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goinsouth · Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 10

What is the requirement for visas if I want to stay more than one month in Thailand. What do I need to do, know. I don't know if this has been talked about in a prior thread, didn't see it so I'm asking again, thanks.

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

To answer the question properly, we need more info from you.

Are you planning to remain in Thailand on holiday, or look for a job?

It also helps to know your nationality and where you are now.

re: non-B visa and work permit

Do you have a university degree?

With that information, somebody

here will gladly supply the details!

i.e., staying for an extended holiday is a piece of cake;

getting a non-B and work permit is a bit more complicated.

Thailand teaching and travel resources available here :::: The Master Index Thailand ::::

kenkannif · Joined: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 550

Getting a Non-imm B is relatively easy depending on where you are (hint hint???) and has nowt to do with holding a degree.

As Kent says though your nationality and where you are will help a great deal.

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

^ hi kenkannif

I was thinking of the degree more

in terms of applying for a work permit. Wink

Although a degree is not an absolute prerequisite

for a work permit, it certainly makes it easier ...

if that's what the OP hand in mind.

Thailand teaching and travel resources available here :::: The Master Index Thailand ::::

goinsouth · Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 10

Hi, sorry for the lack of info. I am a U.S. citizen currently residing in the U.S. and I have a college degree. I would like to stay in Thailand for 3 months maybe more. What visa requirements are there?

goinsouth · Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 10

Also if I find a job I would stay for the whole contract

kenkannif · Joined: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 550

Kent,

Agreed! Wink

Get single or double tourist (or more if you can though a double would see you good for basically 6 months) Visa mate would be my advice. If you get a job they can convert or more likely send you out for a Non-imm B.

goinsouth · Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 10

Can you tell me approx. cost of the double visa? Thanks

kenkannif · Joined: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 550

$25 USD per entry (so $50 USD!).

JohnConnor · Joined: 27 Oct 2005 Posts: 35 Location: Crystal Peak

I'm from Canada and I don't have a degree. I wanna get a Non Imm B visa. Would I have to go to a Thai consulate in Canada and just apply for a Non Imm B visa? What documentation must I have with me? Also, once I enter Thailand with the Non Imm B visa, how would I get a work permit with no degree?
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kenkannif · Joined: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 550