@Dannie **************

great, thank you so much

@Tod ********

perfect, thanks very much. It's all within my 90 days and I'll be doing the extension after the second return.

@James *******

I do yes - I printed it and tried to use it on my return from a short visit to Cambodia only to discover that according to the computer system it was already used. I showed my passport stamp and the officer explained what had happened but that they could not change the computer system. They added a second 45 day tourist stamp and advised me to contact my school to sort the situation out. Their solution was a new non b visa application and we're currently working out which embassy is best for me with the document requirements, either Sevkannahkhet or Hanoi looking likeliest as Vientiane has no appointments available for quite a while.

@Tod ********

I believe Hanoi is a walk up too - though longer processing time as you said. I think ultimately it comes down the documents needed as we're tight on time to get my Thai police check back but apparently Hanoi might accept my UK police check.

@Dannie **************

thank you for the heads up

@James *******

My school are currently confirming with the embassy some details regarding documents but they will provide me with a letter to the relevant embassy, whichever one they and I decide on.

For the satisfaction of those who recall my previous post: I had an unusual situation whereby my first non B visa was granted while I was on my flight to Thailand from the UK. I didn't know it was granted as I had no Internet access so entered on what I thought was a tourist visa exemption which was stamped into my passport as such (45 days) but the computer system was updated to use my Non B visa unbeknownst to me. Hence the new non B visa application.

@Stuart *******

Thank you, I plan to allow as much wiggle room as possible, just double checking if a Friday flight is better than Thursday which seems to be the case. ☺

@Tod ********

thanks, I have looked into Vientiane but they have no appointments available for the week I am intending to apply. I might do Sevkannahkhet tho - my school are looking into the requirements for there vs. Hanoi for me.

@Ellie ******

amazing, thank you for your help

@Darren ******

I am getting an enhanced dbs which the school are paying for as well tho