Hi everyone,

 

I'm currently considering an offer from a Thai BOI company. I'm thinking to accept, however, I'm now concerned about my visa history. I've held a non-o volunteer extension in 2020-21. I've gotten a new passport since then, but heard that it's still an issue when applying for e.g. Elite and LTR visas.

 

Does anyone with the same history have a first-hand account of either receiving or being denied a BOI visa/WP after volunteer extension?

 

If it matters I've stayed in TH until mid-2022 on Covid extensions after my volunteer expired and the BOI position is for early 2024.

 

Thanks in advance.

If the company delivers the right paperwork and you have the right qualifications for the job, there will not be a problem. Your previous visa's have nothing to do with your application for the job at a BOI company.

No guarantees, but it is my impression that the original outrage over some agents gaming the volunteer visa system has now dissipated. The stories of retribution against those who received the visas seem to have ended.

Thanks for replies. Yes, it shouldn't affect other visa types in theory, but it seems like it still does in practice. Company rep's reply was along the similar lines – he doesn't think it should be an issue, but can't say for sure. That's why I was curious if anyone have personal experience of being approved or denied with the same history.