Entry Service

Visas & Work Permits

Administrative coordination for foreign executives entering Thailand — from Non-B visa filing through work permit issuance and renewal.

Business Non-B Visas · Executive Work Permits · Corporate Immigration

A Thai work permit cannot exist without a valid Non-B visa, and a Non-B visa is only useful once the underlying company can legally sponsor foreign staff. The two processes are tightly linked, sequenced, and administered by different offices — Immigration and the Ministry of Labour — each with its own documentation standards. Mistakes in sequencing or paperwork cost weeks, not days.

What’s included

Non-B visa application coordination
Work permit filing and follow-up
Immigration appointment management
90-day reporting setup
Renewal and status tracking
Multi-executive team coordination

How the Non-B visa and work permit fit together

The Business Non-B visa is the entry document; the work permit is the authorization to actually work. Most foreign executives need both, obtained in sequence — Non-B first, work permit second — and a company must meet minimum capital and Thai staff ratios to sponsor either. We map this sequencing against your specific company and role before filing anything.

What we coordinate at each stage

Document preparation and translation, notarization and legalization requirements for foreign-issued documents, immigration officer liaison and appointment scheduling, work permit application filing with the Ministry of Labour, and ongoing status tracking so you always know where your application stands. For executive teams, we coordinate multiple applications in parallel to minimize total time to full team mobilization.

The four-Thai-staff ratio and other sponsorship requirements

A standard Thai limited company must generally employ four Thai staff per foreign work permit holder, alongside minimum registered capital thresholds. BOI-promoted and certain treaty companies have relaxed ratios. We assess your company’s current staffing and capital position against these requirements before you commit to a hiring or relocation timeline.

Renewal cycles and what triggers problems

Non-B visas are typically issued for one year and require annual renewal alongside the work permit. 90-day reporting is a separate, recurring obligation that catches executives off guard if missed. We track renewal windows and 90-day deadlines across your entire team and flag them well ahead of time — not the week they’re due.

Common questions

How long does the full process take?

Typically 4–8 weeks from complete documents to work permit issuance, depending on nationality, company structure, and appointment availability. We map a realistic timeline before anything is filed.

Can dependents be included?

Yes. Spouse and children can usually be included on dependent visas once the principal Non-B and work permit are in place. We coordinate the dependent filings as part of the same workstream.

What happens if we miss a 90-day report?

Missing 90-day reporting can trigger fines and complications at renewal. We set up the reporting calendar for each executive and remind you well before each deadline.

Do you coordinate for entire executive teams at once?

Yes. We run multiple Non-B and work permit applications in parallel so the full team can mobilise together, rather than staggering arrivals.

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