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What is the purpose of a Non-Immigrant B visa in Thailand for establishing a business and obtaining a work permit?

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Jun 2, 2024

9 months ago

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Hi all. 

In the process of applying for a 

Non immigrant b visa.

On the purpose of the visa is it buisness visa or employment. 

The purpose of me getting this is to apply for a work permit as I need a bank account for a company I’ll be setting up. 

tia 🙏

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The discussion revolves around the application for a Non-Immigrant B visa in Thailand, focusing on whether it is categorized as a business or employment visa. The user intends to use this visa to obtain a work permit necessary for setting up a business, but there are complications regarding the eligibility criteria for the visa and work permit.

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It's none of those options...

You aren't going to get a non-B without already having the business established, and you definitely aren't going to get a work permit without having 2m in capital for the business and 4 Thais working for you too.

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