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Are there legitimate services to obtain a business visa and work permit in Thailand for a fee?
Business VisaWork PermitThailand ImmigrationVisa ServicesED VisaVisa LegitimacyExpat Life in Thailand
Sep 26, 2023
3 years ago
Jackson *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHey gang, are there services/agents that are able to provide business visa and work permit, for a fee? I recently came across someone who does this.. and it seems a good deal?
Seems a bit too good to be true since it's "only" about double what an ed visa would be, but without any of the hassle of employees, rent, etc that a regular business setup would cost. The only stipulation is I pay the foreign salary tax (about 20k) at the end of the year.
Is this a thing... that's a thing?
Seems a bit too good to be true since it's "only" about double what an ed visa would be, but without any of the hassle of employees, rent, etc that a regular business setup would cost. The only stipulation is I pay the foreign salary tax (about 20k) at the end of the year.
Is this a thing... that's a thing?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation revolves around the possibility of obtaining a business visa and work permit in Thailand through agents or services for a fee, which some users find appealing due to its perceived low cost and ease compared to traditional business setups. However, there are concerns about the legality and potential risks involved, with comments suggesting that such arrangements may be questionable or even illegal. Some users shared personal experiences, indicating mixed feelings about these services.
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John *******
Had someone do this for me 15 yearss ago but got wisevand did not go through with it. Got suspicous when he put my picture into a work permitbin front of me. Paperwork included me as working as a diving instructor. I did not go through with it.
Frank **********
Sounds illegal in my opinion.
Carlos *********
@Frank *********
foreign opinion doesn't make thai lawsReply to
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Jack ****************
And no big deposit or whatever?
Bob **********
Your forming a business??or looking for a dodgie visa??
Jackson *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bob *********
Your being snarky?? or looking to be helpful?? I'll answer yours after you answer mine.Reply to
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Gregor **********
Immigration makes a three-fold number millions of Baht every year by these methods. It is called "corruption".
Carlos *********
@Gregor *********
amazing Thailand. But they run legally 🙄Gregor **********
@Carlos ********
as legal as the ankle hair of my Grandmother. "Legal forbidden prostitution" and "Legal tea money" how open a secret this isReply to
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Steve *******
An ED visa is 2000bt so a B visa and work permit for 4000bt seems like a good deal!
Jackson *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steve ******
If someone says an ED visa is 2000b, I can say without a doubt that's not a thing 😏Steve *******
@Jackson ******
It sure is a thing. Go to an Immigration Office or a Thai Embassy/Consulate. The single entry Non Imm ED visa is 2000bt.Reply to
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Garrett ***********
Thai visa center does them, know a few people who have theirs through them. No issues
Jackson *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Garrett **********
Coming from you this answer actually means something, thanks 🙂Reply to
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