Does my friend need a work visa for attending a conference in Thailand?

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Oct 2, 2022

2 years ago

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A friend of mine (Australian passport)is travelling to Thailand for a work conference  meeting up with local and international colleagues over a 5 day period in Chang Mia ....Does he need a work Visa ?

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A friend traveling to Thailand for a work conference does not need a work permit or Non-B visa if the stay is only for a conference.

Ellie *******

No, he doesn't need a work permit or Non-B visa for those conferences.

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