CrazyExpat Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 If you are planning to go to Thailand to attend to business interests or pursue employment, you are advised to apply for a Non-Immigrant "B" Visa. Business visitors to Thailand are given a choice to have a Non-Immigrant "B" visa which can be valid for a single or multiple entry. The single entry visa is valid for a period of 3 months. Meanwhile, the multiple entry visa can be valid for as long as a year. Applicants for this visa type may initially request a 90 day visa from the Thai Embassy or Consulate in Australia and then extend it to one year at the Thai Immigration office once they enter Thailand. The Application Process In order to file your application for a Thai business visa, you must process it at the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra. The Embassy is located at 111 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla ACT 2600 and is receiving applications from Monday through Friday at 9.00-13.00 and 14.00-17.00. Other Thai Royal Consulates are located in Sydney and Melbourne. The application for a Non-Immigrant "B" visa will not be approved without the submission of the appropriate supporting documents. In order to apply for a Thai business visa, you must be able to submit the following requirements: - Photocopy of airline ticket, e-ticket or itinerary - Passport sized photographs - Original and photocopy of passport with a minimum of 12 months validity on the proposed date of departure - In case of single entry visa, a letter from an employer in Australia or Thailand - Should you need a multiple entry visa, you should be able to submit the following additional documents: a. Letter from employer in Australia or Thailand b. Work contract c. Business Registration of his employer You must also pay the corresponding fees for this visa type. The nonrefundable visa fee for a Non-Immigrant "B" single entry visa is $90AUD, while it is $225.00 AUD for a multiple entry visa. Moreover, should you intend to work in Thailand, your employer is required to file an application with the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare for a work permit. Being employed in Thailand without a work permit is subject to imprisonment or a fine. Siam Legal International provides services to Australian Nationals for Thailand Visa and Immigration. If you want to apply for a Thai Business Visa for Australians, you should apply at least 30 days prior to your departure date. If you do not meet the requirements for the business visa for Thailand, you have the option to apply for a One Year Thailand Visa for Australians. This type of Thai Visa does not need to meet a certain financial requirement or require the submission of an employment letter. Dennis Ramm is the Managing Partner for Siam Legal International, Thailand's largest legal service network with offices in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Chiang Mai and Samui. The firm has international locations in London and Los Angeles. Siam Legal is a full-service law firm and provides a wide range of legal and visa services. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dennis_Ramm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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