Answered9 years ago
What should I do if my Non B visa has expired while living abroad?
I have a non b visa which I used to moved out of Thailand for an important assignment in Africa .I was about to come but I realised my visa just expired so I'm confused and don't know what to do can any one help with an idea as to what to do? Can I still enter with the expired visa and renew inside?
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A user with an expired Non-B visa who had to leave Thailand for work is seeking advice on how to proceed. Comments suggest that a new visa will be needed to re-enter Thailand, and specific documentation related to employment and the work permit will be required. It's also noted that entering Thailand on a visa exemption may be possible depending on nationality.
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Ike *******
OPI'm very sorry for incomplete information I'm a Ghanaian
Amornrat **********
@Ike ******
good luck.Ike *******
OPOk thank you all for your advice I will just apply for a new visa as you've said
Amornrat **********
@Joe **********
, no, Ghana also have to apply at home country or country of residence.
Joe ******
So, no, you can not just enter.
You will need to apply for Visa
SETV more or less anywhere
METV in your country of nationality or residence
You will need to apply for Visa
SETV more or less anywhere
METV in your country of nationality or residence
Joe ***********
Non Imm B Visas are connected to a Work Permit. And 99% of the time the Work Permit is assigned to one Employer - one location - one job. Generic B Visas and Work Permits do not exist in Thailand
Amornrat **********
@Danny ********
I have seen less and less of them.Joe ***********
It is most certainly the point Mr. A Hole
Danny *********
That's not the point, mr. Iglu. 😂
Joe ***********
And such a Non B would soon run into problems in Thailand when no WP ever showed up. Once upon a time people could wander around Thailand for a year with a Non B not connected to a WP but those days are gone
Danny *********
Not really true. You can get a non-b from EU countries without having it tied to a wp. Been there, done that. But I agree it probably would be very difficult if not impossible in Thailand's neighboring countries.
Lloyd ********
Got a job ?
Amornrat **********
That complicates matters as only few Thai Embassy will issue you a visa. Usually you have to get it from your home country or country of residence.
Ike *******
OPOh sorry for incomplete information I'm a Ghanaian
Amornrat **********
and that depends on Nationality. I not understand why people never include full details...
Lloyd ********
Then no Non-B. Tourist or exempt/arrival are your options
Ike *******
OPNo my school has employ a new teacher so I'm confuse more
Robert *******
For a new Non Immigrant B visa you almost need everywhere: Company papers and application form Work Permit.
Ike *******
OPPlease and also what documents will I need for the new visa
Danny *********
Depends on where you want to get a new visa...
Ike *******
OPWhat is the meaning of visa exemp?
Joe ***********
Exempt from Not having bought a Visa before arriving in Thailand
Nimo *****
Are you kidding us???
Joe ***********
Exempt from Not having bought a Visa before arriving in Thailand
Danny *********
Some/most(?) nationalities can enter Thailand without a Visa and most of them will get 30 days entry. What's your nationality?
Danny *********
No, you will have to get a new visa, or enter on visa exempt if possible.
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