'How To' - Requirements for visa extensions etc

[HHTel]

Not sure how you can 'blag' your way to the front of the queue. The queue numbers are given by machine and the next in line is clearly displayed on the overhead.

[handdrummer]

Why copy of insurance?

I've never been asked for that before.

Excuse my ignorance but do we have different visas?

I'm non-imm(retirement)

Which visa requires proof of health insurance?

I have travel insurance with £5 million cover

TIA

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£5 million cover is a lot, however what is your excess and does it specifically cover Covid 19, which is the Thai requirement for an O-A visa, you can get 400k Baht cover for around 7,000Baht from LMG insurance with 200k excess and almost no chance of ever being able to claim for anything.

No excess and I'm not O-A

Btw chaps, are we sure that the immigration officers strictly follow the numbers system

I'm sure people try and blag their way ahead of the queue

I never see people being told to sit the **** down!

I could be wrong but that's the impression I get

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No, they don't "strictly follow the numbers system." We've been seeing the same officer for several years, he's also a friend of our landlady and when I go in to renew my visa, he motions us to come to his window whenever he's through will whom he's talking to.
No, we don't pay him anything.

[Jack_Batty]

£5 million cover is a lot, however what is your excess and does it specifically cover Covid 19, which is the Thai requirement for an O-A visa, you can get 400k Baht cover for around 7,000Baht from LMG insurance with 200k excess and almost no chance of ever being able to claim for anything.

No excess and I'm not O-A

Btw chaps, are we sure that the immigration officers strictly follow the numbers system

I'm sure people try and blag their way ahead of the queue

I never see people being told to sit the **** down!

I could be wrong but that's the impression I get

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No, they don't "strictly follow the numbers system." We've been seeing the same officer for several years, he's also a friend of our landlady and when I go in to renew my visa, he motions us to come to his window whenever he's through will whom he's talking to.
No, we don't pay him anything.

Yeah, I’ve been patiently sitting there, like everyone else, and someone will walk in and walk right up to a window and start receiving service. Definitely a little wiggle room around that number system, if you know the right people.

[Jack_Batty]

Removed my dumb question because I did not think it through. Disregard. Nothing to see here.

[thecolonel]

£5 million cover is a lot, however what is your excess and does it specifically cover Covid 19, which is the Thai requirement for an O-A visa, you can get 400k Baht cover for around 7,000Baht from LMG insurance with 200k excess and almost no chance of ever being able to claim for anything.

No excess and I'm not O-A

Btw chaps, are we sure that the immigration officers strictly follow the numbers system

I'm sure people try and blag their way ahead of the queue

I never see people being told to sit the **** down!

I could be wrong but that's the impression I get

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No, they don't "strictly follow the numbers system." We've been seeing the same officer for several years, he's also a friend of our landlady and when I go in to renew my visa, he motions us to come to his window whenever he's through will whom he's talking to.
No, we don't pay him anything.

Yep, as i thought!



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[handdrummer]

It ain't who you know, it's who knows you.

[HHTel]

The only time I've jumped the queue is after being sent away to collect something I've missed. In that case and it's happened to a couple of others I know, when you return you are instructed to go direct to the officer who was dealing with you. That's not really queue jumping as the business was already underway.

In the case of seeing the same officer, that is also the same with me. I've seen the same one over the years, enough to greet him outside in uniform and out of uniform. When he spots me he asks me what number I am. My number doesn't come up before the numbers in front of me but when it is displayed I'm directed to his window. I guess he somehow reserves my number.
This does appear to be quite an unnecessary argument, (which I've just added to!), as waiting times and efficiency has greatly improved over the last few years in my opinion.

[buksida]

If you use the 'agent' route, you don't need to take a ticket and get in the queue, you'll be next. All part of the service.

[thecolonel]

If you use the 'agent' route, you don't need to take a ticket and get in the queue, you'll be next. All part of the service.

For the sake of about £350(mentioned above) thanks but I'll wait!

Yours,

E Scrooge




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[buksida]

Dunno where you get that figure from, but you get a whole lot more than just skipping the queue for those that need it. Was just giving an example of where you may see the practice.

FYI, there is an online appointment booking system for immigration but I haven't tried it. May give it a go for my re-entry permit next month.

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[pitsch]

Does anyone know if I can get a re-entry permit from Blueport immigration?

[thecolonel]

Dunno where you get that figure from, but you get a whole lot more than just skipping the queue for those that need it. Was just giving an example of where you may see the practice.

FYI, there is an online appointment booking system for immigration but I haven't tried it. May give it a go for my re-entry permit next month.

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=40329

i got it from this thread as i said, this was posted 4 days ago above

"Having just done my visa extension I can advise a little.
Depending on the agent and if they must deposit money for you it can range from 14k to 18k."

[buksida]

Yes, that is for borrowing money. It is not for just the fast track/hassle-free process I mentioned. There are many options/prices for the agent route but those with all the requirements living close to the office with plenty of time on their hands need not bother.

Would also be interested to find out if Bluport can do a re-entry permit.

[sateeb]

Does anyone know if I can get a re-entry permit from Blueport immigration?

That's a NO, only available at the main office.

[thecolonel]

Yes, that is for borrowing money. It is not for just the fast track/hassle-free process I mentioned. There are many options/prices for the agent route but those with all the requirements living close to the office with plenty of time on their hands need not bother.

Would also be interested to find out if Bluport can do a re-entry permit.

Ok. My bad

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