Rastaputin Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 A German guy I know plans to move to Thailand. He intends to either buy a business or open his own, and apply for Work Permit. Does anybody know what chances he has to get a (Single or Multiple) Non-B Visa at Berlin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 His chances are about zero at the embassy or the official consulate in Frankfurt. It requires a invitation letter from a existing Thai company and etc. See: http://german.thaiembassy.de/visaarten-und-erforderliche-unterlagen He might want to try one of the 4 honorary consulates for the non-b visa. You can find contact info for them by using the drop down menu here. http://german.thaiembassy.de/munchen/koniglich-thailandisches-honorarkonsulat-munchen Most people enter on a tourist visa to buy a business or set up a company and then later the non-b visa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Probably none at this stage. And he doesn’t need a Non ‘B’ visa until his business is formed and he’s ready to start work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobalt Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 His chances are about zero at the embassy or the official consulate in Frankfurt. It requires a invitation letter from a existing Thai company and etc. See: http://german.thaiembassy.de/visaarten-und-erforderliche-unterlagen He might want to try one of the 4 honorary consulates for the non-b visa. You can find contact info for them by using the drop down menu here. http://german.thaiembassy.de/munchen/koniglich-thailandisches-honorarkonsulat-munchen Most people enter on a tourist visa to buy a business or set up a company and then later the non-b visa.Depends on the type of business or company he would like to set up. Usually a single entry non B is relative easy to get in Germany. I am joining conferences and workshops in Thailand for that reason I got my Non BsSent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, wobalt said: Depends on the type of business or company he would like to set up. Usually a single entry non B is relative easy to get in Germany. I am joining conferences and workshops in Thailand for that reason I got my Non Bs When? It is not as easy now as it was in the past. Check the link I posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobalt Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 In juneGesendet von iPad mit Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobalt Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I got my Visa in June this year.Most of the requirements in your link were not requested like contact persons and alike. I provided only an invitation letter from the organizers to give a keynote speech during the conference.Gesendet von iPhone mit Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 hour ago, wobalt said: I got my Visa in June this year. Most of the requirements in your link were not requested like contact persons and alike. I provided only an invitation letter from the organizers to give a keynote speech during the conference. Gesendet von iPhone mit Thaivisa Connect Also not required is a non-B to give a talk at a conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobalt Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Not sure, if it is a commercial eventGesendet von iPad mit Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rastaputin Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 I find it strange that obviously somebody is suggested to lie to Embassy and Immigration. After all, the Person will not enter Thailand with the Purpose of Tourism, but rather to evaluate business opportunities. I understand that these intentions are not strictly forbidden for Tourists on a Tourist Visa, but still ... What would happen if Immigration asks him what he plans to do in Thailand, and he answers honestly "To evaluate business opportunities and negotiate with business owners in Thailand concerning purchase of a business". I guess he could be refused entry answering this way? So the Immigration System encourages people to lie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, Rastaputin said: What would happen if Immigration asks him what he plans to do in Thailand, and he answers honestly "To evaluate business opportunities and negotiate with business owners in Thailand concerning purchase of a business". I guess he could be refused entry answering this way? He could say that since it is not considered to be working. Most embassies and consulates will not issue a non-b visa for that reason now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobalt Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 15 minutes ago, Rastaputin said: I find it strange that obviously somebody is suggested to lie to Embassy and Immigration. After all, the Person will not enter Thailand with the Purpose of Tourism, but rather to evaluate business opportunities. I understand that these intentions are not strictly forbidden for Tourists on a Tourist Visa, but still ... What would happen if Immigration asks him what he plans to do in Thailand, and he answers honestly "To evaluate business opportunities and negotiate with business owners in Thailand concerning purchase of a business". I guess he could be refused entry answering this way? So the Immigration System encourages people to lie? Probably nothing, I have stated that when I was on a Tourist Visa on the TM 6 several times but never had any problems Sent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Rastaputin said: I find it strange that obviously somebody is suggested to lie to Embassy and Immigration. After all, the Person will not enter Thailand with the Purpose of Tourism, but rather to evaluate business opportunities. I understand that these intentions are not strictly forbidden for Tourists on a Tourist Visa, but still ... What would happen if Immigration asks him what he plans to do in Thailand, and he answers honestly "To evaluate business opportunities and negotiate with business owners in Thailand concerning purchase of a business". I guess he could be refused entry answering this way? So the Immigration System encourages people to lie? It is perfectly within the law/rules to enter Thailand as a ‘tourist’ to “evaluate business opportunities and negotiate with business owners”. That activity has not been considered working for several years and is exempt from requiring a non ‘B’ visa or work permit. Edited August 26, 2018 by elviajero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanuman2543 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 (edited) He should try the Honorary Consulate in Essen. A very helpful German is working there and they are really generous about issuing visas. I deal with them for more than 16 years and it was always pleasant and easy. They are the correct consulate for people living in Northrhine Westfalia and Lower Saxony. Edited August 26, 2018 by hanuman2543 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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