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opo · Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 23

Hi yall. I need some info on where is the cheapest destination to get a visa from bangkok. Also what is the name of the visa? I have been in Thailand for about 2 weeks and just got a job. The school will be paying for my work visa but I guess I have to leave the country to get some other kinda visa first. How much is the visa? Where is the closest and cheapest destination. How do I go about bookin it? I know these are probably simple stipid questions but any help would be appreciated.

Slow down everyone your movin to fast-- JJ

Kent F. Kruhoeffer · Joined: 22 Jan 2003 Posts: 2129 Location: 中国

Your questions aren't stupid at all. Wink

On this upcoming visa-run, are you planning to apply for your Non-Imm B (with an official letter and supporting paperwork from your new employer) or are you planning to simply get a new Tourist Visa for 30 days?

The answer to the above question will determine the advice you get!

Cambodia is the closest border from Bangkok for a new Tourist Visa (4 to 5 hours one-way @ 2,000 Baht if you use one of the special visa bus services) but it can be difficult to get a Non-B from there. Most people fly down to Malaysia (or farther) for the Non-B.

kenkannif is our resident expert on visas. Maybe he'll hop in here and rescue both of us!

PS: for details and contact info regarding Tourist Visa border-runs, click on The Master Index 'sticky' located at the top of this forum, and scroll all the way down to FAQ 2.2 at the bottom. Getting a new Tourist Visa is a piece of cake; the Non-B requires a bit more planning.

kenkannif · Joined: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 550

Closest would indeed be Cambodia kind of, but it's an absolute nightmare to get them from there (as it also is in Laos).

I'd get the paperwork from your school and apply in Penang or Singapore! Air Asia does cheap flights to both of these locations (I think).

If you need any further info, just post away and I'll be happy to answer as best I can!

Kent F. Kruhoeffer · Joined: 22 Jan 2003 Posts: 2129 Location: 中国

Good tip by kenkannif!

AirAsia has some really cheap fares to Penang (Malaysia) & Singapore:

http://www.airasia.com/index.htm (AirAsia)

opo · Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 23

Thanks guys. Umm whats the name or hp# of one of those visa services company. I have to get my non imm B visa. However I think it's gotta be cambodia cause that looks like the cheapest route. I was pickpocketed last week and am extreamly strapped right now Mad

. Does anyone know what the cost of the B visa is?

Thanks for all your help

Kent F. Kruhoeffer · Joined: 22 Jan 2003 Posts: 2129 Location: 中国

Dear opo:

I can't in good conscience recommend Cambodia for a Non-Imm B Visa at this time.

Besides, you'd have to travel all the way to Phnom Phenh.

You cannot get a Non Imm B Visa at the Cambodian border with Thailand!

and even in Phnom Penh, it's unclear if you'd get the visa or not.

Plan B: Go to Vientiane, Laos (via Nong Khai) :: You can take a train or a bus; it's not too expensive.

If you're really low on cash, consider asking your school for an advance!

With the proper financial statements & paperwork & a letter of employment from your school manager,

you can get a Non-Imm B in Vientiane.

That's the best advice I can give you. Wink

paging kenkannif: any other ideas for this young lad?

Hed_Kandi · Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 45

joe beets · Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 37

^schadenfreude \SHAHD-n-froy-duh\, noun:
A malicious satisfaction in the misfortunes of others.

Now crawl back under yr bridge.

jb

joe beets · Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 37

Volodiya · Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 2:09 pm Post subject:

Wow, Joe Beets, now that's what I call advice- clear, straightforward, detailed, and practical. Keep up the good work.