Can I apply for a Non-B Visa while in Thailand, or do I need to leave the country?

Nov 14, 2024
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Andy ********
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Hello Everyone!

My agent keeps telling me I need to leave Thailand to apply for for the Non B Visa.

It is curious because for the previous 2 times I did not have to. Is there a way to apply for a Non B while being in Thailand?

In case I do need to leave: Wheres the best embassy to apply and go to nearby Thailand that will take the least amount of days?

Thanks!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks advice on applying for a Non-B Visa while in Thailand, as their agent insists on leaving the country for the application. They inquire if applying within Thailand is possible and, if necessary to leave, which nearby embassy would be the most efficient. Responses indicate that applying from outside Thailand is often preferred due to document requirements and that Malaysian embassies are mentioned for a quicker process.
John **********
It will depend on your employer
Coby **********
Have you recently gone to Vietnam, Laos or Malaysia?

I did mine recently and the requested validation was a passport stamp from the country i was applying from.

I had to fly to Malaysia to get that stamp but possibly if you already have one, that could be enough to start your process.

You will still need to leave Thailand to come back in and get your passport stamped once your e-visa is approved.

This is my experience with Malaysia and it was a process that only took about a week. Could be different elsewhere
Stuart *********
The amount of documents that are needed to apply for a Non B in country is huge and most companies can’t provide all that’s needed, therefore it’s way easier to provide a few documents that are needed for a non B application outside of Thailand.

What documents that would be required is dependent on the embassy you’re going to use, and the documents need to addressed to them specifically. Check their website for requirements.
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