Non-immigrant "b"

[JJ_crow]

Hi,

I have just received a non-immigrant visa type "B" single entry into Thailand. I will be working in Thailand and wish to extend my visa when it is expired. My question is the consulate has stamped my passport with "Non-immigrant Visa Classification "B" Extension of stay not permitted? Does this mean I cannot extend my non-immigrant visa for a year once it has expired? Can you help?.

Cheers,

[Axel]

Single entry is ok.

Your company has to apply for a work permit for you

http://thaivisa.com/289.0.html

Once granted apply with the local immigration office for extension of stay.

You need to submit a lot of company documents, which you can follow from above link.

The max9imum entension will be for one year, from initial entry-date, renewable year by year, as long as you work for the same employer.

[JJ_crow]

Thanx Axel,

I have organised a work permit already, I was just worried about the actual "extension of stay not permitted" stamp that the consulate has put above my visa. Does this have any affect when I go to renew my visa/work permit? Will the Thai immigration look at the stamp and refuse extension based on this stamp comment?

[george]

The "extension of stay not permitted" is there just because the Immigration can use that wording as a reason to refuse a one-year-extension.

[Indo-Siam]

JJC -

To put your mind at ease: All initial entry permits for non-immigrant visa holders display that same stamp. Don't worry about it - you can get an extension, if you and your employer both qualify.

Good luck!

Steve

Indo-Siam

[astral]

The "extension of stay not permitted" is there just because the Immigration can use that wording as a reason to refuse a one-year-extension.

Thanks George.

I had always wondered why they continue to do it.

Good example of Thai logic!!