richy2201 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Hi, After reading recent posts about getting Multi Non O visa based on being parent of Thai child, from Penang embassy, I was hoping someone could help. My current Multi Non O which I got from London last year is expiring soon and so will need new with Penang looking now the easiest and closest option. If I go to Penang with 400k+ in Thai bank, all relevant docs (including court order showing me as father), would I be eligible for Multi O? My only concern is that recently some people have said Penang aren't initially giving multi-o on first attempt? Does this mean that if I haven't applied for Non-O before at Penang (even though I have Single + multi O from various other embassies) that regardless I will only receive a Single -O on my first attempt? I realise I can extend this at immigration etc but due to rotational work outside of Thailand this isn't practical and a multi - o is ideal. Many Thanks for any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 The reports you refer to about the Penang consulate not issuing a multi Non O on first application seems to be accurate. I found it strange to say the least. That is what I was told by a reliable visa agent. I have no idea if your multi Non O from London would change the equation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Not sure about them not doing a multiple entry non-o for the first application in Penang. There was a bit of confusion in the posts that said that was needed since they were done when they first changed the requirements form 100k baht in the bank to 400k baht. Best to contact the consulate to confirm what they will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnotover Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Whilst for marriage rather than child I did get a multiple non-O 2 week ago in Penang. 400k in bank, used an agent. This was in a new passport so the consulate couldn't know if this was my first multiple or not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louse1953 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Whilst for marriage rather than child I did get a multiple non-O 2 week ago in Penang. 400k in bank, used an agent. This was in a new passport so the consulate couldn't know if this was my first multiple or not. I think they have computers these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 If you go to the embassy in Penang, bring water and expect a lot of waiting in the heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Please confirm when they changed to requiring 400k in passbook from 100. My 1 year visa is expiring and I have always done the 100k + visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackThompson Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Whilst for marriage rather than child I did get a multiple non-O 2 week ago in Penang. 400k in bank, used an agent. This was in a new passport so the consulate couldn't know if this was my first multiple or not. I think they have computers these days. Consulates do not currently have access to (or use if they do) the Police/Immigration computer database, which contains one's complete in/out history. Consulates might have their own records of visas issued, but given that getting a new passport resets the Tourist Visa count, it appears they do not keep (or do not use) such records. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 i am in the same boat. non im O from my half thai kids, issued in nz. i heard i could go to laos to get my next O visa. i could use some info on this but i still have 7 months to my current visa runs out. was thinking about using a visa run company to do the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machans88 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I was there in april, had no problems, go early morning, then collect passport after 230pm the next day(they close for lunch) I had to show 100 000bht in thai bank and a copy of child's birth certificate, I thing the cost was the equivalent of about 8000bht but payable in Malaysian ringgits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 i am in the same boat. non im O from my half thai kids, issued in nz. i heard i could go to laos to get my next O visa. i could use some info on this but i still have 7 months to my current visa runs out. was thinking about using a visa run company to do the trip. Savannakhet was doing the multiple non-o visa for being the parent of a Thai if your child and their mother was with you when you applied. But I have received recent message from people that tried to get one and were only issued a single entry visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I was there in april, had no problems, go early morning, then collect passport after 230pm the next day(they close for lunch) I had to show 100 000bht in thai bank and a copy of child's birth certificate, I thing the cost was the equivalent of about 8000bht but payable in Malaysian ringgits They are now wanting to see 400k baht now according to recent posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 i am in the same boat. non im O from my half thai kids, issued in nz. i heard i could go to laos to get my next O visa. i could use some info on this but i still have 7 months to my current visa runs out. was thinking about using a visa run company to do the trip. Savannakhet was doing the multiple non-o visa for being the parent of a Thai if your child and their mother was with you when you applied. But I have received recent message from people that tried to get one and were only issued a single entry visa. does single entry mean 3 months? the one i get in nz is for a year. i have to do 90 boarder trips which is not a problem as i live near cambodia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 i am in the same boat. non im O from my half thai kids, issued in nz. i heard i could go to laos to get my next O visa. i could use some info on this but i still have 7 months to my current visa runs out. was thinking about using a visa run company to do the trip. Savannakhet was doing the multiple non-o visa for being the parent of a Thai if your child and their mother was with you when you applied. But I have received recent message from people that tried to get one and were only issued a single entry visa. does single entry mean 3 months? the one i get in nz is for a year. i have to do 90 boarder trips which is not a problem as i live near cambodia. A single entry visa only allows one 90 day entry and is valid for 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 i am in the same boat. non im O from my half thai kids, issued in nz. i heard i could go to laos to get my next O visa. i could use some info on this but i still have 7 months to my current visa runs out. was thinking about using a visa run company to do the trip. Savannakhet was doing the multiple non-o visa for being the parent of a Thai if your child and their mother was with you when you applied. But I have received recent message from people that tried to get one and were only issued a single entry visa. does single entry mean 3 months? the one i get in nz is for a year. i have to do 90 boarder trips which is not a problem as i live near cambodia. A single entry visa only allows one 90 day entry and is valid for 3 months. alot of hassle to get a 3 month visa. wonder how many people do that. i generally go back to nz for xmas so that is the best option for 1 year visa for now. would just like local options if i go back to work here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun Robert Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 You write down that you can apply for extension of stay at local Immigration. You can apply and directly ask for a Multiple Re-entry at local Immigration, so you can travel in and out when you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richy2201 Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Just to update.....back from Penang and successfully got a multi-O (based on being parent). Docs needed: proof of >400k in bank, birth certificate (copy), copy of passport, copy of Thai G/Fs ID card (ensure she has signed this!), copy of child's house book, 2 x passport photos. I also included a copy of Child's passport and a copy of court order proving I was the father though I don't think these were needed. This was first time visiting Penang for visa though I had a multi-O from London previously that had just expired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarayoot Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Hello, I would like to go to Penang for to apply a Non Immingrant O Single entry based on Parent of Thai, I used to go Savanakhet for about 2-3 years and got successfully Non Immigrant O Single Entry, I would like to visit Penang so I have some questions, whats is docs needed ? Is it same Savanakhet ? Have to stay one night in Penang (same savanakhet) ? Thanks in advance for your advices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarayoot Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Hello, Some recent report about to get a Non Immigrant O visa sigle entry based on Parent of Thai Child, in Penang ? thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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