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Non-Immigrant B Visa for Working in Thailand in Thailand
The gateway visa before a work permit — the employer's readiness matters as much as your own papers.
Quick answer
The Non-B is a temporary-stay visa for employment or business and is the base for a work permit from the Department of Employment. Annual extensions at immigration generally look at 2 million baht paid-up capital per foreign employee, four Thai staff, and a nationality-based minimum salary. Criteria change, so verify with the Immigration Bureau before filing. Contact our team for a quotation.
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Who this is for
- Foreign hires with a job offer from a Thai company
- Foreign founders acting as directors of their own company
- Tourist-visa holders switching to employment status
What you receive
- Employer eligibility check first: capital, accounts, Thai headcount
- Employment letter and company document set in the required format
- Work permit filing once the Non-B is in hand
- Annual extension and re-entry permit filings
Documents to prepare
- Passport valid for at least six months
- Company certificate, shareholder list, latest financial statements
- Employment contract and salary confirmation
- Social security filings for the Thai employees
- Degree certificates and CV
How it works
4-step process
- 1
Audit the employer
Most refusals trace back to the company — insufficient capital or missing tax filings — so we check before any fee is paid.
- 2
Obtain the Non-B
Apply at a Thai embassy or consulate abroad, or convert inside Thailand where the rules allow.
- 3
Apply for the work permit
Filed with the Department of Employment, with a job description matching the real duties.
- 4
Annual extension
Filed with immigration before expiry using the company's latest-year documents.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I start work as soon as I hold a Non-B?
No. The Non-B is only a visa; the work permit must be issued before you start. Working without one exposes both employee and employer to penalties.
What happens to the visa if I resign?
The employer must notify the termination, and permission to stay is usually cancelled. Plan a new employer or visa type before your last working day.
Do BOI companies follow the 2 million baht rule?
BOI-promoted companies generally file through the One Stop Service Center under their promotion conditions instead of the standard ratios.
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Written by: Thai Law & Accounting Services — attorneys and licensed accountants
Reviewed by: Reviewed by a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand.
Last updated: 2026-08
Information as of August 2026. Government fees and processing times change — verify with the relevant agency before acting, or let our team verify for you.