Can I Replace My O-A Visa with a METV Non-Immigrant O Visa from London After Expiry?

November 4, 2019

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Sorry if this has been asked before.  I have searched and read posts however, can’t really find an answer.  I currently have an O-A visa based on retirement, the visa expires in January although I have been stamped in until October 2020.  I am returning to the UK in January.  If I forfeit my 'free' second year, can I replace my O-A with a 12 month METV non-immigrant O visa from London.  Many thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user has an O-A visa based on retirement that expires in January but is stamped until October 2020. They want to know if they can convert their visa to a 12-month METV Non-Immigrant O visa while in London after potentially forfeiting their second year. Responses indicate that they may apply for a new visa in London but only get a Short-Term Single Entry Non-O visa valid for 3 months, with a 90-day stay upon entry. There are alternative suggestions regarding reentry permits and changing visa types based on marriage.

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Amornrat **********

If not, and if you married, just go Savannakhet or HCMC to get Non O multiple based on marriage.

5 years ago

Steve ********

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@Amornrat *********

thanks for your suggestions. I am over here with my wife on a O-A visa. I am looking at options to avoid buying a med insurance now compulsory for that visa. I have international insurance that covers everything however, i can not get directors signatures, so as far as we know can’t be used. I don’t want 2 insurances just as a paperwork exercise so was looking at changing my visa to a non O based on retirement. But needed to have METV as return to the UK

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times per year. Thanks for your suggestion though.

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Steve ********

Amornrat **********

do you have a multiple reentry permit for your second year already?

5 years ago

Ellie *******

You mean you want to get multiple (or single) entry Non-O based on what reason?

5 years ago

Robert *******

Feel free to search, it is getting difficult to find a Thai Embassy who will provide this.

5 years ago

Ellie *******

right, but OP asked about any possible place too.

5 years ago

Robert *******

in London not available for any reason. Only the Single Entry one.

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John ********

You can opt for a re-entry permit and keep your stay till Oct. valid.

5 years ago

Robert *******

if you leave the country and not come back before the enter before or valid until date mentioned on the visa, the visa will get a history in your passport. You can then apply for a new visa, but in London you can only get the Single Entry Non Immigrant O visa, valid for 3 months and you get 90 days on entry.

5 years ago

Robert *******

i have no idea, more and more Thai Consulate/Embassy are stop selling this visa and tell the people to apply for the Non Immigrant O-A visa which gives you longer stays, or apply inside Thailand for the Extension of Stay.

5 years ago

Steve ********

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@Robert ******

thank you Robert . How or where do I obtain the 12 month Multi entry visa. I currently have return to the UK every few months for a short time

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