Non Imm B Question

[bkkdangerous]

I have a work permit and my 3 months for my Non Imm B are nearly finished, I am due to go and extend for 12 months, however while getting my Non Imm B I was informed by the embassy staff that I can go back and get another Non Imm B by returning to the embassy outside Thailand and presenting my work permit and payment and passport to get a new non imm b for 3 months, is this correct?

There are reasons for not extending yet however that is not relevant to the question.

Thank you

[PoorSucker]

Yes, correct.

And you can get a 12-months multiple entry Non-B in KL.

[bkkdangerous]

Thanks, I am a little confused as at the embassy they said I can do this without the plethora of paperwork I took for my initial application, she said just work permit and passport and payment, however when we called the embassy they said I need all the paperwork as per my first application

[InterestedObserver]

1. First choice would be the 1 year extension of stay based on employment from immigration, if you qualify.

2. Second choice would be to get another non-immigrant 'B' visa from a Thai embassy or consulate outside Thailand.

[bkkdangerous]

the reason I can not extend is based on number of staff, we let some go and I only have one week to sort this, My concern is whether I can go overseas without taking all the paperwork I took first time, just need to know whether my work permit replaces the need for all this paperwork.

Also the KL one (a bit miffed as I was in KL last week haha), how much would I pay for the 12 month non imm b and can I just present my work permit and passport and payment (and app form obviously)

[thaiphoon]

You will need to provide full paperwork. Embassy staff are unfortunately generally poor in giving advice. Reports suggest you need 8 months+ left on your WP to get multi-entry Non-B visa at KL, otherwise single entry.

[bkkdangerous]

Thanks thaiphoon, the 8 months is not a problem however getting all the paperwork together is a grind. maybe have to employ a couple of cleaners haha

[thaiphoon]

I know it. Complete PIA.

You may care to look at the link below by way of checklist

http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2482.php?id=2492

[bkkdangerous]

thanks, would I still need the letter from labour dept saying there is work permit available as I already have work permit?

[thaiphoon]

No, just take your work permit with you.

[bkkdangerous]

Thanks for your help, so work permit and the rest of the documents I took first time, and KL is the best bet as I can get 12 month multi entry Non Imm B

[thaiphoon]

Work to the checklist on the link I gave you and you will be fine. Penang will also issue multi-entry Non-B, but company has to have registered share capital of at least 8m baht. Not so at KL.