Should I Apply for a Non-B Visa in Denmark or Opt for a 30-Day Visa Exemption Upon Returning to Thailand?

Apr 7, 2020
5 years ago
Naza ************
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Hi there,

I am a Danish citizen and I just spent 2 months in Thailand getting an English teaching certificate. I got offered a teaching job in a school starting May 15th, but unfortunately had to go back to Denmark due to COVID. Would you recommend to start applying for non-B visa in Denmark so that I can travel back to Thailand ASAP? Or should I go for a 30-day visa exemption upon arrival when traveling becomes possible again?

Thanks in advance!
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A Danish citizen inquires about the best option to return to Thailand for a teaching job. They are considering applying for a Non-B visa while in Denmark or utilizing a 30-day visa exemption upon arrival. Community responses recommend applying for the Non-B visa in Denmark, as it is necessary for working in Thailand, and caution that working is not permitted on a visa exemption.
Benjamin ******
> I just spent 2 months in Thailand getting an English teaching certificate

I have no idea what this is. You need a bachelors degree (or equivalent) to teach in Thailand.

> I got offered a teaching job in a school starting May 15th

Sounds like a government school. Unless the contract was signed already, school is starting early July.

>Would you recommend to start applying for non-B visa in Denmark so that I can travel back to Thailand ASAP

Apply in Denmark, but not too early if the school allows it. You have 3 months from the time the Non-B is issued to the time it expires.

>Or should I go for a 30-day visa exemption upon arrival

You can not work on a visa exemption.
Justin **********
Just so you know, apparently schools in Thailand will be closed until the beginning of July :)
Naza ************
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@Justin *********
yeah I heard that - assuming my school will be closed too so that leaves me more time to get the visa 🙂 thank you!
Maggie *****
Definitely get it while you’re abroad but check how long it takes and what you need to get it in Denmark.
Naza ************
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@Maggie ****
will do thanks for your advice!
Tod *********
I'd say have the employer FedEx or DHL you the documents and apply for the 90 day Non-B visa at the thai consulate in your country.
Naza ************
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@Tod ********
thank you!
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