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Can a retirement visa be converted to a work visa in Thailand?
Feb 26, 2018
8 years ago
Forbes *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHas anybody got an idea whether retirement visa can be converted to work visa. Copied from another page... thought it was a more suitable question here.
TLDR : Answer Summary
It is generally not possible to convert a retirement visa directly into a work visa in Thailand. Individuals typically need to apply for a new work visa (Non-B visa) and provide the necessary documentation from their employer, including labor office approvals. Previous experiences shared by expats indicate that transitioning from a retirement-based extension to an employment-based visa is uncommon.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Tod *********
There is no such thing as a retirement visa and there is also no such thing as a work visa.
Be that as it may...
I have seen people go from 30 day visa exempt entry stamps or 60 day tourist visa stamps to a 90 day Non-B visa inside the country
OR
I have seen people leave the country and get a 90 day Non-B visa from a thai consulate
BUT
I have never seen anyone go from a yearly extension of stay based on retirement (which I am guess you have) to one that is based on employment.
Be that as it may...
I have seen people go from 30 day visa exempt entry stamps or 60 day tourist visa stamps to a 90 day Non-B visa inside the country
OR
I have seen people leave the country and get a 90 day Non-B visa from a thai consulate
BUT
I have never seen anyone go from a yearly extension of stay based on retirement (which I am guess you have) to one that is based on employment.
Forbes *******
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you, I’ll pass it on
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Reiner *********
No it can not u need a new visa B , mostly easier an quicker to get with all necessary papers from the company who employs you and the paper from the office of labor that they have ask to employ you....and then easy.....
Craig *********
To one that supports a work permit
Forbes *******
ORIGINAL POSTERMakes sense
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Craig *********
You need to change your visa first.
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