Answered9 years ago
Can I retain and renew my work permit if I switch from a non-B Visa to an Elite, Investment, or Retirement Visa in Thailand?
I currently have a non-B Visa and a work permit as a company director. My non-B is expiring soon, and if I switch to an Elite Visa, investment visa or retirement visa, can I still keep and renew my work permit or is a work permit only valid with a non-B visa?
Answer summary
The consensus is that a work permit in Thailand is typically only valid with a non-B visa. Users noted that transitioning to an Elite, Investment, or Retirement visa does not allow for the retention or renewal of a work permit. Specifically, comments indicated that no work permit is permissible under the Elite Visa, Investment Visa, or Retirement Visa categories.
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PeeJay *****
AFAIK, work permit is allowed only with non - b and non - o based on marriage.
Pui *****
OPThanks everyone, I guess I have my answer. Not possible... Which means I can't even consider paying for an Elite Visa for convenience.
Bim *******
Will do when I get home. I believe you are a life member Robert
Robert ********
Bim, please post an image from the handbook where it states that...
Bim *******
Robert if you have the little handbook that comes with the Elite visa it clearly states they assist with you obtaining a work permit and relevant visa.
Robert ********
Pui, I have an Elite visa and while you can make investments and enjoy the profits / dividends from those investments....a work permit is not possible.
Bim *******
Pui you are still an Elite member and still get the privileges. Also as Danny stated above also.
Pui *****
OPThe B visa negates the Elite Visa from my understanding so I am not sure what would be the point of doing that
Danny *********
If your wp/non-b expires do you get the Elite visa back for the remaining period?
Bim *******
Whilst you cannot work on the Elite visa they do offer a service that helps you obtain a B visa and work permit.
Peter ***************
No work permit with retirement visa either, and I would imagine not with investment visa.
Ron *******
No. You cannot work with the Elite visa so no work permit possible.
Markus **********
According to elite webpage you cannot work on elite visa
Markus **********
It was mine :)
Danny *********
That was not my link. 😉
Danny *********
Seems I was wrong... Thought I read on Thaivisa it was possible, but seems not.
Markus **********
@Danny ********
yes and it says you have to get a non bDanny *********
Did you read the FAQ or not? It's in there...
Markus **********
Really?
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Danny *********
You can add a work permit to the Elite visa.
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