Visa and work permit
** FOREIGNER **
means a natural person who is not of Thai nationality.
WORK means to engage in work by exerting energy or using knowledge whether or not in consideration of wages or another benefit.
FOREIGNER NATIONALITY WHO ARE IN THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND BUT WISH TO BUSINESS IN THAILAND
Contact Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate in your country for suggestions and recommendations and for a non-immigrant visa.
In Thailand, the employer can apply for a work permit for those who wish to work in the Kingdom. After the work permit is granted, the foreigner can enter Thailand, receive the work permit, and start working.
Visa and work permit
FOREIGNER NATIONALITY WHO ARE IN THAILAND AND WISH TO BUSINESS
A Foreign nationality who wishes to apply for a work permit in Thailand can do so under the BOI (Board of Thailand) law or other laws and regulations. The foreigner must apply for a work permit within 30 days from the date he/she enters the Kingdom of Thailand or within 30 days from the date he/she find out that under these laws, he/she is allowed to work.
Anyone who violates this rule will be fined not more than 1,000 ฿
The foreigner who lives in the country or foreigner who receives the not-immigrant visa to enter the country can work after they apply for and receive a work permit.
Anyone who violates this rule will be imprisoned not more than 3 months or fined not more than 5,000 ฿
A Foreign Nationality who does work that is prohibited by the Royal Degree prescribing works relating to occupation and profession in which a foreigner is prohibited to engage B.E. 2522 will be imprisoned not more than five years or fined from 2,000-100,000 ฿
FOREIGNER WHO RECEIVES WORK PERMITS MUST DO THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS
Carry the work permit with him/her or keep it in the office during working hours to show to government officers at any time.
Anyone who violates this rule will be fined not more than 1,000฿
The foreigner must perform the work according to the work permit only. If he/she wants to do different work of change locality or working place, this change must be approved.
Anyone who violates this rule will be imprisoned not more than 1 month or fined not more than 2,000 ฿
The foreigner who receives work permit extensions under BOI or other laws must notify the Departments of labor, within 30 days from the date of extension.
Anyone who violates this rule will be fined not more than 500 ฿
The Foreign nationality who wishes to continue working must apply for an extension before the expiration date.
Anyone who continues working after the Expiration date will be imprisoned not more than 3 months or fined not more than 5,000 ฿
In case of the work permit damaged of losing, the foreigner must apply for replacement of work permit within 15 days from the date he/she find out.
Anyone who violates this rule will be fined not more than 500 ฿.
In case of foreigner changing name, surname, nationality, address and place of work foreigner must apply for amendment immediately.
When foreigner stop to work must be returned the work permit within 7 days from the date of stopping.
Anyone who violates this rule will be fined not more than 1,000 ฿.
EMPLOYERS WISH TO EMPLOY A FOREIGNER MUST DO THE FOLLOWING
Do not employ a foreigner without a work permit. Do not allow a foreigner to perform work other than that which is specified in his/her work permit, or to work under any other conditions than those specified in the work permit.
Imprisonment of not more than 3 years or fined not more than 60,000 ฿
An employer who employs a foreigner to work or transfers him/her to work elsewhere or allows a foreigner to resign must notify within 15 days from the employment, transfer, or termination date.
Anyone who violates this rule will be fined not more than 1,000 ฿.
RIGHT TO APPEAL
The Foreign nationality whose application is rejected may send a latter of appeal to the Director-General of the Departments of Employment within 30 days from the informed date of disapproval.
* VISA Management *
(Foreign nationals) wishing to remain in Thailand for an extended period must comply with the Kingdom’s rigidly enforced visa regulations. This need not be an onerous task if you have an experienced firm of visa management professionals to assist you. Our expatriate management competitive rates and close working relationship with the Immigration Bureau put us ahead of the field in the processing and maintenance of Thai visas. Whether you are visual contact us for fast, and cost-effective visa support. so if you have any questions, please contact us
We can also assist with tourist visa extensions and change to Business
Non-Immigrant Business (B) Visa
This is the visa type you need if you wish to Establish a Business be a director of a Thai registered company must apply for a work permit
The conditions for issuing and renewing non-immigrant Business visas are quite strict, so providing the required documentation in a manner most acceptable to the Immigration Bureau is important. We have a successful track record in processing non-immigrant Business visa applications on behalf of multinational corporations and small Business people alike.
*Non-Immigrant Dependent’s (O) Visa*
who are Classed as dependent on another nationality who holds a non-immigrant visa or Resident’s Permit may apply for an “O” Class Dependent’s Visa work.
The definition of dependency is immediate family members – spouses, parents, and children.
* Marriage* Visa
There is actually no such thing as a marriage visa in Thailand.
Visa Applicants must be able to prove that they have either 400,000 ฿ deposited in a Thai bank account for the last 3 months statements are required or for the first year have a guaranteed monthly income of 40,000 ฿ or a combination of the two so that your total income is equal to or greater than 400,000 ฿ per annum.
*Retirement* Visa
Those Foreign nationalities who are “50 years old” of age or over can apply for a non-immigrant ‘O’ Visa under the Immigration Bureau’s Extended Stay Program
Applicants must be able to prove that you have either 800,000 ฿ deposited in a Thai bank account or a guaranteed monthly income (such as a pension) of 65,000 ฿ or a combination of the two, so that the combined yearly worth totals 800/000 ฿ or more with a statement showing the last 3 months balance
Applicants must have a healthy medical certificate.
Ninety Day Reporting
Foreign nationals who hold any category of long term visa must either leave the country after every ninety days or report to the Immigration Bureau every ninety days depending on the visa category. Failure to do so can result in fines and difficulty in renewing the visa,
New rules requiring the lodging of Tax Clearance Certificates have further complicated the process
Resident’s and work Permit
which allows Foreign nationality to remain in Thailand permanently and provides similar rights business and responsibilities to Thai. The application process is expensive and very complex so without professional Thai help applicants are unlikely to succeed.
We have Extensive experience in this field and advise that consultation to determine the likelihood of success be
We are always happy to advise prospective residents.
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