Thailand Business Visa (Non-B) — Work & Do Business Legally in Thailand
Full assistance with Thailand Non-Immigrant B visa, Work Permit support and company registration. Local guidance through Phuket Immigration for foreigners working or doing business in Thailand long-term.
What is the Thailand Business Visa (Non-B)?
The Thailand Business Visa — officially the Non-Immigrant B visa (Non-B) — is the long-term visa for foreigners who come to Thailand to work, run a business, invest, or fill a specialist role for a Thai company. It is issued for 90 days (Single Entry) or 1 year (Multiple Entry, each stay up to 90 days), and inside Thailand it can be extended to a full 1-year stay at Phuket Immigration once you have a Thai Work Permit.
A Non-B visa works for two main profiles: foreign employees hired by a Thai company (including BOI-promoted businesses, schools and hospitals), and business owners or directors of their own Thai Limited Company. In both cases, the visa is paired with a Work Permit — without a Work Permit you cannot legally work in Thailand on Non-B. We handle the visa, support the Work Permit and Thai company registration end-to-end, even if the company does not exist yet.
Beyond the visa itself, we manage everything that comes with a long-term business stay in Phuket: 90-day reporting, TM30 registration, re-entry permits when you travel, annual visa extensions, Thai bank account opening, and BOI documentation when applicable. If your situation changes — for example, you marry a Thai citizen or you turn 50 — we can switch you onto a Marriage or Retirement Visa without leaving the country.
Key Facts About Thailand Business Visa (Non-B)
- Non-Immigrant B visa — for working, doing business or investing in Thailand
- For foreign employees, business owners and company directors
- Validity: 90 days (Single Entry) or 1 year (Multiple Entry), extendable to 1 year inside Thailand
- Required to apply for a Thai Work Permit
- Documents from your Thai employer or company are mandatory
- 90-day reporting and TM30 registration mandatory — we handle both
- Processed at Phuket Provincial Immigration Office
- Local assistance in Phuket — embassy filing, document prep, immigration escort
Who Needs a Thailand Business Visa — 4 Categories
Pick the category that matches your situation — we will confirm eligibility in WhatsApp
Foreign Employees
You have been hired (or are about to be hired) by a Thai company — a local business, a BOI-promoted company, a foreign branch office, or an international school or hospital. Your employer issues an invitation letter and supporting company documents; we handle the visa filing at the embassy or in-country.
Business Owners & Company Directors
You own or co-own a Thai company (Thai Limited Company), or you are appointed as a director. We support you with the Non-B visa AND can register your Thai Limited Company end-to-end — share capital, shareholders, company stamp, VAT registration and the supporting documents needed for your visa.
Investors & BOI Specialists
You are investing in a Thai BOI-promoted business or filling a specialist role for a BOI-promoted company. BOI cases enjoy faster immigration procedures (BOI One Stop Service in Bangkok), simpler Work Permit rules and fewer staffing restrictions. We work with your BOI documentation directly.
Foreign Teachers & Specialists
You are a foreign teacher in a Thai school or international institution, a Muay Thai or sports coach, a doctor, an engineer, or another licensed specialist invited by a Thai institution. Non-B is the standard visa for all these roles. Your school or institution prepares the invitation letter; we handle the rest.
Thailand Business Visa — Prices & Packages
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees · all government fees included
Non-B Visa (90 Days)
Initial Non-Immigrant B visa only
- Non-Immigrant B visa — 90 days (Single Entry)
- Eligibility consultation (employee or business owner)
- Document preparation & translation
- Employer / company document review
- Embassy or in-country submission
Full Business Visa Package
Complete Non-B package — visa + 1-year extension
- Non-Immigrant B visa (90 days) included 🔥
- 1-year Business Visa extension 🔥
- Eligibility consultation
- Document preparation & translation
- Employer / company documents review
- Embassy or in-country application
- Phuket Immigration escort
- 90-day reporting & TM30 setup
Annual Visa Extension
Yearly renewal of Business Visa
- Document review & update
- Company financial statements support
- Application form filing (TM7)
- Phuket Immigration escort
- Re-entry permit assistance
- Next renewal reminder
Related Services — Work Permit, Company Registration & More
Services often booked together with the Business Visa — we handle everything in one place
Thai Work Permit
Required to work legally in Thailand on a Non-B visa. We prepare the application, employer documents, and accompany you to the Department of Employment in Phuket. Detailed service page coming soon.
Ask for a quoteThai Company Registration
Thai Limited Company registration end-to-end — share capital, shareholders, company stamp, VAT registration. Required if you are setting up a business in Thailand. Detailed service page coming soon.
Ask for a quote90-day Reporting & TM30
Mandatory address reporting for every foreigner on Non-B. We register your address (TM30) and submit your 90-day report online or in person.
Re-entry Permit — Single / Multiple
Required if you leave Thailand and want to keep your visa active. Single re-entry from 2,500 ฿, multiple re-entries from 5,500 ฿ — government fee included.
Thai Bank Account Opening
We open your business or personal account at Bangkok Bank or Kasikorn — needed for company operations, salary payments and daily life in Phuket.
Switch to Marriage or Retirement Visa
Situation changed? We can switch your Non-B to a Marriage Visa (Thai spouse) or Retirement Visa (age 50+) inside Thailand — no need to leave the country.
How We Get You a Thailand Business Visa — Step by Step
Free Consultation
We discuss your situation in WhatsApp or Telegram — employee, business owner, BOI, teacher — and pick the best path. If you need company registration or Work Permit, we cover those too.
Document Preparation
We collect, translate and verify all required documents — your personal documents plus invitation letter, company affidavit, list of shareholders, VAT registration and financial statements from your Thai employer or company.
Visa Application (Embassy or In-Country)
For applicants abroad: we file the e-Visa application through the Thai embassy in your country. For applicants already in Thailand on a tourist stamp: we convert your status to Non-B at Phuket Immigration without leaving the country.
Entry & Phuket Setup
After arrival on Non-B: we register your TM30 address, set up your 90-day reporting schedule and confirm you are ready to apply for the Work Permit.
Work Permit Application
We support your Work Permit application at the Department of Employment in Phuket. You cannot legally work in Thailand without it — even on Non-B.
1-Year Visa Extension
Once Work Permit is issued, we apply for the 1-year Non-B extension at Phuket Immigration. From this point we keep handling renewals, re-entry permits and 90-day reports indefinitely.
Thailand Business Visa Requirements
What you and your Thai employer or company must provide
Valid Passport
Passport valid for at least 6 months from your application date, with blank pages for the visa stamp.
Personal Documents
Passport-style photo, CV, copy of your education and professional certificates (translated if abroad), criminal record check if requested.
Employer Invitation Letter
For employees: a signed invitation letter from your Thai employer explaining the position, salary and reason for hiring a foreigner. We prepare the template for your HR.
Thai Company Documents
For owners and employees: company affidavit, list of shareholders, VAT registration (PHO PHO 20), social fund registration, financial statements and tax returns for the last 1–2 years.
Financial Proof of the Company
Thai company must show registered capital (typically 2 million THB per foreigner) and meet the 4 Thai employees to 1 foreigner ratio — unless BOI-promoted.
Address in Thailand
Hotel booking, lease, condo title or accommodation confirmation for your Phuket address — used for TM30 registration after arrival.
Business Visa vs DTV vs Marriage vs Elite — Which Long-Stay Visa Fits You?
How a Thailand Business (Non-B) Visa compares with the most popular long-stay alternatives
| Criterion | Business Visa | Marriage Visa | DTV | Elite (Privilege) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Validity | 90 days / 1 year (renewable) | 1 year (renewable) | 5 years | 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 years |
| Eligibility | Work or run a business in Thailand | Married to a Thai citizen | Remote workers, students, dependants | Anyone who can pay the fee |
| Work in Thailand allowed | Yes — with Work Permit (required) | Yes — with separate Work Permit | No (only remote, foreign employer) | Yes — no Work Permit needed |
| Financial proof | Company capital + employer docs | 400,000 THB / 40,000 THB monthly | 500,000 THB | Not required (KYC only) |
| Government fee | ~2,000 / ~5,000 THB (included) | ~5,800 THB (included) | 10,000 THB (included) | from 900,000 THB |
| Family included | Spouse and children under 20 (Non-O dependent) | Spouse already included; children separately | Spouse and children under 20 | Paid add-on per family member |
| Our service from | 27,000 THB | 27,000 THB | 50,000 THB | 900,000 THB (govt fee) |
| Best for | Foreign employees & business owners | Foreigners with a Thai spouse | Digital nomads, athletes, families | High-net-worth long-stay residents |
| Learn more | — | Marriage Visa → | DTV Visa → | Elite Visa → |
Why Choose Phuket Easy Travel for Business Visa
A Phuket-based agency with a focused visa team — daily contact with Phuket Immigration
Operating in Phuket since 2019
6+ years on the ground, daily contact with Phuket Immigration, Department of Employment and major Thai banks.
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Visa + Work Permit + Company in one place
We cover the whole business stack — Non-B visa, Work Permit support and Thai company registration with the same team.
All government fees included
Prices include all government fees, translations, photos and copies — no surprise costs at the immigration counter.
EN / RU / TH speaking team
Native communication in English, Russian and Thai — no translation gaps with immigration, employers or banks.
Annual renewal & 90-day reminders
You will never miss a deadline — we remind you 60 days before extension and every 90 days for the address report.
Where We Process Your Business Visa in Phuket
Phuket Provincial Immigration Office — we accompany you on site
Phuket Immigration Office
482 Phuket Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Working hours
Mon–Fri 08:30 – 16:30 · closed on Thai public holidays
Meeting point
You can meet us at the Immigration Office or in our Phuket office — pick-up from your hotel area is also available.
Thailand Business Visa — FAQ
To work legally in Thailand you need two documents: a Non-Immigrant B visa (Non-B) AND a Thai Work Permit. The Non-B alone is not enough — every foreigner working in Thailand must hold a valid Work Permit issued by the Department of Employment. Both documents are tied to your Thai employer or your own Thai company. We handle the full set in Phuket.
The Non-B visa is the immigration permission to stay in Thailand for business or work. The Work Permit is the labour permission that allows you to actually perform work. You always need both: visa first, then Work Permit. The visa is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thai Immigration), the Work Permit by the Ministry of Labour (Department of Employment).
Our Business Visa starts at 27,000 THB for the initial Non-B (90 days). The full package (Non-B + 1-year extension) is 60,000 THB. The annual extension on its own is 50,000 THB. All government fees are included. Work Permit and Thai company registration are quoted separately on request.
There are two paths. (1) Embassy filing — you apply at the Thai embassy in your country with an invitation letter and full set of company documents. (2) In-country conversion — you enter Thailand on a tourist stamp and convert your status to Non-B at Phuket Immigration. We handle both paths.
Yes — and most business owners do exactly that. The standard flow is: register a Thai Limited Company first, then apply for the Non-B visa using the new company's documents, then file the Work Permit. We support the entire chain in Phuket. The detailed company registration service is on a separate page (coming soon).
A Thai Limited Company must have a registered capital of 2,000,000 THB per foreigner employed on a Non-B visa (this capital does not need to be fully paid in, only registered). The company also has to comply with the 4 Thai employees to 1 foreigner ratio — unless it is BOI-promoted, in which case the ratio is relaxed.
Yes. If you are in Thailand on a Tourist Visa (TR) or visa-exempt entry, you can convert your status to Non-Immigrant B inside the country — provided you have at least 15 days remaining on your stamp and your Thai employer or company has the full document set ready. We handle the conversion at Phuket Immigration.
The Non-B visa is initially issued for 90 days (Single Entry) or 1 year (Multiple Entry, with each stay limited to 90 days). Inside Thailand the visa can be extended to a full 1-year stay at Phuket Immigration, once you also hold a Thai Work Permit. The 1-year extension is renewable annually.
Standard set: invitation letter, company affidavit (no older than 6 months), list of shareholders, VAT registration (PHO PHO 20), social fund registration, financial statements for the last 1–2 years, tax returns and the director's ID copy. We send a clean checklist to your HR on day one.
BOI is the Thailand Board of Investment. Companies that receive BOI promotion enjoy benefits like faster visa and Work Permit processing through BOI One Stop Service in Bangkok, relaxed Thai-to-foreign employee ratios, and additional tax incentives. We work with BOI documentation directly when your company is BOI-promoted.
Business Visa applications are processed at the Phuket Provincial Immigration Office, 482 Phuket Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000. Working hours: Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30. We meet you on site or pick you up from your hotel area.
Yes. Your spouse and children under 20 can apply for a Non-Immigrant O dependent visa attached to your Non-B. They get the same validity and the same 1-year extension cycle. We process the dependent visas together with the main applicant.
Ready to Live & Work in Thailand on a Business Visa?
Send us a message — we confirm eligibility in WhatsApp and start your Non-B application the same day
