Is it possible to obtain a 1-year Non-B visa from the Philippines?

Apr 10, 2019
6 years ago
Ricky *******
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have a new lawyer taking care of my 1 year non B visa, last time I went to Penang. She is telling me to go to the Philippines it will be more easy and is this a place to get 1
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A user inquires about obtaining a 1-year Non-B visa for Thailand and has been advised by their new lawyer to consider the Philippines for this process. Community feedback indicates that, as of now, the only places in Southeast Asia known to issue a 1-year, multi-entry Non-B visa are Penang and Kota Bharu. There are no confirmed reports of such visas being issued from the Philippines, and applicants are reminded to check for holiday closures during the Songkran festival.
Tod *********
keep in mind the holiday closures for the songkran holiday if you're going and definitely report back on whether you got the year-long, multi-entry Non-B from the Philippines or not.
GenesisFritz **************
@Tod ********
i discourage to take non in philippines...thai embassy in philippines is the most stringent embassy in south east asia if not in the world...
Tod *********
AFAIK the only consulates in S/E Asia that will issue a year-long, multi-entry Non-B visa are Penang and Kota Bharu. You must be listed as the managing director on your paperwork and at least as a director on your work permit.

I haven't heard ANY reports of people getting year-long Non-B's from a thai consulate in the Philippines..
Herbert *******
@Ricky ******
last year also the sun shined things change
Ricky *******
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my WP is a new 1, but I’m not director , but they gave me 1 last year
Tod *********
@Ricky ******
it is NOT just the percent of shares you own, it's how long your work permit is valid for (need at least 8 months), it's what you're listed as on the company documents (must be listed as a managing director) and on your work permit (must be listed as at least a director).
Ricky *******
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I am 30% owner so they should give me 1 year
Tod *********
@Ricky ******
like I said KL hasn't issued year long Non-B's for a good while..
Tod *********
@Ricky ******
nope, you can still get year-long, multi-entry Non-B's in Penang BUT they have more stringent criteria.
Ricky *******
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Ricky *******
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I here that Penang also only doing 90 days since Jan
Tod *********
@Ricky ******
from where?
Ricky *******
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I know 3 people sent back with 90 day
Tod *********
@Ricky ******
KL hasn't given year-long Non-B's that I know of for a LONG long time
Ricky *******
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@Tod ********
i also here KL is only 90 now
Ricky *******
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@Tod ********
, I heard the same but I have 35% of my company , so they gave me a non B last year
Tod *********
and your thai visa question is what?
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