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.

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.

Where do you come from?

Age?

Where do you come from?

Age?

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

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.

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.

...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

...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.

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

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 ?

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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.