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Do I need a Non-Immigrant O visa for a week of volunteering in Thailand?

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Jan 29, 2019

7 years ago

Chezza ***********

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So, as I'll be staying for 60 days, I'm considering some volunteering, animal based...but, it seems I must get the non imm O visa from my home country (UK)...is that right? Even if its just for 1 week?

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The user is considering volunteering in Thailand for 60 days and is inquiring whether a Non-Immigrant O visa is required for this purpose, even if the volunteering will only last for one week.

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