Non-immigrant Visa B

[AusChef]

Hi All,Can someone advise me on How long it takes to obtain a Non-Immigrant Visa "B" in Thai Embassy Singapore

I am now in Bangkok with a Job offer and wish to go to Singapore to obtain this visa

On the Thai Embassy website Singapore they advise Visa should be applied for 2 weeks advance....thou I have heard of this being done next day after application.

Please advise from experience.

Thankyou

[ubonjoe]

Next day is the normal time.

In Singapore you can get a single entry visa with the correct paperwork.

[AusChef]

Next day is the normal time.

In Singapore you can get a single entry visa with the correct paperwork.

Thanks Joe

I'm new Executive Chef of a restaurant <URL deleted>

and need to acquire the visa ASAP.

btw...Australian's have no problems obtaining Non Immigrant Visa B + I have heard the Downloadable Application foorm from the Thai Consulate Website is not latest aas a Mate of mine had to fill another one out @ the Consulate on applying...can anyone varify this ?

Thanks All

[PoorSucker]

Here's a checklist for you:

2. Application for Visa

2.1 Non-Immigrant Visa Category “B” (Business Visa) is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom to work or to conduct business.

(1) Foreigners who wish to work in Thailand must provide the following documents:

- Passport or travel document with validity of not less than 6 months.

- Completed visa application form.

- Recent passport-sized photograph (4 x 6 cm) of the applicant taken within the past 6 months.

- Evidence of adequate finance (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family).

- Letter of approval from the Ministry of Labour. To obtain this letter, the applicant’s prospective employer in Thailand is required to submit Form WP3 at the Office of Foreign Workers Administration, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour Tel. 02-2452745, or at the Provincial Employment Office in his or her respective province. More information is available at www.doe.go.th/workpermit/index.html

- Copy of Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Labour and alien income tax or Por Ngor Dor 91 (only in the case where applicant has previously worked in Thailand).

- Corporate documents of hiring company in Thailand such as:

1) business registration and business license

2) list of shareholders

3) company profile

4) details of business operation

5) list of foreign workers stating names, nationalities and positions

6) map indicating location of the company

7) balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and Business Tax (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30 of the latest year)

8) value-added tax registration (Por Por 20)

- Document indicating the number of foreign tourists (for tourism business only), or document indicating export transactions issued by banks (for export business only).

N.B.

- An alien who receives a Non-Immigrant visa can work in Thailand once he or she is being granted a work permit. An alien in violation of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) concerning taking up employment without work permit or the Royal Decree B.E. 2522 (1979) concerning holding employment in certain restricted occupations and professions shall be prosecuted and imprisoned or fined, or shall face both penalties.

- It is recommended that the applicant should apply for visa at the Thai Embassy/ Consulate in the country where he/she has the residence

Source: MFA

[AusChef]

Thanks All

Thou does anyone know if the Downloadable Visa application form is Correct ?

As a friend told me he downloaded it ....filled it Out and presented it to Thai Consulate in Singapore and was informed it was old and he needed to fill out the current one in the Building..

Help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[ubonjoe]

From reports that I recall the downloaded form cannot be used.

[AusChef]

From reports that I recall the downloaded form cannot be used.

Thanks Joe.

I would like to clarify something...i'm abit confused...

Assuming I have all relevent Documents (btw....letter of employment from the company should state Monthly salary?....and what else ?

Plus All the other company Documents stated on Singapore Thailand Website.

Should I show a copy of the Employment Contract ?

I'm Married to a THai National also...will / need Marriage Certificate ?

Non Immigrant "B" Visa is required for my employer before he can apply for WP....correct ?

Asumming I am Granted Both and the Visa is single Entry....do I have to leave the Kingdom every 90days or can I stay 1yrs according to Length of WP?

Sorry if i'm Dumb sounding....but i'm just a Chef:)

Appreciate any help

[Mario2008]

No, you can also work on a non-immigrant visa O, based on marriage. It will be easier to get this visa as you only need to show a marriage certificate. Aa vcopy of your wife's ID and a letter from her would also be nice.

Any non-immigrant visa is 90 days, after which you have to leave the country, unless you apply for an extension of stay during the last 30 days of your permission to stay. You can also apply for a multiple entry visa, which means you can can to Thailand an unlimited times during a one year period, each time not longer for 90 days.

[ubonjoe]

Thanks Joe.

I would like to clarify something...i'm abit confused...

Assuming I have all relevent Documents (btw....letter of employment from the company should state Monthly salary?....and what else ?

Plus All the other company Documents stated on Singapore Thailand Website.

Should I show a copy of the Employment Contract ?

I'm Married to a THai National also...will / need Marriage Certificate ?

Non Immigrant "B" Visa is required for my employer before he can apply for WP....correct ?

Asumming I am Granted Both and the Visa is single Entry....do I have to leave the Kingdom every 90days or can I stay 1yrs according to Length of WP?

Sorry if i'm Dumb sounding....but i'm just a Chef:)

Appreciate any help

A non-o visa based upon marriage is the best route to go. After you start working and can show a minimum of 40,000 baht tax paid income for the previous 3 months you can get a 1 year extension.

The biggest advantage using the married extension is that it is not tied to your work permit or job. If on a B extension as soon as the job ends your extension ends.

As mario2008 said you just need your marriage certificate, copy of wifes ID or passport photo page. Some consulates also ask for a copy of your wifes house book also. I have never been asked for a letter from wife.

[AusChef]

A non-o visa based upon marriage is the best route to go. After you start working and can show a minimum of 40,000 baht tax paid income for the previous 3 months you can get a 1 year extension.

The biggest advantage using the married extension is that it is not tied to your work permit or job. If on a B extension as soon as the job ends your extension ends.

As mario2008 said you just need your marriage certificate, copy of wifes ID or passport photo page. Some consulates also ask for a copy of your wifes house book also. I have never been asked for a letter from wife.

Thanks Again Joe and Mario

So I get a non -visa O and then my future employer applies for work permit....correct?

And I have to leave Country to acquire the non visa "O"....?

Singapore ok ?....any day can apply ?...and its done in 1 day ?

I am Australian .....not resident of Singapore does that matter?

Does My wife have to show Income or Bank account ?

Do we have to show Financial Status?

Sorry for asking so many questions

All Help is so Helpful

Thankyou

[ubonjoe]

Yes work permit on non-o

Yes go out and get the non-o unless you can meet the requirements for a marriage extension now.

Singapore is ok. Apply one day get back the next. But you can also get a single in Vientiane.

You don't have to be a resident of Singapore.

For non-o visa no income needed, For extension yes for you but not your wife if you can show 40K income.

[AusChef]

Yes work permit on non-o

Yes go out and get the non-o unless you can meet the requirements for a marriage extension now.

Singapore is ok. Apply one day get back the next. But you can also get a single in Vientiane.

You don't have to be a resident of Singapore.

For non-o visa no income needed, For extension yes for you but not your wife if you can show 40K income.

Thankyou Khun Joe

Do you know requirements for Marriage Extention ?

I have already Extended my Original Tourist vist by 2 months till early December on basis of Marriage to Thai

Your Been very Helpful

[ubonjoe]

7.17 on page 8 of police order for marriage extension requirements.

Link to police order: http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/2notice/rtp606EN.pdf

[AusChef]

7.17 on page 8 of police order for marriage extension requirements.

Link to police order: http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/2notice/rtp606EN.pdf

THANKS for All your Help...are you a immigration Lawyer ?

if your in SAmui in the Future

We are not going to be open till next year I have been told

Look me Up

Roland @ www.sareeraya.com

[PoorSucker]

Non Immigrant "B" Visa is required for my employer before he can apply for WP....correct ?

Wrong, you must first apply for WP.

You'll get WP3 from labor office, with this one you'll get a 3-months Non-B.

With this Visa you'll get your WP (blue book)

But I'll also recommend that you just apply for Non-O based on marriage.

Then apply for WP.

Ohh and welcome to Chaweng.

[AusChef]

Guys thankyou....but who is right about Non Immrant Visa "B" and Acquiring WP

what comes First ?

According to The Thaland Work Permit sight I cannot Apply for Work Permit on Tourist Visa

So I take it I must have Non immigrant ?

Now i'm Confused.....

[ubonjoe]

Don't let it confuse you.

Go ahead and get your non-o.

[PoorSucker]

When I first came here, I applied for WP on Visa exempt stamp (30day stamp).

[AusChef]

Don't let it confuse you.

Go ahead and get your non-o.

Thanks Joe

Thou on the Singaporean Thai Embassy Website they requests Bank statement showing @ least Bht400,000.00

you said no such request will be asked ?

http://www.thaiembassy.sg/en/non-immigrant...a-o-thai-spouse

Do you know what they mean by "Personal History" ?

I shouild let my future employer worry about it...but can't trust the HR to get it right...and I don't want to make more than 1 trip to S'pore !

[Lite Beer]

Thanks Joe

Thou on the Singaporean Thai Embassy Website they requests Bank statement showing @ least Bht400,000.00

you said no such request will be asked ?

That was the requirement for issuing a Multi Entry which they no longer issue.

A single entry should not need that. No one has reported that anyway.

[ubonjoe]

Don't let it confuse you.

Go ahead and get your non-o.

Thanks Joe

Thou on the Singaporean Thai Embassy Website they requests Bank statement showing @ least Bht400,000.00

you said no such request will be asked ?

http://www.thaiembassy.sg/en/non-immigrant...a-o-thai-spouse

Do you know what they mean by "Personal History" ?

I shouild let my future employer worry about it...but can't trust the HR to get it right...and I don't want to make more than 1 trip to S'pore !

That's the Singapore conulates requirement. It is not in the rules that are set by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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

The personal history thing I don't have a clue as to what it means.

Is there a reason that you have to go to Singapore. It would be much easier and less costly to go to Vientiane Laos. I know from personal experience that they do not have this requirement.

[AusChef]

Thanks Joe

Thou on the Singaporean Thai Embassy Website they requests Bank statement showing @ least Bht400,000.00

you said no such request will be asked ?

That was the requirement for issuing a Multi Entry which they no longer issue.

A single entry should not need that. No one has reported that anyway.

Thanks Little Beer

so I must apply for Non-Immigrant "O" outside Thailand?

Luv ya Avatar !

[ubonjoe]

Yes you must apply for the non-o at any friendly nearby consulate.

It cannot be done here.

[Lite Beer]

Yes you must apply for the non-o at any friendly nearby consulate.

It cannot be done here.

Note the word FRIENDLY.

Suggest Vientiene Laos, or KL. Unless you are going to Singapore for another reason.

[PoorSucker]

so I must apply for Non-Immigrant "O" outside Thailand?

Yes

When you apply for extension of stay based on marriage, you'll have to apply 21 days before your entry stamp expires.

I would recommend to try get an 1-year multiple Non-O.

Then you'll have time to fix everything. ( maybe have to a border run )

When have you been told you can start?

I can go by and report on the construction progress.

[AusChef]

Yes

When you apply for extension of stay based on marriage, you'll have to apply 21 days before your entry stamp expires.

I would recommend to try get an 1-year multiple Non-O.

Then you'll have time to fix everything. ( maybe have to a border run )

When have you been told you can start?

I can go by and report on the construction progress.

Well Guys ...My Wife Called the Thai Consulate in Singapore and was told We must have a Current Bank account in Thailand with @ least B40,000 with a history of @ least 3months.

Or maybe they were quoting for Multiple entry ?

We have not even been here that long.

Seems to me Singapore office is abit more strict....and just want to be difficult to stop crowds...."too Much Work !" heehehe

so which Thai Consulate is the Best to Get Non Immigrant Visa for my Case "O' or "B"?

Well 1st of Dec is my starting date ..thou i'm going there to see the Hotel and Progress ,Sunday - Monday...maybe we can meetup ?

Thanks Again for all the contributors of this Forum

[ubonjoe]

For single entry non-o Vientiane Laos is best choice.