What are the requirements to obtain a one-year B visa in Thailand instead of a multiple-entry B visa?

B Visa Multiple Entry Visa Thai Visa Requirements Work Permit Extension of Stay Immigration Procedure

Oct 27, 2017

7 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

New here, just throwing this out there. I've been in Thailand awhile, and have had a 1 year Visa's with Work Permit in the past, and as now, a Multiple Entry B Visa with Work permit. It is almost time to get a new B Visa. I'm trying to get answers form Immagration, but no luck yet. My W/Permit is still valid.

Does anyone know what is required, or if possible to get a 1 year B Visa, instead of the Multiple Entry( so I don't have to do the exciting and not cheap "boarder run" every 90 days)  And would I need to get a 3 month B visa first, as with the Multiple Entry in Penang? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user seeks clarification on obtaining a one-year B Visa in Thailand, replacing their current Multiple Entry B Visa. They want to know if they need to apply for a three-month B Visa first and require guidance on the necessary paperwork since their Work Permit is still valid. Commenters provide insights suggesting that an application for a one-year extension is possible within a specified timeframe, but emphasize the need for thorough documentation and mention the potential challenges faced during the immigration process.

Chay ******

Also make sure your paperwork is perfect and you have the required tip 😉 I recently renewed mine and 2 staff members and the checking and scrutiny from Imm HQ is immense, we had to change / correct documents that have been fine for years and still are with all other governments depts, things as minor as spelling mistake on TAT licence that has been same for 3 years now

7 years ago

Tod *********

Yep, seeing as you already hold a valid Non-Immigrant B visa you can apply for the yearly extension when you have 45 days or less left on ANY entry of it.

You need a whole lot more paperwork than you do to get a year-long, multi-entry Non-B from a thai consulate though.

7 years ago

Joe ***********

You would file an application for a one year Extension of Stay based on a new 90 day B Visa or in the last 45 days of your last 90 day stay on the multi entry B Visa. This is done at the local immigration office. Your Work Permit would have to have 8 months left on it or get a new one. You would file a TM. 7 Extension of Stay Application with required documentation. Others will be along to provide more details.

7 years ago

Tod *********

@J*

, I do not believe that the work permit with 8 months left on it is a requirement for getting a yearly extension of stay inside the country.

It's a requirement at the thai consulate in Penang to get a year-long, multi-entry Non-B.

7 years ago

Marcus **************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Appreciate that JD...If I may ask, do you know if I can apply with my current last 90 days of Multiple entry B, or I'd have to get new 90 Day B Visa first, then apply for the 1 year? Just trying to work out the timing for 8 months W/P validity... I presume that only applies for the 1 year B application.

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