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Do I need to be the director of my company to do a visa run from Phuket or can I still go to Ranong?
Visa RulesRanong Visa RunPhuket ImmigrationNon-B VisaManaging Director RequirementVisa ExtensionsWork Permit
Nov 7, 2018
7 years ago
David ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERIm being told that in phuket you have to be director of your company or you can no longer do the ranong visa run, only goto malaysia every 3 months. Is my acct bullshitting me into spending more money?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation discusses the recent changes regarding visa runs from Phuket. It highlights that individuals may need to be the managing director of their company to obtain a multi-entry Non-B visa from the Thai consulate in Penang, Malaysia. If one is not a director, they can only apply for 90-day single-entry Non-B visas. For those already holding a Work Permit along with a Non-Immigrant B visa, it is possible to apply for a one-year Extension of Stay in Phuket.
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David ***********
ORIGINAL POSTEROk thanks. Thats so rough it was hard to believe! Guess i need to become the md. All the teachers etc are in for a rough time :(
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Do Kota Bharu issue Non-B multi entry?
Tod *********
since this policy change in Penang people are going to Kota Bharu for the visa nowadays.
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Zabel ******************
It's not really clear if you already have a multiple non b visa and just go Ranong every 3 month ?
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if they got a year-long, multi-entry Non-B visa from Penang BEFORE the rules there changed they could use it just like normal and get 15 months of stay out of it (in 90 day increments).Zabel ******************
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Yes that I'm all good about I just mean what if he got it before that rule came that was not my question to him .Tod *********
No, they are saying that IF they're not listed as a managing director of the company they can't GET a year-long, multi-entry Non-B <- the kind that you bounce out and in on every 90 days for the whole year
All you can get in Penang now is a 90 day single entry Non-B, meaning IF you can't get an in country extension you would need to go BUY a new Non-B visa from Penang every 90 days
All you can get in Penang now is a 90 day single entry Non-B, meaning IF you can't get an in country extension you would need to go BUY a new Non-B visa from Penang every 90 days
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Okay, you're being told something IN Phuket that has nothing to do with whether you're in Phuket or not :O
The thai consulate in Penang Malaysia has a policy that you can no longer get a year-long, multi-entry Non-B visa UNLESS you're the managing director of the company.
IF you're not you can only get 90 day single entry Non-B's from them
The thai consulate in Penang Malaysia has a policy that you can no longer get a year-long, multi-entry Non-B visa UNLESS you're the managing director of the company.
IF you're not you can only get 90 day single entry Non-B's from them
Robert *******
If you have a Work Permit and the Non Immigrant B visa you also can apply at Phuket Immigration for an year Extension of Stay.
David ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks. I think i may let the accountant handle all that! Hehe
Robert *******
You visit Immigration, ask the hand out, start making all the copies, if done go back and apply for a 1 year Extension of Stay. Immigration speaks English and in Phuket there are even foreign volunteers helping out. Take a look at this to get the idea, but as said on the bottom contact Immigration for the latest updates:
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David ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
is it easy with a Thai speaking person helping?Robert *******
Accountants are expensive, you can do yourself and save about 28K.
David ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
actually this was my 30k baht option i guess. I was checking it all added upReply to
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