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Can I enter Thailand on a tourist visa and later switch to a business visa?
Hi all
Does anyone know if you can enter on a tourist visa and then move onto a business visa?
Does anyone know if you can enter on a tourist visa and then move onto a business visa?
Answer summary
Yes, it is possible to enter Thailand on a tourist visa and then switch to a business visa, provided you have all the necessary paperwork and your future employer is informed. However, the success of this transition depends on the discretion of the immigration office.
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Garrett ***********
Yes you can.
Ryan ******
Yes
Benjamin ******
Yes you can, however only if the immigration office is willing to do it, and if your business has all the paperwork. DO NOT try to enter Thailand without letting your future employer know.
Sammy *******
a "business visa"? what are you interested in doing? opening a business, working for someone, or...?
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