watchoutfarang Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Hi there, I need to get a 3-month non-B for my work permit.Where is the best (and cheapest) place to go near Thailand. This topic has probably been done to death but any help appreciated cheers watchoutfarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 That is hard to say without knowing where you are. And even knowing that a great deal will depend on the fares/rates you can obtain at any given time. Vientiane/Penang/KL/KB are all used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchoutfarang Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 Sorry I am currently in Pattaya. Need to get the visa in the next 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I believe there are all inclusive type runs from Pattaya to Cambodia where you stay overnight or two near border and passport is submitted to visa issue in PP and returned to you. Don't know the price or if valid for type B visa but expect they are if paperwork in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
languageexpress Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Phenom Penh is good for those in the East. Penang is good if you’re in the south and Vientiane for those in the North. Of the three, I prefer Pengang, just a personal thing...it’s not dirt cheap but it’s easy to get around and a pleasant enough place to wait out the processing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 You must show them the WP3. Confirmation that you have applied for WP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchoutfarang Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 It appears that no one in my new place of work has heard of such a form. Is it available at the Dept of Labour once the application has been lodged?? Would a letter from the potential employer, contract and company papers not suffice?? FYI I am using Siracha Dept of Labour/ Immigration. Cheers watchoutfarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiphoon Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 When Form WP3 (work permit application form) is lodged at the labour office, the prospective employer receives a receipt, which is the Approval Letter referred to in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes on Non Immigrant "B" Visa application procedures in the link below. This Approval Letter (which is a small slip of paper) is what you will need to show the consulate. Consulates within the region will normally only issue single entry visa first time round, and you can apply for multiple entry visa next time with actual work permit, or apply for extension of stay based on employment at Thai immigration if you meet the requirements. When you have your visa you will need to go to the labour office (who will want to see the visa in your passport) and you will sign and collect your work permit at the same time. http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2482.php?id=2492 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchoutfarang Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 When Form WP3 (work permit application form) is lodged at the labour office, the prospective employer receives a receipt, which is the Approval Letter referred to in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes on Non Immigrant "B" Visa application procedures in the link below. This Approval Letter (which is a small slip of paper) is what you will need to show the consulate. Consulates within the region will normally only issue single entry visa first time round, and you can apply for multiple entry visa next time with actual work permit, or apply for extension of stay based on employment at Thai immigration if you meet the requirements. When you have your visa you will need to go to the labour office (who will want to see the visa in your passport) and you will sign and collect your work permit at the same time.http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2482.php?id=2492 Thanks so much for your help!!!!! All is now clear!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchoutfarang Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Ok, now I am really confused. I should have perhaps mentioned that I have a non-B issued from Hulll in the UK. This was issued on 19th November 2008 and I am now in the extended 3 month period, giving me 15 months. My company have applied for my WP using this non-B and allegedly the dept of Labour have said that provided the visa is processed prior to the expiry on 14th Feb, they will be able to extend my non-B. Therefore, the application being made is through a WP2 application. Is this the correct procedure, as i was told by a visa expert that I would need to leave the country and get a new one?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchoutfarang Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 Just bumping this thread as I really need some advice on my last post Thanks watchoutfarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) After you get your WP you can do following. If you meet the requirements you can apply for 1 year extension of stay. Four Thai employee per foreigner, two years of audited balance sheet. Else you go to KL and get a 1 year multiple entry non-B. Penang will also issue if you have 8 million in capital on balance sheet. Edited January 14, 2010 by PoorSucker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchoutfarang Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 So that means that I can get my WP through my current non-B anf the company can get me a 12 month extension, based on my current visa. If so, great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrenova Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 After you get your WP you can do following.If you meet the requirements you can apply for 1 year extension of stay. Four Thai employee per foreigner, two years of audited balance sheet. Else you go to KL and get a 1 year multiple entry non-B. Penang will also issue if you have 8 million in capital on balance sheet. Could you elaborate on what KL is requiring to issue multi B visas, given the distinction you make for Penang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiphoon Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Could you elaborate on what KL is requiring to issue multi B visas, given the distinction you make for Penang. Company paperwork plus work permit showing at least 8 months remaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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