Hello .

Can anyone shed any information on what is needed to obtain a business visa if i am coming to Thailand with the aim to source goods to export back to

the UK?

At this moment i am only looking at small quantities of samples to take back to possible buyers,,but of a fairly wide range of goods

As i am only buying samples now from small street vendors and small shops, i will not be going to any of the major supplies who could

possibly give me a letter of introduction or the likes that meet the requirements of the Thai Embassy in the UK.

Has anyone being in a recent similar situation and if so can they relay what is/ was needed?

I shall be returning to the UK shortly and would like to have any documentation from Thailand that is needed before applying for the business

visa 2 months from now

Thank you

Unless you have a business that could provide commercial reasons or working for a firm you would not qualify for a business visa. But you can buy what you want on a tourist (or if within 30 days visa exempt) entry.

Unless you have a business that could provide commercial reasons or working for a firm you would not qualify for a business visa. But you can buy what you want on a tourist (or if within 30 days visa exempt) entry.

yes i would be self -employed working for myself.working as a agent for a few shops in the uk

so what evidence /documentations do i need to provide from Thailand

I can get verification from the Uk shops that i am in Thailand to source for them

also from the clearing agent in uk that ihave in the past done business and am starting up again

Thank you

Unless you have a business that could provide commercial reasons or working for a firm you would not qualify for a business visa. But you can buy what you want on a tourist (or if within 30 days visa exempt) entry.

yes i would be self -employed working for myself.working as a agent for a few shops in the uk

so what evidence /documentations do i need to provide from Thailand

I can get verification from the Uk shops that i am in Thailand to source for them

also from the clearing agent in uk that ihave in the past done business and am starting up again

Thank you

I was in a similar situation and needed a letter of invitation from a Thai company on headed paper that included their registration details and a company stamp. I also provided a letter from a UK company saying I was in Thailand on business for them. The consulate in Hull seemed happy with this and issued the visa no problems.

Unless you have a business that could provide commercial reasons or working for a firm you would not qualify for a business visa. But you can buy what you want on a tourist (or if within 30 days visa exempt) entry.

yes i would be self -employed working for myself.working as a agent for a few shops in the uk

so what evidence /documentations do i need to provide from Thailand

I can get verification from the Uk shops that i am in Thailand to source for them

also from the clearing agent in uk that ihave in the past done business and am starting up again

Thank you

I was in a similar situation and needed a letter of invitation from a Thai company on headed paper that included their registration details and a company stamp. I also provided a letter from a UK company saying I was in Thailand on business for them. The consulate in Hull seemed happy with this and issued the visa no problems.

Thanks Rab

On your knowledge Rab did/do Glasgow offer the same service

Unless you have a business that could provide commercial reasons or working for a firm you would not qualify for a business visa. But you can buy what you want on a tourist (or if within 30 days visa exempt) entry.

yes i would be self -employed working for myself.working as a agent for a few shops in the uk

so what evidence /documentations do i need to provide from Thailand

I can get verification from the Uk shops that i am in Thailand to source for them

also from the clearing agent in uk that ihave in the past done business and am starting up again

Thank you

I was in a similar situation and needed a letter of invitation from a Thai company on headed paper that included their registration details and a company stamp. I also provided a letter from a UK company saying I was in Thailand on business for them. The consulate in Hull seemed happy with this and issued the visa no problems.

Thanks Rab

On your knowledge Rab did/do Glasgow offer the same service

Sorry I have no idea about any other consulate as I have always used Hull. My last application was in March so fairly recent.