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1 APPLYING FOR A NON-IMMIGRANT VISA
Normally,
a visa can be obtained from the Thai Embassy or Consulate in your country
that is valid for 90 days. If you wish to stay for one year, there are two
ways that can be done:
1. An alien submits an
application for a non-immigrant visa at a Thai Embassy or Consulate
which will be sent to the Immigration Bureau in Thailand.
2. Company in Thailand who
wishes to employ an alien submits an application to the Immigration
Bureau, Section 3, Sub-division 1, Immigration Division, Old Building,
3rd Floor, Room 303, Tel. 287-4948 1 or 287-3101-10 Ext. 2237
2 APPLYING FOR A RE-ENTRY PERMIT
In the case where an alien who
holds any kind of visas for stay in the Kingdom wishes to travel abroad
before his or her visa expires, the alien must apply for a re- entry
permit. A re-entry permit allows you to re-enter the Kingdom and use the
time remaining on your visa. If a re-entry permit is not applied for, the
visa will automatically be cancelled although it has not expired.
Place to
contact:
For the Bangkok/Central Areas: Section 3,
Sub-division 1, Immigration Division 1, 1 st Floor, Window No. 6, Old
Building, Tel. 287-3101 -10 Ext. 2274
For The Provincial Area: Contact day Immigration check-point through-out the
country.
Requirements:
1. Passport or substitute travel
document
2. One 4x6 cm. Photo
3. Application Form T.M. 8
4.
500 Bath fee per application. A re-entry permit may be obtained several
times.
3 APPLYING FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE
Periodically, the Immigration
Bureau receives applications for permanent residence. Public announcements
will be made at such times. Foreigners with non- immigrant visas who have
resided in Thailand continuously for three years (on 1-year visa
extensions), may apply for permanent residency.
Place to contact:
For more detailed information, pamphlets and applications forms,
please contact Section 1, Sub-division 1, Immigration Division 1. Room
301, 3rd Floor,Old Building, tel . 287-3117 or 287-3101-10 Ext.
2234-5.
4 APPLYING FOR ENDORSEMENT FOR RE-ENTRY AND NON-QUOTA IMMIGRANT VISA
There are two requirements for aliens with permanent resident
visas who wish to travel abroad:
1. Submit
his/her resident's book for endorsement before leaving, as well
as:
2. Bring his/her
passport to apply for a non-quota immigrant visa in order to reserve the
right to have permanent residence in the country. After leaving, the
applicant must return within a year of receiving the endorse ment. If
he/she did not receive an endorsement or return within that time period,
the applicant will automatically forfeit their permanent residence visa.
Within this one year time period, the applicant can enter and leave the
country as many times as a non-quota immigrant visa permits.
Place to contact:
For the Central/Bangkok Area: Section 2, Sub-division 1,
Immigration Division 1, 1st Floor, Old Building, Tel. 287-3101-10 Ext.
2273
For Provincial Areas: Contact any Immigration check-point
throughout the country. Requirements:
1. Resident's book
2. Alien
identification card
3. Passport or substitute document
4. Work
permit (if any)
5. Three 4x6 cm. Photos
6. Application Form, T.M.
13; for those of Chinese nationality other nationalities need 2 copies.
7. 1 copy of Application Form T.M. 22
8. An alien must apply in person each
time.
Procedures for Lost
Passport
A foreigner whose passport was
either lost or stolen after entering the kingdom must do the following:
1. A report must
be filed at the local police station in the area that passport was lost
or stolen.
2. Bring the
police report to your embassy or consulate and a passport or substitute
document. If there is no embassy in Thailand, please contact the
Passport Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
3. Bring your
new passport or substitute document to the I Bureau to have your visa
division 4, Immigration Bureau, Floor, Old Building, Te1287-3911 or
287-3101-10 Ext. 22 the following:
- Passport or substitute document
- The report from a police station
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