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What steps should I take to get a Non-B visa and work permit in Thailand as a South African on a tourist visa?

Non-B Visa Work Permit TOEIC Test Police Clearance Visa Extension South African Expat Teaching in Thailand

January 5, 2018

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Hi

I am a South African and currently have a 30 day tourist stamp that expires on the 26th of Jan. I started working at a school this week and was informed that I need to go and write a TOIEC test and get police clearance before the school can apply for my work permit and visa. The school did not tell me this during the interview before I came. I am lost. Can all of that be done before the date stamped in my passport runs out in 21 days? My boyfriend who is also here with a 30 day tourist visa and I don't have the money for him to study right now and get an educational visa. I am busy looking for work for him as well. Can you please advise us on what the best option is. Thank you

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The user is a South African currently on a 30-day tourist visa, facing challenges in obtaining a Non-B visa and work permit due to the need for a TOEIC test and police clearance. They have concerns about meeting the requirements before their visa expires, and are also seeking advice for their boyfriend, who lacks a degree and is looking for work. Comments from the community suggest that while the TOEIC test can be completed swiftly, the police clearance may take longer, but a 30-day visa extension could provide the necessary time to complete the requirements.

Karolina ***********

You will get TOEIC results within a week (at least in Chiang Mai) and it's 1500 baht. The police check will take max 3 weeks. You can get a 30 day extension on your current stamp so no worries, you have time.

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Damian ******

U need 30 days left on your visa to apply for non b. SA now have to do toeic test which costs about 9k i think and a week to do. You will have to do that and then go to vientainne and get another tourist visa and then apply for your non b.

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Robert ******

Toeic is 1500baht and he needs at least 15 days visa validity to be able to convert from tourist to Non B within the kingdom.

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Robert ******

That's how it works for NNES. Get a police Clearance, TOIEC and equally certify your degree and get it legalise at the MFA ( Ministry of foreign affairs) .

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Sam ******

Sent you a PM

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Mikhyle ******

There are companies in Thailand that would hire you without doing that test. You just need a degree. Also SA is considered a NES country to Thailand.

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Peter **********

Remember guys she is on a tourist visa so she needs the police check first to get a Non B

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Peter **********

We are not native speakers in Thailand

and you do need a toeic to get a teachers license and a Non B to do so

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Mikhyle ******

Things could have changed I guess:)

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Mikhyle ******

I’m from SA. Only needed degree and Tefl. And applied for non b visa in Loas. With a good company it’s smooth sailing

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Anna *********

It's not the company but rather the MOE requirement for SA nationals, as far as I know

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Ashley ***************

Get an 30 extension on ur visa exempt while u sort out the rest

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Robert *******

Hope and ask the school to arrange as quick as possible, you are only allowed to work with the Work Permit and Visa.

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Anna *********

It took 3 weeks for me and I am not a NES teacher, so keep trying!

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Robert *******

If he can not get the Work Permit and Visa without degree than the only option is to find another type op work for him.

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Chané *******

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He doesn't have a degree and I was told only degree holders can get a work permit and visa

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Robert *******

If he's also SA and looks for a teaching job he will face the same.

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Chané *******

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I am aware thereof but I need to write the test before they can process the visa and work permit and that can take months before I get an appointment to go and write. What to do about my boyfriend?

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