Non Imm B at BKK immigration?

[nbuff]

Hello,

My work is sponsoring my Non Imm B visa. It is a BOI company not a school.

My friend who is a teacher told me he could get a non imm b from the immigration office in Bangkok, but I have always been told I must leave the country.

Is it true that I can get a non imm b from the office in Bangkok and skip the trip outside the country?

Please help me out! Please don't troll me........

Thanks!

[ubonjoe]

It is possible with the correct paperwork.

If it is a BOI company that allows you to use the one stop service center the chances of it being done are very good.

[nbuff]

It is possible with the correct paperwork.

If it is a BOI company that allows you to use the one stop service center the chances of it being done are very good.

Ok thanks this is what I was hoping! I think my company is able to use the one stop service because we are a BOI firm.

In terms of paperwork, would I need additional paperwork outside of the standard requirements? Are there additional forms needed when applying within Thailand?

If you could help me out with that I would greatly appreciate it!

[ubonjoe]

It will be all the required paperwork to an extension and a approval letter for a work permit application.

You would use a TM86 change of visa status form if on a tourist visa or a TM87 non immigrant visa application if on a visa exempt entry. Plus the 2000 baht fee.

[namplaa]

How about changing ED visa to non immB? Just started to work as a teacher in Chiang Mai and my school will provide all the paperwork. Can I change visa in BKK? My ED runs out on the 3rd of December - no more extensions possible as it's end of 3rd year.

[ubonjoe]

How about changing ED visa to non immB? Just started to work as a teacher in Chiang Mai and my school will provide all the paperwork. Can I change visa in BKK? My ED runs out on the 3rd of December - no more extensions possible as it's end of 3rd year.

You cannot change non immigrant visa classes. Only a tourist visa or visa exempt exempt entry can be changed to a non immigrant visa.

In some cases it is possible to change reasons for an extension of stay. In your case it will not happen because you probably will not be able to apply for a work permit with an extension for attending school.

You can go out for a non-b visa with paperwork from the school. Teachers below the university level can apply for a non-b without a work permit application being done.

[namplaa]

Thanks for your help, appreciate it. Not happy as I'd prefer Bangkok but at least I'll get to drink few Lao beers, dark ones

[ubonjoe]

Thanks for your help, appreciate it. Not happy as I'd prefer Bangkok but at least I'll get to drink few Lao beers, dark ones

Savannakhet is doing visas on the same day you apply now making it an option for a quick trip.

[nbuff]

It will be all the required paperwork to an extension and a approval letter for a work permit application.

You would use a TM86 change of visa status form if on a tourist visa or a TM87 non immigrant visa application if on a visa exempt entry. Plus the 2000 baht fee.

Hi Ubonjoe,

My employer said that he has heard that it is "harder" to switch from a touriist to Non Imm from within bangkok. Do you think this is just an area in the grey? Or is it very clear cut that I can in fact get a non imm at bkk immigration?

I don't want to go to immigration in bkk and get rejected but I also don't want to leave the country for no reason if it's not nessasary.

Thanks!

[ubonjoe]

It is much harder because you have to supply every document needed to qualify for an extension of stay because that is what the visa is based upon.

The documents required to get a non-b visa at an embassy or consulate are much less,

[nbuff]

It is much harder because you have to supply every document needed to qualify for an extension of stay because that is what the visa is based upon.

The documents required to get a non-b visa at an embassy or consulate are much less,

Ok that makes sense, obviously I have just been given the basic documents and not the other paperwork. Looks like I'll be doing a run ( sighhhhhh ).

Panang or KL????