Hello !

Does anyone has recent experience on changing their current visa to Non-Imm B (teacher) in Bangkok ?

I am mostly looking the requirement (documents) list...

Is local police check document required ? (so that I can add the time to get that document to time frame)

Thanks in advance,

G.

From immigration website.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION FOR VISA OR VISA STATUS ALTERATION (NON-B ): WORKING AS A TEACHER IN THAILAND

1. 
   In case of overstaying in Thailand, application could not be submitted.
   
2. Application for Visa Status Alteration. (TM.86)
   Application for visa. (TM.87)
   
3. Copy of passport entries.
   
4. 4 X 6 cm. Photograph.
   
5. Application fee of 2,000 baht.
   
6. To be a teacher in a GOVERNMENT school or university.
   As a teacher at the University
   • A letter from the director of university , requesting visa or visa status alteration.
   As a teacher at the school
   • A letter from the department concerned under the Ministry of Education or a letter from the governor of province, requesting for visa or visa status alteration.
   And
   • Employment certification form (Download the form from Labor Dept. website)
   • A copy of employment contract. (The start working date shown in employment contract must be the same date with application or after getting approval of visa alteration.)
   • Diploma and transcript of the applicant. (Must show the original and copy to the officer as proof)
   
7. To be a teacher in a PRIVATE school or university.
   As a teacher at the University
   • A letter from the rector of university, requesting visa or visa status alteration.
   As a teacher at the school
   • A letter from the department concerned under the Ministry of Education or in the case of lower academic levels in education, a letter from the governor of province, requesting for visa or visa status alteration.
   And
   • Employment certification form (Download the form from Labor Dept. website)
   • A copy of employment contract. (The start working date shown in employment contract must be the same date with application or after getting approval of visa alteration.)
   • Diploma and transcript of the applicant. (Must show the original and copy to the officer as proof)
   • A Certified copy of the registration papers of the educational institution. (Certified by authority signature and institute’s seal or stamp.)
   • A Certified copy of the license of the school or university administrator(Certified by authority signature and institute’s seal or stamp.)
   

Remarks

1. The Applicant must sign every page of application and the applicant must arrange the documents in proper order and must prepare the originals as proof.
   
2. Call 02-2873101-10 ext.2237 , 02-287-4948 for details.
   

Hello !

Does anyone has recent experience on changing their current visa to Non-Imm B (teacher) in Bangkok ?

I am mostly looking the requirement (documents) list...

Is local police check document required ? (so that I can add the time to get that document to time frame)

Thanks in advance,

G.

What visa are you currently on?

On a tourist visa or visa exempt entry, you would need at least 21 days of permission to stay left to be able to get convert to a non-immigrant visa.

Hello !

Does anyone has recent experience on changing their current visa to Non-Imm B (teacher) in Bangkok ?

I am mostly looking the requirement (documents) list...

Is local police check document required ? (so that I can add the time to get that document to time frame)

Thanks in advance,

G.

What visa are you currently on?

On a tourist visa or visa exempt entry, you would need at least 21 days of permission to stay left to be able to get convert to a non-immigrant visa.

I have currently on Non-Imm (ED) (extension) with 3 months left.

Hello !

Does anyone has recent experience on changing their current visa to Non-Imm B (teacher) in Bangkok ?

I am mostly looking the requirement (documents) list...

Is local police check document required ? (so that I can add the time to get that document to time frame)

Thanks in advance,

G.

What visa are you currently on?

On a tourist visa or visa exempt entry, you would need at least 21 days of permission to stay left to be able to get convert to a non-immigrant visa.

I have currently on Non-Imm (ED) (extension) with 3 months left.

I know of a great little visa service in Bangkok that will process your non-B visa (1 year) for 5900 Baht - all inclusive. It's a great savings, considering the time and money that I had to spend on traveling out of TH every 60 days. ugh...

They can do it all for you if you're still looking for it. It's a joint Thai - American venture called VisaMan Bangkok. The guy to get in touch with is named Jeffrey Stevens. Email: <email address removed as per forum rules>

Hope this helps, even though its a bit late.

Edited August 3, 200916 yr by Maestro
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On an ED visa it is doubtfull you can change your reason to stay. You could give it a try, especialy if you will be working for a government school, but probably will need to go abroad to get a non-B.