aguafria Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hi, I'm planning to come to Thailand in a few months and need some advice on the best Visa for my circumstances. I am a OBIEE/Data warehousing consultant by profession and would like the option of trying to find employment whilst in Thailand, but I don't realistically know if this is going to happen. From my initial research it seems Thailand is almost a communist country with bizarre anti-foreigner laws. (No offence to anyone intended - just my opinion) I've looked through the Thai Embassy website and have become a little disillusioned with the options available, so I'd appreciate someone with a little more experience offering some guidance. Looks like there could be a lot of hoops to jump through; so I would prefer the easiest option. Thank you kindly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayned Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Quick questions: Nationality? Age? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguafria Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Quick questions: Nationality? Age? Sorry should have mentioned that. 32 years old, New Zealand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayned Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 A Triple entry tourist visa will give you almost 270 days, if used correctly, with 2 border runs and three 30 day extensions. You could enroll in an approved school and get an ED visa. You could extend your permission to stay every 90 days as long as you have the paperwork from the school that shows that you are attending classes. Some courses are approved for 5 years. You'd have to pay for the course upfront, 20k - 25k baht, and the extensions are 1900 baht. You could marry a Thai and get 1 year extensions of stay every year ! If you come on a tourist visa and do find a job you will have to get a work permit and apply for a Non-B in a neighboring country. IMHO, most of the jobs here are English teachers unless your Company moves you here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Just browse around and in less than 3 minutes you will learn all the details the only two possible options: Repeated (with limits) multiple-entry tourist visa, or Educational visa. Employment in your field is nearly impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguafria Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 A Triple entry tourist visa will give you almost 270 days, if used correctly, with 2 border runs and three 30 day extensions. You could enroll in an approved school and get an ED visa. You could extend your permission to stay every 90 days as long as you have the paperwork from the school that shows that you are attending classes. Some courses are approved for 5 years. You'd have to pay for the course upfront, 20k - 25k baht, and the extensions are 1900 baht. You could marry a Thai and get 1 year extensions of stay every year ! If you come on a tourist visa and do find a job you will have to get a work permit and apply for a Non-B in a neighboring country. IMHO, most of the jobs here are English teachers unless your Company moves you here. Thank you for your reply! So it is possible to switch to another visa if you come on a tourist visa? that's good to know. I'm not sure if I'm ready to marry a Thai girl yet... But I'll hold onto that one. The ED Visa sounds interesting... Do you have any experience with that? I'd wonder what kind of courses were available for people like us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayned Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Look at this website as an example :http://www.tlslanguageschool.com/ I took a short course with them years ago and was satisfied. In addition there are other approved course such as many levels of scuba diving certification all the way through instructor. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 What research leads you to believe that Thailand is almost a Communist Country ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 How easily can a Thai tourist just roll up in Auckland and a legal job in NZ ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 My advice go and teach English Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA_FARANG Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Not to be impolite, but learn the rules and then learn how to apply them here in Thailand. Thousands of people have had to do it. Just realize that sometimes you've got to make sacrifices to get at least part of what you want. You may even have to live outside of Thailand to earn a living, making do with periodic visits to Thailand until you can save enough funds and reach age 50 or have the financial independence to be able to live in Thailand without an outside income. Good luck, but if you really want it, it is possible to do it. This forum and especially the visa forum will start you with ideas and how it is possible to accomplish what you want.. But you'll have to make the sacrifices to get it done yourself. Just realize that others have gone through the required hoops to accomplish what they wanted, and if you're willing you can also do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Didn't know there was a Triple Entry Tourist Visa, thought it was only a double + 30 day extension was available, so thank you. I'm currently considering getting an ED Visa & was quoted 27k baht inc lessons. This can be extended with the appropriate documents for 5 years. Edited January 18, 2014 by faraday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayned Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Yes, if the course is approved by the MOE for five years. But, the fees to the school are for one year so each year you have to cough up an additional fee(25k baht?) to the school for the next year in addition to the extensions every 90 days which cost 1900 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 As you say you want to live and work in thailand, just get a single or double entry tourist visa, which would allow up to 6 months stay in thailand. While you are here, conduct your job search (completely legal with a t-visa). If and when you find a job in your field, any legit employer can give you documentation to convert your t-visa to a business visa (either in country or a nearby thai consulate). Then you can return to thailand and apply for a work permit and off to work you go. If you don't find suitable employment, you're free to return to kiwiland at any time. Doesn't sound too communistic to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 A double entry TR + 30 extension equals 90 days..how does this become '6 months'?...unless there's a typo I'm becoming even more confused. 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 A two entry visa gives 60 days for each entry than can be extended for 30 days. That can give you almost six months dependent on early you get your visa because it validity starts on the date of issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sceptict11 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 A double entry TR + 30 extension equals 90 days..how does this become '6 months'?...unless there's a typo I'm becoming even more confused. 555 A DOUBLE entry tourist visa = 60+30 for the first entry and 60+30 for the second entry ! Total = 180 days possible stay ! Still confused ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Thank you, gentlemen. Edited January 18, 2014 by faraday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 What research leads you to believe that Thailand is almost a Communist Country ? Research............... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) What research leads you to believe that Thailand is almost a Communist Country ? Sounds like a typical ill-informed TV comment equating protectionism (practiced to some extent by all countries) with ... ummm ... what's a nasty word ... ah yes, communism. You should fit right in here at the hub-of-illogical-opinions. (No offence to anyone intended - just my opinion). How open is NZ to itinerant Thais unable to find employment at home or looking for a cheap way to fund an extended holiday? Why would you want to come to a place you've formed such a negative view of before even arriving? Edited January 19, 2014 by Suradit69 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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