Is it normal to enter Thailand on a Multi-Entry Non-B visa without a work permit?

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A friend of mine got in August a multientry NON-B. Just few days ago he flew out and after 24 hours he flew back in. He got a permission of stay of 90 days and no problem, BUT he never had a work permit because he quit the job after few days he got that visa in August. Is this situation weird? I mean, entering again without the WP. Is that visa should have been cancelled after he quit the job? Was he just lucky or is it a normal situation?

Ask Thailand · Answer

A friend entered Thailand on a Multi-Entry Non-B visa without having a work permit, after quitting his job shortly after obtaining the visa. Many expats noted that holding a Non-B visa does not necessarily require a work permit to remain valid. In fact, some Thai consulates offer these visas with minimal documentation. However, the regulations can vary, especially at certain borders where a work permit might be requested. Therefore, while it may seem unusual, it is not uncommon for expatriates to enter Thailand without an active work permit on a valid Non-B visa.

Tod ********* · Answer

There are a few thai consulates which will issue a year-long, multi-entry Non-B with very little requirements as far as documentation. Some in the US will issue it solely for the purpose of looking for business opportunities in thailand.

THere are also a LOT of companies in thailand that will "sponsor" you (provide paperwork to go get a Non-B visa) and depending on the consulate you go to you can get a year-long, multi-entry Non-B.

I know quite a few people who have pulled them in their country before they came here.

Gwydion ******* · Answer

At some borders, such as Ranong, you are asked to show your work permit with the multi non-b visa.

I was denied exit there, 2 years ago, as I had stopped working but still had time left on the visa.

It was no problem to fly out and in again from DMK.

Enri ********** · Answer

Actually my friend got in May a single entry Non-B visa and then in August the Multientry one. So maybe he had WP for a short time.

Robert ******* · Answer

To avoid abuse, most neighbor countries only provide a Single Entry B visa for a max stay of 90 days. Than you can apply at local Immigration for an Extension of Stay.

Clint ********* · Answer

No. You can get on your own. But its very hard.

Robert ******* · Answer

Before you start work, the employer applies for the work permit, with papers of Ministry of Labor and company papers you can apply for a Non Immigrant B visa. This Visa is valid till last day and will not be cancelled if the employer or you decide not to work for the company.

Enri ********** · Answer

Ok, i thought the Non Immigrant B visa is related to a job and to a consequent work permit. So u dont need to be an employee to get a Multientry Non-B visa, do u?

Robert ******* · Answer

It is normal. A Visa is to enter the country and to get an admitted to stay period. A Work Permit allows you to work. These are two total different things obtained at total different offices.

Clint ********* · Answer

If he no longer has the job it should have been cancelled. How ever you do not need a work permit with a multi non-b.

Is it normal to enter Thailand on a Multi-Entry Non-B visa without a work permit?

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