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Matt_22
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 Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:32 pm Post subject: Thailand ends visa runs: |
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how will this impact the thai efl scene as far as job availability is concerned for qualified efl teachers? |
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tedkarma
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| Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 11:17 pm Post subject: |
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Most "qualified" EFL teachers work legally - so no real problem.
It seems that "visa runs" will not REALLY be ended, just changed in procedure. Three 30 days runs - then go to an embassy or consulate and get the 60-day tourist visa, renew it once, then repeat the whole process.
No significant impact yet - but I am not an expert on the issue.
Will probably make the already fairly easy job hunt for qualified teachers - even easier. |
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White_Elephant
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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| tedkarma wrote: |
Most "qualified" EFL teachers work legally - so no real problem.
Will probably make the already fairly easy job hunt for qualified teachers - even easier. |
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Serious_Fun
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| Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:25 am Post subject: |
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| tedkarma wrote: |
Most "qualified" EFL teachers work legally - so no real problem.
It seems that "visa runs" will not REALLY be ended, just changed in procedure. Three 30 days runs - then go to an embassy or consulate and get the 60-day tourist visa, renew it once, then repeat the whole process.
No significant impact yet - but I am not an expert on the issue.
Will probably make the already fairly easy job hunt for qualified teachers - even easier. |
I was under the impression that after 90 days in Thailand an individual must leave the country for at least 90 days before returning...
 but, yes, the legal teachers are not affected by this move... |
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Kent F. Kruhoeffer
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| Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 11:24 am Post subject: |
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Like tedkarma, I'm no expert on visas, but I'll take a stab at this one!
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I was under the impression that after 90 days in Thailand an individual
must leave the country for at least 90 days before returning ...
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If you were to stay up to 90 days on a 30 day VOA (visa on arrival)
you may be required to leave Thailand for 90 days -
that's true based on what we know so far.
If, on the other hand, you apply for a regular 60 day tourist visa
or a Non-Imm B Visa (with sponsorship from your employer)
you shouldn't have any problems with these new regs.
This is, of course, uncharted territory,
but that's my understanding at the moment.
The new policy is aimed soley at curbing
the endless cycle of 30 day VOAs.
The VOA - in fact - isn't really a visa at all.
It's a visa exemption; a simple stamp on arrival
which requires no application or screening process.
The immi guys just want people to have 'proper' visas.
As far as I can tell, that's the main reason for all the hoopla.
While we're on this particular topic, here's some practical advice:
If you haven't arrived in Thailand yet, but you're planning to stay for a while & hunt for a job,
visit your nearest Thai Consulate or Embassy before you leave & apply for a 60 day tourist visa.
You can ask for a multiple-entry tourist visa; depending on where you are, you might get it.
    
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kenkannif
Joined: 07 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 6:26 am Post subject: |
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| Serious_Fun wrote: |
| tedkarma wrote: |
Most "qualified" EFL teachers work legally - so no real problem.
It seems that "visa runs" will not REALLY be ended, just changed in procedure. Three 30 days runs - then go to an embassy or consulate and get the 60-day tourist visa, renew it once, then repeat the whole process.
No significant impact yet - but I am not an expert on the issue.
Will probably make the already fairly easy job hunt for qualified teachers - even easier. |
I was under the impression that after 90 days in Thailand an individual must leave the country for at least 90 days before returning...
but, yes, the legal teachers are not affected by this move... |
If you have 3 VOAs (who knows if it will be on days or stamps...no one) you're supposed to leave for 90 days UNLESS you then get a proper Visa.
Also Kent please be aware VOA's DO NOT apply to us lot (generally) what we get is actually called a Visa Exemption. A VOA is for 'dodgy' or 'unliked' nationalities and it means they have to apply and pay for a Visa on arrival....whereas we're EXEMPT from having to apply for a Visa on arrival if you get what I mean???
And both a Visa exemption and a VOA ARE Visas.....the exemption bit means you don't have to apply for it per se it's guaranteed (generally) to be given on arrival....so you're not exempt from having a Visa, rather exempt for having to pay/apply for one.
If you want any help or advice please PM me and I'll do my bestest!!! |
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Ajarn Miguk
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| Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:57 am Post subject: Are |
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Are you saying that visa exempt nationals do not have to worry about the 90 day rule?
As an example, someone who gets a 90 day exemption because of his or her particular nationality can continuously get another 90 days just by exiting and then returning to Thailand? |
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