What are the challenges in obtaining a 1-year NON-B visa in Thailand for employees versus directors?

Jun 6, 2018
6 years ago
Stefan ***********
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FYI

1 Year NON B multiple entry possibly only possible as DIRECTOR. I'm just back from Penang with only 90 days and single entry. I am employee / share holder 49% . 4 people applied for a 1 year NON B. Only one, a Director got the 1 year. Me and an other was first given 1 year but made VIOD. The next page in the pasport was a 90 day VISA. On the embassy we where told that you have to be director in some way.
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The discussion highlights the difficulties faced in obtaining a 1-year NON-B visa in Thailand, particularly for employees who are not directors. A participant shares their experience of applying for a 1-year NON-B visa alongside three others, where only a director successfully received it. They detail returning from Penang with only a 90-day visa and mention that a visa previously granted was made void. Comments indicate a shared frustration regarding the consistency of visa rules, with some users suggesting applying for an extension directly in Thailand but recounting previous rejections.
Areeb ********
Have you tried to change 3 month visa to one year here in Thailand?
Robert *******
Okay, documents to be submitted point 4. copy Work Permit.
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Areeb ********
Yeah but todd said someone else would weigh in for the particular question :(
Robert *******
Yes I have, Tod described the way to apply for Extension of Stay based on working at local Immigration office
Areeb ********
HiHRobert Lagas thank you for replying. Do you have an opinion about this scenario?
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Robert *******
You can not change a visa from 3 months to one year in Thailand. Only thing you can do is 30 days before your last Admitted to Stay date apply for the 1 year Extension of Stay.
Stefan ***********
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Not jet
Stefan ***********
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43 VISA's later acording the visa number I got 3 months
Stefan ***********
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1 year given but made VIOD
Robert *******
Why keep on going abroad. Just apply for the 1 year Extension of Stay based on working at local Immigration Office.
Robert *******
Rule in Penang is changed to only Directors.
Stefan ***********
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maybe they change the rules here aswel on random moments
Stefan ***********
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tried that before and was refused.
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