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A work permit can not be issued until you have a valid non immigrant visa entry. You can apply and with that application paperwork along with the normal paperwork required for non immigrant B visa issue obtain the non immigrant visa and then obtain the work permit. The only difference for those teaching is that often they do not have proof of work permit application to obtain the Consulate issued visa.

I just learned this and I agree. BUT! Some Labour don´t accept your application for work permit if you still are in Thailand. You have to leave Thailand then someone from your company can apply for you. If your lucky you can get the Letter of approval or receipt before but what I got explained to me from Labour and embassy staff in KL is that you have to wait uintil the WP-process is completed( about 7 days) then you can apply for NON-B. First time I deal with this on here so I apologize if I don´t use the 100% correct terms. I know this for a fact because after 1 hour of talking with embassy staff in KL, KL staff calling Labour in Thailand, my accounter (?) and my partner also calling KL they rejected my application and told me the above facts. Now I´m in Singapore waiting to collect my NON-B tomorrow.=)

This was my first NON-B and I´m going to be director for the recently started company.

2 million THB company with 4 staff.

Hope this can help and not confuse.

I´m so greatful to all of you guys that comment and help others on this forum.

Thanks a bunch!

Can anyone confirm that Singapore dont require wp3 or Letter of approval from Labour?

I registered a 2 million THB company , 4 staff and I have big problem getting Non B visa 3 months beacuse Labour dont want to issue the Letter or accept my apply for work permit because I stay/ed in Thailand. I stayed on Tourist visa and ED for 3 years now.

Can anyone give me advice how to do?

I know I should leave Thailand and let my partner apply for me and wait minimum 7 days but that cost both time and money. So if anyone now a embassy or consulate where they can approve without above mention paperwork I would be grateful.

Please pm if you know anything

Im from Sweden and not close to 50.

Thanks!