Visa requirement for student

[AshaDarville]

Hi,

I am an Australian Medical Student. I am 20 years old (will be 21 at time of travel).

I have organised an elective placement in a Thai hospital for 9 weeks.

I was wondering a few things:

-9 weeks is longer than the 60 days that I have seen mentioned as the longest usual visa class, so is there a way to get around this or should I just leave a few days early?

-If I am 'working' (ie I'm not a tourist) do I have to get a work permit even though I'm not earning money?

-How do I go about getting special visas or a work permit if this is the case, and how far ahead of time should I do this (my trip starts in July)?

Thanks

Asha

[dr_Pat_Pong]

You need a Non Immigrant Visa B because you will be working. Go to a Thai Consulate in Australia with a letter from the placement hospital evidencing your program. What state of Australia are you in ?

[AshaDarville]

I am in tasmania (where I'm fairly sure there is not Thai consulate).

Also I have been communicating with the hospital almost entirely by email. Will an email confirmation be enough or should I get them to send me a letter?

Thanks for responding by the way!!

Asha

[dr_Pat_Pong]

There is no Thai office in Tasmania. Contact Brisbane and use Express Mail each way

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I think email note from the hospital will be fine there.