What are the current visa options for traveling back to Thailand from the UK?

Oct 29, 2020
4 years ago
Baz ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Has anyone gone back to thailand from the uk on a stv or an o visa?

Im not getting any reply from the longstay thailand company your advised to go through

Many thanks for any info
1,895
views
3
likes
76
all likes
58
replies
1
images
17
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around expat experiences traveling back to Thailand from the UK on STV and Non-O visas, highlighting challenges with communication from the Thai Long Stay company and the necessity of dealing directly with the Thai embassy in London. Users have shared various experiences, including successful trips with Non-O visas. The STV is currently unavailable for UK citizens, and specific conditions apply for entry based on visa types related to marriage or family connections.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
  • Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
  • For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
  • Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
  • Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
Barry *******
Yes I came back end of July on non O. I also have a mate with a non O who came back recently for the 2nd time and his CoE was issued within 24 hours from London consulate
Ray ********
Ok
Nikki ***********
Teo ***********
Will chexk
Nikki ***********
Any info on this thread?
David **********
The Thailand embassy/counselet in your country will re-issue you an AO visa But you have to get health insurance and you have to go through quarantine
Baz ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@David *********
thanks dave
David **********
They are not allowing the non-immigrant OVisa Only AO visa and that XVisa I’m not familiar with that one
Stuart *********
@David *********
not allowing non o based on retirement, but are for family/Thai wife or guardian of international students.
Stuart *********
@David *********
the OA visa gives you 1 year on entry. The much rarer OX gives you 5 years on entry.
David **********
@Stuart ********
I have talked to several agencies they have shown me that immigration is only allowing

OA and OX i’m hoping they change when they reopen the country for tourists. I have always had a non-immigrant O visa and I have one that is good until Aug
Stuart *********
Non O’s are given for a variety of reasons. Thai spouse/child, retirement, guardian, volunteer and a few others. Thai spouse or family or guardian is allowed the others aren’t.
Stuart *********
Yes that’s correct. No info on when or if they will open up to Non O for retirement.
Lynn ********
Hi Baz I too am in the uk and wanting to get back to thailand. I had to return at the beginning of July because of family commitments. My husband is British and is on a contract in thailand so I am desperate to return but as from last weekend anyone from the U.K. will not be allowed into thailand as we are classed as high risk. You can go on a list and when we move off the high risk category you will be informed. That’s the info from Thai embassy in London and I tried the long stay company Thailand as well. Looks like a lonely Christmas for me and a long wait ! Good luck !
Baz ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Lynn *******
hi lynn hopw you are well and keeping safe. Just a quick question on your tx a while back please.

How do you get on "the list"to go home? Is this via the thai embassy?

Phone/email?

Any help would be great please.

Im thinking after this lockdown, there will be a window to go home because the cases SHOULD go down.

After xmas i can see the virus kicking off again. Many thanks
Lynn ********
@Baz *****
I registered on the Thai long stay company, there is a charge but then they take care of all the paperwork, you just need to sort insurance etc out. They will then tell you when we come off high risk category they said and move everything on. Good luck. Abs yes definitely hoping for a window of opportunity to !
Baz ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Lynn *******
many thanks lynn, i will email them later today.

Keep safe and good luck
Lynn ********
@Baz *****
you too
Baz ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Lynn *******
thanks lynn for your reply, looks like were in the same boat.

it'll be lonely this xmas (sounds like a record lol )for both of us and many others

good luck to you too
Johanna ********
What is a Non O visa
Johanna ********
Oh right we want to get over our second grandchild was born last Friday .Our daughter is married to a Thai .But Thai embassy say No at the moment heartbreaking
Andy ********
@Johanna *******
great question. The the non part of the name is short for non immigrant. So it doesn't give you any immigrant rights like residency or citizenship.

The O part stands for other. So it is not a tourist, business or education visa. The O covers a long list of situations the main ones are marriage, having or being a dependent, retirement, and volunteering.
Kevin ***********
STV not available from U.K.

I am using Siam Legal International lawyers to obtain O/A visa. Costs 5000 thb to set up
Ian *********
@Kevin **********
are you in the uk at the moment
Kevin ***********
@Ian ********
good luck 😉
Kevin ***********
@Ian ********
yes, I have been in contact with London embassy but no response now . Even email not in use anymore. I have everything apart from my doctors letter which I receive tomorrow. Save yourself hassle and use Siam legal. I will use them when I marry early next year! Ive wasted months with embassy 🙄
Ian *********
@Kevin **********
thanx so they can do everything I need to get back
Kevin ***********
@Ian ********
yes they advise on everything, even send you links for requirements. CRB, insurance required, entry certificates, ASQ hotels etc

I’m dealing with a guy called Rex Baay
Ian *********
@Kevin **********
tbh using computers isn't something I've needed to do so I need someone to do that and giving them what they tell me they need

WISH ID MADE A POINT OF BEING MORE COMPUTER SAVVY NOW
Ian *********
Yes I know !
Stuart *********
STV not available for UK citizens currently.
Stuart *********
If you have a non o based on Thai wife or family then you can get in. Based on retirement or volunteering you can’t.
Ken ***********
@Stuart ********
my understanding was O based on retirement is now OK
Stuart *********
No. Only non OA or Non OX
Johanna ********
I have a Thai son in law and 2 grandkids .Could I get in as my daughter is British
Baz ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Stuart ********
ok stuart, thanks for the info
Kane *********
I am in ASQ now I came on a O visa 22 October
Baz ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Kane ********
thanks for your reply kane, did you go with a company?
Kane *********
@Baz *****
**************************************************************************************************
Kane *********
@Baz *****
no I did direct with embassy on internet.
Baz ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Kane ********
which embassy mate?
Kane *********
@Baz *****
London
Baz ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Kane ********
thanks kane
Stuey ******
I am on a non o. And have 1 day left if my quarantine.
Stuey ******
You can do it all on line
Baz ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Stuey *****
thanks for your reply did you go with a company?
Stuey ******
@Baz *****
no I done all through the London embassy all the others are currently closed
Alan *********
Came back on 24th August on a Non O
Baz ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Alan ********
hi alan, thanks for the reply.

Did you go with a company as advised by the embassy?
Alan *********
@Baz *****
..Company ?
Baz ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Alan ********
yes, i was told by the embassy that i had to use the thai long stay company.

Things change every day with thai visas as you may know
Alan *********
@Baz *****
haven't got any idea what you are talking about, I already had my Non O and a re-entry permit .
Baz ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Alan ********
ok alan thanks anyway
Ian *****
Need to go to your local Thai Embassy in your country. Easier and cheaper than via Thai Long Stay Co and same requirements
Baz ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Ian ****
thanks ian but embassy is closed and on their website your advised to go via thai long stay
Paul ********
@Baz *****
UK High Covid your not going Thailand for a long time ?? Just Chill
Baz ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Paul *******
lol thanks paul, i know of some going back from europe and usa but not heard of anyone from the uk
Paul ********
@Baz *****
Yes High Covid
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
... members · 60% approval rate
The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.
Join the Group
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
View the Conversation
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else