Visa for Business

Non-immigrant B Visa (business), for foreigners travelling to Thailand for business purposes, e.g. meetings, exhibitions, to invest in, or start a business.

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Why Apply For a Business Visa Through The Thaiger?

A business visa is one of the hardest visas to obtain in Thailand, but we’ve got you covered. All you have to do is click apply now, give us your information, and we’ll do the rest of the hard work.

What is a Non Immigrant B Visa (Business)?

Non-Immigrant B Visa (for business), also called Business Visas are for foreign nationals who wish to conduct business, attend meetings, exhibitions and such in Thailand. Depending on the nature of your business you may also need a work permit.

Having a Non Immigrant B Visas is a legal requirement if you want to conduct business in Thailand and are available as both single or multiple entries. The visa is valid to enter Thailand for 3 or 12 months respectively. Each entry permits a stay of 90 days.

Thai Business Visas are available as single or multiple entries. You will be expected to report your status when you leave and re-enter Thailand while on a multiple entry visa. If your Thai Business Visa is for a single entry, your visa will expire as soon as you leave the country.

* Note that nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa only at the Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General in their home/residence country.

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How to apply for a Thailand business visa

Applying for a Non Immigrant B Visa (business) may sound complicated, but the process will be made much easier with the following steps. Applicants should initially apply through the Thai Embassy in their Country of residence. Know the steps and procedures for an easy transaction.

Thai Embassy website

Check your local Thai Embassy website for the Non Immigrant B visa options.

Select the purpose of your visit

Select the Non Immigrant B visa that pertains to the specific type of Business.

Know the required documents

Find out what documents are required for your Non Immigrant B visa type. Make sure to have all the documents ready in one place.

Fill out the personal information

Fill out the Visa application form with your personal requirements and pay the non refundable visa application fee.

Choose the right visa

Once you are ready with the requirements, forms and fee, it’s time to inquire through the Thaiger, where our partners will be getting in touch with you.

Quick facts about the Non Immigrant B Visa?

Before you apply for your Non Immigrant B visa based on business, let’s look at some quick facts to better understand the visa application. The Non Immigrant B visa for the purpose of conducting business in Thailand can be issued as a single or multiple type visa. The single entry is valid to enter Thailand for 3 months from the date of issue. The multiple entry is valid to enter Thailand for 12 months from the date of issue. Each entry only permits a stay of 90 days. Within the last 30 days of the 90 day stay granted, you can apply to extend your stay for a further 12 months, each and every year at your local Immigration office in Thailand, subject to meeting Immigrations requirements.
The basic Non Immigrant B visa application requirements include.

Employment letter

Letter confirming employment details from an employer in the UK or Ireland signed by authorised person stating the business purpose that the company will dispatch the employee to Thailand. Copy of ID card or passport of the signer (authorised person who signed the employment letter)

Invitation

Invitation letter from a company in Thailand

Business licence

Business license of the inviting company in Thailand with the company’s stamp and authorised person’s signature.

Financial evidence.

Financial evidence e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings, proof of sponsorship from a third party.

Legal residency status

Confirmation of legal residence in the Country of application.

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Customer Reviews

15/12/2020

The agency provided quick, good service and kept me fully informed, they were impressively quick to react to my e-mails and I had the required my business visa within 3 days.
Will use them again definitely.
Thank you!

James C.



18/12/2020

Thank you the Thaiger for giving me good information, I have always thought of setting up a business in Thailand. Now with your services I have gathered enough information to apply for this visa.

Jenny Petrov



4/1/2021

Inquired, now just waiting for approval, thank you for you service 5 stars.

Michelle P.



12/1/2021

Thank you The Thaiger for this service, working takes pretty much all my time, now this is one less thing that I need to worry about! 5 stars

Kathrina C.



19/1/2021

“The Non-Immigrant B-A Visa is for foreign nationals who wish to start a business or invest in a Thai company in Thailand.” this is what im looking for will enquire now to see if this service is a possiblity for me.

Liz Wood

26/6/2021

I got contacted within two hours. The person explained to me everything very patiently, which is nice because with all the document preparation one can really go lost

Loren Methon



26/1/2021

Just got the application form today from the thaiger’s partners, it was an effortless proceedure, I have sent the form back and now just waiting on approval.

Jason Watt



14/7/2021

The process was a lot easier with the company rather than if I had to do it alone.

Wandy Pires



What are the categories of business visas?

Below are some of the Non Immigrant B visa categories on offer. You can choose one depending on your specific needs. If you aren’t sure, feel free to reach out to us and we’ll discuss your options.

The Non-Immigrant B (business) Visa is for foreign nationals who want to do conduct, invest, or start a business in Thailand. A work permit may also be required. The issuance of this visa largely depends on the application’s intent.

Both single and multiple entry type visas for the purpose of business are available. On each entry you are only permitted to stay for 90 days.

Key Points:

  • For foreign nationals wishing to do business in Thailand
  • Must be used to enter Thailand within the validity of the Visa
  • Each entry permits a stay of 90 days only

The Non-Immigrant B Visa is for foreign nationals who want to start a business or invest in a Thai company. You can apply to extend your permission of stay for 1 year, each and every year, subject to meeting Immigration requirements. The company that you are investing in or conducting business with may apply to extend your stay on your behalf.

Key Points:

  • For foreign nationals who want to start a business or invest in a Thai company in Thailand.
  • The associated company may apply to extend your stay on your behalf.
  • You can stay in Thailand for 1 year with an extension of stay.

The Non-Immigrant IB Visa is for foreign nationals hired by the Board of Investment of Thailand to work on investment projects.

Such projects must be involved in or bring benefit to Thailand in the following ways: export-promotion, increasing employment, utilizing local raw materials, projects engaging the provinces, and encouraging technology transfer to Thai nationals, not hindering existing domestic businesses.

Key Points:

  • For foreign nationals hired by the Board of Investment of Thailand to work on investment projects.
  • Projects must be involved in or bring benefit to Thailand.
  • Project should not hinder any existing domestic businesses.

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Travel for work
Non-Immigrant B
(Business visa)

Enter Thailand for business meetings/conferences
Must have company invitation before applying

 
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    • Visa consultation
    • Coordination with the inviting company for required documents
    • Preparation of invitation letter and documents
    • All service fees
    • Excludes visa fee, paid at the Thai Embassy
    • Excludes courier fee to send the documents to the applicant

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Price

฿23,000 / year

Visa Extention
Non-Immigrant B
(Extending Existing Business visa)

Must have a Non-Immigrant B visa before applying
Supporting applications in Bangkok only

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    • Fixed-rate/No hidden cost
    • Pre-application visa consultation
    • Preparation of documentary requirments and official forms
    • Certificate of tax and company documents
    • Accompany client to the immigration office (including traveling fees)
    • Post application consultation
    • Visa fees
    • Excluded 7% VAT
    • Excluded visa extension process

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฿33,100 / year

Relocate for work
Non-Immigrant B-A
(Business Approved visa)

Relocating to Thailand for a job
Must have an employer in Thailand before applying
Supporting applications in Bangkok only

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    • Work Permit and visa consultation
    • Visa & work permit fees
    • All service fees
    • Process WP3 (Pre-approved work permit)
    • Preparation of invitation letter and company documents for the Thai Embassy or Consulate
    • Non-Immigrant B visa with 90 days validity
    • Work permit application process
    • 4 trips to Labor Office (including traveling fees)
    • Post application consultation
    • Excluded visa extension process

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฿20,000 / year

Work Permit

 
 
 

Must have a visa before applying
Supporting applications in Bangkok only

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    • Work Permit and visa consultation
    • Work permit fees
    • All service fees
    • Preparation of all official forms for the Labor Office
    • 2 trips to the Labor office (including traveling fee)
    • Post application consultation
    • Exclude visa extension

Explore Thailand while running your own business legally by having business visa.

When they say that I could get my visa in just a few clicks, they’re not lying. The application process was very confusing for me, but the Thaiger managed to make it simpler. I had so many questions, and they answered everything clearly. I can now do my business in peace as I know what I’m doing is legal and comply with the rules!

Top tip: Don’t be too shy to ask questions. The application process is confusing for everyone, but the team is ready to help.

Thai Business Visa Application Requirements

When you want to set up or conduct a business in Thailand, several documents are required for your business visa application.

1. Passport – Must be valid for at least six months and has at least two blank visa pages and a passport-sized picture with a white background.

2. Visa application form – The form must be completed and signed.

3. Financial requirement – Proof you meet the financial requirements.

4. A letter from your employer – Must state your position, how long you have been employed, your salary, and the reason for your visit.

Join the many satisfied customers who’ve got their Business Visa with The Thaiger.

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Other Common Visa Types for Thailand

Below are some of the most common alternative visa types for staying in Thailand for the purpose of retirement, working, business, studying, staying with Thai family/Spouse or long term Visas.


Tourism

There are numerous entry methods to visit Thailand for short periods of time. In certain cases you can extend your permission of stay granted on entry at local Immigration offices.

Retirement

Planning to spend your retirement years in Thailand? You’ll initially need to obtain a Non Immigrant O or O-A type Visa from your Thai Embassy. Annual extensions of your permission of stay granted on entry are available at local Immigration offices.

Employment Visa

Whether you intend working for an employer or starting a business, the Non-Immigrant B Visas are for foreign nationals interested in working, starting a business or investing in Thailand. Annual extensions of your permission of stay granted on entry are available at local Immigration offices. Work permits are also required to work legally in Thailand.

Thai Family/Spouse

If you intend staying in Thailand due to marriage to a Thai national, or Thai children, then you should start with the single or multiple entry Non Immigrant O type Visa from your Thai Embassy. Annual extensions of your permission of stay granted on entry are available at local Immigration offices.

Study

If you want to study, participate in projects, seminars, internships, or attend training courses you should start with the Non Immigrant Education Visa from your Thai Embassy. 90 day extensions of your permission of stay granted on entry are available at local Immigration offices.

Thailand Elite Visa

The Thai Elite Visa allows you to reside in Thailand for long-term (5, 10, or 20 years). It comes with many benefits as well. If you are an investor or a businessman who travel to Thailand multiple times a year, this visa is ideal for you.

Other Visa

Looking for other visa types not listed above? We’ve got you. Thailand offers many options for its visitors, and we strive to help you access those options more easily.

Other Services

If you need to extend your stay in Thailand, 90-day reporting, cancellation, change the type of Visa, or even a visa run while in Thailand, we are always ready to help. Let us help make your stay in the Land of Smiles more convenient.

Thailand Elite Visa

Thailand can be your second home with the Thailand Elite Visa, which is valid for 5 to 20 years. With the Thailand Elite Visa, you’ll be granted permission to stay for 1 year at a time. You can extend your stay for the validity of the Visa, either by applying for a 1 year extension at your local Immigration office or by exiting and re-entering the Country. You must submit 90 day reports. For Bangkok residents only – contact Thai Elite who can arrange annual extensions and 90 day reports on your behalf.

With the Thai Elite Visa, you only have to complete one visa run each year or extend your stay for another year at Immigration offices. It’s an ideal choice for digital nomads and retirees who don’t want to be a part of the existing complicated rules that change regularly. Thai elite visa will also suit investors and business people who travel to Thailand multiple times a year as well.

Besides allowing you to stay in Thailand for up to 20 years, the Thailand Elite Visa also grants you various privileges, such as first-class accommodations, airport service, priority treatment at Thai immigration, investment opportunities, healthcare benefits, and even a prestigious golf club memberships. Your family members can also get some of these privileges, including an airport fast track service.

Frequently Asked Questions about Non-Immigrant Visa B (Business)

The single entry Non Imm B is valid to enter Thailand for 3 months from the date of issue. The multiple entry Non Imm B is valid to enter Thailand for 12 months from the date of issue.

Provided you’ve submitted all the required document, it should take 7 to 10 working days to process your application

You need to obtain and enter Thailand with a Non Imm B (business) visa first. You need to show that your business has a paid-up registered capital of 2,000,000 BHT in order to qualify for a work permit and have at least 4 Thai employees.

You need the Non Immigrant B visa for the purpose of conducting business in Thailand.

Check your local Thai Embassy website for the requirements. Prepare the required documents, submit your application and pay the fee. Wait for the application to be processed.

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