Melbourne Consulate

[marquess]

Two questions re the above: Is it still possible to get a Non Immigrant "O" from this consulate? Secondly can they turn it round in two working days? I will be going on the Friday morning and picking it up Monday morning?

Thanks in advance!

[pantsninja]

1. yes, but only max of 2 re-entry's, unless you have a really, really good case for getting a multi entry

2. 1 day turn around, can even hand in passport and form in the morning, then pick it up in the evening, if you ask nicely.

[marquess]

Well I am married, but that didn't seem to cut much ice two years ago, so I will see if it does now! Thanks!

[astral]

Well I am married, but that didn't seem to cut much ice two years ago, so I will see if it does now! Thanks!

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I had the same problem in Sydney.

Apparently the MFA regulations do not apply in Australia. TIT

[Highwayman]

I've had my last three yearly non imm. "O" multiple entry visas issued at Melbourne, the most recent being May of this year. It's never been a problem, (I'm Australian) just took my marriage certificate and that was all they needed. Staff there are always very helpful and polite. Managed to get one visa issued in only three hours in an emergency.

[marquess]

I've had my last three yearly non imm. "O" multiple entry visas issued at Melbourne, the most recent being May of this year. It's never been a problem, (I'm Australian) just took my marriage certificate and that was all they needed. Staff there are always very helpful and polite. Managed to get one visa issued in only three hours in an emergency.

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Two questions for you Highwayman: Was it a mulitple entry visa valid for one year, that you got? Secondly did you have to take your orginal marriage certificate or was a copy good enough? I ask these questions, as I actually once went in there with the wife, three years ago, and she spoke to the woman who ran the consulate and it still cut no ice. So perhaps there has been a change in policy?

[Highwayman]

Yes, a one year multiple entry "O" visa each time, l do a visa run every 90 days and get a new visa when l return to Australia each year to see family etc.

I take an original marriage certificate, we were issued two when we married. They just make a photocopy, the application has taken 5 minutes max. each time. I'm not sure but l'd be surprised if any embassy or consulate anywhere would issue a one year visa without sighting the original.

I thought last time that maybe they would ask for some financial details so l opened a Thai bank account and transferred a suitable amount from Australia but in three years l've never been asked for anything when l've re-entered Thailand, just get stamped in and sent on my way. Maybe l've just been lucky so far.

As for the woman who runs the consulate.....

I remember handing the application each time to a young Thai girl but when l've collected the visa it's always been handed to me by a cheerful Australian man who l presumed was the consul but maybe l'm mistaken.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Yes, a one year multiple entry "O" visa each time, l do a visa run every 90 days and get a new visa when l return to Australia each year to see family etc.

I take an original marriage certificate, we were issued two when we married. They just  make a photocopy, the application has taken 5 minutes max. each time. I'm not sure but l'd be surprised if any embassy or consulate anywhere would issue a one year visa without sighting the original.

I thought last time that maybe they would ask for some financial details so l opened a Thai bank account and transferred a suitable amount from Australia but in three years l've never been asked for anything when l've re-entered Thailand, just get stamped in and sent on my way.  Maybe l've just been lucky so far.

As for the woman who runs the consulate.....

I remember handing the application each time to a young Thai girl but when l've collected the visa it's always been handed to me by a cheerful Australian man who l presumed was the consul but maybe l'm mistaken. 

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Which Consulate in Oz ?

[Highwayman]

I've had my last three yearly non imm. "O" multiple entry visas issued at Melbourne, the most recent being May of this year.

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[dr_Pat_Pong]

I didn't read the ancient history post