Non Imm "O" No Longer Available In Uk

[cowslip]

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, 2012 by cowslip

[Mario2008]

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.

[cowslip]

How about residing in RENTED property?

Pensioner with 10k in bank?

Edited March 23, 2012 by cowslip

[Mario2008]

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

[Mario2008]

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)

[Lite Beer]

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.

[Tafia]

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.

[cardholder]

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.

[Lifer]

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.

[cowslip]

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

[Lite Beer]

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

They will have to find another method.

[cowslip]

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?

[Lite Beer]

Yep.

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

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

[Lite Beer]

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