As I understand it the Non immigrant "O" visas (multiple entry 12 month) are as Feb no longer available unless for retirement or marriage (at least in the UK) - is this true?

"Category “O” (this type of visa does not allow employment without a valid work permit)

Residing in Thailand

Evidence required: copy of house deeds.

or

Visiting family living in Thailand

Evidence required: Suitable Birth/Marriage Certificate showing relationship.

or

Volunteer work for a recognised charity

Evidence required: Suitable letter from charity.

or

Visiting Thailand as UK Pensioner

Evidence required: Copies of bank statements showing receipt of pension."

Edited March 23, 201214 yr by cowslip

Old news. Hull will and other consulates will no longer issue based on visiting friends in Thailand.

Visiting family is stil a reason as far as I'm aware of, with proof of family relationship.

How about residing in RENTED property?

Pensioner with 10k in bank?

Edited March 23, 201214 yr by cowslip

That is no valid reason, unless the rent of the porperty is more than a few million baht a year.

10K what cuurency in the bank?

For retirement the qualification for a 1 year extension of stay are: being over 50 and

800,000 baht in the bank in Thaland

OR

an income of 65,000 baht (can be from abroad)

OR

a combination of yearly income and money in the bank, totaling together 800,000 baht.

To be issued a visa, the requirements are likewise. (money doesn't have to be in Thailand)

From Hull Thai Consulate Website.

Category “O”

--------------------------

1) Married to a Thai national

Evidence required:

a If married in Thailand:

Copies of Original Thai Marriage Certificate and Thai ID Card or Thai Passport.

b If married in UK:

Copies of Original UK Marriage Certificate and Thai ID Card or Thai Passport.

Please note that either a single or multiple entry visa can be granted in these circumstances.

or

2) Visiting Thai child living in Thailand

Evidence required

a Birth Certificate of child showing relationship

b Proof of having legal custody of the child

Please note that either a single or multiple entry visa can be granted in these circumstances.

or

3) Visiting non Thai family working/living in Thailand

Evidence required:

a Birth/Marriage Certificate to show relationship

b 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..

Please note that either a single or multiple entry visa can be granted in these circumstances.

or

4) Volunteer Work

Evidence required:

a Sponsor Letter from Registered Charity.

Please note that either a single or multiple entry visa can be granted in these circumstances.

or

5) Visiting Thailand as Pensioner

Evidence required:

a Copy of Bank Statement showing receipt of State and/or Private Pension.

Please note that either a single or multiple entry visa can be granted in these circumstances.

or

6) Visiting Thailand as Retired Person aged 50 years and over

Evidence required:

a Copy of Bank Statement showing income of minimum £900 per month.

Please note that either a single or multiple entry visa can be granted in these circumstances.

10K what cuurency in the bank?

For retirement the qualification for a 1 year extension of stay are: being over 50 and

800,000 baht in the bank in Thaland

OR

an income of 65,000 baht (can be from abroad)

OR

a combination of yearly income and money in the bank, totaling together 800,000 baht.

To be issued a visa, the requirements are likewise. (money doesn't have to be in Thailand)

Visiting Thailand as Retired Person aged 50 years and over

Evidence required:

a Copy of Bank Statement showing income of minimum £900 per month.

Please note that either a single or multiple entry visa can be granted in these circumstances.

As previously stated,this is old news.

I got my Non-Imm 'O' last May on the basis of an over 50 visiting Thailand. Copy bank statement (I also provided a P60) supplied to evidence income of GBP 900 p.m.

You can get a work permit with a non-O visa based on marriage. You can not get a work permit if your type O- is based on retirement.

so what about people under 50 who have been here for years on an "O' visa?

so what about people under 50 who have been here for years on an "O' visa?

They will have to find another method.

so what about people under 50 who have been here for years on an "O' visa?

They will have to find another method.

very helpful - Thai Visa's official?

Yep.

They would have to find another Visa that they qualified for.

Without knowing any personal details it is impossible to offer an opinion.

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