i'm 21 year old and i want to go live n thailand. I have enough money to keep me going while i am there but i'm willing to work there. Do i send off for a visa before i fly or do i just book a flight and sort things out when i get there. What forms do i need, how long can i stay, what are the reqirements and how much will it cost? i just need to know the best way to go about it really. thanks.

You may fly here and start to look for a job. Once you find a job, your company will give you a letter for you to apply for the non-imm 'B' visa and from there you can apply for the work permit.

You must get a company who is willing to sponsor you the work permit.

It may be best for you to initially apply for a Tourist Visa at a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate.

Although you may be eligible for a 30 day Tourist Visa Exemption, the airline may refuse to let you board without a confirmed return/onward ticket within this period. Moreover, the Tourist Visa Exemption cannot be converted to a Non-Immigrant Visa "B".

See also the following:

10 steps to One Year Work permit and visa

Working the legal way in Thailand

WORK PERMITS, VISAS, AND REENTRY PERMITS IN THAILAND

Office of Foreigner Workers Administration, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour

Required Documents, Change visa, For working in Thailand ( NON-B )

Edited April 25, 200620 yr by vinny