What documents are required to apply for a Multiple Entry Non-Immigrant Type B Business visa at the Thai Embassy in Washington D.C.?

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Aug 23, 2018

6 years ago

Gillian **********

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Hi. I need some help regarding the Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C. 

I am back in the U.S. now and I am trying to apply for a Multiple Entry 1 year Non-Immigrant Type B Business visa through the mail because I am in Seattle. My company has sent me with a packet of paperwork, and I have a scan of my WP3.

Can someone confirm what documents are required for this visa? Every conversation I have with the embassy via phone or email, I am referred to their website - but the websites differ among themselves.  

Thank you in advance

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The user is seeking assistance regarding the documents needed to apply for a Multiple Entry 1 year Non-Immigrant Type B Business visa through the Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C., due to discrepancies in information from the embassy's website. A respondent provided a detailed list of required documents including passport, visa application form, photographs, flight booking, bank statement, employment letters, and more.

Al *******

You may want to consider using the Thai Consulate in LA. I have always gotten good service, via the mail, from them and I am in your neck of the woods.

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Gil****

I think they're only going to issue you a 90 day single entry Non-B from ANY of the consulates that can issue multi-entry visas (Chicago, Los Angeles, New York & Washington DC).

You're out nothing by trying for the year long, multi-entry Non-B (and definitely report back IF you can get one).

Also keep in mind that a year-long, multi-entry Non-Immigrant Type B visa means you get stamped into the country for 90 days at a time. When that 90 days runs out you exit/re-enter the country to get another 90 day stamp. You do that for the validity of the visa itself (a year from the date of issue). You can get almost 15 months of stay out of it (in 90 day increments)

6 years ago

Tod *********

I'd try the honorary consulate in Portland for a 90 day single entry Non-B.

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6 years ago

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

It was changed without formal announcement some months ago. The only two Thai Consulates in the Thailand Region - that had been awarding One Year Multi Entry Visas -Penang and Kota Bharu Malaysia ceased issuing such visas except to Directors of Thai Registered Companies who are by default shareholders.. Employees of companies have been directed to process a One Year Extension of Stay via Employer supported Application at local Thai Immigration - plus the Work Permit Application.

6 years ago

Gillian **********

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Joe D Greene is this confirmed? (regarding 1 year reserved for shareholders) I heard this but I also heard the rule changed. Do we know?

6 years ago

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

Employees of Thai Registered Companies can get a B Visa 90 days. Then with required documents provided by the Employer the Foreign Employee can apply for a One Year Extension of Stay at a Thai Immigration Office. But of course a Work Permit must be applied for and awarded by the Labor Ministry before a One Year Extension of Stay of a B Visa 90 days can be granted.

6 years ago

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

The One Year Multiple Entry B Visa is only available to Share Holder Directors of a Thai Registered Company.

6 years ago

Gillian **********

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Regarding Portland 90 day - Thank you very much for this suggestion. I didn’t know Portland had such a place and it’s a great plan B. Or plan A.5

6 years ago

Gillian **********

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Hi Tod. I want to go straight for the 1 year multiple entry to save money - as it’s $200 for the entire year, v.s. $80 for 90 days.

6 years ago

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Gillian **********

Tod *********

And why wouldn't you use one of the honorary consulates closer to Seattle to get a 90 day single entry Non-B visa?

6 years ago

Gillian **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I’m hoping I can hear from someone who has applied for this SAME visa, with a U.S. passport, through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C.

6 years ago

Gillian **********

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This is the list I have:

1. Your actual Passport or Travel Document. (Passport or Travel Document must not expire within 6 months and contain at least ONE completely empty visa page).

2. One original visa application form completely filled out (black and blue ink only) (Download)

Two passport-size photographs (2″x2″) (photocopy or photo taken from Photostat will not be accepted). 3.Photographs must have a light color background with a full- face view of the person without wearing a hat or dark glasses and covering up shoulders. Photos must be taken within 6 months.

4. A copy of flight confirmation/reservation , showing going from US to Thailand and leaving from Thailand (The name of the applicant must indicated clearly)

5. A copy of recent bank statement ($700 per person and $1,500 per family) (The name of the applicant must indicated clearly), In case of submitting family bank statement a proof of relationship (i.e. birth certificate, marriage certificate) must be provided.

6. For non-US citizen, a copy of permanent resident alien card or a copy of valid US visa with a letter proof of employment ( **we don’t accept pay stubs**)

7. Letter from applicant’s company indicating the applicant’s position, length of employment, salary , purpose of visit(s) to Thailand and length of stay in Thailand

8. Letter of invitation from trading or associated partners/ companies in Thailand indicating length of stay (period of stay) and purpose of visit(s) to Thailand

9. Stay over 15 days, letter of approval from the Ministry of Labor. To obtain this letter, the company in Thailand is required to submit Form WP3 at the Office of Foreign Workers Administration, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labor Tel. 02-245-2745, or at the Provincial Employment Office in his or her respective province. More information is available at Department of Employment or

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6 years ago

Jeremy ********

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