Hi all ,
Hope you can help re volunteer visa . Ive scrolled through previous posts and I’m so confused. It’s my first visit to Thailand so it’s all new to me and also I’ve never had to do a boarder / visa run before.
I entered the country on a tourist 60 day visa , now on 30 day Extentions which expires 1st Jan 2020 . So 90 days total.
I’ve been offered a volunteer placement for 3 months at an animal rescue centre starting mid to end of December. Im not sure if I will stay longer yet.
So I’m just checking my understanding of this.
I’m currently in Chaing Mia , so need to leave Chaing Mia soon / next week and go into Loas.
Pre book appointment at Vientiane ASAP ( can I go anywhere else ?) I’m travelling solo .
Take printed copies of my UK bank statements .
I don’t have a Thia account does this matter ?
Re the paperwork , I’m not sure the rescue is up to date with the current procedures, they don’t get many volunteers.
I don’t want to get there and the paperwork is wrong or outdated as it seems the rules are constantly changing . Also just checking my age isn’t an issue for volunteer visa. I’m 48.
I’m supposed to be starting the placement around 20th December.
Thank you so much 🙏
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses the requirements and processes for obtaining a volunteer visa in Thailand. The person plans to volunteer at an animal rescue center after initially entering Thailand on a tourist visa and extending it. They express concerns about documentation, travel plans, and the need for a work permit. Comments provide additional insights on necessary paperwork, the importance of coordination with the organization, and implications of leaving the volunteer role early.
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