NON B Business Visa
Single-Entry
This is an initial visa issued by the Thai embassy or consulate in your home country which allows a stay of 90 consecutive days in Thailand.
This can be extended to a 12 month permission to stay once the work permit is processed.
If you are only issued with a 6 month work permit then you will only receive a 6 month permission to stay but after this initial period your permission to stay should be extended to 1 year and can be renewed every year as long as you still meet the criteria.
Multiple-Entry
This visa is issued to those who want to conduct business and intend to frequently travel in and out of Thailand.
It is valid for a total of 12 months and allows you to stay for up to 90 days at a time.
Employment
Foreigners who intend to work in Thailand should apply for an initial 90-Day Non-Immigrant B visa
The work permit application takes place during the initial 90 days
Once a valid work permit is obtained, the applicant can then apply for a 1-Year extension to their permission to stay
Once you have a 1 year extension of stay then you must report your address to immigration every 90 days.
A re-entry permit is required if the applicant wishes to travel outside of the country.
Extensions of this visa can be done inside Thailand.
Requirements
Applicants for Non-Immigrant B Visa to Thailand must demonstrate that they are neither a public nor a security threat to the Thai government. However it is not usual to need to prove this with a police report unless you intend to work as a teacher. Applicants must be physically present in the country where they lodge their visa application.
The general requirements for this type of visa are as follows:
- A passport with at least 6-month validity from the date of your intended arrival in Thailand.
- An invitation or confirmation letter to clarify the purpose of travel issued by the concerned organization.
- Embassy fee.
- Additional supporting document requested by the Royal Thai embassy or consulate.
- Proof of financial funds and travel itinerary.