Non-Immigrant Visa B (Working / Business Visa)

• Please apply for an e-Visa online, through the new e-Visa system (https://www.thaievisa.go.th/)
• In-person application is no longer possible.
• The Embassy no longer accepts registration for visa application by post.
• For more information on e-Visa application, CLICK HERE

1. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR B VISA

This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for the following purposes:

• Work in Thai companies or be on paid internship
• Work in Thai educational institutions
• Conduct business, e.g. short-term business visit upon invitation by Thai business counterparts
• Invest in Thailand (through ownership of condominium, deposit in a Thai bank, or Thai government bond, with face value not less than 3 million THB).

2. B VISA CONDITIONS

2.1 B Visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. Travellers must enter Thailand within the said 90-day period. They will be allowed to stay in Thailand for a period of up to 90 days, counting from the date of entry. During the 90-day period of stay, if they wish to leave and re-enter Thailand, they are required to apply for a re-entry permit (single or multiple) before departure. If they leave Thailand without a re-entry permit, the current stay permit shall be considered void.

2.2 Extention of visa is possible. Those qualified may obtain an additional one-year stay permit, counting from the date of entry to Thailand. The extension of stay is at the discretion of the immigration officer. Extension application can be made at the Office of Immigration Bureau (visit www.immigration.go.th for more information)

2.3 If the B Visa holder breaches the entry conditions, the stay permit will be revoked and he/she will be prohibited from entering Thailand in the future.

3. B VISA APPLICATION PROCEDURES

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

• When applying, please exercise extra caution in choosing the right TYPE OF PASSPORT. If you are not a government officer, DO NOT choose "Official/Service Passport"; instead, choose "Ordinary Passport". 
• Once submitted, the visa application cannot be amended.
• If there are mistakes in the application, e.g. wrong spelling of names or wrong passport numbers, the application will be rejected.
• Applicants will be required to apply and pay again. No refund is possible. 
• Applicants must ensure that all their details are correct before submitting and paying for their applications.
• *Additional service fees for online payment may be charged by your debit/credit card providers* Please contact your card providers for more information. The Royal Thai Embassy assumes no liability for additional fees incurred by the applicants for their online payment. 

1. Visit https://thaievisa.go.th/
2. Create an account
   1. Verification link will be sent via email.
   2. Your account can be used to apply for an e-Visa for yourself and also other people in your family (up to 10 applications at a time).
   3. Your account can also be used for future visa applications.
3. Apply for a new visa
   1. Check your eligibility & choose visa category
   2. Upload biodata page of passport & a photo taken within the last 6 months (must be in JPG or .JPEG format, Size not exceeding 3 MB)
   3. Enter personal information, travel document details, address and employment information.
   4. Enter travel information
   5. Upload supporting documents
      1. Signed declaration form (download HERE)
      2. 6-month Bank Statement with funds not less than 500,000 THB (15,000 EUR) maintained THROUGHOUT 6 months, OR letter of guarantee from the applicant's employer confirming that all expenses related to the applicant's travel will be covered, accompanied by Bank Statement of the applicant's company showing funds not less than 500,000 THB (15,000 EUR) maintained THROUGHOUT 6 months (This requirement does not apply to those who already have permission to work in Thailand, i.e. those applicants with valid work permit, WP.3 or BOI letter)
      3. Applicant is required to upload his/her passport pages which contain all travel records for the past 12 months (1 year) since the last international trip.
      4. Applicant must apply for e-Visa via specific Embassy/Consulate conforming with his/her consular jurisdiction and residency. Applicant is required to upload document that can verify his/her current residency.
      5. Please upload your picture holding the photo and information page of the passport.
   6. Upload additional supporting documents, as determined by purposes of visit 
      1. To work in private companies (employment)
         1. Business registration and business license of the hiring company in Thailand / proof of company certificate in Thailand must be certified by the Registrar within the previous 6 months.
         2. Company profile or details for business operation
            1. business registration and business license
            2. list of shareholders
            3. company profile
            4. details of business operation
            5. list of foreign workers stating names, nationalities and positions
            6. map indicating location of the company
            7. balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and Business Tax (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30 of the latest year)
            8. value-added tax registration (Por Por 20)
            9. Document indicating the number of foreign tourists (for tourism business only), or documents indicating export transactions issued by banks (for export business only).
         3. Letter confirming employment details from an employer in Thailand signed by authorized person (or employment contract between the applicant and the company qualified to employ foreigners in Thailand, indicating rationale for employing the applicant as well as his/her salary, position and qualifications (the contract must be signed by authorized managing director and affixed with the company's seal)
         4. A copy of ID card or passport of the signer (authorized person who signed the employment letter)
         5. WP3 (An approval letter from the Ministry of Labour) In case that visa applicant is currently working in a company in Thailand and need to renew Non-B visa, a work permit will be required instead of WP3. *Japanese is waived from the requirement to submit WP3 / Alternatively, letter of approval from the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) can be submitted.
         6. Original letter from the company addressed to the Royal Thai Embassy in Vienna, requesting for a visa, specifying name, position, period of employment, salary, education, and job experience of the applicant [may be required]
         7. Proof of education and work experience of the applicant [may be required]
            Remarks: only single-entry visa will be granted to the applicant. Upon arrival in the Kingdom, he/she must apply for a working permit (if he/she does not already have it) at the Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour or at a Provincial Employment Office in the respective province.
      2. To invest in a BOI-registered company/Working in a BOI-registered company
         1. Letter confirming employment details from an employer
         2. Letter from BOI
      3. To be on a paid internship in private companies
         1. Business registration and business license of the company in Thailand
         2. Letter confirming the internship/participation from the company
      4. To work in private educational institution / school
         1. Academic qualification certificate
         2. Approval letter from concerned authority under the Ministry of Education
         3. Certificate of criminal record clearance from the country of residence
         4. Letter confirming employment details from schools/universities signed by authorized person together with a copy of ID card or passport of the signer (or employment contract between the applicant and the qualified private educational institution / school, indicating details of position, salary, and the employment term)
         5. School/university’s registration or license to establish an educational institution issued by the Private Education Commission / governmental competent authority
         6. Letter from a company addressed to the Royal Thai Embassy in Vienna, requesting for a visa specifying name, position, period of employment, salary, education, and job experience of the applicant [may be required]
         7. Recommendation from the former employer on the applicant’s teaching experiences in Austria (or other countries) [may be required]
         8. Remarks: only single-entry visa will be granted to the applicant. Upon arrival in the Kingdom, he/she must apply for a working permit (if he/she does not alreadty have it) at the Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour or at a Provincial Employment Office in the respective province.
      5. To conduct Business in Thailand (for example, a short business trip, to attend meeting, exhibitions, etc.)
         1. A copy of ID card or passport of the signer (authorized person who signed the employment letter)
         2. Letter confirming employment details from an employer in foreign country signed by authorized person stating that the company will dispatch the employee to Thailand on which purpose
         3. If self-employed, proof of financial evidence and corporate documents are required (bank statement, annual tax invoice, etc.)
         4. Invitation letter from a company in Thailand addressed to the applicant or the applicant's company, indicating the purpose and period of the invited visit. The company must have a registered capital not less than 2 million THB.
         5. Business license of the inviting company in Thailand with the company’s stamp and authorized person’s signature / proof of company certificate in Thailand must be certified by the Registrar within the previous 6 months.
         6. Letter from the company in Thailand addressed to the Royal Thai Embassy in Vienna, requesting for a visa, stating the objective and intended period of the applicant’s visit to Thailand [may be required]
         7. Corporate documents of the company in Thailand [may be required]:
            1. business registration and business license
            2. list of shareholders
            3. company profile
            4. details of business operation
            5. map indicating location of the company
            6. balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and Business Tax (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30) of the latest year
            7. Foreigner income tax return (Por Ngor Dor 91)
            8. value-added tax registration (Por Por 20)
      6. To invest in Thailand with ownership of condominium, deposit in a Thai bank, or Thai government bond, with face value not less than 3 million THB may also apply for this type of visa (as from 9 October 2020)
         1. Evidence showing ownership of a condominium, deposit in a Thai bank, Thai government bond, with face value not less than 3 million THB
         2. Other documents as may be required by consular officers
   7. Pay application fee online: 70 Euro (single entry, non-refundable)
4. Check status
   1. You can monitor status of your application by logging into your account.
   2. You may also withdraw your application.
   3. Once approved, e-Visa will be sent to you via email. You may also download your e-Visa through your online account.
5. The Embassy may request for additional documents to be sent via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CLICK HERE for E-Visa USER MANUAL

4. B VISA PROCESSING TIME

• Usually 3-10 working days, depending on the completeness of documents, type of visa, and nationality of the applicants.
• Please apply for e-Visa at least a month (but no longer than 3 months) before travelling.
• Applications by certain nationals can take up to 3 months for approval.
• The Royal Thai Embassy cannot accommodate urgent requests. The applicants must ensure that they leave sufficient time for their visa application process before their planned departure.

5. REMARKS

• Documents in foreign languages must be translated into Thai or into English.
• Copies of company documents must be signed by Board of Directors or an authorized employee on behalf of the company (with evidence of proof stating that authorization) and affixed the seal of the company.
• In the absence of a required document, a letter explaining the unavailability of such document must be provided.
• Consular officers reserve the right to request additional documents as deemed necessary.
• Visa processing fee is subject to change without prior notice.
• Nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa only at the Thai Embassy or Consulate-General in their home/residence country or at the designated Thai Embassy.
• The applicants must provide genuine documents and information. If the applicants provide fraudulent documents or false information, their applications will be rejected and they may be prohibited from entering Thailand in the future.

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