O/A Visa Renewals

Author: **sparky** » January 10, 2007, 8:08 pm

Information for Udon Thani renewals. I rented a condo in Hua Hin and went to Immigration there and did a renewal and only document that they wanted was U.S Embassy proof of income form. Unlike Udon no other forms, no hassles. They give out a required document form to all farangs that states this. I talked to Director about problems at Udon and he said that many local offices do not understand the official interpretation as listed in thai law.

Author: **BKKSTAN** » January 10, 2007, 8:26 pm

A renewal?What type of visa?No photocopies of your passport,bank book etc.?

Author: **Dakoda** » January 10, 2007, 8:31 pm

sparky wrote:I talked to Director about problems at Udon and he said that many local offices do not understand the official interpretation as listed in thai law.

So true

They make-up their own interpretation

Author: **Ricky** » January 10, 2007, 8:43 pm

A renewal? What type of visa?

Subject/Topic heading = O/A Visa Renewals. (as in retirement visa)

So true They make-up their own interpretation

Hen Duai, Hen Duai (I agree, I agree)
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Author: **Mainer** » January 19, 2007, 9:33 pm

sparky wrote:They give out a required document form to all farangs that states this.

Sparky, can I assume you mean a document that spells out all we need is a U.S Embassy proof of income form? Can you tell me where I can get a copy of this document or find it online? If anyone has one already, can you scan and email to me?

I already have the notarized pension paper from the U.S. Embassy, but whenever I go to Nong Khai immigration at AEK Udon and ask them about this, they tell me they need 'wire transfer" receipts. I do not wire money here, I use my ATM to make my monthly 65,000 baht deposits. I do not have 800,000 in a bank here as of this writing and I am up for extension the 1st of April.

Are you telling me, if I go to Hua Hin instead, I do not need any bank book or bank paper showing deposits? That would be good news....

Author: **Mainer** » January 19, 2007, 10:24 pm

I just read this on http://www.pattayaexpatsclub.com/visainformation.htm

"There are two entry options for Non-Immigrant Visas:

a) Single Entry -- The validity of this visa is 3 months from date of issue and allows a visitor to enter Thailand for a single period of up to 90 days after which they must depart. A further visit will require a new visa which can only be obtained outside Thailand. "

What I have underlined is simply not true. You can get an extension for 9 months and yealy extensions thereafter..

Author: **Ricky** » January 19, 2007, 11:15 pm

........which goes to prove you can't believe everything you read on Forums. :lol:

Often they are the interpretations of particular individuals, may be incomplete, out of context, or need further qualification/information.

I note for example your quote does not say what type of Non- Immigrant Visa!!!

Author: **Mainer** » January 20, 2007, 12:00 am

I will add more to the quote.

"There are two main categories of Non-Immigrant Visa available:

a) Category 'O' for travellers wishing to stay with relatives/friends living in Thailand.

b) Category 'B' for travellers with business in Thailand.

There are two entry options for Non-Immigrant Visas:

a) Single Entry -- The validity of this visa is 3 months from date of issue and allows a visitor to enter Thailand for a single period of up to 90 days after which they must depart. A further visit will require a new visa which can only be obtained outside Thailand."

They did say more about this later on the web site and it was simply different than what I show here. I am not trying to stir up hate and discontent because of al the websites I have found on Thai visas, I think they do a good job, but Dang, I wish SOMEONE could get it totally right because there are probably 1000's of us who REALLY need accurate information.

Dealing with the Thais at Visa or renewal time is another matter, but sure would be nice to KNOW what we are supposed to do.

Author: **cookie** » January 20, 2007, 2:34 pm

Even the officers of the Thai Immigration themselves don't know any more what the rules or laws exactly are.
It is getting more and more confused!!! :evil:

Author: **Irish Alan** » April 28, 2007, 1:36 am

Pattayaexpatsclub wrote:There are two main categories of Non-Immigrant Visa available:

a) Category 'O' for travellers wishing to stay with relatives/friends living in Thailand.

b) Category 'B' for travellers with business in Thailand.

There are two entry options for Non-Immigrant Visas:

a) Single Entry -- The validity of this visa is 3 months from date of issue and allows a visitor to enter Thailand for a single period of up to 90 days after which they must depart. A further visit will require a new visa which can only be obtained outside Thailand.

b) Multiple Entry -- The validity of this visa is 12 months from date of issue and allows a visitor to enter Thailand on as many occasions as required for stays of up to 90 days each (unless extended) within the validity of the visa.

[in other words - a single entry non-immigrant 'O' visa allows you to stay in Thailand up to 90 days, and may be extended locally for 1900 baht]

[and -- for a multi-entry non-immigrant 'O' visa, when the trip is over and you must leave Thailand, a simple 'border run' will allow a further stay of 90 days - etc, etc. Because it is a 'multi-entry' type, this procedure can continue throughout the 'Use By Life' of the visa (usually 1 year). The start date of the 'life' is when the visa is placed in your passport, not the date of first entry into Thailand) and allows as many entries into Thailand as you like during that 1 year period. Your FIRST 90 days will start with a date stamp in your passport upon arrival in Thailand, and each entry's expiry date (89 days later) may be extended at an Immigration Office in Thailand, for a short period, at a cost of 1900 baht. Then you must leave Thailand, or travel to a border - cross - and return. Thus your next 90 day period starts - etc. Your LAST 90 day period may start (just) before the 1 year expiration date (and can be extended), giving a grand total in excess of 12 months from first issue in your passport.

I am almost 43 and not married here yet. Can somebody please confirm if I get a multiple entry 'O' from the Thai consulate in Dublin (Ireland) can I come here and do a visa run to Nong Khai every 90 days up to a period of approximately 1 year?

Thank you.

Author: **kevh** » April 28, 2007, 1:59 am

Yes you certainly can, many people do without any problems.

Author: **Irish Alan** » April 28, 2007, 8:13 am

Thanks Kev, my concern was that if under 50 and not married I can only stay 90 days.

Author: **BobHelm** » April 28, 2007, 10:32 am

Alan,

Yes you can should be able to get a multiple entry visa from Dublin. The rules vary a bit from consulate to consulate though. Very easy from Hull in England, but can be more difficult from other places. And have heard that some consulates will not give multiple entry Os, only singles.
I am on a multiple entry O from Hull (OK I am over 50, but that does not come into the equation for getting one.) You can then stay 15 months in Thailand on that visa, as long as you make a trip to Laos just before the visa expiry date & so get another 90 days on it.

Author: **BKKSTAN** » April 28, 2007, 11:53 am

My English friends say Hull and Birmingham are the easiest to get multiple entry ''O'' visas!

Author: **Irish Alan** » April 28, 2007, 7:27 pm

Thanks again lads... This is the list from The Thai Irish consulate:

Tourist Visa:

O/A Visa Renewals

O/A Visa Renewals

Re: O/A Visa Renewals

Re: O/A Visa Renewals

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