alocacoc Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I just had a conversation with a visa agent/office. May be the information i gt is bs. But who knows. 1. I got told, a new rule allows only up to 3 visas in one passport. For instance 2 SETV and 1 ED Visa. After that, need a new passport for must go to the home country fo get another one. 2. If someone with ED visa don't attend the class, the immigration office will likely ask for another 5000 or 6000 Baht for the extension. I know, ask 10 visa agents and you get 10 different answer. However, may be someone know more details about this, in case, it's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manfredtillmann Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 sound like bs to me, got a few more than that in my passport... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Nonsense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocacoc Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 At least, Point 2, i heard from another visa office as well. Ok, this wouldn't surprise me really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Why do people use a visa office??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksSmirkingRevenge Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Not true... I have 3 visas in my passport and was told I can get another one.... by the person who works at the consulate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) 1. Not true. But limits do exists at individual Embassies/Consulates. 2. Maybe. Corruption exists. But the person could also be denied another extension by a law abiding IO. Edited June 3, 2016 by elviajero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post johnatong Posted June 3, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2016 1. Not true. But limits do exists at individual Embassies/Consulates. 2. Maybe. Corruption exists. But the person could also be denied another extension by a law abiding IO. A "law abiding" Ed visa / extension holder would be an unlikely "victim" of corruption ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkv Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) It's most likely misinformation from the agent. Some are currently advertising ED solutions, so they do have an interest in people opting for those. Edited June 3, 2016 by lkv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkv Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Why do people use a visa office??? Because some create "solutions" not readily available to the general public. Let's put it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Only 3 visas in a 10 or 5 year passport sounds a bit absurd. Not going to happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnatong Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 "1. I got told, a new rule allows only up to 3 visas in one passport. For instance 2 SETV and 1 ED Visa. After that, need a new passport for must go to the home country fo get another one" WHO provided this appallingly bad and incorrect advice ? Seems like you are keen on spreading untruthful Rumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VBF Posted June 3, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) "1. I got told, a new rule allows only up to 3 visas in one passport. For instance 2 SETV and 1 ED Visa. After that, need a new passport for must go to the home country fo get another one" WHO provided this appallingly bad and incorrect advice ? Seems like you are keen on spreading untruthful Rumour. Be fair johnatong! The OP made it very clear that he was asking a question. He even said "May be the information i gt is bs. But who knows." Surely one of the major purposes of this forum is to ask about such rumours and get them quashed quickly. Edited June 3, 2016 by VBF 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnatong Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 "1. I got told, a new rule allows only up to 3 visas in one passport. For instance 2 SETV and 1 ED Visa. After that, need a new passport for must go to the home country fo get another one" WHO provided this appallingly bad and incorrect advice ? Seems like you are keen on spreading untruthful Rumour. Be fair johnatong! The OP made it very clear that he was asking a question. He even said "May be the information i gt is bs. But who knows." Surely one of the major purposes of this forum is to ask about such rumours and get them quashed quickly. To be fair the Rumour seems to have been effectively squashed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBF Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 "1. I got told, a new rule allows only up to 3 visas in one passport. For instance 2 SETV and 1 ED Visa. After that, need a new passport for must go to the home country fo get another one" WHO provided this appallingly bad and incorrect advice ? Seems like you are keen on spreading untruthful Rumour. Be fair johnatong! The OP made it very clear that he was asking a question. He even said "May be the information i gt is bs. But who knows." Surely one of the major purposes of this forum is to ask about such rumours and get them quashed quickly. To be fair the Rumour seems to have been effectively squashed ! Quashed AND squashed - Wow - this forum is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey346 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Sounds like nonsense.. or perhaps an under token request.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larsjohnsson Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 3 single entry tourist visa is maximum for a ten year passport How can anybody belive that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novo58 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 sounds like another nonsense post .......................similar to the one about only 3 retirement extensions being granted in Udon Thani office which I personally know to be rubbish as I just got my third extension yesterday and NO mention about any limit or changes to previous rules. Oh and NO personal information form as has been mentioned from some other offices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 "1. I got told, a new rule allows only up to 3 visas in one passport. For instance 2 SETV and 1 ED Visa. After that, need a new passport for must go to the home country fo get another one" WHO provided this appallingly bad and incorrect advice ? Seems like you are keen on spreading untruthful Rumour. Be fair johnatong! The OP made it very clear that he was asking a question. He even said "May be the information i gt is bs. But who knows."Surely one of the major purposes of this forum is to ask about such rumours and get them quashed quickly. Agree, sad that rude people are bringing this forum down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Considering I have a ten year passport that would bean awfully short sighted arbitrary number even for Thailand's immigration department rules. So I call BS. Also I have more than three such visas in my passports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Why do people use a visa office??? Because some create "solutions" not readily available to the general public. Let's put it that way. And some create problems not normally faced by the general (farang) public. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeyrobot Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Bullsxxt get a new visa agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelerEastWest Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Why do people use a visa office??? Often they can get you an appointment for a visa extension so for a fee they save you many hours of time. When you are working and have a family saving time is very important. You can save much more than the cost of their service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA_FARANG Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) Not true in my case. i have more than that number in a series of tourist visas fron Vientianne, Penang, and Savannakhet in the last 4 yeqrs in my passport right now. And they are all legal, no cheating on any. It is possible to do, but it takes a little work to get it done. Different Thai consulates have different rules.. One difference.....I have never used an "ED visa" Also there is no need to go home to your home country for a new passport....at least for U.S. citizens....a new passport can be obtained in the U.S. embassy in Thailand....just pay the fee and apply for a new visa. Edited June 4, 2016 by IMA_FARANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker1 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Suggest you put your questions to your local immigration Office and not the commercial agents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recom273 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Penang consulate has always had a limit of 3 visas and then no chance of a repeat. Just saying, if it helps the OP out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentley333 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Questioned at the airport When I recently arrived at the airport (from Australia) at BKK I was questioned for the first time concerning the nature of my visit. The officer stated that I had several stamps in my passport and that I required a valid reason to enter on this occasion. She purported that I was eligable to stay in Thailand for a maximum of 6 months in an one year period (visa free). In other words when she allotted all my entries over the last 12 months it amounted to a total of 8 months. I informed her that I was going onto Malaysia for vacation and would be staying for only a short stay (fabrication). The ongoing ticket was requested but clearly I didn't have one. She punched away at her screen and with a huff exclaimed "get a visa next time". I remained in Pattaya for the month and was successful at securing a further 30 day extension at the local office. Maybe I stand corrected but surely regular visits to Soi 6 represent a respectable and valid reason for visiting the Kingdom! G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba1 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Penang consulate has always had a limit of 3 visas and then no chance of a repeat. Just saying, if it helps the OP out. 3 in a row? What if I have three and then come back 5 years later will it be refused? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnatong Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Penang consulate has always had a limit of 3 visas and then no chance of a repeat. Just saying, if it helps the OP out. 3 in a row? What if I have three and then come back 5 years later will it be refused? It is normally only serial back to back requests that are refused. In your scenario a visa would likely be issued. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlest Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 not true i have over 40 visas in my Passport - stop using visa agents, wear a shirt look smart and do it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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