Answered7 years ago
Can I apply for a 12-month Non-Immigrant Visa in Pattaya during my short stay?
I'm heading down to Thailand (Pattaya) in 2 weeks quick 3 day stay. I'll enter as tourist (Aussie) so no visa needed. I want to get a 12month non-immigrant visa, as I'll be back every month. Can I grab one at Pattaya immigration office, or should I do out of country?
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A visitor to Thailand (Pattaya) wants to know if they can apply for a 12-month Non-Immigrant Visa while in the country for a short stay as a tourist. Fellow users mention the requirement of at least 15 days for processing and suggest applying for such visas before arriving in Thailand or looking into options from their home country.
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Tod *********
okay, people stay ON topic. The O/P said they're coming to thailand, and specifically pattaya AND they wanna apply for a 90 day Non-O inside the country then a year extension.
Stefano ***********
Mark just for info, I did my OA in Australia. It was really easy and done in a week including postage from Perth to Canberra and back.
Martin *******
@Mark *********
, don't forget you now need insurance for an O-A visa.Tod *********
That would be a no answer,
you need a minimum of 15 days because the application goes under consideration for 14 days before you go back to get the 90-day Non-O Visa then you would need to wait another month before you could apply for your year extension
you need a minimum of 15 days because the application goes under consideration for 14 days before you go back to get the 90-day Non-O Visa then you would need to wait another month before you could apply for your year extension
Mark **********
OPI just want to get process underway. BTW I am over 50
Mark **********
OP@Tod ********
taa. So given I'll only ever be in country for 12 days (on break from work), would I be better applying for one at embassy in Mongolia?
Bobby ********
More info please. Which visa specifically are you looking at?
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