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Should I get a 60-day visa before flying to Chiang Mai to find a job, or is arriving with a 30-day visa sufficient?

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Oct 8, 2018

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Currently I'm in South Korea, flying to Chiang Mai on Saturday. My intention is to find a job there to obtain a work permit and visa. Should I get a 60 day visa at the Thai embassy in Seoul as an extra precaution or just arrive with 30 days and find a job there? *I've had 2 previous 60 day visas this year btw

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A user in South Korea plans to travel to Chiang Mai for job hunting and is uncertain whether to obtain a 60-day visa in advance or to arrive with a 30-day visa. Community advice leans towards obtaining a 60-day visa to allow ample time for job searching and applying for a work permit and Non-Immigrant B visa.

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Thanks for the advice everyone. I was also considering arriving with 30 and getting a 30 day extension but I guess I should get a 60 just to be safe... I'm also looking for job just for a semester as I have to return to Canada in April so I didn't expect I'd have to apply for an additional visa.

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Robert *******

No, only the documents to get them.

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Doesn't the school provide the work permit\visa?

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Robert *******

Yes you have, You are not allowed to work on the Tourist Visa and you won't get a Work Permit with that visa.

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I would advice the Single Entry Tourist Visa, it gives you 60 days on entry and you can extend with another 30 days at Immigration. Gives you more time to find an Employer, apply for WP and Non Immigrant B visa.

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Andrew ***********

Yes do that. The Thai embassy in Seoul is nice.

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Robert *******

Yes, at the Thai Embassy.

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Panela ****

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this is the 60 day visa that I apply for at the embassy correct?

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