What are the requirements for Visa Exemption in Thailand when transitioning from a NON B visa?

Jan 25, 2020
5 years ago
Fabio ****
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Hi Everyone,

I've a question regarding Visa Exemption:

I'm actually on NON B Single Entry, that it will expire on 10th April.

I've Work Permit valid until the end of the year.

I'm planning to stay 1 more month in Thailand, that mean until the 10th May.

After that holidays and back in Thailand in November with a new NON B Visa.

My questions are regarding Visa Exemption, and are:

- to get it, do I need just to exit and Reentry the country before of 10th April?

- with Visa Exemption and Work Permit, can I legally work ?

- if I use Visa Exemption, can I have a new NON B after that?

Thanks to all.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires about the conditions for obtaining a Visa Exemption while currently on a NON B Single Entry visa expiring on April 10. They ask if exiting and re-entering Thailand before this date is sufficient, whether they can work under a Visa Exemption, and if they can apply for a new NON B visa afterward. Responses indicate that to obtain a Visa Exemption, exiting and re-entering before the expiration is needed, but working under this status is not permitted. Additionally, it's noted that they can apply for a NON B visa again after using the Visa Exemption.
Robert *******
The Non B visa is stamped used and invalid, you must have a new stamp with Admitted until 10 April 2020.

If you have a passport that is legit for the Visa Exempt Entry, you can cross a border, stamp out Thailand. stamp in/out neighbor country and back into Thailand with a new 30 day Visa Exempt Entry.

You can do this any time you like before 10th April.

No, you can not work as a Visa Exempt Entry is Employment Prohibited.

After your had a Visa Exempt Entry, you can apply again at a Thai Consulate or at your local Immigration for a new Non Immigrant B visa

Be aware if you leave the country to get this Visa Exempt Entry you also have to cancel your Work Permit at the Ministry of Labor
Fabio ****
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Ok, all clear. Thanks.

I've Italian Passport.

Do you know if it's legit for the Visa Exempt Entry?
James ********
Just when will you get the correct visa for your desired long stay?

You can expect to be questioned by Thai Immigration when you arrive in November...even with another Non B visa.

The new visa...of any kind will likely be questioned. Its no guarantee of reentry into Thailand.
Fabio ****
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Yes, you are right. That was my case
James ********
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Reiner *********
With a tourist extemp steamy you can not work
James ********
Good luck.

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