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How long does it take to get approval for a B visa and work permit in Thailand?
Thailand VisaB VisaWork PermitVisa Processing TimesExpat Immigration IssuesLabor Ministry ThailandVisa for African Nationals
Jul 7, 2023
3 years ago
jamiu ******************
ORIGINAL POSTERHello everyone pls help me out I'm from Africa I got a job in Thailand and it's from a big resort in Thailand but they said they have submitted my documents to the ministry of labor in Thailand so I can get the approval for B visa they submit since 6th of June and it about a month and one day today I haven't hear anything from them pls does the process take too long to get approvel?
TLDR : Answer Summary
An expat from Africa is seeking information about the processing time for a B visa approval in Thailand after their resort employer submitted the necessary documents to the ministry of labor over a month ago. Several comments discuss typical processing times, with estimates ranging from 3 days to several months, and raise concerns about the potential impact of the individual's nationality on the approval process. The conversation highlights differing experiences and perceptions of the visa process for foreign workers in Thailand.
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jamiu ******************
ORIGINAL POSTERHaha it been one year already I have came to Thailand and go back to Nigeria hope to come soon again 😂😂❤️
Maxim ***********
How come so many people are not understanding OP post at all? Guys, wake up or just don't comment non sense. OP applied for a wp3 which take 2-3 days to get approved. He need this to apply for a work permit because he is from Nigeria. Geez, this group is becoming worse then the big one which we ran away from to start this one, lol.
Bill ********
dont worry, come to Thailand and work first..... if you do good you will be approved instantly.
jamiu ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bill *******
how is that even possibleBill ********
@Bolaji *******
i know it sounds strange but Thai men are inherently lazy and refuse to work. Advantage you....Chris *********************
@Bill *******
bull shitReply to
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Allen **************
Work Permit application in a Thailand takes more than 1 month to process, mine took about 4-6 months before approval
jamiu ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Allen *************
I mean wp3 pre-approval letter to get the 90days visa to obtain a visaReply to
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Colin ********
Did you pay an agent for this? Is it a legit company? Maybe ascam?
jamiu ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Colin *******
I don't pay any agentReply to
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Thomas *********
It usually takes 3 or 4 weeks to get approval before you can apply for the visa
jamiu ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Thomas ********
it have passed because she applied on 6th of June and today is 7th of July so it's already a month which is 4 weeks already I'm hoping to hear from them next week if possibleReply to
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Mithlesh *********
Approval from labour dept takes 3 days. Approval is valid for 1 month. So you should ask them if they have really applied
Andy ********
@Mithlesh ********
that is great advice. How would @Bolaji *******
do that?jamiu ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mithlesh ********
that why I saw on the internet too sure they applied but someone already told me reason why I'm facing delayHenrika *************
@Bolaji *******
Hi, if they've already applied, the labour department will give them a letter (of acknowledgement, aka WP3) that you can use to get your non-b visa along with other documents.jamiu ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Henrika ********
they said they never receive anything from them yetHenrika *************
@Bolaji *******
they don’t want to spend any money/time in applying for a work permit I guess. Lots of expats willing to work illegally in Thailand, lots of companies banking on that!jamiu ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Henrika ************
I don't knowReply to
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Maxim ***********
You are black, and African. These are the reason it's taken so long. If you were white from the UK, you would be okay already. Yes, they are taking longer because of that and the chance of rejection is higher. No, I do not think that's it's fair, but it's the world we live in.
Chris *********************
@Maxim **********
racist bastard and that is bad languageMaxim ***********
@Chris ********************
Calling out racism is being racist...? Or perhaps I'm racist toward white people...? Reread the convo, this ain't' it.Chris *********************
@Maxim **********
your first words is you are black and African???????Maxim ***********
@Chris ********************
Yes, black and african is a bad combo to get discriminated against in Thailand, but also in the rest of the world. Which part is confusing to understand...?Chris *********************
Maxim Thibodeau are you Dutch or a Boer by any chance
Jo **********
@Chris ********************
why you have something against Dutch people- talk about xenophobia and discrimination based on nationality!Chris *********************
@Jo *********
no problem with any nationality, I worked in SA for a long time ,and witnessed there behavior towards the SA people.
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Nishant ************
@Maxim **********
Is it the same for Indians too?Maxim ***********
@Nishant ***********
Yes, sadly. But that doesn't mean impossible, it just mean harder.Andy ********
@Frank *********
just for the record putting lolol at the end of a derogatory message doesn't change it from being derogatory.Reply to
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Aaron *******
@Maxim **********
Yes, there is a difference. I am African - American, US citizen by birth and heritage, and I've encountered extra scrutiny in Asia, which disappears as soon as they see my US Passport. "Oh, you're American, no problem."Andi ***********
@Aaron ******
Same for black Brits..Maxim ***********
@Aaron ******
Exactly. But some people here (usually old and white) will deny that such discriminatory practices even exist.Reply to
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Tony *********
@Maxim **********
well I'm white and it took me 4 months. So much for that logic.jamiu ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tony ********
it took you for month to get pre-approval letter for visa or what do you mean to say?Tony *********
@Bolaji *******
it took 4 months to get a work permit after the application was accepted.Maxim ***********
@Tony ********
Perhaps follow the conversation next time :)jamiu ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tony ********
I'm not talking about the work permit yet I'm talking about wp3 to get a 90 days visa to enter the country from NigeriaMaxim ***********
@Bolaji *******
I'm not surprised that it's taken so long given that you are from Nigeria. It's not by accident that I mentioned Nigeria above (before knowing which country you are from). Nigerians have a bad rep in Thailand (love scam, call center scam, and other online scams). It's not your fault. You will have the occasional old foreigner shimming in with a personal anecdote and anything under the sun to ignore systemic discrimination. Ignore them, they live in their ivory tower.jamiu ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Maxim **********
well thanks for your enlightenment you have really tell me the real reason why I'm still having a serious delay but I believe in God everything will be alright they will approve and send it to me by next week I prayReply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Maxim **********
wow you said it all God bless you wow u just answered my question because I'm tired of emailing or messaging the HR and even the HR is confused tooMaxim ***********
@Bolaji *******
It would be easier to come to Thailand on a tourist visa and start the process over. Need a lawyer to make sure you don't get screwed over while here. Thailand have had his fair share of love scam and internet scam from Nigeria and other African countries therefore they often are very paranoid about allowing people from Africa to come here. Being here and involved in the process directly with lawyer, and access to the immigration office, etc, would help a lot.jamiu ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Maxim **********
hmmmm let me wait for one more week if nothing change then I will take your advice as my next plan thanks very much sirReply to
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Martin *****
B visa is for you own a business. You need a workpermit from them
jamiu ******************
ORIGINAL POSTERThe applied since last month on the 6th of June and up till date they haven't get any reply they even follow up but nothing have come up yet who can tell me why is the process taking too long
Martin *****
@Bolaji *******
. I dont know what went wrong. Best off luck buddyjamiu ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Martin ****
but do you know how long it takes to get the approval?Reply to
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jamiu ******************
ORIGINAL POSTERYes I know but the company that give me a job have applied for wp3 and up till now it haven't been approved pls what can cause the delay
Stuart *********
@Martin ****
B visa is if you have a job in Thailand. You get a work permit from that.Martin *****
@Stuart ********
. Its simple I have a B visa because I have a overseas company in Thailand but I had to hire 4 thai as staff to get a workpermit for my self. So explain to me how this guy gets a non B visa and workpermit?Kool *******
@Martin ****
if you'd have been able to set your company up under the BOI structure you would have had to only hire one Thai employee, and it could have even been part time, your licensed accountant. You could also have owned 100% of your company. The only requirement for a work permit under a BOI registered company is the bt2million in registered capital for each work permit. You wouldn't need anything elsejamiu ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Martin ****
I can get work permit since the company offering me a job is registerd and based in Thailand hope I answered your question nowReply to
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Martin *****
@Stuart ********
. Well I own a business in Thailand but you know better. Never too old the learn for me I quessKool *******
@Martin ****
a type B visa/extension is issued if you work for someone else, or have your own business you work at in Thailand. It is not exclusively for business owners.jamiu ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Martin ****
but he is right B visa is for foreigners who have a job offer in Thailand that all I know tooReply to
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