Will work permit holders still be able to get a 1-year Non B visa in Thailand?

Non-B Visa Work Permit Thailand Visa Regulations Consulate/Embassy Procedures Expat Life in Thailand

Dec 22, 2017

7 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Good morning all members.....not really an advice but can anyone confirm work permit holder will not longer get a 1 year Non B visa unless they are : Owners, Directors, or shareholders of a company ? This come from Penang....or as an advice what consulate/embassy could still offer it ? Thank you in advance !

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TLDR : Answer Summary

There are conflicting reports about the issuance of 1-year Non B visas for work permit holders in Thailand. Some members suggest that only company owners, directors, or shareholders may qualify for the 1-year visa, while others believe that employees with work permits will only receive a 3-month visa. It's recommended to verify directly with the relevant consulate or agents in Penang for accurate information and updates.

Nigel *********

I never liked Penang anyway. Bugger....

7 years ago

Chay ******

Has anybody seen an official statement from the consulate itself ?? Is it possible they have just stopped the agents doing multiple entries, but still ok if applied in person

7 years ago

Chay ******

@Tod ********

yes it is wishful thinking 😬

7 years ago

Tod *********

I think you're grasping at straws with that idea, agents make up MOST of the business that the consulate does. I'd bet it is gonna be for everyone.

7 years ago

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Tod *********

Jean **********************

ORIGINAL POSTER

I think kota bahru gives only 3 months too :-(

7 years ago

Marco *********

Correct

7 years ago

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Marco *********

Robert *******

According of previous comments i read no more in 1 year Non B in total Malaysia.

7 years ago

Marco *********

Correct

7 years ago

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Marco *********

Sharon *******

Seriously? I think if you have a work permit and employment contract it shouldn't be an issue. Check with the agent in Penang. His name is Jim

7 years ago

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

Try Kota Bahru Malaysia - the only other Thai Consulate in the Region that has processed 12 Month Multi-Entry B Visas in recent times

7 years ago

Jean **********************

ORIGINAL POSTER

How would it possible to know if any other nearby country (Laos. Cambodia ?) Can still give the 1 year multiple one ?

7 years ago

Tod *********

Jim posted it on his f/b page. Starting next week, all they're going to give for employees of companies is a 90 day single entry Non-B in Penang.

7 years ago

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Tod *********

Jean **********************

ORIGINAL POSTER

As far as I understood they will give only 3 months non B for employees from now on... but again this is actually my question !

7 years ago

Nigel *********

I heard this also.

7 years ago

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Nigel *********

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