Work Visa, Exit And Enter As Much As Needed?

[patjk]

Hello, I am looking at getting a non-imm. O visa for work in Thailand. However, I plan to move between Thailand and the surrounding countries a lot, for not much more than 2 weeks at a time. Can I get enter and exit as much as I want? What kind of visa can I get to do this?

Thanks.

[beechguy]

If not married to a Thai national, better to get a multi-entry, Non-Immigrant "B" Visa.

Edited May 27, 2013 by beechguy

[Mario2008]

Based on what would you qualify for a non-immigrant visa?

Are you marreid to a Thai or have a child with Thai nationality?

Are you over 50 years old?

If you want to look for work in Thailand, come in on a tourist visa and try to find a job. Once you found a job you can get a non-B visa and work permit. Not untill you have an employer will you get these.

[lopburi3]

I am an American (23/M) coming from the US living in Thailand for a year or so.

You posted above earlier which does not indicate any reason for a non immigrant visa issue of any type. So unless you have found employment and a work permit being issued it appears you would not qualify. If you are getting a job in Thailand you would need a non immigrant B visa (unless married to a Thai during your stay and you did not post about it).

[patjk]

Thanks for the replies.

Yes, I am self employed and plan to stay and work in Thailand. I am not married to a Thai. Single, 24 yr old, male. Will a non-B allow me to travel in and out of the country with no issues?

[ubonjoe]

How do plan on getting the non-b visa?

A non-b can be a multiple entry visa if you qualify for it. Not available from nearby embassies unless you have a work permit. Can be issued in your home country for business purposes if you are working for or own a company there.

An extension of stay of a non-b visa entry can be done if you have a work permit. A multiple re-entry permit can be obtained for an extension of stay.

Edited May 28, 2013 by ubonjoe

[patjk]

How do plan on getting the non-b visa?

A non-b can be a multiple entry visa if you qualify for it. Not available from nearby embassies unless you have a work permit. Can be issued in your home country for business purposes if you are working for or own a company there.

An extension of stay of a non-b visa entry can be done if you have a work permit. A multiple re-entry permit can be obtained for an extension of stay.

I hadn't though about that yet, since I am still trying to decide which visa is best. I assume I will apply online and ship my passport in my home country to get the visa.

Thanks for the info.

[lopburi3]

1. You must have your passport at all times when in Thailand.

2. A Consulate will not issue a visa if you are currently in Thailand.

3. If such a visa were issued it would not be valid or accepted by immigration.

4. You will need paperwork to obtain a non immigrant visa wherever you apply.

[Soutpeel]

Thanks for the replies.

Yes, I am self employed and plan to stay and work in Thailand. I am not married to a Thai. Single, 24 yr old, male. Will a non-B allow me to travel in and out of the country with no issues?

If your not staying for more than two weeks at a time, a visa waiver will fine, hoever the fact you have stated you intend to work here, you will need a Non-imm B and a WP...and you dont have the grounds to be issued one unless you get a job in Thailand and you do know shipping your passport back to US without you to get a visa put in it is illegal if you are still in Thailand and dont believe you can do on-line visa's for Thailand anyway