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What are the requirements and potential problems for applying for a Non-Immigrant 'B' visa in Thailand after a retirement visa expiration?
My 1 year retirement visa expired August 10th. I made a trip to Laos Got a 30 day tourist visa and Went to the local immigration Authority30 days later to get 30 days again. I've had a business here in Thailand for the past 8 years.We do no business in Thailand it's all Offshore. I plan to return to My home country The beginning of December. Can anyone Explain to me the requirements and potential problems Of applying for non-immigrant "B" visa for 90 days.
Answer summary
The original post describes the situation of an expat whose retirement visa expired, who obtained a tourist visa, and now seeks advice on applying for a Non-Immigrant 'B' visa to work legally in Thailand. The conversation includes insights on the requirements for a Non-B visa, potential issues if conducting business from Thailand, suggestions for alternative visas, such as the O-A visa for retirees, and details on border runs to obtain new visas.
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James ********
Thanks All for your good replies. We wish the OP success. I close commenting.
Robert *******
What do you want? You like to visit Thailand to work legal in your company as your initial question, OR do you like to visit Thailand as a retired person and not get engaged in any work and just sit out the rest of your life, OR do you now want to be a Tourist and visit some Touristic areas?
Benjamin ******
For a Non-B, you need to own a licensed, registered business. IF you're American, it's easy to do using the Treaty of Amity. If you are not an American, I recommend getting some type of "retirement" visa and keeping your online business quiet.
James ********
@Benjamin *****
yes...that makes a big difference.Benjamin ******
@Robert ******
I see it now.. it didn't show up on my feed until just now.Robert *******
his company is registered in Thailand as he fills the yearly documents as mentioned.
James ********
Benjamin Hays 😉...😴😴😴
Michael ********
OPI have had an APEC card, expired now. aLast year a retirement visa and last 60 days a torist visa
Amornrat **********
@Michael *******
as Robert said : the Mukdahan/Savannakhet border is easy. As you allowed TWO entries under visa exempt in one calendar year you should be OK doing a border run there.Robert *******
Did the border run at Mukdahan/Savannakhet few days ago. No issues there, fingerprint scan on Thai side by leaving and entry. After 16:00 you pay overtime fee for stamps at the Laos side. If they did not change the stickers yet, the 24 HR ATM service is actually the ticket booth to get your application for Laos Visa on Arrival.
Michael ********
OPI have a friend driving to Savannaket sunday so I am thinking to go there unless anyone has heard neg. issues there?
James ********
Michael Tapley ask
@Amornrat *********
which border crossing to use. Mae Sai...etc. Good Luck...and think about ehat you could do when back in your home country 😇James ********
@Michael *******
then you can do ONE MORE in 2019. And TWO IN 2020...BOTH WITH ALLOWED 30 DAYS EXTENSIONS possible.Michael ********
OPthat solves my problem sounds to me
Benjamin ******
@Michael *******
If you have one 30 day visa exempt entry by land for this calendar year, you can get another one without any problems. That would last you until December (30 days, and extended by another 30 days).Michael ********
OP@James *******
yes only oneJames ********
@Michael *******
30 days visa? Tourist visa is 60 days?James ********
@Michael *******
with a visa or entry visa exempt? Only one in 2019 ???Michael ********
OPI am american and got 30 days from Ventianne
Michael ********
OP@James *******
yes one from Laos aug to sept 2019James ********
@Michael *******
lets ask @Amornrat *********
for his advice. Have you done any land border crossings entering Thailand in 2019 without a visa?Michael ********
OPCan I go to Savvanaket get a 60 tourist visa
Robert *******
If you want to work for the company while being inside Thailand, you need the Non Immigrant B visa. The rules of working inside Thailand is not depending on location of your customers as many people like to think. Visit the website of the Thai Embassy in your home country and look up the needed requirements for this Non Immigrant B visa and prepare the documents before you fly home.
James ********
Are you age 50+ ?
James ********
Michael Tapley but if you work inside Thailand...cannot get the O-A...and by filing company papers poses a problem for you in getting the O-A.
Think it through....😉
Think it through....😉
Michael ********
OPwe file the required papers with the gov't for the company annually
James ********
@Robert ******
agreed.Robert *******
@James *******
If he is inside Thailand, running his business from a Thai office or house, using Thai electric power for his laptop and aircon, using Thai internet service he is working inside Thailand and therefor needs to follow the Thai labor law and the Thai Immigration act.James ********
@Michael *******
that's what I assumed...but @Robert ******
is correct too if business is done in Thailand.Michael ********
OP@James *******
it is entirely offshoreJames ********
@Robert ******
and if his business is Offshore with many ins and outs tending to business OFFSHORE... he should be OK. Doing business in Thailand not permitted.James ********
@Michael *******
first year includes multientry permit. During extended up to second year must buy reentry permitRobert *******
The O-A visa is Employment Prohibited, so that makes he is not allowed to do any work in his company. It is a choice that the OP has to make
Michael ********
OPawesome to know James , thanks
James ********
@Michael *******
read reply below...you can thank me later 😂😂James ********
@Michael *******
then do yourself a BIG FAVOR. When back in home country get the O-A visa. Gives you up to two years of hassle free stay in Thailand. No money needed in a Thai bank. Easy to obtain. Read TOPIC link O-A visa and use search tool top of forum: enter O-A visaMichael ********
OPI am not stuck on the B visa if another type, not requiring cash deposit is workable
Michael ********
OPyes
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