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How can I get a work permit and work visa in Thailand while on a tourist visa?
Feb 25, 2024
2 years ago
Diwas **********
ORIGINAL POSTERHey guys, I'm in Thailand on a tourist visa and I'm planning to work in Thailand. Anyone has any idea on how can I get the work permit and/or work visa and how much would it cost me to get one and the process if you know it. Thank you in advancešš
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The process of obtaining a work permit and work visa in Thailand typically requires that you first secure a job. Your employer will handle the necessary paperwork and arrange your visa and work permit. If you're considering self-employment, contacting a service provider that specializes in visa arrangements may be beneficial. Additionally, various community members recommend using established services for assistance.
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Joe **********
Canāt get the WP before the job
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Free, employer will do for u
Chong *********
Pmed you.
David **********
If you're in Thailand now as you say don't waste your time on FB. You should know already that you need the job first otherwise forget it and start learning about Thailand.
AmerAsian *******
You need to collect unemployment first then apply silly š¤Ŗ
Barrie ******
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Nigel **************
Get a job then u get the visa n wp
Terary **********
Usually you will find an employer that will take care of this for you.
Des *********
In Thailand the rules can be bent right around the corner, or you can toe the line š
Diwas **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Des ********
what do you meanDes *********
@Diwas *********
use your imaginationReply to
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Bart **************
Your employer arranges that all.
Oliver ********
Employer will sort it
Tom *********
The best bet is to contact these guys
@4U ***********
. They have a preset price list making it super simpleAndy ******
I think the OP means āplanningā to work for himself and looking for advice on what kind of visa to apply for.
The āfind a jobā comments donāt really answer the question. Then again, I canāt answer it either.
The āfind a jobā comments donāt really answer the question. Then again, I canāt answer it either.
Diwas **********
ORIGINAL POSTERI am planning to work. Thanka
John **********
@Andy *****
if he's planning to work the first step is finding a jobReply to
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John **********
You need to first find a job, then your employer will supply the paperwork for a visa, and arrange your work permit
Phil ******
@Diwas *********
you already know this answer as working in hotel hereDiwas **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Phil *****
yeah about that, it was an internship for a year which has ended already and I'm currently in Thailand on a tourist visa.Phil ******
@Diwas *********
usually you get a job and the company gets you thisReply to
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Andy ***********
What does your ā Planning to workā look like ? U hope to get a job ? Or u have a job ?
U need to get an offer to apply for Non B visa then WP ā¦ employer is responsible for your visa and WP
U need to get an offer to apply for Non B visa then WP ā¦ employer is responsible for your visa and WP
Jst *********
If you plan to work for yourself instead of working for a company you can contact them. They can arrange everything for you from thr start to you have work permit and 1 year B-Visa.
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Jordan *******
@Jst ********
that website looks really bad and do they even have a physical premises?Jst *********
@Jordan ******
itās a landing page for the service. The official website is this one **************************
and the office in Thailand is in Thonglor 13Jst *********
@Jordan ******
there 2 regions you need to select āasiaā from the tab first.Reply to
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Wayne *********
According to your profile your already working at a hotel Pratunam so you should know what's required
Diwas **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Wayne ********
that was an internship which has ended already, and I'm currently on a tourist visa.Nongnuch ********
@Diwas *********
and this internship already was illegal if you spend it on a tourist visa. Only if it was an embassygranted internship, you are fine.Diwas **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Nongnuch *******
I was on a Ed visa and I went back home and got another visa to come backReply to
Diwas **********
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Wayne *********
@Diwas *********
OK so you should be aware that the company will do papers. You can not get a visa and wp before getting a jobDiwas **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Wayne ********
thank you kind sir for your valuable information.Reply to
Diwas **********
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Brandon ************
You get the job first. You have to have a job and then your employer will tell you how to get the work permit and work visa.
Wayne *********
You find a job. They do all the paperwork
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