Visa through Thai child dependency

[ubonjoe]

Just replied to your PM.

That is not correct unless they recently changed the requirements. Try Jim's place. http://jimsplacepenang.tripod.com/

[BeefSlapper]

Thats wird. I took money back from Bananas going myself.

Jim said 400k over the phone.

Bananas said its 400k for few years.

I dont understand

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[ubonjoe]

Thats wird. I took money back from Bananas going myself.

Jim said 400k over the phone.

Bananas said its 400k for few years.

I dont understand

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I don't understand either.

The single entry has been no financial proof needed before.

Let us know how it goes.

[BeefSlapper]

They gave me single for 300

They said after that u go immigration in thailand jomtien in my case and you get multi extension 1 year. Its not correct right.

He was saying something its my first non O.

But i had ED from them before.

They speak bad english too so hard to communicate

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[ubonjoe]

They gave me single for 300

They said after that u go immigration in thailand jomtien in my case and you get multi extension 1 year. Its not correct right.

He was saying something its my first non O.

But i had ED from them before.

They speak bad english too so hard to communicate

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They seem to of changed the requirements recently.

You can apply for a one year extension of stay based upon being the parent of a Thai but you will first have to legitimize your parenthood first. See: How To Gain Parental Rights As A Father

You also need 400k baht in the bank or proof of 40k baht income.

Once you have the extension you can apply for a single or multiple re-entry permit.

[BeefSlapper]

Ok so looks like im done here.

So that single 90 days i be able to extend for 60 days?

And can get re entry permit for it cuz 30 may going japan for week.

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[BeefSlapper]

Spoke to them again and bloke said multi 400k. And for next time can get. He keep says its my first time if that matters

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[BritTim]

I was talking to the (competent) agent I use in Penang about a month ago. They said the consulate is initially only giving single entry Non O, but will give a multiple entry if you apply a second time. It sounded odd, but this experience seems to confirm that.

[4evermaat]

I was talking to the (competent) agent I use in Penang about a month ago. They said the consulate is initially only giving single entry Non O, but will give a multiple entry if you apply a second time. It sounded odd, but this experience seems to confirm that.

I have heard that as well.

But i already had non-o multiple from previous consulate.

It's just a matter of requesting the multiple non-o and showing a bank statement >100k baht (can be non-thai bank) in addition to the other paperwork. They dont even really look at the bank statement too hard. You put all the paperwork in order...he checks each document quickly, ask you a question about the category visa and then requests the fee.

But even if it is true that you may need a [recent] prior non-o single /multiple first, then you may have to do another trip. A pain, but not insurmountable .

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879418-guide-travelling-to-george-town-penang-and-back-to-thailand/

The only problem with train option is that because of afternoon pickup time is too late, you need to stay an extra day.

[BeefSlapper]

I was talking to the (competent) agent I use in Penang about a month ago. They said the consulate is initially only giving single entry Non O, but will give a multiple entry if you apply a second time. It sounded odd, but this experience seems to confirm that.

I have heard that as well.

But i already had non-o multiple from previous consulate.

It's just a matter of requesting the multiple non-o and showing a bank statement >100k baht (can be non-thai bank) in addition to the other paperwork. They dont even really look at the bank statement too hard. You put all the paperwork in order...he checks each document quickly, ask you a question about the category visa and then requests the fee.

But even if it is true that you may need a [recent] prior non-o single /multiple first, then you may have to do another trip. A pain, but not insurmountable .

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/879418-guide-travelling-to-george-town-penang-and-back-to-thailand/

The only problem with train option is that because of afternoon pickup time is too late, you need to stay an extra day.

Its 400k for multi now.

100k single

[kanook]

I was talking to the (competent) agent I use in Penang about a month ago. They said the consulate is initially only giving single entry Non O, but will give a multiple entry if you apply a second time. It sounded odd, but this experience seems to confirm that.

Did the agent mention what the requirements for financial proof are? BeefSlapper's report seems to suggest 100K for a single O and 400K for a multi. I used Savannakhet last year and was contemplating going to Penang this year instead but if the bar has been raised to 400K for a multi and only given to those who have applied before I'll have to reconsider.

[BeefSlapper]

I was talking to the (competent) agent I use in Penang about a month ago. They said the consulate is initially only giving single entry Non O, but will give a multiple entry if you apply a second time. It sounded odd, but this experience seems to confirm that.

Did the agent mention what the requirements for financial proof are? BeefSlapper's report seems to suggest 100K for a single O and 400K for a multi. I used Savannakhet last year and was contemplating going to Penang this year instead but if the bar has been raised to 400K for a multi and only given to those who have applied before I'll have to reconsider.

Yes sir u got it right.

Im still in Penang.

Talked to 2 agents Bananas and Jimy 1both said 400k then apply in person and it was 400k

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[kanook]

Good on the ground reports, BeefSlapper.

[syke1912]

Why would penang have different requirments than somewhere else?

Are the consulates acting like businesses, and compete against other consulates to attract more customers?

[johnatong]

Why would penang have different requirments than somewhere else?

Are the consulates acting like businesses, and compete against other consulates to attract more customers?

Actually this change brings Penang into line with the majority of regional Embassy's/Consulates.

[syke1912]

Fair enough. But why is penang/vietanne more 'friendly'

Are the consulates run like businesses in that they compete for visa fees?

[johnatong]

Fair enough. But why is penang/vietanne more 'friendly'

Are the consulates run like businesses in that they compete for visa fees?

Most Honorary Consulates are run as businesses but are expected to follow the policies of the Embassy to which they are accountable.

Many of these "differences" are historical and the reasoning behind them is now lost in the mists of time. Gradually these differences are being removed.

[Apiwan2]

I do this every year in London for a multi non O.

Worked fine until 2 years ago with just birth certificate.

Then they asked for more documents .

I went to the kaet and he drafted a letter and all good now.

[BeefSlapper]

At this point its more difficult to get thai visa for me having baby then its for my thai gf to get uk visa/shengen visa.

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[4evermaat]

At this point its more difficult to get thai visa for me having baby then its for my thai gf to get uk visa/shengen visa.

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Is it that bad in Penang?

There is real discrimination that occurs at the borders. The boat going to myammar will often get waived through if only western foreigners are onboard. If it is neighboring nationals, the boat almost always stop and checked.

Then they go through thai immigration...why are they pulled into the office? What are they reaching into their wallet for?

The next time you go to penang, it should be easier, especially if you do it yourself. I doubt you'll need all 400k in bank acct. Even if you do, at least it doesn't have to be seasoned.

Most Honorary Consulates are run as businesses but are expected to follow the policies of the Embassy to which they are accountable.

Many of these "differences" are historical and the reasoning behind them is now lost in the mists of time. Gradually these differences are being removed.

Often times it is fraud for that particular region...or practicality.

How many Laos nationals can really have 400k THB with 2 months seasoning if they are married to a thai national or have thai family? So it just made sense to ignore that requirement for that particular consulate.

Or Penang only issuing SETVs. Maybe the DE/TE/ME TVs were too suseptible to fraud. If people want to stay longer (legally), they will just get another SETV.

[PattayaBoy]

so Multi entry non O, if you not married

 

lets say you come back from Penang with that visa, initialy its 90 days, after 90 days, whats then? as its multi enry, you go to imigration to extend it for 60 days, then after 60 days you go out of Thailand and come back and repeat process until 1 year validity of the visa passes? 

 

Thanks