Length of visa change and work permit

[jasperA]

Hello, I am a US citizen staying in bangkok. I have been looking for work here for about a month. I was wondering how long it takes to change visa to non immigrant and apply for a work permit once I find a willing employer? Thank you in advance for any help.

[BruceMangosteen]

No delay once the paperwork is in order.

[ubonjoe]

You can apply for a work permit with a tourist visa. Then with a letter of approval for the application you can get a non-b visa from a nearby embassy or consulate.

After you have the non-b visa the work permit will be issued.

I would guess the minimum time to this would be about 3 weeks.

[jasperA]

Nearby consulate or embassy in Thailand? or i have to leave Thailand to a surrounding country? it says online its best to do it in your home country but is it required? Thank you

[ubonjoe]

You do no need to do it in your home country. Non-b visas are done all the time at the nearby embassies and consulates.

Perhaps you were reading about getting a multiple entry non-b visa for business purposes.

[Mario2008]

Thai consulates tend to be outside of Thailand.