What are the best tips for obtaining a B Visa from Thailand with minimal hassle?

B Visa Thailand Thai Consulate Visa Application Process Crossing Border Non-B Visa Pattaya to Laos Travel Tips Visa Documentation

Apr 6, 2018

7 years ago

Tony ********

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Offered job and need a B Visa. I know I have to cross a border and go to a consulate. Tips please - as painless as possible!

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The post seeks advice on obtaining a B Visa needed for a job offer in Thailand, particularly focusing on the quickest and smoothest route to a Thai consulate. Various commenters suggest options for travel, including flying from Udon Thani or crossing to Laos to reach the consulate in Vientiane. They also highlight that you might not need to leave the country if certain conditions are met, such as having enough days left on a tourist visa. The conversation includes tips on preparation and recommendations for handling the visa application smoothly.

Melanie *******

Hong Kong

7 years ago

Tony ********

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Could be adventurous and go to Burma!

7 years ago

Tony ********

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My thinking. Fly from Udon. Hotel. Go consulate next morning. fly back. Prepared to stay one more night. Comments?

7 years ago

Tod *********

From Pattaya the fastest (and easiest) way to Vientiane is to fly from U-Tapao to Udon Thani, then take the mini van at the airport to the Nong Khai border, cross and high tail it to the consulate. You can get there before they stop accepting applications

7 years ago

Tony ********

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@Tod ********

Thanks. Then fly to Laos and back.

7 years ago

Tod *********

7 years ago

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Tod *********

Andrew ******

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7 years ago

Tod *********

Possibly stating where you are IN thailand could help people recommend a thai consulate that's close to you.

7 years ago

Tony ********

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Would Cambodia be an option?

7 years ago

Tony ********

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@Tod ********

OK. I understand the Ministry of Ed will make an agreed booking for me to visit having visited said Ministry for verification purposes.

7 years ago

Tod *********

@To**

, the thai consulate in Vientiane is the easiest one to get to, the most user friendly BUT by far the busiest.

You don't need an agent if you have all the documentation from your employer.

7 years ago

Tony ********

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Thanks. Laos preferred as I am in Pattaya. I now have a non imm O and I know I have to leave the country and I am aware of documents. I want tips on procedure. Agent in Laos, fly, land or what?

7 years ago

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Tony ********

Tod *********

You don't necessarily have to leave the country and go to a thai consulate to get a 90 day Non-B.

If you are on a tourist visa or a 30 day visa exempt entry and you have 15 days or more left on your current stamp you can have your company give you documentation to go to the immigration office and apply for a 90 day Non-B visa .

7 years ago

Tony ********

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Sorry. I wish!

7 years ago

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Tony ********

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