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What is the process for obtaining a visa for Thailand as a business owner or employee of your own company?

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Visa approved for my wife and I (she’s a dependent).

I own my own businesses but found that the paperwork to apply as an employee was way easier and less hassle. 

Would highly recommend for any business owners to apply as an employee of your own company. 

I applied from the London embassy. I’m a U.K. passport holder and I have a company in the UAE. Overall the process took around 4 weeks for my wife and I combined. 

Any questions drop them below happy to answer.

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The user shares their experience of obtaining a visa for themselves and their dependent wife, recommending the approach of applying as an employee of one's own company for ease of paperwork. They mention the process was completed through the London embassy, taking around 4 weeks. Other comments confirm that applying as an employee is preferred over self-employment, with one user asking about the possibility for engaged individuals.

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Does it work if you are engaged mate?

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Yes, same here! They clearly prefer you to be an employee rather than self-employed or a business owner. I also succeeded as an "employee".

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