Non-immigrant "b" Or "o" For Shareholder Without Wp ?

[thairookie]

Is it possible at all to get a non-immigrant visa if I register a partnership with a Thai counterpart ? In which event, which category of visa ?

I'm not referring to shareholder of a limited company; just a partnership to open a hair salon or whatever small business.

[thairookie]

Is it possible at all to get a non-immigrant visa if I register a partnership with a Thai counterpart ? In which event, which category of visa ?

I'm not referring to shareholder of a limited company; just a partnership to open a hair salon or whatever small business.

Forgot to add. Not interested in WP. Just VISA.

[PoorSucker]

Where do you come from?

Age?

[thairookie]

Where do you come from?

Age?

What has business got to do with age ? Definitely not gong for retirement VISA.

[PoorSucker]

Where do you come from?

Age?

What has business got to do with age ? Definitely not gong for retirement VISA.

OK, where do you come from?

If you are from England then I would recommend O-visa (visiting friends) or B-visa from Hull.

[thairookie]

Where do you come from?

Age?

What has business got to do with age ? Definitely not gong for retirement VISA.

OK, where do you come from?

If you are from England then I would recommend O-visa (visiting friends) or B-visa from Hull.

Asian. No, I'm not looking for the Hull solution. I want to know if it's possible to negotiate for a Non-Immigrant VISA [no more tourist visa please as I need a Thai driving license] if I'm the co-owner of a business. I'm not interested in a WP as yet.

[Maestro]

...I want to know if it's possible to negotiate for a Non-Immigrant VISA [no more tourist visa please as I need a Thai driving license] if I'm the co-owner of a business. I'm not interested in a WP as yet.

The requirements for the various types of non-immigrant visa are published here on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2482.php?id=2489

Co-ownershipg of a company, ie owning shares of a Thai company, is not listed as a qualification for obtaining any type of non-immigrant visa.

All visas are issued at the discretion of the consulate where you apply. If you do not meet the requirements for any specific type of non-immigrant visa the consulate may issue a non-immigrant visa type O (other) at its discretion. Therefore, the only way for you to find out is to ask the consulate where you plan to apply.

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Maestro

[thairookie]

...I want to know if it's possible to negotiate for a Non-Immigrant VISA [no more tourist visa please as I need a Thai driving license] if I'm the co-owner of a business. I'm not interested in a WP as yet.

The requirements for the various types of non-immigrant visa are published here on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2482.php?id=2489

Co-ownershipg of a company, ie owning shares of a Thai company, is not listed as a qualification for obtaining any type of non-immigrant visa.

All visas are issued at the discretion of the consulate where you apply. If you do not meet the requirements for any specific type of non-immigrant visa the consulate may issue a non-immigrant visa type O (other) at its discretion. Therefore, the only way for you to find out is to ask the consulate where you plan to apply.

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Maestro

Thanks, Maestro.

... and precisely, I'm wondering if anyone has had luck with the "discretion" of the consulate and I can work on that.

[Pattaya46]

Hi,

... for a Non-Immigrant VISA [no more tourist visa please as I need a Thai driving license]

a small remark:

No need of a Nom-Imm Visa for a driving license : Go to Pattaya for a DL with Tourist Visa

[thairookie]

Hi,

... for a Non-Immigrant VISA [no more tourist visa please as I need a Thai driving license]

a small remark:

No need of a Nom-Imm Visa for a driving license : Go to Pattaya for a DL with Tourist Visa

Would be kind enough to elaborate ?

[Pattaya46]

Would be kind enough to elaborate ?

You will find several reports on Driving License in Pattaya on the ThaiVisa/Pattaya forum.

The point is that for your DL you need a "Proof of Domicile" from Immigration

and that to get this document the Immigration Office in Jomtien will not require a non-imm visa,

but only ask for 200 baht... without any receipt...

There are many examples on guys here obtaining their DL with a simple Tourist Visa

or even with a Visa Exemption ! Most of time they use address of their hotel.

Only in Pattaya...

[inquisitive]

Would be kind enough to elaborate ?

You will find several reports on Driving License in Pattaya on the ThaiVisa/Pattaya forum.

The point is that for your DL you need a "Proof of Domicile" from Immigration

and that to get this document the Immigration Office in Jomtien will not require a non-imm visa,

but only ask for 200 baht... without any receipt...

There are many examples on guys here obtaining their DL with a simple Tourist Visa

or even with a Visa Exemption ! Most of time they use address of their hotel.

Only in Pattaya...

Is there any advantage in having a Thai DL as opposed to ani international driver's license? I have used an international one for the last eight years or so and even felt that sometimes it held a small advantage. Most of those few times when I was pulled over the MIB seemed unfamuliar with the international one and let me go rather than admit his confusion.

[lopburi3]

Insurance coverage is likely to be more sure with a local license. Believe the international permits are limited in length of time that they are valid in a country you are living.

[apalink_thailand]

You might want to do a little research on the Thai drivers license issue. I believe that a WP is also required to obtain a Thai drivers license.

[lopburi3]

There is no requirement for a work permit. There is a proof of residence requirement that could be served by showing a work permit but it is not a requirement.

[Bagwain]

Most O/S DL are exceptable for a 3 month period.

If you hold a Non Im B visa then you have to cross the border every 90 days anyway.

So check if you countries DL is acceptable?

[phil2]

You don't need a WP to obtain a DL, and you can also obtain the proof of residence from your EMBASSY.

[dinom]

Is it possible at all to get a non-immigrant visa if I register a partnership with a Thai counterpart ? In which event, which category of visa ?

I'm not referring to shareholder of a limited company; just a partnership to open a hair salon or whatever small business.

Investing money over here into a 'small business' doesn't give you any right for such a visa or any visa at all. If you are just looking for a driver's license follow the other advises.