Non-Immigrant B (Teaching)
Thailand
Last updated: December 29, 2025
90 days (renewable)
$80
2-3 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you work as a teacher in Thai schools (not universities). You teach students in primary school, secondary school, or vocational centers. The Thai government created this visa specifically for foreign teachers. You can legally work in Thailand once you get your work permit. You can also stay in Thailand for an extended period while teaching. This visa is different from tourist visas. It's a work visa, so you need an employer (a school) to sponsor you.
Key Benefits
- Work legally in Thai schools after you get your work permit
- Stay up to 1 year after extending from initial 90 days
- Bring your spouse and children on a family visa
- Travel easily - Easier to leave and return than tourists
- Extend your stay every year as long as you have a job
- Lower taxes - Teachers pay only 3% income tax
- Multiple jobs allowed - Can work at more than one school with permission
- Access to Thai services - Open bank accounts, rent apartments more easily
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Have a bachelor's degree or teaching qualification
- Have a job offer from a registered Thai school
- Be 21 or older
- Have no criminal record
- Be in good health
- For non-native English speakers: Have TOEIC 600+, IELTS 5.0+, or TOEFL 80-100 (needed for school hiring and teacher license, not visa itself)
- For native English speakers: Preferred from USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, or South Africa, but other countries welcome too
Financial Requirement
You need 20,000 Thai Baht ($635) in your bank account. Show bank statements from the last 3 months. If your family comes with you, you need 40,000 Thai Baht ($1,270).
Documents
- PassportValid for 6+ months
- Passport photos3 photos, 4x6 cm, white or blue background, taken in last 6 months
- Visa application formCompleted 3 times
- Job offer letterFrom a Thai school
- Government approval letterFrom Office of Private Education or Ministry of Education
- Degree or diplomaMust be authenticated by your home country's embassy
- Bank statementsLast 3 months, proof of 20,000+ Thai Baht
- Flight booking confirmationProof of transportation to Thailand
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.