Non-Immigrant B (Business) Visa Application (Thailand)
We support Non-Immigrant B visa applications for business visits and employment, including sponsor document preparation and guidance for extensions and work permit readiness.
Who is it for / Suitable for
Foreigners entering Thailand for business activities, meetings, or employment.
Foreign employees sponsored by a Thai company (pre-work permit stage).
Directors or representatives of foreign companies doing business in Thailand.
Applicants preparing to apply for a Thai Work Permit.
Key Requirements
A legitimate business purpose in Thailand.
Sponsorship by a Thai company (or invitation from a Thai entity).
Company documents proving lawful operation in Thailand.
Applicant must meet embassy/consulate requirements where applying.
For employment purposes, the visa must align with future work permit eligibility.
Clients need to provide the following information / documents
Document Name
Notarized
Passport
Valid for at least 6 months
No
Visa application form
Embassy-specific format
No
Passport-sized photos
As per embassy requirements
No
Invitation letter from Thai company
States purpose & duration
No
Company affidavit & business registration
Thai sponsor documents
No
Company tax documents (VAT/WHT)
Proof of active business
No
Employment contract / appointment letter
If for employment
No
Power of Attorney (if applicable)
For agent assistance
No
Average Processing Time
3–7 business days (varies by Thai embassy/consulate and country of application).
What you would get when the application is complete
Non-Immigrant B Visa stamped in passport
Visa validity typically 90 days (single entry), extendable in Thailand
Eligibility to apply for a Work Permit (if employment-based)
On-going Compliance Requirements
To keep your stay compliant under a Non-Immigrant B visa:
Apply for work permit before starting employment
Extend stay before visa expiry (if remaining in Thailand)
90-day reporting to Immigration (if applicable)
Maintain valid employment or business status
Re-entry permit required if leaving Thailand during stay
Government Agencies Involved
Government agencies involved / overseeing the application:
Royal Thai Embassy / Consulate
Visa issuance overseas.
Thai Immigration Bureau
Stay extensions, reporting, re-entry permits.
Department of Employment (DOE)
Work permit processing (post-entry).
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
Overall visa policy oversight.
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