which states the amount of capital investment which is issued by the Department of Commercial Registration with certification by the Department not more than six months earlier;
• Certified documentation of the payment of taxes by the business host of the past two years.
• Certified approval Letter from the Labor Department by the Department of Consul, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand.
• Any documents that prove you are traveling for business purposes;