Hi

Just before my Non Immigrant O visa expired in August I left and re-entered the country to give myself another stay of 90 days, which ends in a couple of weeks .

Am I right in thinking that I don't qualify for the B1900 30 day extension of stay from immigration?

Thanks

Correct, you would most likely only get a 7 day extension, but even that is not a guarantee.

OK, thanks for confirming.

It's going to have to be a tourist visa then I guess.

Unless you have a Thai wife or child, in that case you could get a 60 day extension.

Or if you're over age 50 and meet the financial requirements you could get a 12-month extension due to retirement.

Thanks for the further clarification.

Unfortunately I don't meet any of those requirements, it's either a trip to Laos (tourist visa) or the UK (new non-o).

Thanks for the further clarification.

Unfortunately I don't meet any of those requirements, it's either a trip to Laos (tourist visa) or the UK (new non-o).

You wont get a Non Imm O Visa in UK without meeting the qualification.

Thai family, Over 50 etc.

Thanks for the further clarification.

Unfortunately I don't meet any of those requirements, it's either a trip to Laos (tourist visa) or the UK (new non-o).

You wont get a Non Imm O Visa in UK without meeting the qualification.

Thai family, Over 50 etc.

Unless something's changed (hope not) I've been given at least 10 Non-O visas from probably 3 different consulates over the last 15 years on the grounds of visiting family here - British father who's a UK resident, retired in Thailand and married to a Thai national.

Things have changed this year but you should still qualify.

From Hull website:

Visiting family working/living in Thailand

Evidence required:

Birth/Marriage Certificate to show relationship

Letter from relative confirming they are in Thailand together with a copy of page

in their passport showing valid entry visa or a copy of their valid work permit

Things have changed this year but you should still qualify.

From Hull website:

Visiting family working/living in Thailand

Evidence required:

Birth/Marriage Certificate to show relationship

Letter from relative confirming they are in Thailand together with a copy of page

in their passport showing valid entry visa or a copy of their valid work permit

Thanks for that, you had me worried for a minute - no plans to get married just yet!