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How long does it take to get a work permit after receiving a Non-B visa in Thailand, and can I extend my stay with it?

Non-B Visa Work Permit Visa Extension Teaching in Thailand Immigration Process

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Hi, I am about to get my visa Non B(teaching) single entry for 3 months in Penang. 

After getting the visa, 

1- How long does it take for my employer to get the work permit? 

2- With that work permit and visa, can I get an extension of stay based on that visa at my local immigration office? 

Thank you!

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The user is obtaining a single entry Non-B visa for teaching in Thailand and is inquiring about the timeline for their employer to secure a work permit and whether they can extend their stay at a local immigration office using that visa. Responses indicate that obtaining a work permit can take anywhere from 1 to 9 days depending on various factors, and achieving a visa extension seems contingent on having competent employer support without the necessity of being a shareholder.

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Thanks a lot Joe!

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For employees getting an alternate 12 month multi-entry B Visa in Penang instead of the one year extension of stay at immigration is no longer possible. The 20% share factor I read about is rare - if ever.

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Your employer getting the Work Permit (from the Ministry of Labor) can range from 1-2 days 4-5 days to 7-9 days)...depending on jurisdiction and other factors.

With competent employer staff or contractor getting the one year extension of stay (after getting the B Visa 90 days and WP) should go smoothly enough.

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Thank you Joseph for your answer!

For the visa extension, does it matter if I am just an employee or do I also need to have a 20% shareholder?

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Thank you very much!

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