Licenses & Business Permits

TAT / Tourism Business License (Thailand)

We help tour operators and travel agencies apply for the Tourism Business License (TAT/TAS), including document preparation, financial guarantee coordination, and support through TAT inspection and registration.

Who is it for / Suitable for

Thai companies operating as tour operators or travel agencies in Thailand.

Businesses selling tour packages, travel arrangements, or tourism-related services.

Companies dealing with inbound, outbound, or domestic tourism activities.

Foreign-owned Thai companies (subject to tourism business restrictions and structure).

Key Requirements

A Thai-registered company with tourism-related business objectives.

Minimum paid-up capital (varies by license type: inbound, outbound, domestic).

A qualified tourism professional (licensed tour manager) employed by the company.

Office address compliant with TAT inspection requirements.

Mandatory financial guarantee (bank guarantee or insurance) depending on license type.

Company directors and shareholders must meet suitability criteria under tourism law.

Clients need to provide the following information / documents

Document Name

Notarized

Company Affidavit & BOJ5

Latest versions from DBD

Memorandum of Association (MOA)

Must include tourism-related objectives

Director’s passport/ID

Authorized director signing documents

Office lease agreement & office photos

Required for TAT inspection

Map of office location

Must match registered address

Tour manager license & employment contract

Mandatory licensed personnel

Bank guarantee or insurance policy

Amount depends on license type

Power of Attorney (if agent applies)

Director signs

Yes (if director overseas)

Average Processing Time

4–8 weeks

4–8 weeks, depending on document readiness and TAT inspection schedule.

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What you would get when the application is complete

Tourism Business License (TAS License)

Tour Operator License Number

Listing in the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) registry

On-going Compliance Requirements

To keep your tourism license valid:

Annual renewal of the tourism license

Maintain valid financial guarantee or insurance at all times

Ensure licensed tour manager remains employed

Notify TAT of changes (directors, address, business scope)

Comply with tourism consumer protection rules and inspections

Government Agencies Involved

Government agencies involved / overseeing this application:

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)

Main authority issuing and regulating the tourism license.

Department of Business Development (DBD)

Verifies company registration and objectives.

Ministry of Tourism and Sports

Policy oversight and regulatory framework.

Commercial banks / insurance companies

Issue required financial guarantees.

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