@Andy *********

what? Some people learn harder, fail the exam and have to repeat the courses no?

Wonder how many years it takes to become a really good scuba diving instructor. Must take at least 10 years or so.

If you want it hassle free, apply at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane, Laos. No proofs required, only application form, photos, and 1000 baht fee per person.

If you are planning to travel to HCMC or Hanoi and get your SETV there, certain other things will be required.

To variate to what Steve has said.

Van from in front of consulate to bridge 100-200 baht depending on the load.

On the other side alternative to taxi is a van - same company that has the van from UdonThani airport to border for 200 baht has the return service from border to Udon Thani airport for 150 baht.

It is to be noted that the 200 baht service is optional and can be avoided as long as you bring your own form completed from home and a pic.

@Areeb *******

I think the best people to answer would be them. Why don't you call them and ask them? I don't think there are enough reports in here similar to your situation to be able to assess what the odds are.

Generally, multi entry non B's are hard to get at any Embassy, they would be likely be looking at your net worth in this case or the financials of the company. Some would issue the first as single then give multiples, but you should really enquire with Islamabad to see what they want specifically.

In reference to Malaysia, according to the website, you should be a resident to get a visa, but that's not to say they don't maybe bend the rules in special circumstances, if you say you are aware of confirmed cases of Pakistani nationals getting non B's there. But it's likely that, should you secure a non B in Malaysia, it would not be any more than a single. You should again cross check all the above with the respective places, we are now speculating.

@Tod ********

Apparently in Islamabad there is proof of funds for a non B: Applicant’s original bank statement covering at least 1 year, and a certified covering letter from the bank.

Well Areeb Masood, how did you get this current non B anyways? From Islamabad for business purposes right? Because I imagine you did not have an ongoing application for WP (WP3).

Multi non B for business purposes via his own company (no work) - page 1.

Worst case they refuse the multi and give him a single. Or offer METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa) as a compromise.

Well, he is from a restricted country, so he has to go back to Pakistan anyway. I don't know which neighboring consulate will issue any type of visa to a Pakistan passport holder, unless they have legal residence in that country. Could very well try his luck in Pakistan for a multi entry non B ( I don't see WP as being a requirement in Islamabad)