I currently hold a Non-Immigrant Type "B" Visa which was issued at the Thai embassy in Singapore and expires June 17th. I have not yet applied for my work permit as my sponsering company had to complete a legal and financial paperwork restructuring for me to be legally employed. As usual, this has taken longer than expected to be processed by the Thai authorities and the proper paperwork may not be completed and approved so that I can apply for my work permit prior to the expiration of my visa. Therefore, I guess I must make a visa run. My questions are: 1) Will I be able to obtain another Type "B" visa so that I can apply for the work permit once the proper company paperwork is in place? 2) Can I use the same company sponsership letter and documentation as I did in the first application? 3) Must such application be submitted at an embassy or consulate? 4) Anything else I should be aware of prior to making the visa run?

Your input, comments and advise will be most appreciated.

You can apply for another single entry visa using the same documents you used before at an embassy or consulate.

You cannot get one here.

You can apply for another single entry visa using the same documents you used before at an embassy or consulate.

You cannot get one here.

what is the different of non O AND THE NON B?

You can apply for another single entry visa using the same documents you used before at an embassy or consulate.

You cannot get one here.

what is the different of non O AND THE NON B?

Nothing other than the reason it was issued. They are both non immigrant visas. You can get a work permit with either one and an extension of stay for employment.

You can apply for another single entry visa using the same documents you used before at an embassy or consulate.

You cannot get one here.

what is the different of non O AND THE NON B?

Nothing other than the reason it was issued. They are both non immigrant visas. You can get a work permit with either one and an extension of stay for employment.

Hello joe I've had heard that you cannot get a work permit with the non O visa..

You heard wrong. It is a non immigrant visa and that is all that is required to get a work permit.

You heard wrong. It is a non immigrant visa and that is all that is required to get a work permit.

ok joe everything is clear for me now..but how to get a non O or B?

You heard wrong. It is a non immigrant visa and that is all that is required to get a work permit.

ok joe everything is clear for me now..but how to get a non O or B?

To get either one from a nearby consulate you have to qualify for it.

To get a B you would need a WP3 (work permit application receipt) and company documents from an employer.

To get a non-o you would need to be married to a thai, have a thai child, or be over 50. There are few others such as paper work from a NGO or some such organization that says you will be doing volunteer work.

You heard wrong. It is a non immigrant visa and that is all that is required to get a work permit.

ok joe everything is clear for me now..but how to get a non O or B?

To get either one from a nearby consulate you have to qualify for it.

To get a B you would need a WP3 (work permit application receipt) and company documents from an employer.

To get a non-o you would need to be married to a thai, have a thai child, or be over 50. There are few others such as paper work from a NGO or some such organization that says you will be doing volunteer work.

ok,joe thank you very much..how about the education visa what documents do i need?

You need documentation from a school, Check with one of those that sponsor this forum.

Why don't you do a topic and ask what your options are instead of posting on other topics,

You have asked about a retirement extension besides the ones I have just anwered.

You can apply for another single entry visa using the same documents you used before at an embassy or consulate.

You cannot get one here.

Thanks for your reply and information. Will I need to provide a WP3 receipt?

Edited June 5, 200917 yr by freothai

You can apply for another single entry visa using the same documents you used before at an embassy or consulate.

You cannot get one here.

Thanks for your reply and information. Will I need to provide a WP3 receipt?

Yes you should have one. It appears though you didn't have one the first time according to the info in your original post.

You can apply for another single entry visa using the same documents you used before at an embassy or consulate.

You cannot get one here.

Thanks for your reply and information. Will I need to provide a WP3 receipt?

Yes you should have one. It appears though you didn't have one the first time according to the info in your original post.

OK...Thanks again.

You can apply for another single entry visa using the same documents you used before at an embassy or consulate.

You cannot get one here.

Thanks for your reply and information. Will I need to provide a WP3 receipt?

Yes you should have one. It appears though you didn't have one the first time according to the info in your original post.

OK...Thanks again.

Hi Friends,

Interesting to follow, would it be possible to get a work permit with a Non Immigrant Visa Form OA validity one year, if once I decide to work again ?

If not, what would you advise ?

Thanks by advance.

Hi Friends,

Interesting to follow, would it be possible to get a work permit with a Non Immigrant Visa Form OA validity one year, if once I decide to work again ?

If not, what would you advise ?

Thanks by advance.

You won't get a work permit if you have a OA visa or an extension based upon retirement. You would have to leave and get a regular non-o to get a work permit.

UbonJoe,

Thanks for the crystal clear answer, now without abusing may I ask you the procedure to get the "Non-O" for visa, does it teakes long and what are the success chances ?

Thanks again for your help and support.

Edited June 8, 200917 yr by Azoulay

UbonJoe,

Thanks for the crystal clear answer, now without abusing may I ask you the procedure to get the "Non-O" for visa, does it teakes long and what are the success chances ?

Thanks again for your help and support.

If you are here in Thailand and are 50 or over you can easily get a single entry non-o at most nearby consulates.

All you need is your passport to prove your age.

I think he is in France.

You should be able to get it in France with no problem. Only takes a few days. Thai Embassy Paris.

If not successful you can always get it from Stuttgart Germany or Hull in UK . In fact you can also get a Multi Entry from these 2 Consulates.