Arrived HKT the other night from Dubai, my second 30-day exempt in three weeks. COMPUTER WARNING! Officer pulled me aside and could not explain warning but asked a few questions. Showed him photos of wife and daughter in Phuket and he told me limit for 30-day exempt is three times in one year. Was pleasant and let me go with “have a nice day!”
So I get I am on some list.....and I NEED TO GET LONG TERM O VISA AND NEED ADVICE ON EASIEST WAY TO DO THIS. One person said do at one of the consulates in Laos where they don’t require as much documentation. Too many other ideas as well. I am AMERICAN so cannot easily go back to States to do it there.
Thanks, in advance, for any ideas.
TLDR : Answer Summary
An American expat recently faced a computer warning upon entering Thailand for the second time in three weeks on a visa-exempt entry. They were informed that the limit for such entries is three times a year and expressed the need for a long-term Non-O visa based on marriage. Several comments suggested visiting consulates in Laos, Vietnam, or Korea for easier processing and fewer documentation requirements. They noted that documents needed typically include the marriage certificate, wife's ID, and various signed copies, with fees varying by location.
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