Sponsored Visa & Work Permit (Thailand)
We support foreign professionals who need a compliant Thai sponsor for a Non-B visa, work permit, and 1-year extension of stay—covering document preparation, submission support, and guidance through each step.
Who is it for / Suitable for
Foreign professionals who do not own a Thai company and need a legal sponsor.
Digital professionals, consultants, executives, and specialists working in Thailand.
Foreigners whose Thai sponsor company employs them on paper for visa and work permit purposes.
Individuals who need a Non-B visa, work permit, and extension of stay without setting up their own entity.
Key Requirements
A qualified Thai sponsor company willing and eligible to sponsor the applicant.
Job position must be permitted for foreigners under Thai law.
Compliance with capital, tax, and employment ratios under the sponsor company.
Applicant must meet education and experience requirements for the role.
Valid Non-Immigrant visa category for employment (Non-B).
Clients need to provide the following information / documents
Document Name
Notarized
Passport
Valid with sufficient validity
No
CV / Resume
Showing relevant experience
No
Educational certificates
Relevant to job position
Yes (if issued overseas)
Employment agreement (sponsored)
Issued by sponsor company
No
Passport-sized photos
As per Immigration/DOE rules
No
Medical certificate
Issued in Thailand
No
Police clearance certificate
May be required
Yes (if foreign-issued)
Power of Attorney
If agent processes on applicant’s behalf
Yes (if signed overseas)
Average Processing Time
Document Preparation: 21 business days
Non-B Visa: 7–14 business days (Embassy/Consulate)
Work Permit: 7–15 business days
Extension of Stay: 7–10 business days
(Timelines may vary based on sponsor profile)
What you would get when the application is complete
Non-Immigrant B Visa
Work Permit (Digital WP / WP Book)
1-Year Extension of Stay (linked to sponsor)
Legal authorization to live and work in Thailand under sponsorship
On-going Compliance Requirements
To stay compliant after sponsorship is in place:
Work only for the approved sponsor company and role
Maintain valid visa and work permit at all times
90-day reporting to Immigration
Re-entry permit required if leaving Thailand
Timely renewal of visa and work permit before expiry
Government Agencies Involved
Government agencies involved / overseeing the application:
Department of Employment (DOE)
Work permit issuance.
Thai Immigration Bureau
Visa, extension of stay, reporting.
Ministry of Labour
Employment regulation oversight.
Royal Thai Embassy / Consulate
Non-B visa issuance (outside Thailand).
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