Tony Dadson lol! the part I love is that my local consulate will accept my marriage certificate at face value to give me a non-o visa but then wont certify it for an extension of that very same visa without a notarized declaration of its authenticity! lol

I makes a huge difference to me. the difference between a single entry and a multi! as I dont want to have to buy a ticket out for a visa exempt re-entry at 90 day to satisfy airline boarding requirements in canada.

😝😝😝😝

@Tod ********

and to further confuse things, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that a Non-OA entitles the alien to stay for one year from date of FIRST entry.

Tod Daniels in fact the embassy in washington makes the same error. it specifically states Upon arrival, holder of this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand for 1 year from the date of first entry. During THE one-year period, if he or she wishes to leave and re-enter the country, he or she is required to apply at the Immigration office for re-entry permit (single or multiple) before departure.

@Tod ********

well it sure fooled me. lol

@Tod ********

Lol! even the embassy has it wrong!

@Tod ********

lol! these consulates are a joke!!

@Tod ********

the Vancouver Consulate indicates that the holder of a Non- OA must get a rentry permit from immigration before leaving or he/she will forfeit the visa. Recommendations for foreigners with Non-Immigrant Visa “O-A” (Long Stay) while staying in the Kingdom (very important)

Upon arrival, holder of this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand for 1 year from the date of first entry. During the one-year period, if he or she wishes to leave and re-enter the country, he or she is required to apply at the Immigration office for re-entry permit (single or multiple) before departure. In the case of leaving the country without a re-entry permit, the permit to stay for 1 year shall be considered void.

you sure would be if you came to the notice of the police before you got to the airport!