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Can I apply for a Non-B visa before my WP32 is ready in Thailand?

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Oct 27, 2025

2 days ago

Tom ******

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Dear all, I’m starting to work in Thailand on the 8 of December. However as I understood, i cannot make my visa B now because I’m needed the WP32 documents that the employer is obtaining by the ministry of labor.

However, the company can request the WP32, only on the 8 of November, in order to have 30 days delay before the 8 of December.

Is that correct ?? I cannot start my visa B now ? Right ? 

Thanks to All

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The user is starting work in Thailand on December 8 and is unsure about the timing for applying for a Non-B visa due to needing WP32 documents from their employer. Comments clarify that while the user can apply for the Non-B visa before the WP32 is issued, they cannot start working until the work permit is obtained.

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Yes in order to get the nonb youust have a wp3 which I'd a promise of a work permit (basically) from the labor department.

However I'd you are coming that soon there is no reason, other than the company can't get it together before then.

Most companies cannot/will not provide the amount of paperwork needed to do an incountry nonb 9o day visa.

2 days ago

Graham ******

You can get your 90 day Non-B visa before you get your work permit but you cannot strart work

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