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Is it possible to obtain a 1-year Non-B visa in Penang, and can I get it hassle-free in Vientiane?
Feb 12, 2018
8 years ago
Anna *****
ORIGINAL POSTERHi dears, could anybody confirm, please? Does Penang give multi 1year Non-B? I've recently heard, they started giving 3months only, but i can not prove.
I'm going to get my next 1year Non-B for 3d time, WP just renewed, valid till Feb'19
Also, can I get it with no hussle in Vientiane, Laos?
I'm going to get my next 1year Non-B for 3d time, WP just renewed, valid till Feb'19
Also, can I get it with no hussle in Vientiane, Laos?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The query seeks confirmation on the availability of a 1-year Non-B visa in Penang, with rumors suggesting that only 3-month visas are now issued. The user is also inquiring about the possibility of obtaining this visa without complications in Vientiane, Laos. Community responses indicate that currently, a 1-year Non-B visa is primarily obtainable for directors and shareholders, with discussions around its availability and procedural ease in locations such as Kota Bharu and Vientiane.
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Have any Directors/owners actually got the 12 month visa recently?
My lawyers charge more for the 12 month paperwork than the 3 month paperwork, so I want to make sure I'm not paying extra for nothing.
My lawyers charge more for the 12 month paperwork than the 3 month paperwork, so I want to make sure I'm not paying extra for nothing.
Jean **********************
I agree but it looks like not all companies employing foreigners can do it...
Jean **********************
That's very interesting Chay Kyme...I will check again with the resort owner if there is any options with the Labour Dept .
Chay ******
Labour Dept can choose not to enforce the 4:1 ratio for certain business like Scuba Diving, however immigration still requires 4:1 for 1 year extension, so many are left with visa runs as the only option
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Erik ***********
Why not just get 1 year extension inside Thailand? I dont understand these visa runs for a non immigrant B or O visas? These can be issued from inside Thailand.
Yann **********
thats why ahahahah
Erik ***********
I got a non O and no worn permit yet since I'm not working within Thailand 🙈
Yann **********
@Erik **********
what visa you got O or B ?? he actualy talking about non-B visa mean for people work in Thailand . non-O for married , retire .... can work as well with work permit .but without taxs paid in Thailand when you got WP you can't renew it or you have good audit make fake balance sheetErik ***********
@Yann *********
I pay 0 bath tax in Thailand since my salary comes from Sweden. However Sweden and Thailand has a law from 1988 regarding not have to have double taxations and that means one only have to pay tax in either country 😁Yann **********
to get visa " in Thailand " this depand how much you pay taxs monthly based on your salary and how many staff you have .
Bent ******
@Er**
no, but I trust my advisor. I heard of many experiences and none of them include a 1y visa received inside TH for people in my situation.Erik ***********
@Bent ***************
have you tried going directly to immigration in chang wattana something in Bkk? 🙈Bent ******
Erik I can’t get it inside Thailand either because I have no Thai workers.
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Chay ******
Multiple entry now only for shareholders and directors
Sergey *********
@Simon ********
, I know that Kota Bharu is the easiest now for non-ed visas. No queues, no questions, no farangs at the border in Sungai Kolok... But not sure about other types of visas though. Thank you!Simon *********
An employee of mine got a 1 yr b a few years ago there.
Said it was the easiest ever. No queue even. That's all I know about it though.
Said it was the easiest ever. No queue even. That's all I know about it though.
Sergey *********
@Simon ********
, does the consulate in Kota Bharu give Non-B visas?Sergey *********
@Tod ********
, I've just heard it. Can not be sure until I get info from trustful sources. Sorry =)Simon *********
Kota Bharu has always been very easy but no idea if they have also tightened up over the last couple of yrs
Jean **********************
Thank you
@Chay *****
Chay ******
@Jean *********************
I’ve only seen the announcements from the agents in Penang, I haven’t seen an official Consulate statement with minimum % requirementsTod *********
@Sergey ********
are you sure about the shareholder thing?I read owners or managing directors of companies. And while an owner is definitely a shareholder, i don't think it works for everyone
Jean **********************
Actually interesting about the shareholder..does anyone know if there is a minimum of shares to get the 1 y Non B multiple ? 1% 10 % more ?
Sergey *********
Yes, it should work. Directors and/or shareholders can get 1year Non-B.
Anna *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Сергей ********
so Vientiane is no way for sure? But Penang will work? I'm director.Sergey *********
Correct. And, afaik, Penang was the only place in SEA which provided one year Non-B.
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Shayne **********
Why can't you get it inside Thailand at immigration?
Shayne **********
A non B should be available yearly at immigration. 1900 baht plus 3800 for multiple re-entry permit.
Anna *****
ORIGINAL POSTERit makes total expences much higher. if going v-runs every 3month (or business trips which i do frequently anyway) it saves your company running expenses
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