What are the current options for obtaining a Non-B visa while in Thailand?

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Jul 17, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Good afternoon

What are the best options for doing a Non-B at the moment? 

Do i need to leave Thailand or can it still be done in Thailand. 

I am in Hat Yai (The South of Thailand)

I am from South Africa.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post inquires about the best options for obtaining a Non-B visa in Thailand, specifically whether it can be done without leaving the country. Responses indicate that the possibility depends on the employer's ability to provide necessary documentation and whether immigration allows it in the specific situation. Some recommend applying through the embassy in South Africa, while others share experiences regarding visa processing times in neighboring countries.

Johnny *****

Hi, I have the same situation, but what visa do you have now, TR or work permit?

2 years ago

Ismail ***********

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@Johnny ****

I changed from Non b to COVID ext almost 2 months ago

2 years ago

Ismail ***********

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@Johnny ****

Hi, I went to immigration in the city where I live they said I can do my non b with them again as I have done it with them before. Foreigners which have not done it with them will have to do it out of Thailand. Best to check with your local immigration office

2 years ago

Johnny *****

@Ismail **********

Thanks for your information man. How much fee of Non B for one year, please?

2 years ago

Ismail ***********

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@Johnny ****

I usually pay 1900 baht. (Im not sure but I think the price varies depending on which country you are from)

2 years ago

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Ismail ***********

Christopher ******

I recommend going back to South Africa and doing it at the embassy. We currently went to malaysia and were told to wait 4 weeks. Not sure about Cambodia.

2 years ago

Ismail ***********

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@Christopher *****

yes, I heard about Malaysia's waiting period for visas. I'm thinking Laos if I need to leave the country. I don't want to go back to SA to get it done as I will go back to SA on holiday in Oct (2 x return tickets myself&wife - costs quite a bit), when I leave Thailand (to SA) I want to have my non b already so that I just get a re-entry stamp.

2 years ago

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Ismail ***********

Stuart *********

That will be between your employer and immigration office to work out. It depends on a number of factors whether it can be done in country - including the company set up and whether they can provide the documents that immigration will require.

2 years ago

Johnny *****

@Stuart ********

Hi sir, excuse me, can Tourist Visa change to Non B Visa within Thailand? Chinese passport and entered Thailand with Tourist visa on April 2022. Thanks .

2 years ago

Alan *******

@Johnny ****

Yes this can be done in Thailand if you meet the requirements for obtaining a non-B or non-IB visa

2 years ago

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Alan *******

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