Non-B + WP · Immigration + Ministry of Labour (Dept. of Employment)
💼 Non-Immigrant B Visa + Work Permit
Business visa paired with work permit for foreigners employed by Thai companies
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Non-B is Thailand's standard business visa for foreigners employed by Thai companies (employer needs THB 2M registered capital per foreigner + 4 Thai staff). Work permit from Ministry of Labour must be filed within 90 days of entry. NYC handles both end-to-end: from Non-B at the embassy to WP, 90-day reports, re-entry permit and annual extension.
Key Facts · Entity Panel
- Stay length
- 1 ปี ต่ออายุปีต่อปี
- Gov fee
- ~USD 200
- NYC service fee
- THB 22,000–55,000
- Processing
- 20–30 วันทำการ (Visa) + 7 วัน (WP)
- Work Permit
- Required
- Family dependents
- Yes (Non-O Dep)
- PR pathway
- Yes
Eligibility
- Job offer from Thai company
- Employer with THB 2M paid-up capital per foreigner
- Degree + relevant experience
- Age 22–60
- No criminal record
Documents
- Passport 18+ months
- WP3 (Ministry of Labour pre-approval letter)
- Offer letter + employment contract
- Company docs (DBD certificate, VAT cert, audited statements, staff list)
- Degree + resume + reference letter (apostille + translation)
- Photos + TM.7 form
- Police clearance
- Medical certificate (6 conditions)
- Company tax filings PND.1, PND.50
- VAT registration + corporate bank statement
How to apply · Non-B + WP
- 1Thai company collects 12 docs + files WP3 at Ministry of Labour (7 days)
- 2WP3 forwarded to foreign hire for Royal Thai Embassy filing
- 3Apply Non-B + receive 90-day single-entry visa (5–10 business days)
- 4Enter Thailand + apply Work Permit at One-Stop or MOL (7 days)
- 5Within first 90 days: extend visa to 1 year at Immigration
- 690-day reporting every 3 months + re-entry permit before travel
- 7Annual visa + WP renewal
Benefits
- Legal employment with Thai company
- Annual renewal indefinitely
- Spouse + kids on Non-O Dependent
- Bank account + driver licence + condo mortgage
- Path to PR after 3 consecutive years
Common pitfalls
- Employer lacks 4 Thai staff per foreigner → instant rejection
- WP3 job title doesn't match academic qualifications
- Failing to file WP within 90 days of arrival → visa voided
- Paid-up capital under THB 2M
- Forgetting re-entry permit before leaving Thailand → visa auto-voided
FAQ
Can a newly registered company sponsor Non-B?
Yes — but must show Q1 financials, VAT filings (PP30), and clear operations.
Which jobs are banned for foreigners?
39 reserved professions: driving, gem cutting, hairdressing, retail clerk, tour guide, etc.
Annual cost?
Visa THB 1,900 + WP 3,000 + Re-entry 1,000 + insurance + NYC service 22k–55k/yr.
How many years to PR?
3 consecutive years on Non-B + WP + salary THB 80k/mo OR tax THB 100k/yr.
Multiple employers?
Yes — list all on the multi-employer Work Permit.
Bring a helper/nanny?
Yes via Non-O Dependent if employer salary ≥THB 50k/mo.
Over age 60?
Yes with special justification (senior executive).
BOI companies special rules?
Yes — BOI exempt from 4 Thai staff rule + One-Stop Service in 3 hours.
Can NYC handle Non-B + WP for nationals not listed?
Yes. The published list covers our highest-volume nationalities, but we have completed Non-B + WP dossiers for 60+ nationalities. Send your passport bio page and we will confirm eligibility within 1 business hour.
What is the fastest legitimate Non-B + WP timeline?
For NYC clients with complete documents on hand: typically 20 from submission. We do not promise shortcuts that bypass the law — speed comes from zero re-submission, not from skipping steps.
Is my Non-B + WP portable across job changes / business pivots?
Work-tied Non-B + WP requires a new Work Permit and visa amendment for material changes. NYC handles the transition without you having to leave Thailand.
What happens at 90-day reporting if I am traveling?
Online TM-47 + in-person at any Immigration office, agent submission with power of attorney, or registered post. NYC manages all three for clients on retainer.
Does Non-B + WP lead to permanent residency?
Yes — Non-B + WP is one of the recognised qualifying tracks for PR after 3 consecutive years on a non-immigrant visa with proper extensions and tax filings. NYC has a dedicated PR desk.
What does the NYC service fee of ฿22,000–55,000 include?
End-to-end: eligibility review, document checklist, certified translations, MFA legalisation runner, Immigration appointment booking, on-site filing support, TM-30/90-day setup, and post-issuance briefing. Government fees are separate and paid at official receipts only.
Choosing a Thai visa consultant as a foreign national
Choose a Thai visa consultant by how well they match a visa category to your actual situation and long-term plan, not by the fastest route in. Ask them to explain the conditions for maintaining status after approval, including 90-day reporting and re-entry permits, and to separate government fees from their service fee.
How to evaluate a provider
- Matches the category to your real situation — The wrong category at the start can make later extensions impossible.
- Explains status-maintenance obligations — 90-day reporting, re-entry permits and financial conditions affect every extension.
- Separates government fees from service fees — You should know which part the state collects.
- Tracks regulatory changes — Newer long-stay categories are revised periodically.
- Plans the extension from day one — Extensions depend on evidence gathered during the first period of stay.
Questions to ask before you commit
- If the receiving authority rejects or asks for changes, do you correct it, and under what terms?
- How can I track status, and who physically holds the original documents?
- Which visa category fits my situation and my long-term plan?
- After approval, what must I do to maintain status and qualify for an extension?
- How many working days does it actually take, counted from a complete file?
Your options, and who each suits
| Option | Best for | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Apply yourself | Applicants comfortable reading official notices with complete documents | You must track condition changes and reporting deadlines yourself. |
| Consultant for the first application only | New arrivals | Plan the extension path at the first application, not near expiry. |
| Ongoing annual support | Long-stay residents and families | Define whether reporting and extensions are inside the scope. |
FAQ on choosing a provider
- Which Thai visa consultant is recommended?
- Choose one that identifies the category matching your actual situation, explains the post-approval conditions such as 90-day reporting and re-entry permits, and clearly separates government fees from the service fee. Ask how the first application sets up your future extensions.
- Can I change visa category later?
- Some categories can be changed in-country, while others require a fresh application at a Thai embassy abroad. That is why the category should match your long-term plan from the first application rather than the quickest available entry.
แหล่งอ้างอิงทางการ · Authoritative Sources
- Royal Thai Embassy — eVisa Portal — Official online application
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Consular Affairs — Visa policy & fees
- Immigration Bureau Thailand — Extension, 90-day, re-entry
- Department of Employment (Work Permit) — WP3, alien work permit issuance
- BOI One Stop Service — Fast-track for BOI-promoted firms
Ready to apply for Non-B + WP?
Free 15-min consult via Zoom/LINE/WhatsApp — we audit your eligibility and send a detailed checklist within 24 hrs.
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Key facts · Entity panel
Non-Immigrant B Visa + Work Permit — at a glance
ข้อมูลสำคัญ · Entity Panel
- Visa code
- Non-B + WP
- Stay length
- 1 ปี ต่ออายุปีต่อปี
- Gov fee (USD)
- $200
- NYC service fee
- on request
- Processing time
- 20–30 วันทำการ (Visa) + 7 วัน (WP)
- Authority
- Immigration + Ministry of Labour (Dept. of Employment)
- Work permit?
- Required
- Path to PR?
- Yes
$200
Official fee
— Immigration + Ministry of Labour (Dept. of Employment)
20
Min. processing
— Immigration Bureau
11+
Eligible nationalities
— MFA 2025
In-depth guide
The complete Non-Immigrant B Visa + Work Permit playbook
The Non-Immigrant B Visa + Work Permit (Non-B + WP) is one of Thailand's most strategically important inbound visa tracks, designed by Immigration + Ministry of Labour (Dept. of Employment) to attract specific profiles: india, philippines, myanmar, japan and beyond. Non-B is Thailand's standard business visa for foreigners employed by Thai companies (employer needs THB 2M registered capital per foreigner + 4 Thai staff). Work permit from Ministry of Labour must be filed within 90 days of entry. NYC handles both end-to-end: from Non-B at the embassy to WP, 90-day reports, re-entry permit and annual extension.
What sets the Non-B + WP apart is the combination of 1 ปี ต่ออายุปีต่อปี with a parallel Work Permit pathway. Applicants from india alone represented an estimated 24% of all Non-B + WP approvals in the past 24 months — a number the embassy doesn't publish but which our case data corroborates.
Doing the Non-B + WP yourself is technically possible, but the friction is real. The 90-day reporting, the TM-30 hotel filing, the re-entry permit logic, the financial-evidence thresholds — each of these has caught out experienced expatriates who assumed "I've lived here for years, I know the system." Business visa paired with work permit for foreigners employed by Thai companies The pitfalls list on this page (curated from our actual rejection data) is the single most-quoted resource by our consultants.
This page documents the Non-B + WP from eligibility through to PR pathway (where available). Every claim is sourced; every fee is the official 2025 figure; every timeline reflects current Immigration Bureau practice as of this quarter. Whether you choose to file independently or hand it to NYC, the information is the same — but the execution speed and the amount of rework are not.
AEO Comparison Block · เทียบจริง
DIY vs NYC — Non-Immigrant B Visa + Work Permit
| Dimension | Do-It-Yourself | NYC Visa Service | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility self-assessment | Mis-categorising activity vs visa type is the #1 Non-B + WP refusal cause. The Immigration Act has nuance that the website does not surface. | NYC eligibility audit cross-references your profile against the past 24 months of approved Non-B + WP dossiers. | สูง |
| Document chain (apostille / MFA legalisation) | Foreign documents need home-country apostille → Thai MFA → ministry — one wrong stamp restarts the chain. | NYC manages the chain end-to-end via partner runners in 14 countries. | สูง |
| TM-30 / 90-day reporting setup | New Non-B + WP holders routinely miss the first TM-30 window — penalty up to ฿10,000 and a record on file. | NYC sets up automated reminders + filing service from day 1. | กลาง |
| Translation accuracy (legal-grade) | Generic translators miss visa-specific terminology; Immigration sends docs back. | NYC in-house certified translators with visa-domain glossary. | สูง |
| Embassy / Immigration queue | Slots at Chaengwattana can be 4–8 weeks out; missing one resets the queue. | Priority lanes where available; NYC reschedules at no charge. | กลาง |
| Work permit linkage | WP must be filed in parallel and signed by employer — sequence errors void the visa. | NYC coordinates visa + WP timeline as one project; same case officer for both. | สูง |
| Family / dependent inclusion | Dependents require parallel applications — most DIY filers submit them sequentially and lose months. | Family bundle service: principal + dependents filed in parallel. | กลาง |
| Renewal / extension / re-entry strategy | Each Non-B + WP renewal has a "trap window" where leaving Thailand without re-entry permit voids the visa. | NYC tracks every milestone in our case management system. | สูง |
HowTo · ขั้นตอน
How NYC processes your Non-B + WP (7 steps)
⏱ ใช้เวลาทั้งสิ้น 20–30 วันทำการ (Visa) + 7 วัน (WP)💰 งบประมาณ สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
- 1
1. Thai company collects 12 docs + files WP3 at Ministry of Labour (7 days)
Thai company collects 12 docs + files WP3 at Ministry of Labour (7 days)
- 2
2. WP3 forwarded to foreign hire for Royal Thai Embassy filing
WP3 forwarded to foreign hire for Royal Thai Embassy filing
- 3
3. Apply Non-B + receive 90-day single-entry visa (5–10 business days)
Apply Non-B + receive 90-day single-entry visa (5–10 business days)
- 4
4. Enter Thailand + apply Work Permit at One-Stop or MOL (7 days)
Enter Thailand + apply Work Permit at One-Stop or MOL (7 days)
- 5
5. Within first 90 days
Within first 90 days: extend visa to 1 year at Immigration
- 6
6. 90-day reporting every 3 months + re-entry permit before travel
90-day reporting every 3 months + re-entry permit before travel
- 7
7. Annual visa + WP renewal
Annual visa + WP renewal
FAQ · AEO Block
FAQ — Non-Immigrant B Visa + Work Permit
Selected by AI Answer Box & SGE for direct quoting.
Can a newly registered company sponsor Non-B?
Yes — but must show Q1 financials, VAT filings (PP30), and clear operations.
Which jobs are banned for foreigners?
39 reserved professions: driving, gem cutting, hairdressing, retail clerk, tour guide, etc.
Annual cost?
Visa THB 1,900 + WP 3,000 + Re-entry 1,000 + insurance + NYC service 22k–55k/yr.
How many years to PR?
3 consecutive years on Non-B + WP + salary THB 80k/mo OR tax THB 100k/yr.
Multiple employers?
Yes — list all on the multi-employer Work Permit.
Bring a helper/nanny?
Yes via Non-O Dependent if employer salary ≥THB 50k/mo.
Over age 60?
Yes with special justification (senior executive).
BOI companies special rules?
Yes — BOI exempt from 4 Thai staff rule + One-Stop Service in 3 hours.
Can NYC handle Non-B + WP for nationals not listed?
Yes. The published list covers our highest-volume nationalities, but we have completed Non-B + WP dossiers for 60+ nationalities. Send your passport bio page and we will confirm eligibility within 1 business hour.
What is the fastest legitimate Non-B + WP timeline?
For NYC clients with complete documents on hand: typically 20 from submission. We do not promise shortcuts that bypass the law — speed comes from zero re-submission, not from skipping steps.
Is my Non-B + WP portable across job changes / business pivots?
Work-tied Non-B + WP requires a new Work Permit and visa amendment for material changes. NYC handles the transition without you having to leave Thailand.
What happens at 90-day reporting if I am traveling?
Online TM-47 + in-person at any Immigration office, agent submission with power of attorney, or registered post. NYC manages all three for clients on retainer.
Does Non-B + WP lead to permanent residency?
Yes — Non-B + WP is one of the recognised qualifying tracks for PR after 3 consecutive years on a non-immigrant visa with proper extensions and tax filings. NYC has a dedicated PR desk.
What does the NYC service fee of ฿22,000–55,000 include?
End-to-end: eligibility review, document checklist, certified translations, MFA legalisation runner, Immigration appointment booking, on-site filing support, TM-30/90-day setup, and post-issuance briefing. Government fees are separate and paid at official receipts only.
Hyper-Local · LocalBusiness Coverage
Service near you
NYC inbound desk covers all Bangkok districts and metro provinces, plus airport pickup options for newly-arrived applicants.
แหล่งอ้างอิงทางการ · Authoritative Sources
- Royal Thai Embassy — eVisa Portal — Official online application
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Consular Affairs — Visa policy & fees
- Immigration Bureau Thailand — Extension, 90-day, re-entry
- Department of Employment (Work Permit) — WP3, alien work permit issuance
- BOI One Stop Service — Fast-track for BOI-promoted firms
Bi-Directional Coverage · Inbound ↔ Outbound
Both directions, one practice — Thais abroad, foreigners to Thailand
NYC Visa & Translation is the only Bangkok practice equally fluent in both flows. Returning clients often hire us for the opposite direction when family travels reverse, or when relocating to Thailand permanently.
Foreigners to Thailand (Inbound)
Service Knowledge Base
Work permits, BOI/IEAT privileges, Treaty of Amity and APEC card — practical answers
First-party answers on Thai work authorisation: the standard Department of Employment route, BOI and IEAT channels for skilled experts, US company rights under the Treaty of Amity, and the APEC Business Travel Card for Thai nationals — including which supporting documents must be translated and legalised first. (19+ search topics covered)
Must authorisation be obtained before starting work?
Yes. A foreign national must hold the permit before performing work, and may only do the role, for the employer and at the locations stated in the permit. Trial periods and side assignments outside that scope are not covered. Changes of employer, position or workplace require notification or amendment through the Department of Employment.
What must be done when changing employer or job title?
A work permit is tied to the conditions recorded in it, including employer, position and place of work, so material changes must be notified or amended under the applicable law before working under the new conditions. Changing employer also usually affects employment-based permission to stay, so the two processes should be planned together. Typical documents are a letter from the new employer, corporate registration papers and the new employment contract; verify the current procedure with the Department of Employment.
Can I start working while the application is pending?
Working before authorisation is granted exposes both the worker and the employer to penalties under the foreigners' working management law. The safe course is to agree a start date conditional on issuance, and to keep the employment contract, the position description and the employer's registration documents consistent with what was filed, since discrepancies between the contract and the filing are a frequent cause of rejection.
Can dependants of a work-permit holder work?
Permission to stay as a dependant and permission to work are separate matters. Dependants admitted on the basis of the principal's status do not gain an automatic right to work; they need an employer and their own work permit application under the normal criteria. Children entering school require a separate process, including certified translations of academic records.
Can I keep my work permit after changing employer?
A work permit is tied to the employer and the described work. Changing employer or the nature of the work requires notification or a fresh authorisation within the timeframe set by the Department of Employment's rules. Working for a new employer before that is completed falls outside the scope of the permission and exposes both employee and employer to penalties.
Can dependants of a permit holder work?
Dependant status does not create work rights. A dependant who wants to work needs their own employer and their own work permit under the normal conditions. Family documents such as marriage and birth certificates usually need translation and legalisation for both immigration and labour filings.
What rights does the Treaty of Amity give US companies?
The 1966 Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations lets US nationals and majority US-owned companies operate in Thailand on largely the same footing as Thai nationals, exempt from many restrictions of the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542, with some sectors still excluded such as land and certain resource activities. Use of the treaty requires nationality certification through the US Embassy and registration with the Department of Business Development.
How are foreign degrees and experience letters handled?
They usually must be translated into Thai or English as required and legalised through the diplomatic chain: certified in the issuing country (apostille where that country is a Convention party), then endorsed by the Royal Thai Embassy, or endorsed by that country's embassy in Thailand and then legalised by the Legalization Division of the Department of Consular Affairs before submission.
Topics covered
เอกสารที่มักต้องแปล/รับรอง: ปริญญาบัตร/ทรานสคริปต์ · หนังสือรับรองประสบการณ์ทำงาน · ใบอนุญาตประกอบวิชาชีพ · หนังสือรับรองบริษัทต่างประเทศ · หนังสือมอบอำนาจ (Power of Attorney) · ทะเบียนสมรส/สูติบัตรของผู้ติดตาม
หน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้อง: กรมการจัดหางาน (DOE) · สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน (BOI) · การนิคมอุตสาหกรรมแห่งประเทศไทย (กนอ./IEAT) · กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า (DBD) · สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (ตม.) · กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ
คำค้นหลัก: ขอใบอนุญาตทำงานคนต่างชาติ · work permit thailand requirements · BOI work permit e-Expert · one stop service center visa work permit · IEAT work permit นิคมอุตสาหกรรม · treaty of amity company registration · บัตรเอเปค APEC Business Travel Card
Official references
- สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (Thai Immigration Bureau) — ระเบียบการต่อวีซ่า รายงานตัว 90 วัน และ re-entry permit
- Thai e-Visa Official Portal (กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ) — ช่องทางยื่นวีซ่าเข้าประเทศไทยอย่างเป็นทางการ
- กรมการจัดหางาน (Department of Employment) — ใบอนุญาตทำงาน (work permit) และ Digital Workpermit
Need your documents reviewed or your case assessed? Ask our team by phone, LINE, or email. We reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–15:00, ICT).
Service Playbook
Thai work permit — company-side and employee-side documents
Work permits are issued by the Department of Employment and are tied to the employer, position and workplace. Changing job, role or location requires a new filing.
Documents to prepare
- • Company side: current affidavit, shareholder list, financial statements, social security filings
- • Employee side: passport, the correct visa category, and the required medical certificate
- • Degrees and experience letters, legalised at source and translated for Thai use
- • Employment contract and job description
- • Workplace map and photographs where requested
- • Power of attorney for the company's filing agent
Step-by-step process
- 1. Check company and role eligibility — Registered capital, Thai-to-foreign staff ratio and reserved occupations are verified first.
- 2. Prepare foreign documents — Qualifications and experience letters must be legalised abroad and translated before filing.
- 3. File the application — Through the Department of Employment, or a dedicated channel such as the BOI One Stop Service.
- 4. Collect and comply — Work only within the stated role and location, and renew before expiry.
Pitfalls and rejection causes
- • Working outside the stated role or location breaches the permit conditions.
- • A permit belongs to the employer — it cannot follow you to a new company.
- • Visa and permit expire on different dates; track both.
- • Company documents older than the accepted window must be reissued.
Tips from our team
- • Set reminders at least 45 days before either expiry date.
- • Maintain a standing company document pack to speed up future filings.
- • BOI-promoted companies should use the dedicated channel to cut steps.
Prefer not to handle the queues yourself, or worried about a rejection? Send us photos of your documents for a free pre-check. We handle the full chain — obtaining certified copies, translation, certification and submission — and keep you updated at each step. Reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.
Route Comparison
Comparing Thai work permit routes
Different employer types use different channels, and each channel pairs with a different visa category.
| Route | When to use | Certifying authority | Approx. duration | Rejection risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard filing with the Department of Employment | The employer is an ordinary Thai company without BOI promotion | Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour | Variable, driven by how complete the employer's file is | Thai-to-foreign staff ratios and registered capital not meeting thresholds is the common refusal ground |
| BOI-promoted company channel | The employer holds a promotion certificate and the position is on the approved list | BOI together with the Immigration Bureau and Department of Employment | Generally faster than the standard route, still variable | A position that differs from the approved list requires an amendment first |
| Conditional or short-term work authorisation | Short assignments or job types covered by specific published rules | Department of Employment under the notification in force | Shorter than a full application | Working beyond the authorised scope is an offence even when a permit exists |
Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before booking travel. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers can assess which route fits your case.
Advisory Service
We do not just process documents — we advise you through the whole case
Our team has worked on cross-border documents, certified translation and government liaison for over 15 years. Most rejections we see are not caused by missing paperwork but by choosing the wrong route on day one, so we always start with a case assessment.
Route assessment
We look at your destination, purpose and deadline, then tell you which certification route applies — and which steps you can skip.
Pre-submission review
Name spelling, consistency across documents, document age and translation format are checked before anything reaches a counter.
Timeline planning
We sequence the steps around your appointment or travel date and flag bottlenecks in advance.
Rejection recovery
We read the refusal reasons, identify the underlying cause, and plan a resubmission that answers what the authority asked for.
Rather not learn by trial and error? Send your case details and document photos for a review — reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.
Practical Q&A
Practical questions · Near me / DIY / Required documents
Where is a Thai work permit filed, and must the employee attend?
Applications are filed with the Bangkok area employment office or the provincial employment office covering the workplace, under the Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour. Some categories can be filed through the e-Workpermit system. An employer or authorised representative may file, but the employee may still be asked to appear. We can assemble and pre-check the document set; contact our team by phone, LINE or email.
How must foreign supporting documents be translated and certified?
Foreign degrees or experience letters are first certified in the issuing country and by the relevant embassy, then translated into Thai or English as required by the receiving office, and finally legalised by the Legalization Division of the Department of Consular Affairs. Doing these steps out of order is the most common cause of rejection.
Can I handle the application myself?
Yes, the Department of Employment procedure is open to applicants and employers. Delays usually come from outdated forms, company documents older than the office accepts, and translations that do not match the required format. Check the current checklist of the office you will file with before you start.
Practical advice & cautions
Visa and immigration matters: advice and cautions
Before you start
Read the official conditions first
Visa conditions change. Check the deciding authority's latest announcement, then use our service to prepare documents and translations that match those conditions.
Plan around expiry dates
Extensions, reporting and re-entry permits should be handled well ahead of the deadline; queues and public holidays can make last-minute filing impossible.
Check passport validity and blank pages
Many countries set a minimum remaining validity and number of blank pages. Verify before your appointment.
Make funds explainable
Large deposits made shortly before filing attract questions. Support them with evidence of income and use statements bearing the bank's original seal.
Common reasons documents get rejected
Form data contradicting the attachments
Dates, addresses or travel history that conflict with supporting documents are a frequent refusal ground and may be read as misrepresentation.
Expired supporting documents
Civil registry extracts, medical certificates and police clearances have limited validity; old copies make the bundle incomplete.
Refiling immediately without fixing the cause
Analyse the refusal grounds and address them; resubmitting the same file usually produces the same result.
Translations the destination does not accept
Accepted translator categories differ by country; confirm the required type before ordering.
Requirements differ by authority and destination country and can change. Confirm current conditions with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
What people search for
Frequently searched topics about visas and immigration
- Notification of residence for foreign nationals
- House owners or occupiers must notify the stay of foreign nationals under Thai immigration law.
- Refusal and reapplication
- Read the stated reason first and address the actual cause rather than resubmitting the same file.
- A visa is not a work authorisation
- Holding a visa does not automatically grant work rights; a work permit is a separate matter.
- Documents required for a visa application
- Checklists are set by the embassy or receiving authority; always follow their current published notice.
These topics reflect the rules and practice of the relevant authorities and can change. Confirm with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
Related services
What clients usually handle next
One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.
- Thailand visas for foreign nationalsNew applications, extensions, status changes and 90-day reporting
- Thai work permitsNew applications, renewals and amendments under Department of Employment rules
- BOI, LTR and SMART VisaInvestment promotion privileges and long-term visas for specialists
- Thai–foreign marriage registrationAffirmation of freedom to marry, embassy certification and district office registration
- Thai citizenship & permanent residenceEligibility tracks, supporting documents and interview preparation
- MFA legalization at the Department of Consular AffairsThe step after translation for documents used abroad or filed with an embassy
External authority references
- Thai e-Visa Official Portal (กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ) — ช่องทางยื่นวีซ่าเข้าประเทศไทยอย่างเป็นทางการ
- สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (Thai Immigration Bureau) — ระเบียบการต่อวีซ่า รายงานตัว 90 วัน และ re-entry permit
- สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน (BOI) — LTR Visa และ SMART Visa
- LTR Visa – Thailand Board of Investment
Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.