Question about multiple entry non 0 visa.

bangkoklasse · June 16, 2014

Question on the Non Imm 'O' Multi-Entry as my status is somewhat similar to that of the OP.

Thanks to people like Ubonjoe I have a pretty good understanding of my Visa... but there is always a new wrinkle. Although this Multi 'O' Visa is not intended for people to stay in Thailand - in net effect most people (IMO) use it that way. Every 90 days I must exit and re-enter (a turn around border run - or a day or two or longer visit to a neighboring country). I have got this down pretty good. I am staying in Thailand 80-90 days at a time - exiting and re-entering ... not a bad way to 'stay' in Thailand as it is fairly uncomplicated ... little initial paperwork, not too much cost to get it, etc. My current Multi 'O' ends on Dec 14, 2014 and I plan on a border run about Dec 10th. to obtain another 3 months to make a total of nearly 15 months under this visa (and do the regular 90 day border runs up until then) .

My question is (I have seen it partially answered here)... What nearby entry points do I need to go to in order to get a whole new multi 'O' for another 'year' to come and go in/out of Thailand? I take it there is no waiting period after my final three month period is up and the Visa totally expires - correct? And that possibly I can get a new multi 'O' before the current one totally expires.

Traveling to Vientiane Laos, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam or even the Philippines would be acceptable. Does anyone know of Thai Consulates or Embassies in these countries that are 'friendly' - open minded to issuing the Non Imm Multi-Entry 'O' Visa to a fellow who just had one for an entire year?

I know I can convert / extend to a 'O-A' based on Retirement - but I am not ready for that..

I hope my question and the answers will contribute to OP's understanding of the subject.

You don't want to get a new one before your current one expires. Then you will lose more than 3 months, because you can stay 3 months after the visa expire

sandyf · June 16, 2014

If you are married to a Thai you can get a multiple entry non-o in Savannakhet Laos with no financial proof needed.
That is an option I have under consideration but no good till I get my passport.
I have a timing issue that has been created by the passport problem. My brother works in Shetland on 3 weeks on 1 week off basis so windows of convenience are not easy. I could be faced with overstay or go back on ETD.

If I get it in time my best option is to apply for extension of stay and go for the August window in the UK. My current stamp is 24th July, 8 weeks on passport would be 18th July and flight to UK would need to be about 21st Aug.

You can get a 60 day extension of stay to visit your wife at immigration. There is no problem doing it with your existing passport. That should help give you enough time to get your new passport.

You wife will need to go with you to immigration when you apply. You will need your marriage certificate, her house book and ID card plus copies.

My passport is full, not expired. If I can get an extension of stay on my existing passport then problem solved, Almost certain my passport would be back before I need to go to UK.

ubonjoe · June 16, 2014

If you are married to a Thai you can get a multiple entry non-o in Savannakhet Laos with no financial proof needed.
That is an option I have under consideration but no good till I get my passport.
I have a timing issue that has been created by the passport problem. My brother works in Shetland on 3 weeks on 1 week off basis so windows of convenience are not easy. I could be faced with overstay or go back on ETD.

If I get it in time my best option is to apply for extension of stay and go for the August window in the UK. My current stamp is 24th July, 8 weeks on passport would be 18th July and flight to UK would need to be about 21st Aug.

You can get a 60 day extension of stay to visit your wife at immigration. There is no problem doing it with your existing passport. That should help give you enough time to get your new passport.

You wife will need to go with you to immigration when you apply. You will need your marriage certificate, her house book and ID card plus copies.

My passport is full, not expired. If I can get an extension of stay on my existing passport then problem solved, Almost certain my passport would be back before I need to go to UK.

The extension stamp is small. I think they should be able to find space for it. Maybe one third of a page or less.

sandyf · June 16, 2014

You can get a 60 day extension of stay to visit your wife at immigration. There is no problem doing it with your existing passport. That should help give you enough time to get your new passport.

You wife will need to go with you to immigration when you apply. You will need your marriage certificate, her house book and ID card plus copies.

My passport is full, not expired. If I can get an extension of stay on my existing passport then problem solved, Almost certain my passport would be back before I need to go to UK.

The extension stamp is small. I think they should be able to find space for it. Maybe one third of a page or less.

When I went to Malaysia in April I had half a page but the Malaysians went an d stamped right in the middle, and now they have the sticker it is a bit bigger than it used to be. When I came back the Thais just stamped in between overlapping the adjacent stamps. Maybe I will call in and ask them.

robcar · June 17, 2014

This one for ubonjoe.........

Many thanks for all your previous help with my sometimes silly questions regarding visas' etc., but after reading this lot on here I now have another one.

I have decided to apply in UK for a Non-O multi entry visa based on retirement ( sending in a copy of my UK Pension Statement with application ). I don't know yet if I will use any of the multi entries during the following 12 months after arrival. I will obviously do my 90 day reporting as required and attempt to get an extention of stay when required at the end of the visa period, based on retirement+income+bank balance or whichever is most relevant. I will probaly be asking you the question closer to the time lol.

I read many times in this tread that there is a requirement to physically leave after 90 days..........is this really the case that one physically has to leave and return???

digitalchromakey · June 17, 2014

This one for ubonjoe.........

Many thanks for all your previous help with my sometimes silly questions regarding visas' etc., but after reading this lot on here I now have another one.

I have decided to apply in UK for a Non-O multi entry visa based on retirement ( sending in a copy of my UK Pension Statement with application ). I don't know yet if I will use any of the multi entries during the following 12 months after arrival. I will obviously do my 90 day reporting as required and attempt to get an extention of stay when required at the end of the visa period, based on retirement+income+bank balance or whichever is most relevant. I will probaly be asking you the question closer to the time lol.

I read many times in this tread that there is a requirement to physically leave after 90 days..........is this really the case that one physically has to leave and return???

If you are successful in obtaining the Multiple non Immigrant 'OA' Visa from the Thai Embassy in London, then you get stamped in for one year every time you enter Thailand up to the 'Enter Before' Date on the Visa.

This can give you almost two years of stay with no requirement to leave Thailand more than one in that period.

You will however be required to report your address to immigration every 90 days that you remain in Thailand without leaving.

robcar · June 17, 2014

This one for ubonjoe.........

Many thanks for all your previous help with my sometimes silly questions regarding visas' etc., but after reading this lot on here I now have another one.

I have decided to apply in UK for a Non-O multi entry visa based on retirement ( sending in a copy of my UK Pension Statement with application ). I don't know yet if I will use any of the multi entries during the following 12 months after arrival. I will obviously do my 90 day reporting as required and attempt to get an extention of stay when required at the end of the visa period, based on retirement+income+bank balance or whichever is most relevant. I will probaly be asking you the question closer to the time lol.

I read many times in this tread that there is a requirement to physically leave after 90 days..........is this really the case that one physically has to leave and return???

If you are successful in obtaining the Multiple non Immigrant 'OA' Visa from the Thai Embassy in London, then you get stamped in for one year every time you enter Thailand up to the 'Enter Before' Date on the Visa.

This can give you almost two years of stay with no requirement to leave Thailand more than one in that period.

You will however be required to report your address to immigration every 90 days that you remain in Thailand without leaving.

Thanks for your quick reply.

Just had a check of the London application form and there is no mention of 'OA' visa, just Non-Immigrant Visa with a choice of adding 'S' for single entry or 'M' for multiple entry. There are of course spaces for Tourist and Transit Visas'.

Hopefully all will go to plan...................... thanks again

digitalchromakey · June 17, 2014

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This one for ubonjoe.........

Many thanks for all your previous help with my sometimes silly questions regarding visas' etc., but after reading this lot on here I now have another one.

I have decided to apply in UK for a Non-O multi entry visa based on retirement ( sending in a copy of my UK Pension Statement with application ). I don't know yet if I will use any of the multi entries during the following 12 months after arrival. I will obviously do my 90 day reporting as required and attempt to get an extention of stay when required at the end of the visa period, based on retirement+income+bank balance or whichever is most relevant. I will probaly be asking you the question closer to the time lol.

I read many times in this tread that there is a requirement to physically leave after 90 days..........is this really the case that one physically has to leave and return???

If you are successful in obtaining the Multiple non Immigrant 'OA' Visa from the Thai Embassy in London, then you get stamped in for one year every time you enter Thailand up to the 'Enter Before' Date on the Visa.

This can give you almost two years of stay with no requirement to leave Thailand more than one in that period.

You will however be required to report your address to immigration every 90 days that you remain in Thailand without leaving.

Thanks for your quick reply.

Just had a check of the London application form and there is no mention of 'OA' visa, just Non-Immigrant Visa with a choice of adding 'S' for single entry or 'M' for multiple entry. There are of course spaces for Tourist and Transit Visas'.

Hopefully all will go to plan...................... thanks again

Here you go - information on Non Immigrant 'O-A' Visa - Thai Embassy London - link below:

http://www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/51

robcar · June 17, 2014

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This one for ubonjoe.........

Many thanks for all your previous help with my sometimes silly questions regarding visas' etc., but after reading this lot on here I now have another one.

I have decided to apply in UK for a Non-O multi entry visa based on retirement ( sending in a copy of my UK Pension Statement with application ). I don't know yet if I will use any of the multi entries during the following 12 months after arrival. I will obviously do my 90 day reporting as required and attempt to get an extention of stay when required at the end of the visa period, based on retirement+income+bank balance or whichever is most relevant. I will probaly be asking you the question closer to the time lol.

I read many times in this tread that there is a requirement to physically leave after 90 days..........is this really the case that one physically has to leave and return???

If you are successful in obtaining the Multiple non Immigrant 'OA' Visa from the Thai Embassy in London, then you get stamped in for one year every time you enter Thailand up to the 'Enter Before' Date on the Visa.

This can give you almost two years of stay with no requirement to leave Thailand more than one in that period.

You will however be required to report your address to immigration every 90 days that you remain in Thailand without leaving.

Thanks for your quick reply.

Just had a check of the London application form and there is no mention of 'OA' visa, just Non-Immigrant Visa with a choice of adding 'S' for single entry or 'M' for multiple entry. There are of course spaces for Tourist and Transit Visas'.

Hopefully all will go to plan...................... thanks again

Here you go - information on Non Immigrant 'O-A' Visa - Thai Embassy London - link below:

http://www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/51

Yes, thankyou for that.

As I said earlier the current application form does not refer to a 'OA' at all, just a Non-Immigrant with a choice of S or M. http://thaiembassyuk.org.uk/annie/file/visa%20application2014.pdf Perhaps the 'OA' is discontinued for UK citizens

digitalchromakey · June 17, 2014

Thanks for your quick reply.

Just had a check of the London application form and there is no mention of 'OA' visa, just Non-Immigrant Visa with a choice of adding 'S' for single entry or 'M' for multiple entry. There are of course spaces for Tourist and Transit Visas'.

Hopefully all will go to plan...................... thanks again

Here you go - information on Non Immigrant 'O-A' Visa - Thai Embassy London - link below:

http://www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/51

. http://thaiembassyuk.org.uk/annie/file/visa%20application2014.pdf

Yes, thank you for that.

As I said earlier the current application form does not refer to a 'OA' at all, just a Non-Immigrant with a choice of S or M

Perhaps the 'OA' is discontinued for UK citizens

Non immigrant 'O-A' Visas are still available for eligible UK Citizens - by most reports, the London Thai Embassy is fairly difficult to deal with, however do please contact them if you still have any doubts about the Non Immigrant 'O-A' visa.

Royal Thai Embassy, London

Address: Royal Thai Embassy, 29-30 Queen's Gate, London, SW7 5JB

Tel: 0207 589 2944 Ext. 5500 between 14.00-17.00hrs.

Fax: 0207 823 7492

Email: [email protected] (consular matters)

[email protected] (visa matters)

robcar · June 17, 2014

I will stick with the Non 'O' multiple entry that I mentioned in my first post, based on my UK Pension Statement. My worry/quiery was the talk of physically having to leave every 90 days which you answered for me in your first post

Many Thanks

digitalchromakey · June 17, 2014

I will stick with the Non 'O' multiple entry that I mentioned in my first post, based on my UK Pension Statement. My worry/quiery was the talk of physically having to leave every 90 days which you answered for me in your first post

Many Thanks

You won't be able to get this category of Non 'O' multiple entry Visa based on retirement from the Thai Embassy in London, they only issue 'O-A's for retirement..

You would have to try dealing with one of the (now much less flexible) UK Thai Consulates by personal appearance, as they no longer are permitted to deal with postal applications.

robcar · June 17, 2014

I will stick with the Non 'O' multiple entry that I mentioned in my first post, based on my UK Pension Statement. My worry/quiery was the talk of physically having to leave every 90 days which you answered for me in your first post

Many Thanks

You won't be able to get this category of Non 'O' multiple entry Visa based on retirement from the Thai Embassy in London, they only issue 'O-A's for retirement..

You would have to try dealing with one of the (now much less flexible) UK Thai Consulates by personal appearance, as they no longer are permitted to deal with postal applications.

It looks like things changed 15th January 2014, read this. Visa Application by post. http://www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/401

If you look at the last line of 'Examples of such evidence are:......... it says ' In the case of UK Pensioner (Non-immigrant 'O') a copy of UK State Pension.

For my own sake I hope I am reading this right

Regards

digitalchromakey · June 17, 2014

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I will stick with the Non 'O' multiple entry that I mentioned in my first post, based on my UK Pension Statement. My worry/quiery was the talk of physically having to leave every 90 days which you answered for me in your first post

Many Thanks

You won't be able to get this category of Non 'O' multiple entry Visa based on retirement from the Thai Embassy in London, they only issue 'O-A's for retirement..

You would have to try dealing with one of the (now much less flexible) UK Thai Consulates by personal appearance, as they no longer are permitted to deal with postal applications.

It looks like things changed 15th January 2014, read this. Visa Application by post. http://www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/401

If you look at the last line of 'Examples of such evidence are:......... it says ' In the case of UK Pensioner (Non-immigrant 'O') a copy of UK State Pension.

For my own sake I hope I am reading this right

Regards

Yes, I see - reads that if you have a state pension you can apply for the Non immigrant 'O' version by post - seems like there is a new option if you are over 65 (certainly this did used to be available through the consulates for over 50s), looks like the Embassy now does this through the post - see below for the full London Visa breakdown:

http://thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/49

robcar · June 17, 2014

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I will stick with the Non 'O' multiple entry that I mentioned in my first post, based on my UK Pension Statement. My worry/quiery was the talk of physically having to leave every 90 days which you answered for me in your first post

Many Thanks

You won't be able to get this category of Non 'O' multiple entry Visa based on retirement from the Thai Embassy in London, they only issue 'O-A's for retirement..

You would have to try dealing with one of the (now much less flexible) UK Thai Consulates by personal appearance, as they no longer are permitted to deal with postal applications.

It looks like things changed 15th January 2014, read this. Visa Application by post. http://www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/401

If you look at the last line of 'Examples of such evidence are:......... it says ' In the case of UK Pensioner (Non-immigrant 'O') a copy of UK State Pension.

For my own sake I hope I am reading this right

Regards

Yes, I see - reads that if you have a state pension you can apply for the Non immigrant 'O' version by post - seems like there is a new option if you are over 65 (certainly this did used to be available through the consulates for over 50s), looks like the Embassy now does this through the post - see below for the full London Visa breakdown:

http://thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/49

Excellent and comprehensive link, thankyou. I have friends who will be wanting to travel over next year that this will be very useful for

ubonjoe · June 18, 2014

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You won't be able to get this category of Non 'O' multiple entry Visa based on retirement from the Thai Embassy in London, they only issue 'O-A's for retirement..

You would have to try dealing with one of the (now much less flexible) UK Thai Consulates by personal appearance, as they no longer are permitted to deal with postal applications.

It looks like things changed 15th January 2014, read this. Visa Application by post. http://www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/401
If you look at the last line of 'Examples of such evidence are:......... it says ' In the case of UK Pensioner (Non-immigrant 'O') a copy of UK State Pension.

For my own sake I hope I am reading this right

Regards

Yes, I see - reads that if you have a state pension you can apply for the Non immigrant 'O' version by post - seems like there is a new option if you are over 65 (certainly this did used to be available through the consulates for over 50s), looks like the Embassy now does this through the post - see below for the full London Visa breakdown:
http://thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/49

Excellent and comprehensive link, thankyou. I have friends who will be wanting to travel over next year that this will be very useful for

It does appear on the embassy website but if you check with them about you will find out that they will not do it. It will have to applied for through one of the consulates. The embassy will only do the OA visa that requires the normal financial requirements.

sandyf · June 18, 2014

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Excellent and comprehensive link, thankyou. I have friends who will be wanting to travel over next year that this will be very useful for

It does appear on the embassy website but if you check with them about you will find out that they will not do it. It will have to applied for through one of the consulates. The embassy will only do the OA visa that requires the normal financial requirements.

It also appears on the embassy application form.

Visa applications should be sent to: Consular Section Visa by Post, The Royal Thai Embassy,

PO BOX 55552, London, SW7 9DB

For purposes other than tourism:Please submit EVIDENCE SUBSTANTIATING THE PURPOSE OF YOURSTAY

Examples of such evidence are:

- In the case of transit: a confirmed travel document (air ticket etc.) showing Thailand as a point of transit.

- In the case of a business trip(Non-immigrant "B"): a letter of invitation, a confirmation letter of employer and/or a

letter from a business counterpart in Thailand.

- In the case of working in Thailand: a letter of employment from your prospective employer, such a document

should be addressed to The RoyalThai Embassy,and a copy of the companies registration certificate in Thailand.

- In the case of settlement in Thailand with Thai spouse/ Children/ Parents/(Non-immigrant "O"): your certificate of

marriage/birth,a copy of Thai nationality passport/Thai ID card.

- In the case of UK Pensioner(Non-immigrant "O"): a copy of State Pension.

robcar · June 18, 2014

It also appears on the embassy application form.

It does appear on the embassy website but if you check with them about you will find out that they will not do it. It will have to applied for through one of the consulates. The embassy will only do the OA visa that requires the normal financial requirements.

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Excellent and comprehensive link, thankyou. I have friends who will be wanting to travel over next year that this will be very useful for

Visa applications should be sent to: Consular Section Visa by Post, The Royal Thai Embassy,

PO BOX 55552, London, SW7 9DB

For purposes other than tourism:Please submit EVIDENCE SUBSTANTIATING THE PURPOSE OF YOURSTAY

Examples of such evidence are:

- In the case of transit: a confirmed travel document (air ticket etc.) showing Thailand as a point of transit.

- In the case of a business trip(Non-immigrant "B"): a letter of invitation, a confirmation letter of employer and/or a

letter from a business counterpart in Thailand.

- In the case of working in Thailand: a letter of employment from your prospective employer, such a document

should be addressed to The RoyalThai Embassy,and a copy of the companies registration certificate in Thailand.

- In the case of settlement in Thailand with Thai spouse/ Children/ Parents/(Non-immigrant "O"): your certificate of

marriage/birth,a copy of Thai nationality passport/Thai ID card.

- In the case of UK Pensioner(Non-immigrant "O"): a copy of State Pension.

Thankyou sandyf, I have referred to this info in a link in an earlier post. My main concern was the frequent reference to physically having to lave the country every 90 days and getting stamped in again. Thankfully digitalchromakey answered this one earlier too.

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