Non-Immigrant Visa Category B
Thailand
Last updated: December 29, 2025
Initial stay 90 days (renewable)
$64-$160
5-10 days
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you live and work in Thailand legally. You need a Thai employer to sponsor you. It is for people who want to work, teach, do business, or invest in Thailand. You can work at a Thai company, teach at schools, run a business, or invest money. You can bring your spouse and children to live with you. Thailand is still giving out this visa in 2024-2025.
Key Benefits
- Work legally without restrictions
- Extend stay up to 1 year
- Bring spouse and children under 20
- Access social security and healthcare
- Path to permanent residence after 3 years
- Path to Thai citizenship after 8 years total
- Travel freely with multiple-entry visa
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Thai company must hire you
- No criminal record
- No serious diseases (tuberculosis, leprosy)
- Not deported from any country
- Not on Thailand immigration blacklist
- Employer must hire 4 Thai workers per 1 foreign worker
- Minimum salary: $1,500+ (USA/Canada/Australia/Japan/Western Europe), $1,350+ (Hong Kong/South Korea/Singapore/Taiwan), $1,050+ (Other Asia/Russia/Eastern Europe/South America), $750+ (ASEAN countries)
Financial Requirement
Show $580-$1,165 saved or employer shows they have funds to support you.
Documents
- Valid passport6+ months validity
- Passport photos2 photos
- Application formCompleted form
- Bank statementsProof of funds
- Employer business registrationCompany license and registration
- Employer tax documentsCompany tax records
- Foreign worker listList of all foreign employees
- Education certificatesYour education qualifications
- Passport stamps12-month travel history
- Police clearanceOptional - if requested
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.