Answereda year ago
Has anyone experienced receiving a Non-B visa instead of a DTV dependant visa?
Applied for DTV dependant. They gave me non b instead. Happened to anyone?
Answer summary
A user reported applying for a DTV dependant visa but received a Non-B visa instead, which led to a discussion among community members about similar experiences. Many acknowledged that receiving a Non-B instead of the expected DTV dependant visa can happen, with some providing insights on the implications of holding a Non-B visa, such as the ability to work legally in Thailand but the necessity of yearly renewals. The conversation also touched on the categorization of visas and the process of obtaining bank accounts based on different visa types.
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Tim ***********
Imagine if you had accidentally gotten an elite visa, that would have been even better 😆😆😆
Kai *********
You can open bank account more easy than with dtv. 😆
Anonymous ******************
Which is nice bc Non b cost currently a lot of money 😀😀
Stefanie *********
The good thing: You can easily get a bank account on your non-b visa. And once it's opened, nobody cares if you change your visa type *always look on the bright side of life*
Wannikea *********
What consulate was this and what was the main DTV holder entry scheme? And are you a spouse or guardian or minor child?
AllSabaai ******
Yes this unfortunately happen some times
Major get DTV 5 years
Dependent got 1 Year Non B multiple entry
It is totally weird.
But no serious explanation of that
They said ( that is the decision taken )
Major get DTV 5 years
Dependent got 1 Year Non B multiple entry
It is totally weird.
But no serious explanation of that
They said ( that is the decision taken )
James ********
@AllSabaai *****
where is this happening?AllSabaai ******
Greg ********
@AllSabaai *****
Sounds really weird as dependents of B holders get an "O" lol. Which Embassy issuing "B"?AllSabaai ******
Greg ********
@AllSabaai *****
I know the Brits have a Consul General position there which is foreign office. My pal interviewed for it 🙂 I am staying with him in London next week.AllSabaai ******
@Greg *******
no idew ka We haven't go there.
As when apply
You know we do online
But we had one time call and was thai speak to us ka
But yes it is a consulate.. not embassy
Greg ********
@AllSabaai *****
HCMC is just a Consulate is it not? Is it staffed by MFA staff or locals/honorary Consul?? They will report to Hanoi will they not?EDIT. The reason I ask is the Thai Consulates in the UK were not Thai when they had them. They were UK locals I Glasgow, Hull, Cardiff etc
AllSabaai ******
@Greg *******
this is one of the weirdest cases ever seen However we don't recommend Ho Chi Minh Embassy to apply at.
Hanoi is good
If we are talking about applying in Vietnam
Greg ********
@AllSabaai *****
Strange. So they can have business meeting with her husband in Thailand lolGreg ******
Non-B for 1 year?
Good news: With a work permit, you can legally work in Thailand and stay for a whole year.
Bad news: You'll need to renew each single year and re-entry permits are required when leaving/entering Thailand.
Good news: With a work permit, you can legally work in Thailand and stay for a whole year.
Bad news: You'll need to renew each single year and re-entry permits are required when leaving/entering Thailand.
Anonymous ******************
@Greg *****
you can only work in the premisses of the company of the non b visa thoughGreg ******
Participant anonyme 507 Yes, the ones in the WP to be very precise. But, multiple can be added now thanks to recent changes.
Dany ********
@Greg *****
multiple entry non-b. dont need a permitGreg ******
@Dany *******
Yes, in that case the person received a multiple entry right away from abroad. However, when renewing with immigration (after one year), you'll need to request for a multiple entry and most likely wait until the initial renewal is granted before applying for it at an extra fee.
Anju *********
Congratulations, you're no longer a tourist in Thailand 🙄
Elías ********
What is or how is that visa for? 👀
Greg ********
@Elías *******
B visa is for "Business". Mainly to work in Thailand with a Work Permit. It is also used for business trips to Thailand. People were supposed to get one to attend meetings etc in Thailand as a visitor. The rules were relaxed allowing this on Visa Exempt etc**************************************************************************************************************
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/18/thai-law-foreigners-need-business-visas-to-attend-meetings/Elías ********
@Greg *******
thanksGreg ********
@Elías *******
When I first worked in Singapore the company wanted to be fully legal. We asked the Thai Embassy for multi-entry B visas for the year ie one page in passport. Many embassies issue these but Singapore Thai Embassy said only single entry. We said feck that. :-) Not using all of our passports up.Greg ********
That is a new one indeed. So the Dependent got a "B"?
Christopher ********
@Greg *******
it says non b if that makes any difference but that is weirdGreg ********
@Christopher *******
The "Non" is just for "Non-Immigrant". It says that on O and B visa stamps and I suspect others. It is weird if they were granted that. Dependents of "B" Visa holders get "O" not "B".Activity
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