Answered2 years ago

Can I apply for a tourist visa and then switch to a working visa in Thailand?

Visa Rules Tourist Visa Working Visa Thailand Immigration NON-B Visa Visa Conversion Process

Gede ********

asked Aug 12, 2024

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Hi guys, Im new here, Visa advice needed: I’m from Bali, Indonesia & frequent visitor to Thailand for years. If I want to move to Bangkok, Can I first apply for Tourist visa (up for 3months I think) & then try to get a Job there, & if lucky, change into Working visa there?

Answer summary

The user inquires about the process of moving from Bali, Indonesia to Bangkok, Thailand, specifically asking if they can first obtain a tourist visa and then transition to a working visa. Comments clarify that a tourist visa allows a stay of 60 days, which can be extended by 30 days. Additionally, it is noted that as an ASEAN country, no visa is required for entry into Thailand. Finally, while it's possible to convert a tourist visa to a working visa within Thailand, companies typically prefer to handle this process through the embassy in the worker's home country.

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Taketo *********

Tourist visa, 2 bulan + 1 bulan perpanjangan. Correct

Kalo dapet kerja, convert dari Tourist Visa ke Non-B Visa sebenernya bisa di dalam Thailand TAPI biasa perusahaan2 sini minta nya buat di embassy tempat negara asal

2 years ago

Gede ********

@Taketo ********

Terimakasih infonya 🙏🏾 kalau ada saran boleh diinfo juga

2 years ago

Kenneth ****

Indonesia is Asean country. No visa required for entry.

2 years ago

Gede ********

@Kenneth ***

I get visa on arrival but need another visa to stay past 3months

2 years ago

Graham ******

Yes, you'll get 60 days on entry plus a 30 day extension

2 years ago

Gede ********

@Graham *****

Will I be able to change that into working visa onsite?

2 years ago

Graham ******

@Gede *******

You need to find an employer to provide you with the documentation required byt to get a Non-B Visa the documentation you will be given will probably mean leaving Thailand to apply at a nearby Embassy/Consulate.

2 years ago