Just Got My Visa... Immigration Question

[Neo6]

Hi,

The Hull consulate just issued me a 1 year non-immigrant multi-entry type B visa (that's a mouth full). I'm pleased to have it, however I do have a slight concern about immigration at Bangkok airport.

Does anyone have experience in relation to the type of questions they will ask, or what they'll need to see? Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you

[beechguy]

Just enter the visa number on the TM6 arrival card, and make sure they stamp that you are permitted to stay 90 days, not to worry, it's not complicated.

[Neo6]

Just enter the visa number on the TM6 arrival card, and make sure they stamp that you are permitted to stay 90 days, not to worry, it's not complicated.

Thank you for the reply.

I'll remember to do the arrival card thing then!

Do they ask any questions though in relation to what business you'll be conducting? Or why you are visiting Thailand? I just want to be 100% prepared so I don't get rejected or something

[beechguy]

Just enter the visa number on the TM6 arrival card, and make sure they stamp that you are permitted to stay 90 days, not to worry, it's not complicated.

Thank you for the reply.

I'll remember to do the arrival card thing then!

Do they ask any questions though in relation to what business you'll be conducting? Or why you are visiting Thailand? I just want to be 100% prepared so I don't get rejected or something

Like I said, it's not complicated, I've never been asked any questions. Just remember, every time you enter, make sure that they stamp that you are permited to stay 90 days. Even if entering just before the visa expires, you will still get 90 days, so you can actually stay almost 15 months if you time the entries correctly.

Edited April 1, 2011 by beechguy

[Neo6]

Like I said, it's not complicated, I've never been asked any questions. Just remember, every time you enter, make sure that they stamp that you are permited to stay 90 days. Even if entering just before the visa expires, you will still get 90 days, so you can actually stay almost 15 months if you time the entries correctly.

Oh that's great! I didn't know you could do the 15 month thing in that fashion, thank you :jap:

It sounds like you're quite use to coming in and out the country with this type of visa. May I ask do you always go through Bangkok airport, or is there perhaps an easier place of entry?

Thanks again

Edited April 1, 2011 by Neo6

[beechguy]

Like I said, it's not complicated, I've never been asked any questions. Just remember, every time you enter, make sure that they stamp that you are permited to stay 90 days. Even if entering just before the visa expires, you will still get 90 days, so you can actually stay almost 15 months if you time the entries correctly.

Oh that's great! I didn't know you could do the 15 month thing in that fashion, thank you :jap:

It sounds like you're quite use to coming in and out the country with this type of visa. May I ask do you always go through Bangkok airport, or is there perhaps an easier place of entry?

Thanks again

I have a Multi-entry Non-immigrant "B", I have entered from neighboring countries, but usually I enter through Bangkok, never had a problem.

[Crossy]

Thai immigration (at least at BKK airport) is probably the easiest I've been through for years.

Over the past 7 years and dozens of entries (both with and without visas) I've had only one issue, and that was just after the implementation of a (now abandoned) rule limiting the number of visa-free entries (and that was the result of an inexperienced officer).

[WhizBang]

I usually have a non-immigrant 'O' visa, but one time they gave me a 'B'.  Don't know why.  But anyway, no issues at arrival.  No questions, nothing.

But do make sure you enter the visa number on the arrival card, and then check to make sure you were given the 90 days.  If you fail to enter your visa number on the entry card, they will only give you 30 days.

I have also come and gone through a border crossing at Cambodia and Laos.  No problems.  Same thing, just enter the visa number on the entry card to get your 90 days.

The 90 day in and out routine is a pain in the butt.  I wish they would just give an entry until the expiration of the visa.  

[PoorSucker]

The 90 day in and out routine is a pain in the butt.  I wish they would just give an entry until the expiration of the visa.  

You can get a 1 year extension at immigrations in Thailand.

Extension of Thai Business Visa

The Thai "B" or Business Visa can be extended to a one year visa in country as follows.

The extension of the visa is normally based on employment and as such there are certain regulations governing the company who is employing you.

These are the regulations for the extension of the "B" Business Visa:

1. The business must be registered in Thailand.

2. The company must be capitalized to at least Baht 2 Million while operating fund must be at least Baht 1 Million.

3. The company must have a ration of at least 4 : 1 - Four Thais for every foreigner.

4. You must earn at least in accordance with the level specified for each nationality by the Labour Department.

Duration of the Extension

- One year at a time.

Documents required for the extension:

1. Application form (T.M. 7 )

2. Passport or document used in lien of passport and its copies .

3. The applicants 4 x 6 cm. photograph .

4. Extension fee Baht 1,900.-

5. The company letters certifying as follows ;

- Nature of business

- Reason or necessity in employing the applicant his / her position, salary and education background.

- Number of Thai and foreign employees.

6. Copies of work permit or receipt of work permit application.

7. Company's annual balance sheets.

8. The juristic persons Annual Income Tax Declaration Form (Form No.50) of the latest year and its receipt of payment.

9. Thai employees Monthly Income Tax Declaration Form (Form No.1 ) of the latest month and its receipt of payment.

10. The applicants Annual Income Tax Declaration Form (Form No.91) of the latest year and its receipt of payment.

11. The official letter that certify the registration of such juristic person.

12. Business Registration or Business License.

13. Value Added Tax Registration and list of share holders.

14. A map that indicate location of the Company.

15. For those who operate export business, the documentary evidence clarifying its export activities is needed.

16. For those who operate tourism business, the documentary evidence clarifying its total number of tourist that brought in by the company is needed.

N.B. In case of necessity , documents No.7 , 8 , 9 , and 10 can be substituted by the company letters stating its reason.

[OZEMADE]

The 90 day in and out routine is a pain in the butt. I wish they would just give an entry until the expiration of the visa.

You can get a 1 year extension at immigrations in Thailand.

Extension of Thai Business Visa

The Thai "B" or Business Visa can be extended to a one year visa in country as follows.

The extension of the visa is normally based on employment and as such there are certain regulations governing the company who is employing you.

These are the regulations for the extension of the "B" Business Visa:

1. The business must be registered in Thailand.

2. The company must be capitalized to at least Baht 2 Million while operating fund must be at least Baht 1 Million.

3. The company must have a ration of at least 4 : 1 - Four Thais for every foreigner.

4. You must earn at least in accordance with the level specified for each nationality by the Labour Department.

Duration of the Extension

- One year at a time.

Documents required for the extension:

1. Application form (T.M. 7 )

2. Passport or document used in lien of passport and its copies .

3. The applicants 4 x 6 cm. photograph .

4. Extension fee Baht 1,900.-

5. The company letters certifying as follows ;

- Nature of business

- Reason or necessity in employing the applicant his / her position, salary and education background.

- Number of Thai and foreign employees.

6. Copies of work permit or receipt of work permit application.

7. Company's annual balance sheets.

8. The juristic persons Annual Income Tax Declaration Form (Form No.50) of the latest year and its receipt of payment.

9. Thai employees Monthly Income Tax Declaration Form (Form No.1 ) of the latest month and its receipt of payment.

10. The applicants Annual Income Tax Declaration Form (Form No.91) of the latest year and its receipt of payment.

11. The official letter that certify the registration of such juristic person.

12. Business Registration or Business License.

13. Value Added Tax Registration and list of share holders.

14. A map that indicate location of the Company.

15. For those who operate export business, the documentary evidence clarifying its export activities is needed.

16. For those who operate tourism business, the documentary evidence clarifying its total number of tourist that brought in by the company is needed.

N.B. In case of necessity , documents No.7 , 8 , 9 , and 10 can be substituted by the company letters stating its reason.

All the above is correct, unless you have RETIRED in Thailand on a Non Immigrant "B" Visa. Which I did some 8 years ago.