I know there's a lot of posts re Thai visas in Hong Kong, especially re their website stating you must have a HK resident ID.
I spoke to and emailed the consulate there and just wanted to share with you their replies in the hope it may help you. I don't have any other info or answers other than what you see here.
(FYI: I'm British and was seeking advice on Non Imm O 90 day single entry visa based on marriage)
To HK consulate:
I have 2 questions:
1) do you issue the Non Immigrant type O multiple entry visa (based on marriage to a Thai spouse)? Only single entry
2) for the visa requirement your website lists "A copy of Hong Kong/Macau ID card". I'm a UK citizen and not a HK resident. I will have my British passport to confirm my ID so will this be ok for the application? Passport original with a copy of main pages of a passport including the last Hong Kong's landing slip
I also followed up and probed more and got this response today:
Dear Jason,
For normal procedure, documentation required when applying for a Non-immigrate visa Category “O” as below:
- Passport original with a copy of main pages of a passport including the last arrival Hong Kong's landing slip
- A valid at least 6 months passport with a clear page for a visa sticker
- One application forms must be completely filled out in English
-One recent photo, 1.5x2 inches in size, with clear face taken within 6 months. The photograph should have a plain white background.
- A copy of Certificate of Marriage
- A copy of a spouse's Thai I. D.
- A copy of spouse's Thai House Registration
- A copy of main pages of a spouse's passport
- The visa fee is HK$ 600 in cash
-Two working days for visa process
Notes:
1. The Royal Thai Consulate-General reserves the rights to request for additional documents or to have an interview in person.
2. Applicants must remain in Hong Kong during the processing time.
3. The processing time is two working days. If you submit between 9:30am to 12: 30pm, the visa is expected to be issued on the next working day 9:30am to 12: 30pm provided there is no additional document request or unexpected delay from the Royal Thai Consulate-General.
Should there be any further enquiry, please feel free to contact us
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post provides insights into the requirements for applying for a Non-Immigrant O visa based on marriage at the Thai consulate in Hong Kong. The author details email correspondence with the consulate, clarifying that only a single-entry visa is issued and highlights necessary documentation, including a passport, marriage certificate, and spouse's ID and house registration. Additional comments from readers discuss confusion regarding ID requirements and the potential difficulties in obtaining the visa.
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