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Thailand Work Permit and Non-B Visa — Complete Guide

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Short answer first

Working legally in Thailand normally requires a Non-Immigrant B visa followed by a work permit, supported by employer documents proving the company can sponsor the role. After approval the holder must report their address every 90 days and renew the permit and extension of stay each year.

Overall timeline: 3–8 weeks from first review to permit in hand

Documents to prepare

ItemDetailStatus
Passport with a Non-B visaOr the documents needed to convert status inside Thailand where eligible.Required
Employer corporate documentsCompany affidavit, VAT registration, financial statements, list of shareholders and social security filings.Required
Employment contract and job descriptionSalary must meet the minimum for the nationality and role.Required
Degree, transcript and reference lettersTranslated and legalized where the officer requests it.If available

Step-by-step process

  1. Step 1: Eligibility review

    Check company ratios, capital, salary and role against current requirements.

    Timing: 1–2 days

  2. Step 2: Prepare the employer file

    Assemble and certify corporate documents and supporting evidence.

    Timing: 3–7 business days

  3. Step 3: Non-B visa

    Applied for at a Thai embassy abroad or converted in Thailand where eligible.

    Timing: 5–15 business days

  4. Step 4: Work permit application

    Filed with the Department of Employment; collection in person.

    Timing: 3–10 business days

  5. Step 5: Extension of stay and reporting

    One-year extension at Immigration, then 90-day reporting throughout.

    Timing: 1 day, then every 90 days

Pitfalls and how to avoid them

Working before the permit is issued
Prevention: Do not start duties until the permit is approved; penalties fall on both employer and employee.
Company ratios not met
Prevention: Check Thai employee numbers and registered capital before recruiting.
Missing 90-day reports
Prevention: Diarise every report; late reports carry fines and complicate renewals.

Advice from real cases

  • Keep the job description consistent across the contract, permit and visa file.
  • Renew early — the last weeks before expiry are the busiest at every office.
  • Have degree documents legalized once and reuse them for renewals.

Prefer us to handle it?

  • We advise the employer as well as the employee, so the company file is right the first time.
  • Deadline tracking for renewals, extensions and 90-day reports.
  • In-house translation and legalization for supporting documents.

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We advise first, then do the work

We check employer eligibility and the job description first — capital, Thai-staff ratio, restricted occupations — before anything is filed.

  • Free initial enquiry for a quote — send photos of your documents and we confirm the scope and what to prepare.
  • A team of licensed attorneys, notarial services attorneys and registered translators, working together since 2019.
  • We flag risks and alternatives in writing — including when the cheaper or faster route is the correct one.
  • We stay with the case after delivery: if the receiving authority asks for more, we advise at no extra consulting fee.

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Official sources — visa & work permit

The information on this page follows the official sources below. Always check the latest version before you file.

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Contact us by phone, LINE or email for a free initial enquiry and a quote after document review. Timing depends on the work and relevant authorities.

General information before proceeding: Confirm current requirements with the receiving authority before using your documents. This page is not a legal opinion for your individual case — meet the team · editorial policy

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