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swilleyvanilli



Joined: 12 Apr 2011
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 5:09 am    Post subject: Teaching on tourist visa Reply with quote

I just accepted a job in Bangkok and was told "During the 60 days you have here on the tourist visa, we can arrange the paperwork for the non-immigrant B visa."

Is this legal?
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NigerianWhisper



Joined: 21 Mar 2009
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Errrrrrrr no. But it is common and you are unlikely to face any consequences.
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tttompatz



Joined: 06 Mar 2010
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Location: Talibon, Bohol, Philippines

PostPosted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:38 am    Post subject: Re: Teaching on tourist visa Reply with quote

swilleyvanilli wrote:
I just accepted a job in Bangkok and was told "During the 60 days you have here on the tourist visa, we can arrange the paperwork for the non-immigrant B visa."

Is this legal?


A decent place will take care of the "B" visa BEFORE you step into the classroom (it only takes a day to get the paperwork ready and a morning trip up to immigration to do the change of status.

Then they whisk off to the labor office and apply for your WP.

NOW you are good to go.

Working before you have your "B" is illegal and although common can land you in hot water if you are not careful. Discretion and common sense are your guide-words.

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KM1486



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PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 2:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is helpful! Thanks!
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