Has anyone recently had success obtaining a Volunteer O non-immigrant visa in Thailand?

Volunteer O Visa Thai Visa Non-Immigrant Visa Visa Application Process Expat Advice Embassy Experiences

May 7, 2021

4 years ago

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I am about to submit my Voluteer O non immigrant visa. Has anyone had any luck recently getting that type of Visa approved? American working with the New York Embassy

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The post inquires about recent experiences with obtaining a Volunteer O non-immigrant visa at the New York Embassy, with several comments providing insights. Users share their successful visa applications from various embassies, indicating that as long as the necessary paperwork is in order, approval is likely. The discussion emphasizes the importance of having correct documentation and suggests reaching out to others in similar situations for advice.

Caroline ***********

I know someone who was just approved through the consulate in Chicago and a couple of others who have been approved in the last few months. I don’t think you need to worry about it. Thailand has eased up on approving O visas. As long as your paperwork is in order, you should be fine.

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@Caroline ******

thank you so much. That makes me feel better.

4 years ago

Caroline ***********

@Brittany ******

If you have any issues, definitely reach out to the consulate and leave a message if they don’t answer. But also know that you can message me directly. I have been helping a lot of people get to Thailand throughout the last year and stay up to date on all the new processes and systems. Just shoot me a DM when you need anything!

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@Caroline ******

you are amazing thank you

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Terary **********

My guess is that the people that have replied thus far have no experience in what you are trying to do. I do have a volunteer visa but its questionable volunteer visa. I am in country, gave someone stack of baht and a 6 weeks later I am a volunteer.. It sounds like to me.. you are trying to be a real volunteer.

With employment and ED visas.. The employer/school will usually the paperwork. You may want to contact the place you are volunteering and ask if they have any other American (I assume you're American), volunteering there, that can offer you some insight. If they don't have any Americans, your next best would be EU, then any other G7 country (policy and practice do change depending on nationality).

You can contact other Embassies other than NY.. LA, DC, they may be helpful.

Be leery of people giving you advance that have no experience... Be cautious of getting advice from people who have experience but different nationality.

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@Terary *********

yes the employer did supply me with paperwork and I am the frist American since all this started thank you.

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Julian ********

Why luck? Its just a formality, if you got all the necessary paperwork.

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@Julian *******

I have had a hard time getting ahold of the embassy. The place I am volunteering told me that Type O visa are had to get approved during COVId. They just started allowing those visa a few months ago.

4 years ago

Benjamin **********

@Brittany ******

You can call the Los Angeles Embassy and get thru to a person pretty easily. I called a few times right at 8:58 am, hit 'zero' when I got the recording, and was able to speak to a real person. Another time while 9 I got through after the 4th or 5th try.

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@Benjamin *********

thank you.

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Steve *******

Which Embassy? You shouldnt have a problem with the correct paperwork.

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Brittany *******