Thread: London Embassy - Non Imm. O Visa

Hi, I'm thinking of applying for a 3 year Non Immigrant O Visa at the Thai Embassy in London and wondered if anyone had any experience of the process there? I'm under 50 with a Thai wife. I don't work as I have enough income from a couple of rental flats which I can show through bank statements. I just wondered if it was worth the £250 fee or will I have to have a medical and CRO check as this doesn't appear clear and to be honest I've not found them that helpful in the past when applying for normal tourist visas. Thanks

Multi-entry, if you need it, is an obvious convenience... especially if you need to flee to a neighbouring country within 3-years, and pop back to get a hot dog at 7-11.
It just means you can hang about longer than usual, and potentially legally do a lot more than you might otherwise than other tourists, not that anyone seems to care.

Err, I rather think you are not intellectually suited to a long term residence in Thailand. According to the RT embassy's London website there is no such visa other than perhaps a three year Non-immigrant B visa for which, in your declared circumstances, you obviously do not qualify.
Non-immigrant O visa as a spouse may be a better bet which you can then convert to an annual spouse extension, obtained in - country, obviating the need for travel every three months.

Originally Posted by SpeedoBoy

Hi, I'm thinking of applying for a 3 year Non Immigrant O Visa at the Thai Embassy in London and wondered if anyone had any experience of the process there? I'm under 50 with a Thai wife. I don't work as I have enough income from a couple of rental flats which I can show through bank statements. I just wondered if it was worth the £250 fee or will I have to have a medical and CRO check as this doesn't appear clear and to be honest I've not found them that helpful in the past when applying for normal tourist visas. Thanks

Sorry there is no such visa.

There is a 3 year Non Immigrant B visa if you can prove a business reason for it.

Non Immigrant O are "To visit Thai spouse, children, parents, voluntary job, retirement (with State Pension)" and are valid for a 90 day permission to stay.

So you can get that one, there is a single entry version, much easier than others. No medical no CRO needed.

You can then get a 1 year extension of your permission to stay when you are in Thailand

Full details at Non-Immigrant Visa

Thanks for the advice, except maybe SA's which I'm still trying to work out whether it's a slight on my intelligence or those that choose to live in the LoS!