Today Thai Work Permit Expert discusses Visa for getting a work permit in Thailand.
Foreigners wanting to apply for a work permit in Thailand must enter the country with a non-immigrant “B” visa. Here are the documents you need to obtain a non-immigrant “B” visa from a Thai embassy or consulate if you are going to work for a company in Thailand.
- One completed and signed visa application form with application fee (please check with the embassy in the country you are applying for the visa to see the current fee schedule.)
- One recent passport-sized photograph (3.5 x 4.5cm)
- Passport (valid for no less than 6 months)
- Invitation letter from a company in Thailand (the letter must be typed on the company’s letter head and signed by authorized director(s) of the company) attached with these documents:
- Company’s registration documents in Thailand (or Company Affidavit)
- List of shareholders
- Business registration and business license
- Company profile
- Details of business operation
- List of foreign workers stating names, nationalities and positions
- Map indicating the location of the company
- Latest year’s audited financial statements
- Latest year’s corporate income tax return
- Latest year’s VAT returns
- Valued Added Tax registration paper
(Copies of company documents must be signed by authorized director(s) and affixed the company seal)