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What should I do if my Non B visa has expired while living abroad?

Non-B Visa Visa Renewal Expired Visa Work Permit Thailand Immigration Visa Regulations

Nov 7, 2017

7 years ago

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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 *******

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I'm very sorry for incomplete information I'm a Ghanaian

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Amornrat **********

good luck.

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Ike *******

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Ok thank you all for your advice I will just apply for a new visa as you've said

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Amornrat **********

@Joe **********

, no, Ghana also have to apply at home country or country of residence.

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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

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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

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Amornrat **********

@Danny ********

I have seen less and less of them.

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

It is most certainly the point Mr. A Hole

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Danny *********

That's not the point, mr. Iglu. 😂

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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

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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.

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Lloyd ********

Got a job ?

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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.

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Ike *******

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Oh sorry for incomplete information I'm a Ghanaian

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Amornrat **********

and that depends on Nationality. I not understand why people never include full details...

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Lloyd ********

Then no Non-B. Tourist or exempt/arrival are your options

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Ike *******

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No my school has employ a new teacher so I'm confuse more

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Robert *******

For a new Non Immigrant B visa you almost need everywhere: Company papers and application form Work Permit.

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Ike *******

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Please and also what documents will I need for the new visa

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Danny *********

Depends on where you want to get a new visa...

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Ike *******

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What is the meaning of visa exemp?

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

Exempt from Not having bought a Visa before arriving in Thailand

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Nimo *****

Are you kidding us???

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

Exempt from Not having bought a Visa before arriving in Thailand

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Danny *********

Some/most(?) nationalities can enter Thailand without a Visa and most of them will get 30 days entry. What's your nationality?

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Danny *********

No, you will have to get a new visa, or enter on visa exempt if possible.

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