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Can teachers obtain a 2-year Non-B visa in Thailand?

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Aug 27, 2018

7 years ago

Forbes *******

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Can you get a 2 year non B visa as a teacher?

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Teachers cannot obtain a 2-year Non-B visa in Thailand. Typically, they receive a Non-Immigrant B visa that allows for a single entry and a 90-day stay. Within those 90 days, teachers can apply for a 1-year extension of stay at the Immigration Office. While BOI company employees can secure a 2-year extension based on their employment, teachers have a different process. However, a 2-year work permit may be available for some education positions, so it's advisable to consult with your employer or the Ministry of Labor for more details.

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Tod *********

BOI company employees can indeed get a 2 year extension of stay based on employment. Teachers cannot. :/

There is an option to get a 2 year work permit though for most employees. I'd ask your employer or go to the MOL and ask them.

7 years ago

Forbes *******

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Interesting, I may have an update on this by the end of the month. I’ll wait to see what happens first.

7 years ago

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Robert *******

No, The Non Immigrant B visa you get at neighbor countries is only the Single Entry and gives you 90 days. Within these 90 days you can apply for an 1 year Extension of Stay at the Immigration Office in your area.

7 years ago

Sean *************

2 year work permit costs more. Most employers will only pay for a 1 year or 6 month one unless there sure you’ll stay.

7 years ago

Robert *******

Normally only BOI companies get the 2 year work permit, but I've seen the comment of Joe today where he as Director and 100% share holder of a company (he is US citizen,so there is a special treaty) that he applied for the 2 years work permit.

7 years ago

Forbes *******

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But you can get a two year work permit, right?

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Sarah ****************

I don't think so. You get an extension of stay for 12 months but you have to report every 90 days I think

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