To be in another country in this world, we usually have a passport as an ID card and a visa as an access pass. As well as Thailand, there are many types of Visas below these topics.
- Non-Immigrant Visa Type B (Business: Working / Investment)
- Non-Immigrant – B Visa
It is a Working Visa for foreigners who wish to work in organizations, companies, partnerships, or juristic persons in Thailand, which have an appropriate income from business operations with a minimum of 4 Thai employees and THB 2,000,000 of registered capital per 1 foreigner visa authorization. - Non-Immigrant – IB Visa
This visa type would be an eligible investor who invests in Thailand or an entrepreneur. The minimum investment amount would be THB 10 million.
- Non-Immigrant – B Visa
- Non-Immigrant Visa Type O Visa (Other)
- Marriage visa
A marriage visa would be eligible for the foreigner but needs to be sponsored by a legitimate spouse under the marriage registration. The applicant must show proof of funds at THB 400,000 in their bank account at least three months or proof of receipt for a monthly pension not less than THB 40,000 before the application date. - Dependent visa
A dependent visa would be eligible for a foreigner under the care of Thai nationality, i.e., children and parents. The applicant must show proof of funds at THB 400,000 in their bank account at least three months or proof of receipt for a monthly pension not less than THB 40,000 before the application date. - Retirement visa
The retirement visa shall be eligible for foreigners older than 50 years old who want to stay in Thailand. The applicant is obliged to show either
(i) proof of funds at THB 800,000 contained in the bank account for three consecutive months before the application date and
(ii) proof of receipt for a monthly pension not less than THB 65,000 per month. - Charities visa for foundation/ NGOs visa
The charity’s visa shall be eligible for a foreigner working for charitable organizations, foundations, or public charities according to the applicable local laws. - Teacher visa
The teacher visa shall be eligible for a foreigner working for public and private (the “Institutions”) accredited educational institutions, according to the applicable local laws.
The Institutions must procure the job title and description, including issuing the certificate of employment executed by the director or any authorized signatory. - Student visa (ED Visa)
The student visa shall be eligible for foreigners as students who study at accredited educational institutions in Thailand with a clear course syllabus such as language, art or culture, etc.
- Marriage visa
- Work Permit
A work permit would be considered a permit to work or be employed in Thailand according to the terms and conditions set out in the permit. However, after obtaining the work permit, the foreigner is obliged to procure either
(i) a working visa (Non-Immigrant – B Visa),
(ii) a marriage visa or
(iii) a dependent visa (Non-Immigrant – O Visa) as a stay permit to stay in Thailand.
The applicant may apply for the visas in advance appropriately and promptly. However, changing the visa type would need to be done at least 15-days in advance before the expiration date.
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