Most TEFL / TESOL providers advertising “Teach in Thailand” are not physically located in Thailand so understandably have little to no knowledge of Thai labor law or the immigration process. The majority of these companies create misinformation and confusion around visas and work permits often having to tell their participants they must hold a degree in education or must be Native English Speaking or other such falsehoods to even attend a TEFL course.  Since they only operate as a website or via a reseller in your country they don’t have the experience or knowledge to truly guide you through this process. Visas and work permits are pretty straightforward and easy to follow. As adventurous or resourceful as you might be; having your visa sorted and obtaining the correct guidance prior to you entering the country will make the process smooth and hassle-free.  The best possible place to find the most current and up-to-date information on this process would be with the best in the industry, physically located in Thailand and providing this very same process on an ongoing basis every day to its other participants just like you.   The Visa process has been hyped up to the point everyone seems to be freaked out about visas.  However not to worry, Entrust TEFL not only provides expert advice, but non-immigrants visas are free as part of the course regardless if you are holding a degree or not, and even if you a holding a passport from a native or non-native speaking country its all the same simple process.   This allows you to arrive completely legal and peace of mind ready to start your new adventure in Thailand.  We even provide up to six months of the non-Immigrant visa as part of the course so you can focus on your teaching before switching to your employees' visa and work permit.  If after six months, your employers have not picked up your non-immigrant visa or provided you with a work permit, our in-house legal department will assist you with your visa and work permit needs during your entire stay in Thailand.