yogi100 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Now that the various consulates no longer issue this type of visa via the postal service us Brits have to apply directly to the Thai Embassy either by post or in person. I intend to go to the Embassy in Queensgate SW7 myself. I understand that you need your Passport 2 photos Completed application form. This can be filled in when you apply.. The fee in cash or postal orders. Proof of receipt of pension. Some confusion has arisen regarding what sort of proof of pension is required. Will a letter from the pension service suffice which was accepted by the consulates or do they want to know how much pension income you receive. Will proof of substantial savings be accepted if the income is insufficient. Any advice or or experience regarding this matter would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Moved to the Thai visas fourm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Are you 65 or over and getting an old age pension. If not you will not get a multiple entry non-o visa in the UK. I don't think you will be able to get the visa from the embassy they will only do the OA visa. You probably still need to apply at one of the consulates in person to get the visa. They send the application to the embassy for approval. The letter proving you pension should be enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi100 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Are you 65 or over and getting an old age pension. If not you will not get a multiple entry non-o visa in the UK. I don't think you will be able to get the visa from the embassy they will only do the OA visa. You probably still need to apply at one of the consulates in person to get the visa. They send the application to the embassy for approval. The letter proving you pension should be enough. I am over 65 and getting the OAP. I just phoned Hull and they said they no longer do a postal sevice and all applications must be made in London. Their website says you must have have bank statements showing a minimum pension income of £14,500 whereas before a letter simply stating that you receive a state pension was accepted by the consulates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) He may, in fact, be OK for a non-O visa based on the UK State Pension (which is what he is referring to) if the following advice on the Embassy's website at http://www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/49 is to be believed:- "Category "O" To visit Thai spouse, children, parents, voluntary job, retirement (with State Pension)" That would, however, appear to require evidence of finance amounting to at least 20,000 THB (= around £425 on current exchange rates). In my view, he would be strongly advised to provide such evidence in addition to the Pension Service letter. Edited April 9, 2015 by OJAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim16 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Are you near Cardiff? I had my one year multi entry O visa in Cardiff. I am over 65 just showed state pension on bank statements. Just took 15 minutes -£125 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzexpat Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Stay away from Hull You will only be able to secure a multi-entry "non O" visa from one of the other Hon Thai Consulates by making personal application . Proof of pension is by the DWP letter which you will have that notifies information about your OAP . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyThaiYou Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Birmingham Consulate have always been very helpful in the past but again you will have to go there in person. They are not issuing multiple entry but you probably don't need that. Single Entry Non-O will get you into Thailand and then you convert that into "extension to stay based on retirement" and then at the same time apply for multiple entry permit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrymac Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 On a multi-entry O visa, how long could someone stay in Thailand without going through the retirement extension route ? UK citizen 67 years old and receiving state pension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzexpat Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> On a multi-entry O visa, how long could someone stay in Thailand without going through the retirement extension route ? UK citizen 67 years old and receiving state pension Used correctly a stay of almost 15 months can be secured from a one year multi-entry "O" visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzexpat Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Birmingham Consulate have always been very helpful in the past but again you will have to go there in person. They are not issuing multiple entry but you probably don't need that. Single Entry Non-O will get you into Thailand and then you convert that into "extension to stay based on retirement" and then at the same time apply for multiple entry permit Really ? Can you evidence that statement about not issuing multi-entry non "O" visas to those who qualify ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi100 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thanks for all your replies. I phoned Hull again and the lady was sure that a letter of proof of pension will be acceptable at the Embassy and the amount was not an issue. I live too far from any of the consulates and getting any accurate info in person or on the phone from the staff at the Embassy is nigh on impossible. So when I go to apply I will take every bit of bumf I could possibly require. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyThaiYou Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Birmingham Consulate have always been very helpful in the past but again you will have to go there in person. They are not issuing multiple entry but you probably don't need that. Single Entry Non-O will get you into Thailand and then you convert that into "extension to stay based on retirement" and then at the same time apply for multiple entry permit Really ? Can you evidence that statement about not issuing multi-entry non "O" visas to those who qualify ? Sorry I stand corrected. They can issue multi-entry just cannot issue on the same day. My mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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