Investment visa for 2 people?

[kev78]

Can me and my girlfriend hold a 1 year visa if we invest in a condo? Can 2 people have their name on the condo so we can both have the visa?

Thanks.

[nzexpat]

Nope !

[bigt3116]

10 mil each :-)

[kev78]

So only one person can have their name on the property?

[Mario2008]

An investment visa requires an investment of 10 million baht, you would both need to invest 10 million so require 20 million.

[Lite Beer]

2.5 In the case of investment:
Each permission shall be granted for no more than one year.

Investment of no less than Baht 10 million:

The alien:
(1) Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
(2) Must have evidence of transferring funds into Thailand of no less than Baht 10 million.
(3) Must have evidence of investing in the purchase or rental of a condominium unit for a period of no less than 3 years issued by a relevant agency or government, at a purchase or rental price of no less than Baht 10 million: or
(4) Must have evidence of investing in the form of a fixed deposit of no less than Baht 10 million with a bank which is registered in Thailand and has Thai nationals holding more than 50 percent ;or
(5) Must have evidence of investing in the purchase of government or state enterprise bonds of no less than Baht 10 million; or
(6) Must have evidence of making an investment as set out in Criteria (3), (4), or (5) with a total value of not less than Baht 10 million

[kev78]

.....I'll get a business visa.

[Mario2008]

If you work for a company that is possible. Note that your partner does not qualify as a dependent because you are not married.

[kev78]

Yes, but we can both get a business visa say if we are "Web designers" working for the same self employed business and then get a sponsorship form or a business just saying "yes we will work with them" in writing.

[bigt3116]

Yes, but we can both get a business visa say if we are "Web designers" working for the same self employed business and then get a sponsorship form or a business just saying "yes we will work with them" in writing.

You will need a lot more paperwork than that ! And then as your initial 3 month Non-B is coming to an end, no-one will give you another one without a WP :-)

[kev78]

Yes, but we can both get a business visa say if we are "Web designers" working for the same self employed business and then get a sponsorship form or a business just saying "yes we will work with them" in writing.

You will need a lot more paperwork than that ! And then as your initial 3 month Non-B is coming to an end, no-one will give you another one without a WP :-)

But you don't need a work permit if your are on a business visa working for yourself.

[CharlieH]

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[bigt3116]

OP, I think you need to do a lot more research before making such a big move.

[bigt3116]

Yes, but we can both get a business visa say if we are "Web designers" working for the same self employed business and then get a sponsorship form or a business just saying "yes we will work with them" in writing.

You will need a lot more paperwork than that ! And then as your initial 3 month Non-B is coming to an end, no-one will give you another one without a WP :-)

But you don't need a work permit if your are on a business visa working for yourself.

Oh yes you do !

[kev78]

Hi, I'm following this article:

http://8milesfromhome.com/post/50067390678/b-type-multiple-entry-visa-for-thailand

Before I get flamed any more for not doing research. I'm looking at real life examples that have worked for people. One of my clients is also a lawyer in thailand but likes to charge for such advice which is free...

[blackcab]

Perhaps you might consider a multiple entry Non Immigrant B visa. It is valid for 1 year, but you would be obliged to leave the country every 90 days, even if it was for a "border bounce".

With the information you have supplied so far I don't think it's realistic to believe you would get a work permit and then a 1 year extension of stay.

[bigt3116]

That page is from 2013

[kev78]

Perhaps you might consider a multiple entry Non Immigrant B visa. It is valid for 1 year, but you would be obliged to leave the country every 90 days, even if it was for a "border bounce".

With the information you have supplied so far I don't think it's realistic to believe you would get a work permit and then a 1 year extension of stay.

Hi, yes indeed that's what the article explains, multiple entry Non Immigrant B (business) visa.

[bigt3116]

Royal Thai Consulate

Priory Court Saxon Way Hessle Hull HU13 9PB

Tel: +44 (0)1482 581668 Fax: +44 (0)1482 628877

Email: [email protected] Website: www.thaiconsul.co.uk

ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE REQUIRED FOR NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS

Category “B”

--------------------------

1) Applicant employed by non Thai company wishing to conduct business with a trading partner based

in Thailand.

Evidence required:

a) Supporting Letter from the company which applicant is employed by or is representing.

Letter of Invitation from Thai trading partner company stating objective(s) of visit.

c) Copy of corporate registration documents from Thai company including:-

1) List of shareholders

2) Business registration and licence.

3) Company profile

4) Details of business operation

5) List of all foreign workers stating names, nationalities and positions

6) Map indicating location of company

7) Company Balance Sheet and Statements of Income Tax and Business Tax

(Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30) for latest year

8) Alien Income Tax Return (Por Ngor Dor 91)

9) Value Added Tax Registration (Por Ngor Dor 20)

2)

[bigt3116]

2) Applicant taking up employment in Thailand with a company located in Thailand.

Evidence required:

a) Letter of Invitation from Thai company stating rationale for employing/hiring applicant and objective(s) of visit.

Copy of Contract of Employment with Thai company stating position and salary to be

signed by authorised Director and to include Company Seal.

c) Copy of corporate registration documents from Thai company including:-

1) List of shareholders

2) Business registration and licence.

3) Company profile

4) Details of business operation

5) List of all foreign workers stating names, nationalities and positions

6) Map indicating location of company

7) Company Balance Sheet and Statements of Income Tax and Business Tax

(Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30) for latest year

8) Alien Income Tax Return (Por Ngor Dor 91)

9) Value Added Tax Registration (Por Ngor Dor 20)

10) Copy of all pages (including blank ones) of Work Permit (if applicable).

[bigt3116]

Please note that only a single entry visa will be granted in these circumstances.

Applicant or employer will need to arrange Extension of Stay or Work Permit as appropriate.

However if the applicant already has a valid Work Permit it may be possible to grant a multiple entry visa.

[kev78]

^ yes, which is what i've said. You do not need a work permit for the initial 1 year B visa.

[bigt3116]

But they will only issue a single entry, then you have to get a WP, which will be impossible for you as you won't be working for your own or any company.

Please note that only a single entry visa will be granted in these circumstances.

[nzexpat]

The facts

http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/4908/15388-Non-Immigrant-Visa-%22B%22-(for-Business-and.html

[kev78]

But they will only issue a single entry, then you have to get a WP, which will be impossible for you as you won't be working for your own or any company.

Please note that only a single entry visa will be granted in these circumstances.

Thanks big, will visit the embassy again here in the UK and get everything sorted. Worked it all out though, now hopefully I won't fall into the "drink myself to death" crowd lol.....(I won't).