tommytouch Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTH Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Correct, you would most likely only get a 7 day extension, but even that is not a guarantee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommytouch Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 OK, thanks for confirming. It's going to have to be a tourist visa then I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Unless you have a Thai wife or child, in that case you could get a 60 day extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Or if you're over age 50 and meet the financial requirements you could get a 12-month extension due to retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommytouch Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommytouch Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommytouch Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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