Do I need an approval letter from the Labor Department to process my Non-B visa in Savannakhet?

Jul 23, 2019
5 years ago
This is what the department of Labour gave my employer after submitting wp3. Instead of an approval letter I need for my non-b visa requirements. Will this be enough to process my non-b visa in Savanaket, along with the company documents? Or I need the letter of approval from Labour? Thanks.
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The user is inquiring whether the document received from the Department of Labour after submitting WP3 is sufficient for processing a Non-B visa or if an official approval letter is necessary. Comments indicate that the approval letter is indeed required for the Non-B visa application.
Nicko ********************
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Thank you for your answers. I will ask my employer to re-apply for wp3 and to request for letter of approval. Have a nice evening! ❤️
Matias *******
Hi, You need the APPROVAL LETTER. Only with this is NOT enough to get NON B Visa. Wait until the Labor Department give you the Approval Letter because without this letter is IMPOSSIBLE to get the Non B Visa.
Joe ***********
Well Tod I was processed by a WP.3 and a sort of cover letter signed by a labor ministry officer attesting that I really applied for the WP and my WP.3 Application marked "Successful" did belong to me.
Tod *********
Thanx I knew you had another letter or something with the receipt..
Tod *********
@Joe **********
you took an extended vacation in Savannakhet when you pushed your Non-B paperwork up there. Do you know if this is all they need from the Ministry of Labour?
Tod *********
you did notice that you didn't get a receipt for a WP3 :O The box that is marked is a WP1 ;)
Robert *******
And some ministries of labor check the passport stamps if you try to collect it, than the problem start all over again. Or to get the cover letter they want proof the person is abroad.
Robert *******
@Tod ********
yep, i even saw once a complete WP3 application going in the bin as the person was waiting on the parking lot. But good employers tell their new staff to stay far away from the ministry of labor and get away with it.
Tod *********
@Robert ******
i saw that too but I thought a WP3 can only be applied for when the applicant is OUT of the country.
Nicko ********************
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@Robert ******
exactly. I’m so confused. 💔
Robert *******
but stamped WP3 in the top left in red.
Tod *********
That is TOTALLY the "receipt of having applied for a work permit" (y)

I would make a copy, just for them because you NEED that to go back and get your work permit.
Greg *******
Totally the receipt and says they must go and pick up the work permit on the 25th in person. How can they get that without the non B ?

If they have a work permit. They can get a 90 day visa from Laos or KL.
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