zinoww Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Hi There, Good day. I've been checking on this forum for some days & I really hope some experienced expert here can guide me for the next step of my life. Thanks in advance. i have a Chinese passport & under the age of 30. i got a pretty good offer as a diving instructor at Koh Tao. however, the employer, like many employers on the island, can't provide a working permit nor working visa for me. On the other hand, i get no intention to get into a serious relation on the island for a marriage visa. The only thing I can get is a single entrance 60days T visa. 1# According to some posts, seems that I can extend this visa at Thailand for 30days more with 1900B. However, for most of the time, i will stay at Koh Tao, which is far far away from BKK. Is there somewhere close to the island that i can get this extention? What i need to apply for the extentioin? 2# what next after the 60days + 30days stay? Going back to China for a new T visa is way too expensive. However, i need a visa to get into Malaysia /Cambodia / Myanmar. So a border run is also not easy for me. Possible to get a Mal T visa @ Thai & then travel to Mal for a Thai visa then return? i've been checking every possible ways & none of them seems workable.....but i really want this offer.... Any advice would be most appreciated...Any.... Thanks & regs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Immigration on Koh Samui will extend a Tourist Visa by 30 days. I think you might have to return to China for another Tourist Visa. You can get a VOA when entering Thailand. It gives 15 days and costs 1,000 Baht http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/123 You will not be able to work with a Tourist Visa. You need a Non Imm Visa and a Work Permit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinoww Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Immigration on Koh Samui will extend a Tourist Visa by 30 days. You will not be able to work with a Tourist Visa. i thought so.... seems i need to find someone who can provide the work permit....But i do find lots of people working there without a working visa.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Yes, and they are working illegally and face prison and deportation if found out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinoww Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Dear Lite Beer, thanks for your great advice & the useful link. it's been great help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/606054-visit-from-china-tourist-visa/?hl=chinese#entry5944498 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/602126-visa-runs-for-chinese-national/?hl=chinese#entry5899252 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HullyGully Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 In Thailand if you work paid or unpaid you need a work permit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinoww Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 In Thailand if you work paid or unpaid you need a work permit Hi HullyGully, thanks a lot for your advice. I am quite wondering about how to define 'work'? eg. in some high level diving course, the trainee is required to assist & instruct other fresh divers during a actual trainning in order to be experinenced. So, his paying but not paid for the work. i guess this might also be a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 That means they are a trainee and their work is part of their education and as such doesn't need a work permit. But it does mean that there are requirements for the school and you must be on an ED-visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinoww Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Thanks Mario2008 ~~ the visa is really a pain in my head.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driedmango Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Yes, and they are working illegally and face prison and deportation if found out. how often does that happen ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visarunner Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Yes, and they are working illegally and face prison and deportation if found out.how often does that happen ? Every day. In many areas there were no recent crack downs, but that can change any given moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 No statistics are available, as far as I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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