Non Imm B Multiple Entry Renewal

[bencottrell]

Hi Guys

Im faced with the usual problem of renewing a multiple entry non B with just less than 6 months left on my work permit

I know in KL, Singapore, Kota Bharu and Penang they will not issue multiple with less that 6 months left on WP

So now I am faced with:

from Krabi...

trip to Kota Bharu and get 3 months non B (total cost 5000 + visa 3000)

in 3 months time trip to Kota Bharu and get 3 months non B (total cost 5000 + visa 3000)...because only 3 months left on WP

in 6 months trip to Kota Bharu (with new WP) and get 1 year multiple non B (total cost 5000 + visa 5000)

so total cost 26,000 baht

I called the Thai embassy in Hong Kong, and they said they will issue 1 year multiple non B regardless of how many months left on WP

my trip to HK incl hotel and visa will cost around 22,000...and will involve only 1 trip to get it done and out of the way.

does anyone have experience with the Thai embassy there?

[lopburi3]

The cost of visa is 2,000 baht (or a bit more due to exchange rates) and believe it is 220 Ringgit in Malaysia. Sorry can not advise on Consulate in Hong Kong providing.

[bencottrell]

yes single entry, but multiple is around 5000

[NHJ]

ask them about a double entry visa(6 month) explaining your situation and then get a 1 year multiple entry.i think this will be your best bet.

[ubonjoe]

Only single and multiple entry non immigrant visas are available (other than one or two honorary consulates in the world).