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KnooKie · 03-11-2009, 02:13 PM

Hi All

I currently have a Multiple entry 1 year Non-immigration Education (ED) visa obtained at the Hull Consulate in the UK. I am a UK citizen.

I am wanting to work in Thailand and so obviously need a work permit which hopefully the company i want to work for will help me to obtain as my friend is one of the owners.

Here's my question...

My visa expires on 22nd Dec 2009 which is obviously quite soon.
I believe i can get a 90 day extension on this as long as exit and return to Thailand before the expiry date. I have checked this twice with Immigration at Bangkok airport during this year and they agreed.

Do i need to do anything special to get this extension or is it automatic when i enter Thailand?

Can i still apply for a work permit whilst i am in Thailand during the extension period or is the fact that my Non-immigrant visa has expired based on the date within my passport a problem?

Any advice appreciated

Thetyim · 03-11-2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnooKie

Do i need to do anything special to get this extension or is it automatic when i enter Thailand?

Every time you enter Thailand you will get a 90 permission to stay as long as the visa is valid
So you must enter Thailand before 22nd Dec

Thetyim · 03-11-2009, 02:33 PM

My guess is that you will not get a WP on an ED visa

good2bhappy · 03-11-2009, 02:43 PM

might be possible to change the visa to a non B

KnooKie · 03-11-2009, 02:52 PM

Hello

Thanks for the prompt replies.

My understanding is i need a Non-immigrant B visa which needs to be obtained from outside of Thailand but i can obtain this once my application for a work visa is approved.

03-11-2009, 02:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
KnooKie Thailand Expat Last Online: 03-11-2009 03:01 PM Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	Non-imm ED visa to Work permit issue... Hi All I currently have a Multiple entry 1 year Non-immigration Education (ED) visa obtained at the Hull Consulate in the UK. I am a UK citizen. I am wanting to work in Thailand and so obviously need a work permit which hopefully the company i want to work for will help me to obtain as my friend is one of the owners. Here's my question... My visa expires on 22nd Dec 2009 which is obviously quite soon. I believe i can get a 90 day extension on this as long as exit and return to Thailand before the expiry date. I have checked this twice with Immigration at Bangkok airport during this year and they agreed. Do i need to do anything special to get this extension or is it automatic when i enter Thailand? Can i still apply for a work permit whilst i am in Thailand during the extension period or is the fact that my Non-immigrant visa has expired based on the date within my passport a problem? Any advice appreciated

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03-11-2009, 02:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Thetyim ssshhhhh Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mousehole Posts: 14,633	My guess is that you will not get a WP on an ED visa

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good2bhappy Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Yesterday 03:55 PM Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Klong Samwa Posts: 11,058	might be possible to change the visa to a non B

03-11-2009, 02:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
KnooKie Thailand Expat Last Online: 03-11-2009 03:01 PM Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	Hello Thanks for the prompt replies. My understanding is i need a Non-immigrant B visa which needs to be obtained from outside of Thailand but i can obtain this once my application for a work visa is approved.

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