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What Visa Should a Foreign Shareholder Use to Visit Thailand Without Working?

Non Immigrant B Visa Tourist Visa Business Travel

Jan 11, 2020

6 years ago

Eddy **********

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I hope the wiser heads can help me with this question. The company I work for has a foreign shareholder who wishes to come an go from Thailand but does not want or need a work permit since he will not be working. Any suggestions on what visa to apply for so that he can come and go all year?

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A foreign shareholder who does not need a work permit can opt for a tourist visa for short visits. However, if he is visiting for business purposes, applying for a Non Immigrant B visa could be more suitable.

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Robert *******

If he does not do any work, he can use a tourist visa. If you visits the company business wise, should get Non Immigrant B visa for business.

6 years ago

Robert *******

Do not ask your local Immigration office what documents are needed to apply for a Non Immigrant B Visa based on business in the applicant home country. It is like asking your local

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6 years ago

Eddy **********

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Yes, that would be the plan. Just want to make sure that we have sent him all the right documents. Thank you for the advise.

6 years ago

Robert *******

Does not work that way, he should apply for this visa before he makes his way into Thailand at the Thai Consulate in his home country.

6 years ago

Eddy **********

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Non B for business sounds promising, I will ask the Thai office manager to check with local immigration for the requirements.

6 years ago

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