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How can I convert my retirement visa to a business visa in Thailand?
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
Gurdavar
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
Gurdavar
Answer summary
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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Brandon ************
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.
Gurdavar ********
OP@Brandon ***********
Thanks, it seems to make sense that way, and what if you want a business?Brandon ************
@Gurdavar *******
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.Gurdavar ********
OP@Brandon ***********
Thanks, I will have a word with my intended. Best of luck!Brandon ************
@Gurdavar *******
Changed to you? You can never own more than 49%Gurdavar ********
OP@Brandon ***********
Do you know if the shares can be changed to me at any point in time. ThanksActivity
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