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🇹🇭 Thailand

Non-Immigrant B (Work Visa)

The Non-Immigrant B visa is required for employment in Thailand. After obtaining the visa, you must apply for a work permit from the Ministry of Labor (typically 7 days). Standard companies must have THB 2 million registered capital per foreign employee and employ 4 Thai workers per foreigner. BOI-promoted companies are exempt from these ratios and can process visas/permits in 1 day via One Stop Service. SMART visa holders in targeted industries get work permit exemption. Annual extensions require continued employment and tax filings.

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Processing Time

Visa: 5-10 days; Work permit: 7 days (non-BOI) or 1 day (BOI)

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Cost

THB 2,000 (single) / THB 5,000 (multiple) + work permit fees

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Duration

90 days initial, extendable to 1 year with work permit

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Work Rights

Full employment rights with valid work permit

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Renewability

Annual renewal with continued employment

Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Job offer from Thai company
  • 2Employer registered capital THB 2 million per foreigner (non-BOI)
  • 34:1 Thai to foreign employee ratio (non-BOI)
  • 4Relevant qualifications for position
  • 5Work permit application after entry

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