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Should I apply for a work permit in Laos or return to Nigeria after being rejected in Thailand?
Good evening. I'm from Nigeria I came to Thailand with TOURISTS VISA. Currently live in Phuket. I applied for work permit but I was rejected. I'm thinking of going to Laos to apply for the work permit. Or I should go back to Nigeria to apply? Please what's your advice for me,,🙏
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A Nigerian individual in Thailand on a tourist visa has applied for a work permit but was rejected. They are considering traveling to Laos to apply for a work permit or returning to Nigeria to do so. Community responses emphasize that a work permit cannot be obtained on a tourist visa and that a NON-B visa must be secured through a job offer from a Thai company. It is suggested to find a job as an English teacher, which would enable obtaining the necessary documents from the school to apply for a NON-B visa at a Thai consulate in Laos.
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Henry *****
OP@Kôrô ********
thank you so much bro for your information, I really appreciate.Kôrô *********
@Henry ****
you’re welcome bro 😎Cary ******
You have to leave Thailand with the correct paperwork to obtain a Non B visa then you reenter Thailand and your employer is supposed to apply for a work permit in Thailand (cannot be done outside Thailand).
Henry *****
OP@Cary *****
thanks so much for the information
Marianne ********
Do you have a job offer in Thailand at all?
Henry *****
OP@Marianne *******
yes. But they said I will have to go out of Thailand to apply . So I'm thinking which nearby country to go to. If you have any ideas please let me know.Anna ********
@Marianne *******
hes getting asked that a lot lol
Joey ***********
You need to apply for work usually as English teacher. Then the school will provide the supporting documents so you can get a non B 90 days visa from Thai consulate in Vientiane Laos. Then you apply for work permit in Ministry of Labor. I don't think an agent can do that for you.
Henry *****
OP@Joey **********
ok thanks for the information,
Riaan **********
You first need a NonB visa, with a prospective employer, then only can you apply for a work permit
Henry *****
OP@Riaan *********
ok sir thanks for the information.Anna ********
cant get a work visa unless you have a job offered to you. Do u have one? You need the documemts from that employer
Henry *****
OP@Anna *******
I use an agent to apply for the work permit. And she prepared the necessary documents with the employe .📃 but they rejected.. so I'm thinking of going to Laos or nearby country or I should go back to Nigeria?Anna ********
Henry Max rejected due to your documentation or the employers? What makes u think it will be any different in a different country?
Anna ********
Henry Max well normal is laos but just before u fly there can you say why it was rejected? I might be able to give better advice if know more info
John **********
You can't get a work permit on a tourist visa. You need to find a company to employ you and sponsor you for a Non-B visa and work permit
Henry *****
OP@John *********
ok , thanks for the information.
Frank **********
Did you have a job because if you did not that is why they rejected it. You find someone to give you a job and they will get you the visa and work permit.
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