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How can I transition from a Non-B Business Visa with Work Permit to Permanent Residency in Thailand?

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Apr 24, 2023
2 years ago
Mark *********
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Currently about to begin Year 2 of Non-B Business Visa + Work Permit.

Anyone gone through the Permanent Resident process via this route?
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The user is seeking advice on the process of obtaining Permanent Residency in Thailand after completing Year 2 of their Non-B Business Visa and holding a Work Permit. Several comments suggest looking into specific Thai citizenship groups for more information on Permanent Residency requirements and mention the user's current time on visa may not be sufficient.
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@Mindy ******
 Joined thx
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Michael ********
Join thai citizenship group has all the links there about PR you havent got enough time in yet though
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@Michael *******
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@Michael *******
 link to group?

Yes, just trying to plan ahead.
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Daniel ************
you on visa or extension of stay based on work ?
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@Daniel ***********
 Non B Visa
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@Mark ********
 you need an extension of stay -
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@Daniel ***********
 What’s the connection to Permanent Resident status?
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 you need 3 years extension of stay unbroken to apply for PR
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@Daniel ***********
 As it was explained to me - If you’re not leaving the country and applying for additional visas and visa was granted by immigration, then ‘Extension of Stays’ are synonymous with getting the Non B
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