Non Immigrant B Visa

[sheep152001]

I know that in order to gain entry into Thailand I need a Non imigrant Type B visa multiple entry. This allows me to enter the country and reside their for 90 days at a time.

While I am their I will be volunteering as an ###### for a Charity. I was wondering do I require a work permit for this. If I have a work permit do I still have to leave and re-enter the country every 90 days?

If I do have to leave and reenter the country were would be the best possible border crossing to use? and how much does it cost roughly? I will be working in Chiang Mai.

[a269652]

My understanding is that once you have a WP, the need to do a visa-run every 90 days is removed.

[sheep152001]

Hi,

How difficult is it to obtain a work permit and how much does it cost?

Thanks for all the help

[dr_Pat_Pong]

If you get a Work Permit you can get an extension of your visa enabling you to stay in the Kingdom. The Charity will know all of the rules and regulations pertaining to work permits. Take it up with them.

[sheep152001]

HI,

I am hoping to work in Chiang Hai or Mai not sure which.

Now the organisation I hope to work for has advised me not to go for a work permit and they would accept all responsibility for me.

I am volunteering as a ###### so money is a bit tight. From Chiang Hai were would be the cheapest way to do a Visa Run? How much roughly would it cost? How long do I have to leave the country before I am allowed to return?

Thanks for everything

[dr_Pat_Pong]

5 minutes every 90 days will see you through on a multi B

[sheep152001]

Hi,

If in Chiang Hai what were would be the cheapest way to do a Visa run? What border should I go over?

What form of transport would I have to use?

How much roughly would it cost to do this in thai currency?

Thanks for all your help

[jonniebkk]

any foreigner "working" in thailand is required to have a work permit. this includes paid and non-paid work. it is very risky to work without one. i would be very suspect of any organization that said to not to worry about getting one or actively discouraged you from getting one. basically they are telling you to break the law. unless this charity/organization is intimately connected with high level officialdom (maybe a pet charity of ms shinawatra) i would stay clear of them.

[Edward B]

5 minutes every 90 days will see you through on a multi B

Sounds like a doctors prescription to me!