DaytonaVid Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Hi all, I visited Savannakhet in August last year and obtained, what I thought, was a 1 year Non-Imm O visa. Coming through the airport today they pointed out the visa was only valid for 3 months (August through November). The Issued by date, visa type and visa cost (5000 THB) all suggest the visa should of been for 1 year and it is certainly what I applied for. The mistake is on the Enter By date, which shows only 3 months instead of a year. I compared with a previous Non O and the current visa is incorrect. Is there any chance of getting this fixed through Bangkok Immigration or is my best bet to re-apply and next time double check the visa covers 1 year? Thank you for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I assume they stamped you in for another 90 days. It is odd it was not noticed before. I don't think immigration can correct the visa sticker. You should go to the consular affairs department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok. They can fix a visa error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaVid Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 I only received a 30 day stamp. I will try the consular department of the Ministry. Thank you ubonjoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Joe Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I assume they stamped you in for another 90 days. It is odd it was not noticed before. I don't think immigration can correct the visa sticker. You should go to the consular affairs department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok. They can fix a visa error. He didn't say if it was a single-entry or multiple-entry visa. Wouldn't that make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I assume they stamped you in for another 90 days. It is odd it was not noticed before. I don't think immigration can correct the visa sticker. You should go to the consular affairs department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok. They can fix a visa error. He didn't say if it was a single-entry or multiple-entry visa. Wouldn't that make a difference. He wrote that everything else on the visa sticker shows it is a multiple entry visa but the enter before.date. It shows he paid a 5000 fee for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konfuzed Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 If I'm not mistaken the visa stamp is for 1 year but gives 90 days entry each time. So you have to border jump to get another 90 days despite it being a non-b 1 year multi-entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahjongguy Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 You'll need to read the first post again. The OP said "The mistake is on the Enter By date, which shows only 3 months instead of a year.". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsims Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 you can't fix this you have to go back to the same Immigration office that issued it to fix itI had the same problem if it was issued in your country cross the boarder and get a tourists visaonly way you can stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 you can't fix this you have to go back to the same Immigration office that issued it to fix it I had the same problem if it was issued in your country cross the boarder and get a tourists visa only way you can stay I assume you mean an embassy or consulate. There are no immigration offices outside the country. Did you try to have fixed and if so where. It has been reported that the consular affairs department will correct visa errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA_FARANG Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I visited Savannakhet in August last year and obtained, what I thought, was a 1 year Non-Imm O visa. ____________________ Are you absolutely sure of that? Usually if is a one year multri-entry visa it should say that somewhere. Actually, I hope you are right.......otherwise it may be that you are on overstay now. I know it sounds like I'm being critical, but NEVER leave a consulate or embessy until you are 100% sure you actually have the visa you expected to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I visited Savannakhet in August last year and obtained, what I thought, was a 1 year Non-Imm O visa. ____________________ Are you absolutely sure of that? Usually if is a one year multri-entry visa it should say that somewhere. Actually, I hope you are right.......otherwise it may be that you are on overstay now. I know it sounds like I'm being critical, but NEVER leave a consulate or embessy until you are 100% sure you actually have the visa you expected to get. Why would he be on an overstay? He did a reply saying he got a 30 day entry because they noticed his enter before date was only for 3 months after the visa was issued instead of 12 months. The visa would have an M in the entries space to show it is a multiple entry visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DepDavid Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 OK I am new at this but when the visa is issued you have 90 days in which to enter or the visa is null. That's why when applying for non o marriage or retirement you need to do so within 90 days of your travel to Thailand. Ubonjoe please let me know if this is correct or not. I'm getting my info from thai consulate in Los Angeles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 OK I am new at this but when the visa is issued you have 90 days in which to enter or the visa is null. That's why when applying for non o marriage or retirement you need to do so within 90 days of your travel to Thailand. Ubonjoe please let me know if this is correct or not. I'm getting my info from thai consulate in Los Angeles. That is for a single entry visa. There are also multiple entry visa. that is what the OP paid for but got the wrong stamping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 A non imm visa stamp in the passport has the amount you paid for it on the stamp ?? Must be very different from my last stamp (admittedly a long way back now) no payment amount on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 A non imm visa stamp in the passport has the amount you paid for it on the stamp ?? Must be very different from my last stamp (admittedly a long way back now) no payment amount on mine. It a sticker now and they do have the fee on them. Just checked my last visa sticker from 2008 and it has the the 2000 baht fee for a single entry non-o on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquorice Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Yes, they have; Type of Visa Category No. of Entry Fee. NON IMM O (S or M) --- Mine was issued 2014. Edited February 10, 2015 by Faz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaVid Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hi all, I wanted to give an update on the incorrect Enter by date. I was advised to go to the Chaeng Wattana Immigration / Consular division to rectify the issue. We explained the situation as above and the staff were very helpful and said they could assist. They confirmed my application with the Thai Consul in Savannakhet, which took a couple of days, then called to let me know they could make the change. I couriered my passport over and they corrected the Enter By date for me. I will need to leave soon to get a new 90 stamp which is much more preferable than having to go through the application process again. Thank you all for your feedback. I hope this thread is helpful to future readers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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