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What Type of Visa Do I Need to Work at a University in Thailand?

Mar 6, 2020
6 years ago
Dai **********
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I am confused. I may be returnng to Thailand in the future with the prospect of working in a University again. The last time I worked in a Uni over there I did the visa procedures in the same way I did when working in Governemnt schools. Non B _ WP_ Extension for 1 year.

Yet, I am looking on the Thai consulate site here in Vietnam and I see this......

Non-Immigrant Visa "B" -- To Teach in Thailand

1. REQUIREMENT

This type of visa is issued to applicants who intend to take up employment as school teachers under university level in Thailand.

So, if I were to return and work in a Uni again which obviously is not under Uni level ( ie I presume they mean schools) , which visa would I require? My guess is that it would be ...

Non-Immigrant Visa "B" -- To Work in Thailand

THỊ THỰC (VISA) LÀM VIỆC TẠI THÁI LAN

1. REQUIREMENT / ĐỐI TƯỢNG

This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom to work.

Would I be correct in my assumption on this?
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The user is seeking clarification on the correct visa type needed for teaching at a university in Thailand. They are confused about the distinction between the 'Non-Immigrant Visa B for Teaching' and the general 'Non-Immigrant Visa B for Work.' While they previously used the same visa process as for government schools, they are unsure which visa to apply for if they return to work at a university.
Robert *******
I like to find out for you, but I hate wasting my time.

Please post if you decide to come back to Thailand and find a job and your employer has absolute no idea about visa application.

In the mean time, good luck where ever you are with what ever you do.
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James ********
You may wish to ask this question on one of many Teachers forums in Thailand. Facebook has several.
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Dai **********
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I could also do that , but here seems the best, to be honest.
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James ********
Check with your university which is hiring you. Non B Teaching is correct. But requirements for license from Teachers Board not applicable to Uni Profs as I understand it.
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Dai **********
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Yeah there is no need for the teachers licence fiasco, I know.
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