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How long should I wait to apply for an ED Visa after a tourist visa denial in HCM?
Oct 5, 2019
7 years ago
Anne *********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi there,
A couple of months ago I applied for a tourist visa in Ho Chi Minh (my ED Visa papers weren't ready yet) and it was denied. Although I submitted all the required documents they were under no obligation to tell me why and I respect that.
My language school got panicky after that because obviously there was a double void stamp in my passport and there seemed to be confusion on their end as to where to send me next.
Because I had a tourist visa before that from KL and because of the recent crackdowns on back-to-back Tourist Visas, I have decided to err on the side of caution and go back home to Australia for a while. I fly out in November.
My question is, how long should I wait before applying again with my ED Visa papers at my home consulate?
Does that double void stamp from HCM mean I am somehow "red flagged" now?
Thanks in advance 🙏
A couple of months ago I applied for a tourist visa in Ho Chi Minh (my ED Visa papers weren't ready yet) and it was denied. Although I submitted all the required documents they were under no obligation to tell me why and I respect that.
My language school got panicky after that because obviously there was a double void stamp in my passport and there seemed to be confusion on their end as to where to send me next.
Because I had a tourist visa before that from KL and because of the recent crackdowns on back-to-back Tourist Visas, I have decided to err on the side of caution and go back home to Australia for a while. I fly out in November.
My question is, how long should I wait before applying again with my ED Visa papers at my home consulate?
Does that double void stamp from HCM mean I am somehow "red flagged" now?
Thanks in advance 🙏
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user experienced a tourist visa denial in Ho Chi Minh City and is concerned about the implications of a double void stamp in their passport. They plan to return to Australia and are seeking advice on how long they should wait before applying for an ED Visa with the appropriate documents and whether the double void stamp indicates a "red flag" status that might affect future applications.
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Amornrat **********
In theory you can apply immediately, however you have to keep in mind that the papers from School have a limited validity.
Anne *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Amornrat *********
yes I'm also keeping that in mind. It's a bit of a juggling act.Reply to
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Robert *******
Double void stamp, one for the tourist visa and the other is for....? What is your history of living inside Thailand?
Anne *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
oh bugger, no sorry - both stamps were from the consulate!Robert *******
The void stamp from the Consulate I can understand, never heard of an Immigration Officer at a checkpoint uses void stamps. They can only deny entry, they can not cancel or void a visa.
Anne *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI should mention that the 18 mths in between those 2 stays were spent at home in Aus.
Anne *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
that's just the thing, I don't understand the "double void" stamp thing. One void was on it when I picked it up (to signal the rejection I assume), the other void was stamped in when I arrived in Chiang Mai.So essentially I came in on a visa exempt.
I've had a couple of back to back visas 3 years ago and one ED Visa 1.5 years ago. This was to be my second year ED for Thai language.
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Paula ********
Did you apply for a tourist visa to Thailand from HCM?
Anne *********
ORIGINAL POSTERJames ********
Anne M. Buckley another thought...brainstorming...
Possibly get the METV in Australia??? Explore that option...would give you up to possible 6-9 months in Thailand...then do the Ed visa as following step ..???
Possibly get the METV in Australia??? Explore that option...would give you up to possible 6-9 months in Thailand...then do the Ed visa as following step ..???
Anne *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
many thanks. That's why I want to do the right thing and take my time.James ********
And Australia is good decision to obtain your next visa. But Thai Immigration may ask when you do return. Be prepared and hopefully you will enjoy Thailand again.
James ********
@Anne ************
and when you do return ...with your history be careful and get the visa correct for your stay. Good LuckAnne *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
I'll do that now. Thank you.Anne *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paula *******
I got the visa exempt and extension. I'm due to fly out in November.James ********
@Anne ************
then its important you do as Thai Immigration does look on occasion.Anne *********
ORIGINAL POSTERDada is a Chinese online company and I don't recommend it.
Anne *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
no. I left Dada ages ago. I don't update my Facebook profile on a regular basis. Sorry for the confusion.James ********
Anne M. Buckley are you still an ESL Teacher in Chiang Mai at DaDa ABC School ? If so.. You need an NonB Visa which will allow your employer to get a work permit for you.
James ********
@Paula *******
pardon me...its the OP who is an ESL teacher in Chiang Mai.Robert *******
@James *******
Then the err on the side of caution should be the Non Immigrant B visa and the Work Permit. She just got the documents from her school for a new ED visa.Paula ********
James Miller I think you have the wrong person. I think that was meant for the person who posted the question... would be good if you could remove the comment 😁
Paula ********
Anne M. Buckley why didn't you just come back to Thailand and get the 30 day on arrival? I think it can be extended at immigration for another 30 days
Anne *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paula *******
yes. Only because originally it wasn't supposed to be a tourist visa I was applying for, but an ED one. The papers weren't ready in time.Reply to
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