Non-Immigrant Visa B
Thailand
Last updated: December 29, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$64-$160
3-10 days
High
About this Visa
This visa lets you work and do business in Thailand. You need a Thai company to sponsor you. It's the main way foreigners legally work in Thailand. You can work for a Thai company, run a business, or invest. You can live in Thailand for as long as you keep renewing the visa. Your spouse and children can come with you. You can stay 1+ years (renewable). Path to permanent residency after 3 years. Path to Thai citizenship after 8 years. Family can get visas too.
Key Benefits
- Work legally without restrictions
- Bring spouse and children (family visas)
- Healthcare through employer (medical, dental, disability)
- Travel in and out of Thailand freely (with re-entry permit)
- Renew annually as long as employed
- Get permanent residency after 3 years
- Get Thai citizenship after 5 more years (8 years total)
- Work at any approved location
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Have job offer from Thai company
- No serious criminal record
- Meet salary requirement for your nationality
- Have 20,000-40,000 THB in bank
- Pass background check if requested
- Employer must be registered Thai company
- Employer must have 4+ Thai employees per 1 foreign worker
- Employer must have minimum 2 million THB capital
- Cannot work unpaid or as freelancer
- Cannot work in banned professions (military, police, judiciary)
Financial Requirement
Bank savings: 20,000-40,000 THB (~$635-1,270 USD). Monthly salary requirement varies by nationality: Western countries 50,000 THB (~$1,587 USD), Developed Asia 45,000 THB (~$1,429 USD), Other countries 35,000 THB (~$1,111 USD), ASEAN countries 25,000 THB (~$794 USD).
Documents
- Valid passport6+ months remaining validity
- Passport photo4x6 cm
- Visa application formCompleted application
- Bank statements6 months history showing 20,000+ THB
- Company letterPosition, salary, and employment purpose
- Business registrationCompany legal registration documents
- Financial statementsCompany financial statements (Por Ngor Dor forms)
- Ministry of Labour approvalForm WP3 government approval
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.