Non B visa from Phuket

[davidjg]

Where is the best place to go currently to apply for a non B visa from Phuket. Looking for the shortest option preferably by air. TIA

[BritTim]

The obvious place to go is still Penang. The problem is the extreme crowds often encountered there. If you do not mind queuing well before the consulate opens, that would be my suggestion. If the application does not need to be immediate, another decent option would be to make an appointment and apply in Vientiane.

[paahlman]

Depend if you have an exemption visa(30 days) or a tourist visa or even better a non Im. However.. if any of the latter you do not have to leave the country. Replace bangkok from my cut and paste to phuket also. Its possible.

 

Requirements and procedures:

 

https://www.mfa.go.th/en/page/non-immigrant-visa-b?menu=5e1ff6f857b01e00a84023d4

 

Can I change tourist visa to non-B visa in Thailand?

 

 

International Relations Office: Changing Visa Status. Foreigners who have been holding tourist visa coming to Thailand can notify to change from tourist visa to Non-Ed (for educational purposes), or Non-B (for working). They have to proceed their changing visa status in person at the Immigration Bereau in Bangkok.

Edited June 14, 2023 by paahlman

[sikishrory]

As above - Getting one myself soon.

I was told by an agent no need to leave the country.

[davidjg]

What about Non-O (Dependent) to Non-B? Is that also possible?

[BritTim]

7 hours ago, paahlman said:

Depend if you have an exemption visa(30 days) or a tourist visa or even better a non Im. However.. if any of the latter you do not have to leave the country. Replace bangkok from my cut and paste to phuket also. Its possible.

 

Requirements and procedures:

 

https://www.mfa.go.th/en/page/non-immigrant-visa-b?menu=5e1ff6f857b01e00a84023d4

 

Can I change tourist visa to non-B visa in Thailand?

 

 

International Relations Office: Changing Visa Status. Foreigners who have been holding tourist visa coming to Thailand can notify to change from tourist visa to Non-Ed (for educational purposes), or Non-B (for working). They have to proceed their changing visa status in person at the Immigration Bereau in Bangkok.

At one time (well over a decade ago) the change in visa status could only be done in Bangkok. For a time, it was Bangkok or some other major immigration offices. For a long time, it has been possible to do it at any immigration office. The application is taken under consideration and sent to division headquarters for endorsement.

[paahlman]

On 6/15/2023 at 6:32 AM, BritTim said:

At one time (well over a decade ago) the change in visa status could only be done in Bangkok. For a time, it was Bangkok or some other major immigration offices. For a long time, it has been possible to do it at any immigration office. The application is taken under consideration and sent to division headquarters for endorsement.

Makes sense..