What are the best options for a border bounce with a Non O visa during the pandemic?

Non O Visa Visa Extension COVID-19 Regulations

Mar 27, 2020

5 years ago

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My apologies if this has previously been answered. The situation changes daily so I don't really trust much of what I read for now.

I am due a border bounce on a multiple-entry Non O visa based on marriage (from Savannakhet) in the middle of April.

I have British and Irish passports. My current stay in Thailand is in my Irish passport.

Does such a magical place exist?

Option 1: A city that I can fly to, quickly get a doctor's note, and then promptly fly back to Thailand again (no quarantine in destination country). Seeing a doctor in the airport would be a dream come true (possible fantasy).

Option 2: A city that will issue the medical certificate (for sure) after spending two weeks in a hotel quarantine.

My parents are not young so I'm not going back to England and gifting them the coronavirus I picked up on the way. The destination country is irrelevant. Obviously nearer and cheaper is better, but a successful outcome is more important than cost.

I'm aware that I also need decent health insurance. I think I can figure that out easily enough. Self isolation on my return to Thailand is also no problem. 

Did I forget anything?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Stay safe. :)

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The user seeks advice on options for a border bounce with a multiple-entry Non O visa based on marriage. They are considering two options: 1) quickly obtaining a medical certificate in a nearby city without quarantine or 2) finding a city that will issue the certificate post a two-week hotel quarantine. They emphasize the need for safety concerning family health and express concerns over changing regulations due to COVID-19.

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James ********

Good Luck Mark...

You have excellent advice from

@Robert ******

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5 years ago

Benjamin ******

> in the middle of April

April is a VERY long time away.

> city that I can fly to, quickly get a doctor's note, and then promptly fly back to Thailand again (no quarantine in destination country)

Got no idea. Right now Thailand is on full border lockdown. Only those with work permits can enter.

> city that will issue the medical certificate (for sure) after spending two weeks in a hotel quarantine.

Again, you're about 2 weeks away, things change too fast.

5 years ago

Robert *******

Option 1. No as you need a Work Permit to fly back in.

Option 2. Same as you can not come back to Thailand.

Rules did not change at all, People holding the Non Immigrant O visa based on marriage can still apply at your local Immigration Office for the 1 year Extension of Stay.

Or if you need time to get the requirements in place, apply for the 60 day Extension of Stay based on visiting family

And if you have the Work Permit, you can use that income to meet the financial requirements.

5 years ago

Jeremy ********

You won’t get back in...best to get a COVID19 letter from your embassy and then get an extension...good luck

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