Multi Non Imm O To Tourist

[bobroper]

Just a quick one.

I am currently on a multi non immigrant O visa which ends in May. Can I go to say Penang and obtain a tourist visa and how long does that last? If I can do this, will I have any problem transferring from a tourist visa on expiry to a non-imm O visa?

I intend to travel to the UK later this year and obtain another multi non imm O in Hull.

[beano2274]

Can I ask a Multiple O based on what?

[lopburi3]

As asked on what basis? If you can obtain in Hull why not here (at least a single entry)? 90 days will cost less using a non immigrant O visa even if single entry.

[ubonjoe]

On what basis do you have the non-o.

If for marriage to a Thai or over 50 you could get a single entry non-o instead of the tourist visa.

The tourist visa would give a 60 day entry that could be extended for 30 days at immigration for a fee of 1900 baht.

A single entry non-o would be 900 baht cheaper than the tourist visa with the extension.

Edit: You could make a final border run just before your O visa expires and get another 90 day entry.

[bobroper]

Marriage and, I have all the necessary paperwork.,

[lopburi3]

You should be able to get at least a single entry non immigrant O and KL will issue multi entry with proof of 100k in bank account. Savannakhet will issue even without if you do not have other reasons for using Hull.

[beano2274]

Marriage and, I have all the necessary paperwork.,

So why go back to the UK, get it done here in Thailand with a Multi Re-Entry permit, cost 1900 for 1 year, and 3800 for re-entry permit.

[ubonjoe]

You could get a new multiple entry in KL, Penang (100K baht in bank needed) or Savannakhet Laos with no financial proof needed.

[bobroper]

Appreciated guys, you've answered my question.

I think a trip to KL to obtain a multi non imm O extendable to 15 months.

Regards

[Thailand Bound]

I recently read a thread on the other Thailand forum talking about how Huil has cracked down on the issuance of visa's after someone bragged online on a forum how easy the visa's where to get from Hull, it seems they are turning down quite few now.

[beano2274]

I recently read a thread on the other Thailand forum talking about how Huil has cracked down on the issuance of visa's after someone bragged online on a forum how easy the visa's where to get from Hull, it seems they are turning down quite few now.

They stopped the issuance of Non Immigrant O visas for visiting friends a long time ago, which is what most people were using.

[Thailand Bound]

I recently read a thread on the other Thailand forum talking about how Huil has cracked down on the issuance of visa's after someone bragged online on a forum how easy the visa's where to get from Hull, it seems they are turning down quite few now.

They stopped the issuance of Non Immigrant O visas for visiting friends a long time ago, which is what most people were using.

I also read one where the guy was wanting to vist his daughter, they were making him jump through hoops and he finally submitted a her birth certificate and they refused that as well, they need to know if he was a guardian or not. It seemed like a horror story.

[david555]

I noticed on this new rules from Hull that the lump sum needed for a non o multiple is by exchnge higher than 800 000 bht , and even higher than the montly income by exchange !

HuLL - Additional Evidence for Non-Immigrant Visas 31.08.12.pdf

[MJCM]

I noticed on this new rules from Hull that the lump sum needed for a non o multiple is by exchnge higher than 800 000 bht , and even higher than the montly income by exchange !

HuLL - Additional Evidence for Non-Immigrant Visas 31.08.12.pdf

True but the min. monthly income (£1200) is less then the Thai immigration eq of 65.000 THB

In todays rate £20.000 lumpsum would be +/- THB 930.000, but the £1200 would be +/- THB 56.000.

[david555]

I noticed on this new rules from Hull that the lump sum needed for a non o multiple is by exchnge higher than 800 000 bht , and even higher than the montly income by exchange !

HuLL - Additional Evidence for Non-Immigrant Visas 31.08.12.pdf

True but the min. monthly income (£1200) is less then the Thai immigration eq of 65.000 THB

yes but this has always beiing lower in Europe , in the Netherlands Thai consulate the monthly sum is still 1250 € or same in combination pension + savings at moment of apply , no seasoning (website) , same in Belgium , as they maintain this you can go better for a non O-A visa wich give you in total 2 years by A Thai embassy for the same money requests

[poohy]

Hi

just received a multi non o visa from Penang last week on showing passbook with 1 000 000k and letter from Bangkok Bank confirming it was in 4 month revolving deposit account.

no questions were asked.

I used to work here for the last 10 years with many non b visa but now I am sort of semi retired just live here with my girlfriend and the non O visa is convenient for when i have to travel for both business and pleasure.