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What are the steps to change my visa from an education visa to a non-immigrant B visa in Thailand?

NON-B visa Visa Change Process Thailand Immigration Work Permit Education Visa Tourist Visa Visa Exemption

Nov 30, 2022

3 years ago

Udi *******

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Hi to all, and thank you in advance for answering. 

I am about to apply for a non immigrant B visa (Woking in Thailand, have a job offer from an established company). 

I have a few questions and will be thankful for any info:

1: I am currently in Thailand on education visa. To my understanding is not possible to change from ED visa to non immigrant B visa. According to Thai government website I need to be on a tourist visa (or transit visa). 

Naturally, I will need to get out of Thailand and return on tourist visa. 

I have a visa exempt when entering Thailand. 

Does visa exempt considered as tourist visa?  (Will I be able to change from visa exempt to non immigrate B visa?). 

2: and to be sure: I can then apply for non immigrant B visa inside Thailand? 

3: usually approved application allows 60 days, in Thailand, then need to apply for work permit, then apply for a total of one year to work in Thailand. 

The agency working with the company offering me the job asked for 68.000 Baht for the whole process. Is this a rip-off?

Thanks 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking guidance on how to transition from an education visa to a non-immigrant B visa in Thailand after receiving a job offer. They have questions about the necessity of exiting Thailand to change their visa type, whether a visa exemption qualifies as a tourist visa for this purpose, and the legitimacy of fees charged by a visa agency. Respondents emphasize the importance of having the necessary documents from the employer for the visa application and advise against paying high fees to agencies.

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collect all the paperwork from your new employer. Cancel your ed visa. Leave Thailand to a neighboring country and visit the Thia Embassy where you get your non B visa. Return.

3 years ago

Udi *******

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@Nigel ********

Thank you Nigel 🙏

3 years ago

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Steve *******

The Company offering you the job should supply the paperwork needed for the Non Imm B. The cost for the visa is 2000bt.

3 years ago

Udi *******

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@Steve ******

thanks Steve

3 years ago

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Incognia **********

If i have all documents requirements i wouldnt talk with any agencies.People talk with them when they dont have enough documents

3 years ago

Udi *******

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@Stelar ******

thanks. Fair point.

3 years ago

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Kool *******

Umm, companies hiring you do not charge you to get your visa.

3 years ago

Udi *******

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@Kool ******

thanks. It is the price the agency said they will charge the company. But it still sounds a lot to me.

3 years ago

Udi *******

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Thanks for the advise. I appreciate it.

3 years ago

Kool *******

@Udi ******

ask yourself, why would they tell you that. Are you getting your job through an agency, or from the company itself? Have you actually talked to the employer?

3 years ago

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Kool *******

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