All the necessary Information about VIsas

LuisF · 2012-02-02T12:49:25+01:00

THAILAND IMMIGRATION, WORK PERMIT, RESIDENCY & SPONSORSHIP Before we delve any deeper, there are several key points to constantly keep in mind regarding immigration and work permits in Thailand. First, the right to live and the right to work in Thailand are two separate rights governed by separate laws and two separate government agencies: the Thai Immigration Office and the Thai Labor Department respectively. This is unlike say in the US where the right to live and right to work are merged into one document called a Permanent Resident Card or Green Card and is issued by one agency. Thai law requires an expat wishing to work in Thailand to secure both an immigration visa and work permit before starting to work in Thailand. Second, the Thai authorities define work very broadly. Even part-time workers and unpaid volunteers involved in charitable services are regarded as engaging in work and must typically obtain a visa and work permit. An exception for a work permit is possible if a person has been invited to work by the Thai Government. Business travelers visiting Thailand to perform urgent business and needing to stay for a short period of time (i.e., less than 2 weeks) must technically obtain a temporary work permit (see the second Q&A below). Third, immigration visas are valid only for 1 (one) year, and must be extended or renewed on an annual basis. Work permits are normally valid for 1 (one) year as well, but the Labor Department can issue 2 (two) year work permits as well. Fourth, even with a valid immigration visa and work permit, an expat must report to the appropriate immigration office or police station with jurisdiction over his or her residence every 90 (ninety) days, and may be required to exit and reenter the country as well. Fifth, when leaving Thailand after having received a valid immigration visa, an expat must purchase a single or multiple re-entry permits in order to preserve their right to remain in Thailand. Failure to so will mean the expats immigration visa will automatically be cancelled. The expat would then have to obtain a new immigration visa. Sixth, work is authorized only for the company and location stated on the work permit. While this is not always strictly enforced for example with temporary meetings outside ones office, there have been cases in the past where expats were fined or even imprisoned on a short basis for working in jobs or in areas not authorized by their work permits. With the above framework in mind, let us consider the following questions and answers: What kinds of visas are available in Thailand? The most common types of visas include: Tourist Visas: For holiday visitors to Thailand. Visitors with Australian, Singaporean, New Zealand, UK and US citizenship among a few others may enter Thailand without a visa for a period of between 30 and 90 days depending on their nationality. Other visitors may obtain a tourist visa from the Thai Embassy or Consulate in their home country. These are typically valid for 30 days. Visitors from some other countries including China and India can obtain visas on arrival, which are valid for 15 days. Visitors entering Thailand without a visa or with a granted tourist visa can obtain normally a 30-day extension. Those holding visas on arrival can usually get a 7 10 day extension. Transit Visas: For those simply passing through the country. Non-Immigrant Category B (Business) Visas: For those wishing to work in Thailand including volunteer work. Non-Immigrant Category O (Other) Visas: Issued to spouses, parents and children under 20 years of age of employed expats. Non-Immigrant Category ED (Education) Visas: Issued to qualified students enrolled in a course of study at an accredited Thai educational institution such as at a recognized Thai university. Holders of Category ED Visas may not engage in work. Retirement Visas: For those 50 and older, and who have a minimum monthly pension of THB 65,000, or have deposited a minimum of THB 800,000 into a Thai bank account for three months prior to application. Those holding retirement visas are eligible to work only for their own companies for which they are also directors. What kind of work permits are there in Thailand? What are the requirements for a temporary work permit? Thailand recognizes both temporary and regular work permits. Fifteen (15) day temporary work permits are available only to foreigners urgently needing to travel to Thailand to engage in business or provide services for a limited period of 2 weeks or less. The list of work considered urgent is extensive and includes attending conferences and seminars, conducting negotiations and inspections, to engage in demonstrations, testing or training, to recruit or to purchase or even non-profit activities. The application for a temporary work permit should be submitted to the Labor Department and should include the applicants passport, 2 passport-quality photographs, and the necessary application. Most temporary work permits are issued within 1 (one) business day. Applicants are not allowed to work during the waiting period. While obtaining a temporary work permit is a hassle, it is a legal requirement and a relatively quick and painless one at that. Arrest of foreigners failing to obtain a temporary work permit is possible though in practice we suspect most business travelers take their chances entering Thailand as tourists and dont bother getting temporary work permits. How can I get a regular work permit? You must have a visa first before obtaining a work permit. Expats wishing to work in Thailand will typically begin by obtaining a Non-Immigrant Category B (Business) Visa. The expats would-be employer should prepare a letter of support confirming the expats job offer and other supporting documents including an updated financial statement, the most recent company affidavit, and the most recent taxpayer forms. The expat may obtain the Category B Visa at a Thai Embassy or Consulate abroad and will need to submit the letter of support along with the other supporting documents. An expat may also obtain a Category B Visa while in Thailand and will typically have entered into the country as a tourist (e.g., with no visa in the case of the UK, US and a few other countries, with a tourist visa or with a visa on arrival), Transit Visa, any one of the other Non-Immigrant Visas, or even a Retirement Visa. While it is possible to change these other visas into a Category B Visa, we advise against this because it typically costs much more than applying for a Category B Visa from abroad. The application for a work permit is filed with the Labor Department, and requires the same documents needed for a Category B Visa. Furthermore, the would-be employer will need to issue a letter explaining why an expat is needed for a particular position instead of a Thai. Can I apply for a work permit on my own? Yes, but the would-be employer will still need to issue the letter of support and other supporting documents. Who can I hire to assist me in processing my papers? While there are countless business consulting and human resources (HR) companies as well as agencies and law firms offering immigration services, including Ployprathip International Law Office (PILO), the expat would still need to appear in person before the Immigration Office in order to receive their visa or their annual visa extension. First-time applicants for work permits will also need to appear in person before the Labor Department. Unlike with the Immigration Office, however, the expat need not visit the Labor Department in person for a renewal of his or her work permit. What documents do I need to submit? An expats application for a work permit must include the following documents: His or her foreign passport; Two (2) passport-quality photographs measuring 4x5 cm; A letter identifying the objective of the stay in Thailand; Company documents as supplied by the employer; Most recent Financial Statement of the employer; A recent medical certificate; Evidence of tax payment by the employer; Social Security information of the employer; Other documents requested by the Labor Department such as the appropriate license(s) for example a hotel wishing to employ an expat manager will need to produce its hotel operator license. How long do I have to wait for my papers to be processed? The amount of time varies but typically it takes 2 (two) weeks to 1 (one) month before a visa is issued. The time frame for a work permit is about the same. Where can I check on the status of my application? You or your employer can check with the relevant Immigration Office and Labor Department Office with which they submitted their applications. What will my proof of immigration visa and work permit be? The Thai Immigration Office will issue the visa in your passport. The Thai Labor Department will issue a separate work permit booklet. Expats should carry the originals or signed photocopies of these documents at all times. What are the government fees for a Category B Visa, re-entry permit, and work permit? An expat or employer must pay THB 1,800 for a Category B Visa. If the expat or employer changes another visa into a Category B Visa, this will entail extra costs. For a re-entry permit, an expat must pay THB 1,000 for a single entry and THB 3,800 for multiple entries. An expat or employer should expect to pay between THB 750 3,000 for a work permit or renewal depending on the months of approval. The application fee for a Category B Visa and for a work permit is THB 100 for each. How long is the validity of the immigration visa and work permit before it expires? Category B Visas are valid for 1 (one) year. The Labor Department can issue 1 (one) and even 2 (two) year work permits. In the case of a 2-year work permit, once a Category B Visa expires, then the expat would have to renew just the visa. If my passport expires before my visa and work permit expires, what should I do? You should contact your local Embassy to renew or issue a new passport. Once furnished, you could then request your Thai Immigration Office to move the visa to the new passport. When my visa and work permit expires, how can I re-enter Thailand and accept a new job? You would have to apply for both a new Non Immigrant Category B visa and a new work permit. Your new employer would have to supply all the necessary documents to support your applications. Is there a grace period to renew my work permit? No. Can I come to Thailand on a tourist visa to search and apply for jobs? Yes, you can find work during the valid period of your tourist visa. (Most tourist visas are valid for 60 (sixty) days though there are also 15-day, 30-day and even 90-day tourist visas depending on your home country. Extensions are also possible ranging from 7-days to 30-days). However, if you are hired by an employer, you would have to acquire a Category B Visa and a work permit before starting to work in Thailand. What happens when an employer asks me to work immediately without a work permit? Any foreign worker who works in Thailand without a valid work permit may be subject to punishment as follows: Up to 5 (five) years of imprisonment, or up to a THB 100,000 fine, or both imprisonment and a fine; Deportation or Voluntary Departure; and Denial of Permanent Residency or Citizenship should the expat pursue these options after several years in Thailand. How do I make sure I dont get banned from re-entry? Expats should comply with all the requirements of their visas and work permits (i.e., work at the relevant location and in the relevant field as specified in the work permit). Expats wishing to leave Thailand on a temporary basis must acquire a re-entry permit before leaving the country. Failure to do so will mean that their visas will automatically be cancelled. How can I transfer my visa and work permit from one employer to the next? As soon as you resign from your employer, the visa and work permit will automatically be cancelled. You and your Employer have the duty to report to both the Immigration Office and the Labour Department. Aside from obtaining a Category B Visa, how else can I reside in Thailand? As mentioned in the answer to the first question above, in addition to the Non-Immigrant Category B (Business) Visa for those wishing to work in Thailand including volunteer work, other visas granting the right to stay in Thailand include the Non-Immigrant Category O (Other) Visa issued to spouses, parents and children under 20 years of age of employed expats; the Non-Immigrant Category ED (Education) Visa issued to qualified students enrolled in a course of study at an accredited Thai educational institution such as at a recognized Thai university; and the Retirement Visa issued to qualified retirees. How can my partner / spouse or children who work and live in Thailand sponsor my residency? Expats working in Thailand may obtain a Non-Immigrant O (Other) Visa for their spouse, children or even parent. In the case of spouses, however, the couple would have to produce a marriage certificate. Thai law does not afford any legal status to partners and so an expat cannot sponsor their straight or gay partner or even fiancé. Can I get a job after my family sponsors my residency? An expat obtaining residency under the Category O Visa (assuming he or she is married to a Thai spouse) can apply for a job, and obtain a work permit per the process outlined above. How can I apply for permanent residency and acquire citizenship when I get my visa and work permit? An expat would have to live and work continuously in Thailand for at least 3 (three) years with the proper visa and work permit before being eligible to establish permanent residency by obtaining a Certificate of Residence. In order to obtain this Certificate the expat would have to satisfy several requirements including a background check and a Thai language test. The benefit of acquiring permanent residency status is that the expat would no longer need to visit their immigration office every 90 (ninety) days though he or she would still need to purchase a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand otherwise upon return, the Certificate of Residence would be cancelled. After holding permanent residency status for 5 years, an expat could apply for Thai citizenship thereby receiving all the benefits of a Thai citizen (e.g., eligible to enter and leave the country at will, eligible to own land in Thailand, able to vote in Thai elections and hold Thai office). Does Thailand have single and multiple entry visas? Thailand does have single and multiple re-entry permits for those people who already have Non-Immigrant Visas. Will an expats child born in the Thailand acquire citizenship? No. Thai law no longer recognizes the concept of jus soli (i.e., citizenship by birth on soil) to establish Thai citizenship unlike say in the US. Thai law, however, will automatically recognize a child as a Thai citizen if the mother is Thai per the doctrine of jus sanguineous (i.e., citizenship by right of blood). Unfairly perhaps, if the father is a Thai citizen and the mother is foreign, additional proof of paternity will need to be provided as such citizenship would not be automatic. As the vast majority of half-Thai children are born to Thai mothers, there are few obstacles in most cases. We highly recommend that children born abroad to a Thai parent be registered with the local Thai Embassy or Consulate. This will entail getting a Thai birth certificate and will entitle the child to all the benefits and obligations of Thai citizenship, the latter including compulsory military draft registration, and possible military training and service in the case of male children. I am Thai currently living overseas with a foreign nationality. What are the requirements for my partner to be able to reside with me in Thailand? The Thai spouse can sponsor the foreign national spouse to obtain a Non-Immigrant O (Other) Visa. Once in Thailand, the foreign national spouse can find work and obtain a work permit per the process outlined above without obtaining a Category B Visa. Where can I find more official information on residency and citizenship? Expats should begin by accessing the Immigration Bureau website at: www.immigration.go.th, and the Labor Office website at: www.mol.go.th . Because these websites are mostly in Thai, expats can also contact the Thai Embassy or Consulate in the country of their citizenship for more information.

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stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert03 November 2014 07:24:53

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mikyhi wrote:
Can my foreign wife and child also stay on my Thai investment visa?

"hi, please"and "thanks" go a long way in getting a reply.

thetefldon ViP

Member since 20 July 2008

thetefldonViP03 November 2014 11:25:45

#82

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mikyhi wrote:
Can my foreign wife and child also stay on my Thai investment visa?

If you are on a Non Immigrant B Visa Investment then the answer is yes providing your son is under 20 years old.

Both your son and the wife would require Non Immigrant O visa's(single entry) which can be obtained at home or in a nearby Asian country.

You don't give your nationality or that of your dependents which could effect visa issue.

The Non Immigrant O Visa in this case is often referred to as a DEPENDENT Visa and once in Thailand can be extended at your local immigration office to match your current permission to stay.

Thai Police Orders section 2.5 and 2.20 cover your circumstances

mikyhi Member

Member since 03 November 2014

mikyhiMember03 November 2014 11:36:07

#83

Thanks for you prompt reply. Our nationality is Dutch so hope that will be okay.
I'll make sure that we have the correct non-emigrant visa and understand now that I, incl. wife & child, can extent that into an investment visa based on the investment that is on my name.

thetefldon ViP

Member since 20 July 2008

thetefldonViP03 November 2014 11:56:38

#84

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mikyhi wrote:
Thanks for you prompt reply. Our nationality is Dutch so hope that will be okay.
I'll make sure that we have the correct non-emigrant visa and understand now that I, incl. wife & child, can extent that into an investment visa based on the investment that is on my name.

Yes no problem for EU. You will be on Investment visa which is Non Immigrant B Visa, the dependents need a Non Immgrant O visa.

If you do not have the visas yet the Thai Embassy in Holland rather than a consulate is probably better to deal with.

You might like to explore Thai Visa, should answr any questions you have.

Good luck.

mikyhi Member

Member since 03 November 2014

mikyhiMember03 November 2014 12:01:15

#85

Thanks, really useful tips. I'm gonne work on it!

thetefldon ViP

Member since 20 July 2008

thetefldonViP03 November 2014 12:47:01

#86

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mikyhi wrote:
Thanks, really useful tips. I'm gonne work on it!

A pleasure hope it all goes well.

cess0125 New member

Member since 19 November 2014

cess0125New member19 November 2014 15:38:22

#87

I am visiting Pattaya again next month December 2014 for a month and I included volunteering on my itinerary. This means that I need to get Non-immigrant Category B? even if i'll just volunteer for a week or two?

Secondly,

If and if my work here allows me to work remotely, I'll most likely be in Thailand.. Do i need a visa for this even if I just work at home with the internet and my laptop?

thetefldon ViP

Member since 20 July 2008

thetefldonViP20 November 2014 00:54:12

#88

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cess0125 wrote:
I am visiting Pattaya again next month December 2014 for a month and I included volunteering on my itinerary. This means that I need to get Non-immigrant Category B? even if i'll just volunteer for a week or two?

Secondly,

If and if my work here allows me to work remotely, I'll most likely be in Thailand.. Do i need a visa for this even if I just work at home with the internet and my laptop?

No you don't need a B Visa for volunteering. You would need an O visa to comply with the law. As for working remotely, not sure I follow if you are only here for a month. Nothing to stop you accessing the Internet from your laptop

soumen09 Member

Member since 20 November 2014

soumen09Member21 November 2014 06:11:02

#89

Hi

Thanks for the useful information..

Matthius New member

Member since 25 November 2014

MatthiusNew member27 November 2014 08:08:24

#90

Hey there. You seem to know a thing or two about visas and thailand. So I purchased a plane ticket for about a three month stay. I did not however get a 60 day visa in advance as I was misinformed. I plan to make an itinerary showing that I plan to travel to say cambodia or a neighboring country and stay for say 4 weeks. Then go back to thailand for one more visit and leave feb the 28th. I was told by other bloggers that my airline may not take me becuase I have no visa upon boarding. Any thoughts. Sorry to bother you and thanks. Matt

thetefldon ViP

Member since 20 July 2008

thetefldonViP27 November 2014 11:36:35

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Matthius wrote:
Hey there. You seem to know a thing or two about visas and thailand. So I purchased a plane ticket for about a three month stay. I did not however get a 60 day visa in advance as I was misinformed. I plan to make an itinerary showing that I plan to travel to say cambodia or a neighboring country and stay for say 4 weeks. Then go back to thailand for one more visit and leave feb the 28th. I was told by other bloggers that my airline may not take me becuase I have no visa upon boarding. Any thoughts. Sorry to bother you and thanks. Matt

Hi Matthius
I assume you are referring to me?
I also assume you are entitled to a 30 day visa exempt entry(see below).
If so there are a couple of ways you can go about things.

1.Enter 30 days visa exempt then do a border run(exit and return Thailand same day if you like), you should have no problems on re-entry. Even better if you stay over in Cambodia a while(re your OP).
On your return by LAND you get another 30 days PROVIDING you are from a G7 country. 15 days otherwise. If otherwise you need to FLY into Thailand to get 30 days visa exempt.
If you need more time extend second visa exempt entry at Thai Immigration for 30 days costs 1900 Baht.

2. Enter visa exempt extend at Thai Immigration for 30 days as above. Exit Thailand and buy a single entry tourist visa in Laos(easy) which gives you another 60 days and can also be extended for 30 days if you so desire.You might even get a second visa exempt entry but better to get TV.

You could do different permutations of the above if you think about it.

Alternatively fall in love, marry a Thai lady and get a 60 day extension of stay to celebrate the nuptuials! (only joking)

BTW airlines can refuse boarding without a return ticket. Not seen any reports of it happening since the regs changed in August(i.e.additional 30 day ext to visa exempt) BUT it's worth contacting your airline to check Some folk buy a cheap air Asia flight to cover their backs or even a rail ticket to Malaysia.

Forgot to add you can find comprehensive and ACCURATE answers to your Thai Visa questions here.

Matthius New member

Member since 25 November 2014

MatthiusNew member27 November 2014 15:04:18

#92

"BTW airlines can refuse boarding without a return ticket. Not seen any reports of it happening since the regs changed in August(i.e.additional 30 day ext to visa exempt) BUT it's worth contacting your airline to check Some folk buy a cheap air Asia flight to cover their backs or even a rail ticket to Malaysia."

Thanks again. I have a round trip ticket. I am leaving on dec 2nd. and returning on Feb. 28th. So does this mean they can't refuse me? Unfortunately it being thanks giviving they are closed.

Ill take a look at that website thx

thetefldon ViP

Member since 20 July 2008

thetefldonViP28 November 2014 01:54:08

#93

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Matthius wrote:
"BTW airlines can refuse boarding without a return ticket. Not seen any reports of it happening since the regs changed in August(i.e.additional 30 day ext to visa exempt) BUT it's worth contacting your airline to check Some folk buy a cheap air Asia flight to cover their backs or even a rail ticket to Malaysia."

Thanks again. I have a round trip ticket. I am leaving on dec 2nd. and returning on Feb. 28th. So does this mean they can't refuse me? Unfortunately it being thanks giviving they are closed.

Ill take a look at that website thx

No it does not mean they cannot refuse boarding(because you have a return ticket). You have no visa, so it is possible they might refuse. It's IATA regulations.

geneboy Member

Member since 28 December 2014

geneboyMember03 January 2015 23:28:34

#94

what is the dollar ratio to the Thai money ratio, say per 100 dollars, ur help would be appreciated.

stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert04 January 2015 02:07:49

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geneboy wrote:
what is the dollar ratio to the Thai money ratio, say per 100 dollars, ur help would be appreciated.

If you work on 30 baht to the dollar you will be okay.

geneboy Member

Member since 28 December 2014

geneboyMember06 January 2015 00:03:37

#96

Thanks man, warm wishes from the states. I,m still try,n to figure out the visa situation. I,d like to stay either 1 yr or the rest of my life, lol. I,m gettin differant aswers from differant people. Well intended, but confusing just the same.

stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert06 January 2015 02:00:22

#97

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Best you contact the Thai Embassy nearest you.
You should perhaps come over on a tourist visa and check the place out before deciding what you want to do. A tourist visa can be extended twice whilst in Thailand.

A visa issued by Thai Embassy is good for 60 days with 2 x 30 day extensions.
You can get 30 day visa on arrival.

If extending visa do so at least 5 days before the present visa is due to expire.
I suggest you Google search for information and Thai Embassy contact details.

windyrain Active member

Member since 13 November 2011

windyrainActive member28 January 2015 09:22:00

#98

Hi,

I know this is a very old post. Im just wondering did you go to thailand with a tourist visa and look for a job? I wanted to travel totto Thailand and to other neighbor country after my graduation however i don't wanna spend all my savings for my travel. What i want is to go to Thailand for tourist and see if i can find a part time job then stay for 3 months and move and travel to Vietnam or other country.

spasquier Guest

spasquierGuest28 January 2015 21:38:34

#99

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Yes, Filipinos can travel in most South East Asian countries with out problem, if they can prove that they will return home, by having a job, assets, or home in PH. Especially for Singapore or Hong Kong, those requirements are true.
I would be happy to discuss this matter with you, as I am staying in IT Park, in Cebu city, if you have time, please text me at 09273229577

windyrain Active member

Member since 13 November 2011

windyrainActive member29 January 2015 07:24:36

#100

Thanks a lot! Maybe a bank statement will do. Im working in IT park too just same building of jolibee at i3 building. I'll send you a private message

jbiznez Member

Member since 29 January 2015

jbiznezMember29 January 2015 11:30:17

#101

lol. the lack of information and misinformation on staying in thailand is AMAZING. just learned you can extend your 30 day visa exemption FOR ANOTHER 30 DAYS simply by going to immigration and paying 1900 baht. LMAO

PumpingIron Active member

Member since 18 February 2015

PumpingIronActive member20 February 2015 19:31:26

#102

Rock On!!!
Very Very Useful INFORMATION
Live Long Thailand

grahamwheeler Member

Member since 11 January 2015

grahamwheelerMember20 February 2015 22:25:46

#103

Hi,
My wife has landed a teaching job in pattaya, starting in September. As her husband I will be coming with her and hopefully getting a job before I arrive!

However if the job doesn't happen before can I arrive with a non immigrant cat b visa and then find work? Oh I'm a chef if that makes any difference??

Many thanks
Graham

stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert21 February 2015 00:38:54

#104

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grahamwheeler wrote:
Hi,
My wife has landed a teaching job in pattaya, starting in September. As her husband I will be coming with her and hopefully getting a job before I arrive!

However if the job doesn't happen before can I arrive with a non immigrant cat b visa and then find work? Oh I'm a chef if that makes any difference??

Many thanks
Graham

Seems you can work. Check out www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk it states there that non immigrant B visa allows this along with other things for short periods.
I suggest you contact the Embassy for conformation.

tarzan7 Member

Member since 12 October 2014

tarzan7Member13 April 2015 05:55:58

#105

Hi if I was to marry a thai woman can I become a resident of Thailand? Thanks for any help.

cthierrymk ViP

Member since 24 January 2015

cthierrymkViP13 April 2015 06:47:37

#106

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tarzan7 wrote:
Hi if I was to marry a thai woman can I become a resident of Thailand? Thanks for any help.

Very complicated, it is not just about being married to Thai, there is quota each year, it is expensive, you must speak basic Thai, you must work in Thailand and had paid minimum 3 years taxes, etc...

This was discussed in another forum https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=458321

tarzan7 Member

Member since 12 October 2014

tarzan7Member13 April 2015 07:10:43

#107

Wow, thanks for the Info. I will probably just have to do regular visa runs, thanks

cthierrymk ViP

Member since 24 January 2015

cthierrymkViP13 April 2015 07:45:27

#108

1418

tarzan7 wrote:
Wow, thanks for the Info. I will probably just have to do regular visa runs, thanks

The law has changed regarding visa run since last year August 12th, you should find informations in internet

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/nationa … 38504.html

You have the spouse visa if married to Thai valid for 1 year, financial requirement is 400,000 THB per year or 40,000 TH / month or mixed of both. It is still twice less than retirement visa for financial requirement and no minimum age, and you can work on spouse visa ( need work permit ), but not in retirement visa.

tarzan7 Member

Member since 12 October 2014

tarzan7Member13 April 2015 07:50:35

#109

Oh, thanks, but I'm hoping mine will be a little easier. I am over 50, have more than the required amount to have a bank account and actually still work in the middle east. Hope that might make it easier. Thanks for your help

fang37 Active member

Member since 27 April 2015

fang37Active member04 May 2015 23:36:14

#110

This visa deal can be easy or challenging.

A little research & it is generally "easy peasy".

Just commenced with the "blue ribbon" visas & gradually work down the scale until you meet one with which you can comply.

All over Red Rover!

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spasquierGuest07 July 2015 08:51:23

#111

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sandboxred Active member

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sandboxredActive member18 July 2015 09:38:00

#112

As a Ugandan citizen, staying in Singapore on a tourist visa, can I apply for a Thai tourist visa at the Thai embassy in Singapore (which is not nearest to my home country)? Regarding funds, is a current bank statement with enough funds sufficient, or is a banking history over several months required?

pederlaw Member

Member since 12 July 2015

pederlawMember18 July 2015 09:59:12

#113

Hello sandboxred,

As far as I know, for Thai tourist visa, the requirements are not very strict. Last time I traveled to Malaysia and Indonesia to apply for it and got it issued even though I did not reside in these two countries. So, I believe you should be able to submit your application to Thai Embassy in Singapore even though you do not live there.

In the past, applicant's financial information was not required. But the rules may have been tighter now. If you applied in Singapore, there is a requirement for certain amount of available funds.

Please check the link below:
http://www.thaiembassy.sg/visa-matters- … urist-visa

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Peder

pederlaw Member

Member since 12 July 2015

pederlawMember18 July 2015 14:00:27

#114

ROYAL THAI EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE

THAILAND'S TOURIST VISA

Required documents:

1. One completed and signed visa application form

2. One recent passport-sized photograph (3.5 x 4.5cm)

3. Passport (valid for no less than 6 months)

4. Airline ticket or confirmation slip with flight number and date of entry and exit

5. Evidence of adequate finance ($1000 per person and $2000 per family)

6. Visa of a third country in a passport or travel document

Citizens of following countries are required to provide 2 application forms and 2 photos: Nigeria.

Citizens of following countries are required to provide 3 application forms and 3 photos: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen.

Citizens of following countries are required to provide 4 application forms and 4 photos: China, North Korea , Iran

Important information► For applicants from *Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Cuba, Egypt, India, Iran, *Iraq, Kosovo, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Nepal, Nigeria, **North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Vietnam and Yemen who do not have long term passes*** and are therefore not currently residents of Singapore cannot apply for any types of visa at this Embassy

*Embassy cannot issue visa to applicant

**Embassy have to get approval from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand, and authorities concerned.

*** Long term passes must be valid for at least six months)

Please note that

* Consular officers reserve the right to ask for additional documents as deemed necessary.

* Consular officers reserve the right to refuse the application for a tourist visa if the applicant continuously stays in Thailand for more than six months under tourist visas, and are unable to provide sufficient evidence that the purpose of visit is tourism.

* In absence of a required document, a letter indicating the unavailability of such document must be provided.

* The applicant must sign on each page of copy.

* Passport holders from Middle East & South Asia and Africa may be required for interviews, please apply for visa with enough time for departure.

Validity:

Thailand's tourist visa will be valid for 3 months' period from the date of application. The period of stay in Thailand of the visa holder shall not exceed 60 days.

Fee: SG$ 50

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canada2006 Active member

Member since 15 November 2014

canada2006Active member29 July 2015 14:59:23

#115

A job well done Sir!
You have methodically and in detail explained the entire work permit process! Thanks!

sandboxred Active member

Member since 06 May 2015

sandboxredActive member22 August 2015 08:24:33

#116

Check out this link: http://www.thaiembassy.sg/visa-matters- … pplication

► Nationals of the following countries must be residents of Singapore (i.e. must have long term passes issued by Singapore government) in order to apply for a visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore, otherwise they may apply for Thai visas at the country in which they are residents: Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central Africa Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Congo, Congo DRC, Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, India, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Kosovo, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Rwanda, Sao Tome Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somali, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe

I wonder how strict they're gonna be?

doozapalooza New member

Member since 27 September 2015

doozapaloozaNew member27 September 2015 22:23:06

#117

Thanks for the useful information.

topicanative15 New member

Member since 25 November 2015

topicanative15New member25 November 2015 08:50:46

#118

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spasquier Guest

spasquierGuest25 November 2015 13:57:58

#119

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I have been hearing that the best way for me to stay in Thailand for up to 6 months is to visit A Thai consulate in the US and ask for A single entry tourist visa.Understand I need to take certain documents with me.Anyone know the ends and outs of this?

mikeinthailand Member

Member since 19 February 2016

mikeinthailandMember19 February 2016 10:31:21

#120

Maybe you could add details of the Thailand Elite visa. Many expats have got one and find them useful. They cost a bit of money though, so not for those on a tight budget. thailandexpatguide.org/thailand-elite-visa/

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