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How can I convert my retirement visa to a business visa in Thailand?

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May 13, 2025
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Gurdavar ********
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Hi

I would like to convert my visa from retirement to business.

Anyone have any useful ideas on a cost effective way to get permission to work?

Thanks in advance

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A user seeks to convert their retirement visa to a business visa in Thailand and asks for cost-effective ways to obtain permission to work. A comment suggests that obtaining a job first is necessary, as the employer will sponsor the user for a work visa and work permit.
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The job comes first. You get a job. They sponsor you for a work visa, and then you can get a work permit sponsored by that employer.
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@Brandon ***********
 Thanks, it seems to make sense that way, and what if you want a business?
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 Foreigners can only own 49% of any business, and Thais must own 51%. The business must also employ 4 Thais to to qualify for 1 foreigner work permit.
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@Brandon ***********
 Do you know if the shares can be changed to me at any point in time. Thanks
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 Changed to you? You can never own more than 49%
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@Brandon ***********
 Thanks, I will have a word with my intended. Best of luck!
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