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Can you convert a tourist visa to a work visa in Thailand?

Nov 21, 2022
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Khurshid *********
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can we apply tourist visa to work visa ...if yes anyone confirm me pls how
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Yes, you can convert a tourist visa to a work visa in Thailand, but you must have a job offer first. Your employer needs to provide the necessary paperwork for this process. However, many companies may find it challenging to supply the required documents for a visa conversion while you are still in Thailand. As a result, it is often necessary to exit Thailand and apply for a non-B visa at a Thai consulate in a neighboring country, which generally involves less paperwork.
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First you need to have a job offer.

Then your company needs to provide you with paperwork.

Most companies cannot provide the large amount of documents required to change from tourist visa to non-B visa inside of Thailand, so you would need to exit Thailand and go to the Thai consulate in a nearby country and apply there. Then you can return once you have the non-B since it requires much less paperwork outside of Thailand.
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