Is it better for my friend to apply for a Non-B visa in Australia or enter Thailand on a visa exempt status?

Feb 25, 2020
5 years ago
Jeno *******
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I have a friend coming to Thailand for work shortly from Australia. Is it easier to get documents sent to him and do the visa in Australia....Or come over on visa exempt and do the visa here?
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The discussion revolves around whether it's easier for a friend from Australia to apply for a Non-Immigrant B visa before arriving in Thailand or to come on a visa-exempt entry and apply for the visa in Thailand. Generally, the requirements are often less cumbersome at a Thai consulate in Australia than at an Immigration Office in Thailand. If his company can provide the necessary documents, it is advisable to apply for the 90-day Non-B visa in Australia.
Tod *********
That is totally going to be down to whether the company he's going to work for can get the 90 day Non-B visa INSIDE the country at the immigration office or give him documents to go outside the country to get the 90 day Non-B visa.

I'd say IF they can get the correct documents sent to him he should apply for the 90 day Non-B visa in his country BEFORE he comes here.

Have him check the website of the thai consulate he would use in Australia for the requirements and contact his employer to see if they can get the documents to him
Ellie *******
Or ask his employer if they can provide all documents to convert exemption entry to non-B inside country.

Best is follow the employer’s direction.
Jeno *******
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@Tod ********
thanks for your prompt reply guys.
Robert *******
normally the requirements for a Non Immigrant B visa are less at a Thai Consulate than at the Immigration Office in Thailand.
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