Can you apply for a work visa in Thailand without being hired?

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Apr 30, 2021

4 years ago

Arkar ******

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Hi, guys. I am so glad that I found this group and I hope I am not a bother. I am seeing some teaching positions mentioning that you need to have a work visa.

Can you apply for a work/business visa even without being hired?

When I looked it up in the thai embassy website, they mentioned that you need to have a company registration number and tax number to apply for a Non-immigrant Business Visa.

Is there another work visa type that you can apply for without any company details first?

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The discussion revolves around whether one can apply for a work visa in Thailand without having a job offer. It is clarified that a Non-Immigrant Business Visa (Non-B) requires documentation from a company or employer in Thailand. Additionally, it's noted that one cannot convert a Special Tourist Visa (STV) into a work visa while in Thailand and must return to their home country to apply for a new visa. Ultimately, support from a Thai employer or business entity is essential for obtaining a Non-B visa.

Ellie *******

The simple answer is no, you cannot get Non-B without any help from a company/employer in Thailand. Even business-based (not employment) Non-B requires support from Thai business entities.

4 years ago

James ********

@Ellie ******

thank you for the clarification 😊

4 years ago

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Dave **********

IF you have your documents ready for use in Thailand then look for a job.

The employer will supply you with their documents that you need to get the non-B visa and work permit.

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You can look for a job while you are on a tourist entry.

You cannot legally WORK while on a tourist entry.

4 years ago

James ********

Now I see that you are already in Thailand on a STV visa.

You cannot change the STV visa into any other visa inside Thailand. It's a Special Tourist Visa . not designed for those seeking employment in Thailand.

"Hi, everyone. I am on a special tourist visa in Thailand. They say that I can't extend my visa to a work visa. Can I "apply" for a new work visa instead of "extend" from the special tourist visa in Thailand? If I have to go back to Myanmar and re-enter Thailand, the whole quarantine process with the insurance will cost me a lot. It would not be safe for me to go back now either. -_-"

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4 years ago

Arkar ******

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Yep, so I was thinking about re-entering Thailand. I wanted to be ready to work as a teacher when I re-enter. Schools have a better chance of hiring me if I am already in the country. I can only obtain a Tourist Visa when I re-enter but some of them require me to have a work visa already before they consider me for the job. Thanks for really immersing yourself in my discussions. I really appreciate it.

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Arkar *****

>Schools have a better chance of hiring me if I am already in the country.

To my knowledge, they are not issuing Non-B visas inside Thailand anymore for people who are becoming teachers. Read this:

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>I can only obtain a Tourist Visa when I re-enter but some of them require me to have a work visa already before they consider me for the job.

These are for people who are already in Thailand with an existing work permit. I think those schools have tried getting people on Non-B visas and couldn't do it, so now they are seeking people who already have work permits.

4 years ago

Arkar ******

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A very helpful read, now I know what is expected of me if I were to be employed lawfully. Thank you.

4 years ago

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@Arkar *****

you had better talk to schools about their ability to get you a non b visa inside Thailand or the needed documents to obtain it from Myanmar Thai Embassy.

Sadly you made a poor choice of visas to enter Thailand.

This is what you need to do...

It is the process for teachers to enter Thailand with their non b visa... Followed by thousands of teachers who have entered /returned to Thailand.

As a teacher do yourself a favor...

Get a teachers contract..

Get the WP3 Thai work permit in cooperation with your school employer...

Have your school contact the Thai Ed Ministry to get your name placed on a list of teachers managed by the Thai Foreign Ministry...

Make application for the Non B visa for teaching ...

The Thai Embassy will look at the approved list and issue you a Non B for teaching and a CoE to enter Thailand.

4 years ago

Arkar ******

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Yep, I have set my mind on re-entering already. I just want to be well-prepared the next time around.

4 years ago

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James ********

For what purpose are you seeking the Non B visa?

Teaching or business ?

Do you have a work contract with or invitation from an employer in Thailand ?

4 years ago

James ********

Follow the stated requirements of the Thai Embassy in your country.... Do it and receive the visa.

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