How can I successfully obtain a ‘Letter of Approval’ for a Non-O Volunteer visa from the Department of Employment or Ministry of Labour in Thailand?

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Jul 2, 2023

a year ago

Lauren *********

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Has anyone successfully obtained this ‘Letter of Approval’ from the Department of Employment or Ministry of Labour? (Applying for a Non-O Volunteer visa with a new foundation.)

Thanks for any help.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post seeks advice on obtaining a ‘Letter of Approval’ required for applying for a Non-O Volunteer visa under a newly established foundation in Thailand. A comment indicates a similar successful experience with the approval process managed by the foundation, highlighting the legitimacy of volunteer work in establishing visa credentials.

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Joey ***********

I'm sure the foundation get that for us from the Ministry of Labor.

a year ago

Lauren *********

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I’ve been on volunteer visas with the same foundation for the last five years, all legit as I am a full-time volunteer. The new foundation I (along with husband and colleagues) have been working to establish has now been approved by the Thai government, so I am looking to come under this foundation with a new Volunteer visa. My husband (Swiss) was just approved, but I (American) received this email.

Just wondering if anyone can share any experience or tips.

a year ago

Rina *****

@Lauren ********

Hi. Were you able to get your new volunteer visas? Wondering if embassies in neighboring countries are giving out Non-O volunteer visas again for families. My family is soon to apply. Husband volunteers for (legit) foundation. We're with the foundation for 10 months now. Embassy at Hanoi gave him a Non-B for foundation. He needs to switch to Non-O volunteer as the former one can only be extended 3 times (up to 1 year stay only).

a year ago

Lauren *********

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@Rina ****

My volunteer e-visa was just approved by the US Embassy in DC. But it seems restrictions are tightening up everywhere. I have also heard about people having success in Vientiane and Phnom Penh at the moment.

a year ago

Rina *****

@Lauren ********

Glad you got yours. Thanks for the feedback 😊

a year ago

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Rina *****

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