1. Eligible Applicant for Non-Immigrant B Visa

This type of visa is issued to travelers who wish to enter Thailand for the purpose of working in Thailand.

 

2. Non-Immigrant B Visa Conditions

    2.1    Non-Immigrant B Visa is valid for a single entry for work-related purposes only.

    2.2    Non-Immigrant B Visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. Non-Immigrant B Visa hodler will be allowed to stay up to 90 days from the date of entry.

    2.3    Upon entry into Thailand, applicant must apply for a work permit at the Office of Foreign Workers Administration, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour, in which the applicant will be obligated to pay income tax accordingly.  

    2.4    During the 90-day stay, if Non-Immigrant B Visa holder wishes to leave and re-enter Thailand, he/she is required to apply for a re-entry permit from the Office of Immigration Bureau. (http://www.immigration.go.th)Extension of stay is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officer.

    2.5    Non-Immigrant B Visa holder’s family members are eligible to apply for a Non-Immigrant (category “O” for accompanying family) and will be allowed to stay for a period of 90 days but no longer than one year.

    2.6    If the Non-Immigrant B Visa holder breaches the entry conditions, the stay permit will be revoked, and he/she will be prohibited from entering Thailand in the future.

 

3. Required Documents for Non-Immigrant B Visa application

    3.1    Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months

    3.2    One completed Visa application form

    3.3    One (01) Recent photograph (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm.) affixed to the visa application form

    3.4    Copy of ANY of the following letter:

            (1) Copy of WP.3 letter (Applicant’s prospective employer shall submit request at the office of Foreign Workers Administration, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour of Thailand)

            Note: Japanese nationals are exempted from submitting this letter.

            (2) Copy of BOI letter (Applicant’s prospective employer shall submit request at the Thailand Board of Investment)

            (3) Copy of Work Permit Book, issued by the Ministry of Labour of Thailand, and alien income tax (Por Ngor Dor 91) documents

     3.5   Letter from company in Thailand with the following details:

            (1) Job position

            (2) Salary

            (3) Employment duration

    3.6   Corporate documents of company in Thailand:

            (1) Business Registration and Business license; DBD, which has the capital registration not less than THB 2,000,000. -

            (2) List of shareholders

            (3) Company profile

            (4) Details of business operation

            (5) Map indicating location of the company

            (6) Balance sheet, statement of Income

            (7) Statement of Income Tax, Business Taxes and Value-added tax registration: Por Por 20 (VAT), Por Por 30 (monthly) and Por Ngor Dor 50 (yearly) of the latest year

            (8) Name list of foreign workers in the company (name, nationality, position)

            (9) Copy of identity card (for Thai national) or passport and work permit (for foreigners) of the Board of Directors or authorised managing director who signed the company’s documents

             Note: Copies of company documents must be signed by the Board of Directors or authorised managing director and affixed seal of company on all pages.

    3.7    Evidence of adequate finance

• A bank statement in the past 6 months, showing the minimum fund of THB 20,000. - per person

    3.8 Additional requirements for certain countries

    (1) National of certain countries (click) are required to apply for visa in person only at the Thai Embassy or Consulate-General at their home or country of residence.

    (2) For Applicants of the said countries, who are residing in Vietnam and a holder of the Vietnamese Residence Card and/or Work Permit, are able to apply for visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Hanoi, by providing a copy of the Vietnamese Temporary/Permanent Residence Card, Work Permit with legalisation stamp from the public notary or the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam in Hanoi, as well as required documents as per link in point 3.8 (1). 

 

4. Visa Fees

• Single entry USD 80.00 -
• Visa Fees are accepted in US Dollars only and can be paid by the exact amount and by cash ONLY.
• Visa Fees are non-refundable regardless outcome.  

 

5. Visa Processing

• Processing time for a complete visa application will take 1-3 working days.
• Processing time for national of countries in point 3.8 will take at least 1-2 weeks.
• Visa application submission shall be made by online appointment ONLY at (click)

 

Remarks:

• All personal documents (e.g., copy of identity card, passport, work permit, Thai house registration, etc.) shall be certified true copy, signed and dated by the owner of the documents.
• All documents shall be in Thai or English ONLY.
• Documents in foreign languages shall be translated into English or Thai and legalised by the public notary or the respective Embassy/Consulate-General.
• Applicants shall clearly provide contact number and email address.

 

Disclaimer:

• The Royal Thai Embassy in Hanoi reserves the rights to request additional documents and/or for interview(s) as deemed necessary, as well as reject any application without prejudice.