Non immigration visa in Pattaya for 40000 baht

[ignis]

It depends what visa he is on now, if he is on a non0 obtained in his country before he arrived, and now wishes to get an extention to stay, sometimes called a retirement visa, then yes its ok, happens all the time in Pattaya, but the fee is nearer B15,000 than B40,000.

I suggest he tries Express Visa's for more imformation

15k

Is that for someone who doesn't meet the requirements if they went to immigration by themselves?

Go to that company website is explained all, then judge for yourself.

[balo]

I have given him the advice not to go back to that office. Who knows what might happen if its an illegal visa.

For him education visa will be the easiest option , and without leaving LOS. I think you can get ed. visa for around 18000.

[RabC]

Actually I do recall a fairly recent thread originated by a poster who was singing the praises of a courier company he'd used to obtain a non-O visa from a consulate in a neighbouring country (if I recall the details correctly) - which would, of course, be perfectly legal. So, upon reflection, I wonder whether we might, in fact, be talking about a similar situation here. Presumably a Cambodian consulate would be just about feasible within a reasonable timescale from Pattaya?

That said, such consulates are, according to other recent threads, cracking down on issuing multi-entry non-O visas. So with a single-entry visa you'd presumably need to do a run every 90 days at a cost 40,000 THB each time. If you can afford to shell out such large sums of money, then you are presumably unlikely to be unable to meet the financial requirements for retirement or marriage extensions in any event - as other respondents on this thread have pointed out.

And, since the OP's friend is neither married nor retired, I wonder on what grounds he would be eligible for a non-O visa in any event. I strongly suspect that he might only find out that he would not be eligible after his 40,000 THB had been pocketed by the Pattayan outfit.

Where does the OP even say non-O? The norm for this kind of visa is a non-B.

[ALFREDO]

It depends what visa he is on now, if he is on a non0 obtained in his country before he arrived, and now wishes to get an extention to stay, sometimes called a retirement visa, then yes its ok, happens all the time in Pattaya, but the fee is nearer B15,000 than B40,000.

I suggest he tries Express Visa's for more imformation

20 - 25.000.- as far as I know, a comrade makes such a Visa in Pattaya since years.

[jrtmedic]

ALFREDO

Please explain because I just do not understand why anyone would pay 20-25000 for something which actually costs 1900

[ALFREDO]

These people who avail themselves of these "creative" visas are richer (and braver) than me !

My preference is to pay my 1900 for a 100% legal extension of stay !

... and you fully appreciate that some people are in a financial position to take the 100% legal extension of stay route.

Not saying that I condone it - in fact it makes a mockery of the system.

I do applaud the mods for allowing a potentially 'illegal' discussion to run. I think it is important to know what goes on and what the options are.

You are right, missing enough funds, my 2 - 3 Non Immigrant O Visas, staying and taking care my Thai children in TH, 2 - 3, two month extensions,

trips to the Thai Consular offices, overnight stays, ect cost me also 20.000,- >+ Baht !

[jrtmedic]

Are you telling me that some people cannot qualify for an extension of stay obtained by legal means and therefore resort to illegal activity in order to remain in Thailand ?

Just asking

[ALFREDO]

-jrtmedic-

YES,

I qualify for a Non Immigrant O, but some do not and they use loopholes that are provided by somebody who has the authority in doing so.

Anyway, as I write, my legally obtained stay for a year, costs me about the same money.

But, I have to say, I not drive by Bus and I do not sleep in the cheapest places and I do not run same a hunted animal to make my visa Trip in the shortest time possible!

[jrtmedic]

Who is this "Authority" which enables illegal activity ?

This is becoming interesting !

[Orac]

Who is this "Authority" which enables illegal activity ?

This is becoming interesting !

Becoming interesting???

The OP tells you exactly where to go to get this though it does seem a touch expensive.

I used Savannakhet last time for my multi-entry O (marriage) as the paperwork for the extension would have been difficult due to a specific situation. With transport/accommodation it came to around THB.19000 total but I was offered one for 22k with genuine immigration stamp without leaving the country.

[jrtmedic]

Clearly some people have absolutely no qualms about involving themselves in very questionable activity.

These will be the same individuals to will be squealing when the "crackdowns" occur.

I wonder if this same mob are the ones who complain about "illegals" in their own countries ?

Just asking/wondering!

[ava15]

Almost as bad as the usual mob that whine and care way too much about other people's visa status

[Orac]

Clearly some people have absolutely no qualms about involving themselves in very questionable activity.

These will be the same individuals to will be squealing when the "crackdowns" occur.

I wonder if this same mob are the ones who complain about "illegals" in their own countries ?

Just asking/wondering!

Of course there are people who get involved in this sort of stuff here, same as they possibly would get involved in underhand things in their own countries if they had the opportunity.

Equally there are dubious officials at many levels in Thailand who can help facility such goings on if the price is right.

I must say you questions and wondering strike me as a touch naive given that most people get a fair ideea of how things work here within a very short time of getting off the plane.

[jrtmedic]

I have been here a long time.

I have never met this "dubious official" and all the ex-pats I know are 100% legal !

Some obviously associate with strange company !

[RabC]

I have been here a long time.

I have never met this "dubious official" and all the ex-pats I know are 100% legal !

Some obviously associate with strange company !

As i have previously stated there are people here under 50 and not married who wish to live their life here. With the clampdowns that have occurred they need to seek alternate methods. As I see it, why should not being a Geriatric or married to a Thai prevent you living here, there are legal "loopholes" so they are exploited. Please do not respond by saying all under 50 non married people are penniless scroungers..............

[jrtmedic]

All countries , even the one you originate from , have rules and regulations associated with immigration.

People can choose to follow the "rules" or run the risk of being caught ! Being caught usually results in fines, possible jail time and deportation !

Why do people believe they somehow have a "right" to stay in a country even if they fail to meet the immigration requirements ?

Just asking

[Maestro]

I have deleted a troll post about water.

[ignis]

Are you telling me that some people cannot qualify for an extension of stay obtained by legal means and therefore resort to illegal activity in order to remain in Thailand ?

Just asking

Yes many....... Under 50, Not married, No need to work........

I have never used these 'Lawyers' services in the 10 years I have been here.......... but do look and ask questions, as well as reading what people say........

I am well over 50 so can only look at that option......it appears the whole system is about paper work... Many are over 50 but still a couple of years away from there Pensions....

So it appears some people can go to the Embassies and sign a paper stating they get over the 65,000 baht month and receive the correct paperwork to get the Extension...........

some have a little savings + have a small monthly income, with this small income letter + borrow money also have the correct paperwork to get the Extension.. [using income + savings no need for money seasoning]

So in asking about these Lawyer services, I did ask, they do all the paperwork, they add the correct money to your Bank [if you use the same Bank as them] or open a Bank account in your name...... you now have the correct paperwork to get the Extension...... as a PS the person I asked stated you only pay the fee when you receive your Passport back with the Extension...

Cannot see where the illegal activity comes from ?

If also appear the under 50's a 'B' was the best option.

OK all the above maybe not 100%, but what is ? .......... just as a note, going yourself with the 800k, after you get an extension you can transfer all the money out, just put it back in again 9 months later. Nothing to say the over 50's have to keep or use that money after there extension

[lopburi3]

This thread appears to be about visas as specifically mentions 15 months so it would not be the illegal (and yes it is illegal if not your money) bank account filling. As such we will end it here as appears to be illegally obtaining visas without travel activity and in violation of forum rules.