Answered4 years ago
What visa should my 75-year-old father apply for to work in Bangkok?
My retired 75 year old father (Aus citizen) has been offered a job in Bangkok as a management consultant. It's a 1+1 year contract and he intends to apply for the pension when he returns to Sydney after the stint. What visa would people recommend he apply for during his time in Bangkok? He's supposed to start in Q4. Should he go for a retirement visa or get his company to apply for a work visa (is he too old for this?) Thanks 🙏
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The recommended visa for your father is a Non-B visa, which requires sponsorship from his employer. A work permit is necessary as he cannot work on a retirement visa. Several community members emphasize that he should rely on the company to arrange the work permit and discuss concerns about working at his age.
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Jonathan ********
Christ at 75 tell him to enjoy life not go back to work, we never know how little time we have left.
Phil ******
@Isaac ****
He needs a b visa (business visa) which allows him to work. The company should arrange this
Ken ********
He can't work on a retirement visa at all can't even volunteer
Av **********
Well he cant work without a work permit so.....
John *********
Company sound dodgy to me.
Kathalyn *******
Company will get work permit.
Cliff *********
Cool for him to get a job that will value his skills …. and he gets to live in Thailand too!
Todd *********
75 is 20 years past retirement. Lock it down and go enjoy life
Daniel ************
cant work on retirement - need Non B
Nick *******
Too old to be working at 75. Get yourself on the golf course.
Edna *******
@Nick ******
nonsense, his company has trust and faith in him. I’m 81 and still work part time, and do a lot of volunteer work. His expertise is needed. Wait until you age, then see what attitude you have about age.
Nick *******
@Edna ******
ooh hit a nerve have we? HahaNick *******
And how do you know his company has faith & trust in him. You don't even know him
Garrett ***********
His company needs to sponsor him for a Non-B and a work permit. He cannot work on a retirement visa.
Brandon ************
It's illegal to work without a work permit and visa that allows work. For him that would be a non-B visa. He can't get either of those things on his own, he'll need supporting documentation from the company.
James **********
A work permit is the only option. Arranged by his employer
Kool *******
The company should get his type B visa and work permit arranged. One of the stipulations of a retirement visa is you can not work at all.
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