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Can I apply for a new passport in Bangkok on a tourist visa if I have a valid work permit?
Hey everyone. I have. One quation I have one year valid workpermit but my visa is finished so can I apply for for new passport from Bangkok on tourist visa with valid workpermit
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The user is asking whether they can apply for a new passport in Bangkok while on a tourist visa, despite holding a valid work permit. A community member responded, clarifying that to work in Thailand, a valid passport and a Non Immigrant B visa are necessary, and that a tourist visa prohibits employment.
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Robert *******
To work in Thailand you need a valid passport and the Non Immigrant B visa. a Tourist Visa is Employment Prohibited.
Tupjar *******
OP@Robert ******
OK thank you sirRobert *******
Next to this, you need a valid passport to be inside Thailand.
Robert *******
You can not work on tourist visa. Your work permit becomes invalid at the moment you do not meet the requirements as having a visa that allows you to work.
Tupjar *******
OP@Robert ******
before I have non b now I have tourist visa but my permit valid u till 2019 I need to change my passport 1stActivity
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