Hi Tod - I have a further update here ''Thai embassy in Madrid may be able to issue O visa for your wife (90 days valid), and she can use it to fly to Bangkok but (1) her visa cannot be extended until we lodge an application to get an approval letter from gov office here first (2) in case BOI reject considering she skips application process, result is she will need to leave the country maybe to somewhere, re-apply for a new O visa, come back and let us finish the process as per normal procedure (visa extension).'' Are you aware of this approval letter from gov office for Visa extension ? Why are BOI involved here, what is their role for Visa extension ? thanks for clarifying :/
Thanks Tod - I’ve contacted the Madrid embassy - they have defined the requirements clearly and seems relatively simple. They also said the process takes only 2 working days!
It seems it would now just depend on whether my company are happy to provide me with all their documentation beforehand.
I’m still confused as to why Crown originally stated ‘’ we will start her application process through government system here. When gov issues an approval letter...’’. I haven’t seen this government requirement anywhere in the process...
Also out of curiosity what is the reason for recently making it tricky to convert locally TVs to Non-O Visa’s ?
thanks Tod, I would favor her entry on a SETV and get the Visa Non-O here (avoiding trip to Singapore etc.) - but my company (3rd party - Crown) have said not possible to convert locally. That ''if she comes as a Tourist she has to depart country first in order to put a completion to her travel period. Then, she can apply for dependent visa prior to coming back.''. Shall I take it up with my HR ?
