Do I need to show my work permit when entering Thailand with a Non-B visa?

Non-B Visa Work Permit Immigration Procedures

Dec 15, 2019

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi, is it just me or are they asking everyone with a non-B for the WORK PERMIT at DM immigration now? Third time for me.

I have a WP, just don't always remember to carry it for HOLIDAY TRIPS.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses an expat's experience regarding the requirement to show a work permit (WP) when entering Thailand with a Non-B visa. Many users share varying opinions on the necessity of carrying a WP during holiday trips abroad, with some advising that it may be requested at immigration, while others argue it is not required. Different experiences at Suvarnabhumi airport are mentioned, illustrating a lack of consistent protocol. The consensus seems to suggest carrying a copy of the work permit for travel may be prudent.

Robert *******

Time to close down. There are rules, but if you think that you are not allowed to say a word and do everything the immigration officer tells you, well have fun. Please if the immigration Officer says jump, ask how high while jumping, if he ask for your swimming certificate, you better brought it with you. There is no rule that you need a work permit to travel international, if you think you need or you are to afraid to speak up, make sure you have the work permit in your pocket.

5 years ago

Michael *********

I took my workpermit abroad once to show it to the Thai embassy while applying for a new non-b. They acted very upset and lectured me that the work permit has to stay at the place of business and may not be taken abroad. I never took it with me again, just took a copy.

5 years ago

Robert *******

Your passport is a travel and id document, your work permit is a document to let you work at the address, employer and type of job mentioned inside. You do not need to carry a work permit to travel.

5 years ago

Mike ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

This does not answer my question and is, with all due respect, a rather useless bit of information when you strand in front of an immigration officer who demands to see it.

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Mike ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks

@Sc***

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@He***

, so it's not just me. That answers my question ;)

5 years ago

Henry *********

It can occasionally happen at BKK airport too. We now advise all our teachers to travel with their WP or a copy.

5 years ago

Scott *****

They've asked for mine the last few times I've flown in to suvarnabhumi too. They never did in the past

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

This is when you're flying international and not domestic, right?

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Benjamin ******

Joe ***********

No need to carry your WP except for visits to a Thai Consulate, Thai Immigration and the Labor Ministry or perhaps to get a bank account or get a Thai Driver's License. The WP is not related to Exiting or Entering Thailand in any manner whatsoever.

5 years ago

Mike ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Joe **********

Thanks, please explain that to the 3 immigration officers who insisted to see my WP then. ;)

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Mike ********

Benjamin ******

I think it was just you. I believe you need a Non-B BEFORE you can get a work permit. It'll be non-sensical if someone acquires Non-B before they arrive in Thailand, and get rejected that they didn't get a work permit yet.

I'm assuming the holiday trip was outside of Thailand, correct? When I fly domestic, I just show them my Thai drivers license.

5 years ago

Mike ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yes, international flight. I managed to fly local without ANY id once (just forgot to bring any), but it was quite a hassle, haha.

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