Saskia Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 In the middle of March I leave to Thailand to complete some dive courses. This will take 2 or 3 months. Afterwards I will look for a job as dive instructor in Thailand. Can I already try to get a multiple entry non-immigrant visa instead of a double entry tourist visa? Does this make a difference in getting easier a work permit after my education? Which type of non-immigrant visa can I already apply for? The diving organization of Thailand is willing to send a fax to the Thai Consulate in my country in order that I can apply for a multiple entry non - immigrant O visa (or maybe a B visa). Does this make sense, because I have understand that I will need a non-immigrant B visa to get a work permit? Once I have found a job after my education, what do I have to do then for being conform with the Regulations of visa and work permit (in the case that I have not yet a B visa)? Thanks in advance for replying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 Hello Saskia, amd welcome to Thailand Expat Forum. Yes, you can try to get a "NON-B" instead of a Tourist "TR", but it's not sure they will give it to you without a supporting letter. Can you ask the diving company to issue a supporting letter, Example letter ? Attach that letter with your NON-B application, copy of the company papers, and it will be more easy. What nationality are you? A NON-B is your choice, beacuse then you don't need to change visa and travel out again in order to apply for a work permit. The embassy/consulate would NOT accept fax normally, you better bring the original letter on a decent letterhead with company chop etc. For work permit read here. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saskia Posted February 22, 2003 Author Share Posted February 22, 2003 Dear George, Thanks for your reply. My nationality is belge. As I have understand my best choice would be trying to get a multiple entry non-immigrant B visa. You said that I need an original letter from the diving organisation. Is it OK if they send me the letter by e-mail and that I will accompany this letter with the visa B application form? If I cannot get a B visa, does it makes then any sense to apply for an O visa? Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumar Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 No, embassies and conulates does not belive in email attachments. Forget that. How about DHL to Belgium? You don't qualify for a NON-O visa, because that's a visa for dependants and retireds, spouses etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 Lumar is right. No emails and faxes to these guys. Originals only. Otherwise they will give you a "TR". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjay Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 I'M 44 yrs. old single. Living in Thailand for past 5 yrs. I own 2 condos and recently purchased a house creating a Thai Ltd. "sleeper" company. I have copy of my company license and share-holder certificate. No tax papers, financial statement, or work permit as there is no activity in my company. I need a non-immigrant visa to renew my Thai driver's license. Lately its been a problem getting a new visa in SEA. I don't plan on going back to the U.S. as I am redoing the house. What can be done? What are the chances of getting a one year multiple entry visa. I was planning on going to Manila or maybe Jakarta. Last time Manila only issued a single entry saying I could extension in BKK when I get my work permit. Needles to say I didn't try as I don't work. Jakarta gave me double entry but, that was over 2 yrs. ago without any company "I just said I was an investor and showed copies of my condo deed. Phnom Phen wanted all my tax papers and financial statements. They only gave me "TR" visa but, with 3 entries. Any suggestions? Thanks ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 Brisbane Adelaide Perth Australia will give you a multiple entry visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjay Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Thanks for the quick reply. Should I also take my condo title deeds and bank passbook copies for additional supportive information. Will this help or hurt? In using your sample letter I notice it does not state nature of business. Should this be included? And what if any? Also if I state my possition as Managing Director is this O.K.? Thanks ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 any of the three will accept a decent letter. Throw a copy of the deeds in too. Brisbane and Adelaide issue while you wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjay Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 dr.-pat-pong. Thanks for the quick advice. Just one more detail. My U.S. passport is chock full of Thai visas Non-Immigrant and "TR" from Cambo and P.I. Could this be a problem? Hate to fly all the way to Brisbane and get turned down as in Cambo and P.I. Thanks for your advice. ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Phone the Consul-General..... Bill Dunn 001 61 7 3846 7771 mention me and the forum. A good guy...you will overcome 87 Annerley Road South Brisbane 9.30 to 15.30 weekdays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 mention George too. George is well known to His Excellency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fester Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 I found the Thai Consul in Brisbane on the 'net: http://www.thaiconsulate.org email: [email protected] Write a polite email to the Consul-General Bill and he can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjay Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 If I go to Brisane as suggested on this forum and receive a One Year Multiple Entry "B" Visa but, get no work permit on return will this be a problem? Or will they ask for work permit applying for a re-entry? Thanks ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 Immigration is concerned with Immigration .Labour Deartment does work permits.........if you are aked you are setting up a business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjay Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 If I get a One Year Multiple Entry "B" visa and no work permit I still have to leave the country every 3 months? And I need to get a re-entry every time I leave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 You do need to leave for border run every 90 days. If you don't have the yearly extension from Immigration, you do NOT need re-entry permit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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