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Visa & Work Permit Services

Thailand Visa for Foreigners

Non-B, Non-O, Education, Retirement, LTR, etc.

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Request a quote
Visa Extension
Processing
1–14 days
depending on type
Languages
TH/EN/ZH/JA/RU
Pre-filing QC
3 stages
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Full-service Thailand visa for foreigners: Non-B (work), Non-O (Thai family / age 50+), Education (ED), Retirement (O-A/O-X), Long-Term Resident (LTR 10-year), Smart Visa, and Thailand Privilege (Elite) Visa — including extensions, class changes, Re-Entry Permits, 90-day reports, and Work Permits, end-to-end. Handled at Suan Phlu Immigration in Bangkok and provincial Immigration offices nationwide.

Thailand visa service for foreigners — Non-B (work), Non-O (family), Education (ED), Retirement (O-A/O-X), LTR, Smart Visa, Elite Visa — including extensions and class changes.

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Thailand Visa for Foreigners

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Definition: Thailand visa service for foreigners — Non-B (work), Non-O (family), Education (ED), Retirement (O-A/O-X), LTR, Smart Visa, Elite Visa — including extensions and class changes.

Key facts

From:
Request a quote
Processing:
1–14 days
Languages:
TH/EN/ZH/JA/RU
Pre-filing QC:
3 stages

Who uses this service

Expat employees

Non-B + Work Permit for companies and BOI.

Business owners

Non-B/IB with company setup + visa + WP all-in-one.

Thai family

Non-O spouse, child, parent, with 1-year extension.

Retirees 50+

O-A, O-X, LTR Wealthy Pensioner — multiple options.

How it works

  1. 1

    Send docs & get quote

    Send scans via LINE or email with destination, purpose, and urgency.

  2. 2

    Confirm price & ETA

    We reply within 1 hour with an all-in price — no hidden fees.

  3. 3

    50% deposit

    Bank transfer/QR/credit card/Wise for overseas. Full receipt issued.

  4. 4

    Process & daily updates

    We handle everything and send photo proof at each stage (Notary → MFA → Embassy).

  5. 5

    Receive originals

    Kerry/EMS domestic, DHL/FedEx international, with tracking number.

Visa-type overview and how to choose

Thailand offers a range of long-term visa categories. Picking the right one upfront saves time and money and reduces future rejection risk: Non-Immigrant B (Non-B) for workers; Non-O for Thai-family members and 50+ retirees; ED for students; O-A/O-X for retirees meeting financial criteria; LTR — the new 10-year visa for professionals and high earners; Smart Visa for tech/startups; Thailand Privilege Card for those wanting one-time-payment long-stay convenience.

We provide a free eligibility assessment at first contact, evaluating 7 factors: purpose of stay (work, family, retirement, investment), planned duration, income/assets, age, family status (Thai spouse or not), other citizenships, and prior Thai visa history — then recommend the 1–2 best-fit options.

Non-B + Work Permit — details and conditions

Non-B is for foreign workers in Thailand. The Thai sponsoring company must have minimum THB 2M registered capital and employ 4 Thais per 1 foreigner (BOI-promoted companies enjoy relaxed ratios). The company issues an invitation and employment letter — BOI categories can lower both capital and Thai-staff requirements.

Process: 1) Company prepares docs (DBD certificate, shareholder/employee lists via social security, P.N.D. 50/51, office photos). 2) Apply for Non-B at a Thai embassy abroad — usually in the applicant's home country, with Laos and Vietnam being popular hubs (close and fast). 3) Enter Thailand on a 90-day Non-B. 4) Within 30 days, apply for Work Permit at the Department of Employment. 5) Use Non-B + WP to extend to a 1-year visa at Immigration — repeat annually.

Estimated cost: government fees THB 6,000–9,000 + our service THB 25,000–40,000 depending on company readiness. Higher when we must build the company-side documentation from scratch.

LTR 10-year visa — the new top choice for high-tier clients

Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa launched September 2022 grants 10-year stay (5+5). Four categories: 1) Wealthy Global Citizen ($1M assets, $80K income, $500K Thai investment); 2) Wealthy Pensioner (age 50+, $80K pension); 3) Work-from-Thailand Professional ($80K income at a large foreign company); 4) Highly-Skilled Professional (in target industries with $80K income).

Key benefits: 90-day report becomes 1-year report; unlimited free Re-Entry Permit; digital Work Permit free (for categories 3 and 4); 17% flat income tax for Highly-Skilled; free Fast Track at Suvarnabhumi. Our team has handled 200+ LTR cases since launch — we know every pitfall by category.

Caution: BOI (the LTR adjudicator) scrutinizes financial evidence — especially Wealthy Pensioner and Wealthy Global Citizen. Bank statements (6–12 months, bank-certified), latest tax returns, or government-issued pension statements are required. Self-generated evidence (e.g. cash deposits) is not accepted.

Non-O for Thai-family and retirees

Non-O has multiple sub-purposes: 1) Thai-spouse; 2) Thai-child support; 3) Thai-parent support; 4) retiree 50+. Each has its own financial test — spouse: Request a quote in a Thai bank for 2 months prior, or Request a quote/month income. Retiree: Request a quote in a Thai bank for 2 months, or Request a quote/month income.

Tip: open a Thai bank account and start depositing from your first Non-O — most Thai banks require an existing Non-O before opening. We can open accounts at partner banks (Bangkok Bank, Krungsri, KBank) within 2–3 hours.

90-day reports, Re-Entry, and common compliance issues

Every foreigner staying continuously over 90 days must report to Immigration every 90 days. Three channels: in-person, registered mail, or online e-Notification (most convenient but the system is unreliable). Forgetting = Request a quote fine + a soft blacklist note (cumulative).

A Re-Entry Permit is required whenever you leave Thailand and want to keep the same visa — leaving without one VOIDS the visa instantly. Single Re-Entry Request a quote; Multiple Request a quote — Multiple is worth it if you travel 4+ times/year. LTR and Elite include free Multiple Re-Entry.

Other common breaches: not filing TM.30 address change, not updating workplace, working outside Work Permit scope — fines are high and visa cancellation is possible. We offer monthly compliance monitoring for LTR/long-stay clients at Request a quote/month.

How we compare

ItemNYC LegalDo-it-yourselfGeneric agency
Turnaround1–3 days2–4 weeks5–10 days
Rejection risk<1%30–40%10–15%
Money-back guaranteeYes—Sometimes
Real licensed attorneyYes (DBD-verified)—Varies
Languages spokenTH/EN/ZH/JA/KO/DE—TH/EN

Pricing breakdown

  • Visa Extension (1 year)Request a quote
  • Non-B + new Work PermitRequest a quote
  • LTR Visa 10-yearby categoryRequest a quote
  • Re-Entry Permit+ govt feeRequest a quote
  • 90-day reportRequest a quote/report
  • Visa class changeRequest a quote

Common use cases

  • New company + Non-B + WP (foreign founder)
  • Switch Non-O spouse to LTR Wealthy Pensioner
  • Annual Non-B + WP renewals for BOI staff
  • Smart Visa T for blockchain developers
  • Thailand Privilege Diamond 5-yr + LTR-work combo
  • Urgent 45-day overstay clearance & exit

Before you book

  • Passport or Thai ID of the applicant
  • Clear, readable original documents (all pages)
  • Destination details: country / authority / purpose of use

Areas we serve

Bangkok Metropolitan

Sukhumvit, Silom, Sathorn, Asoke, Phrom Phong, Thonglor, Phaya Thai, Lat Phrao, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan

Central & East

Nakhon Pathom, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Chonburi, Pattaya, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Chachoengsao, EEC

Northern

Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Nan, Phrae, Lamphun

Southern

Phuket, Krabi, Samui, Trang, Surat Thani, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Phatthalung, Ranong, Chumphon

Northeast (Isan)

Khon Kaen, Korat, Udon Thani, Ubon, Buriram, Surin, Roi Et, Nong Khai

International

USA · UK · EU · Australia · NZ · Canada · Japan · China · Korea · Singapore · UAE · Saudi

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply inside Thailand or must I exit?

Some can be converted in-country (Tourist → Non-O spouse, Tourist → Non-O retiree, Tourist → ED) but most Non-B and LTR cases require exit. Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia are common hub options.

Can a digital nomad use Non-B/WP?

Not ideal — Non-B is tied to one company. Multi-client freelancers should consider the LTR Work-from-Thailand Professional or Smart Visa T (Talent).

Is the Thailand Privilege (Elite) Visa worth it?

Worth it for clients prioritizing convenience without yearly Immigration runs. Pricing Request a quote by tier (5–20 years) — includes airport Fast Track, free Re-Entry, concierge — but does not authorize work in Thailand; pair with WP/LTR if employed.

Can I get O-A retirement at age 49?

No — must be 50+ at filing. Use Non-O, ED, or another visa first and convert to O-A on turning 50.

How many times can I stack 30+30 visa exempts?

No legal cap but Immigration uses discretion — beyond 4–6 cycles in a year you risk refusal or extra questioning. Better to switch to a long-term visa that fits your situation.

Does BOI really relax Non-B/WP requirements?

Yes — BOI lowers registered capital to THB 1M, relaxes the 4-Thai-per-1-foreigner ratio to 1:1, issues WPs in 7–10 days, and uses the One-Stop Service Center at Chamchuri Square — much faster and easier.

Anything special about Thai income tax for foreigners?

Since January 2024, foreign-sourced income remitted to Thailand is taxed under progressive rates (the previous next-year exemption is gone). This affects LTR/Elite clients with overseas income. We work with partner tax advisors for planning.

Same-sex partnership for visa — possible?

Since the Marriage Equality Act (effective January 2025), LGBTQ+ couples married in Thailand have full equal rights — including Non-O spouse and LTR Dependent. We are already handling such cases.

What if my visa already expired?

Overstay 1–90 days = Request a quote/day, capped at Request a quote paid at Immigration before exit. Overstay 90+ days = 1–10-year blacklist. We handle urgent cases to manage payment and a low-profile exit.

What about dependent visas for the primary worker's family?

Non-O Dependent is tied to the primary's Non-B; cannot work (separate WP needed); renews with primary. LTR Dependent covers spouse + children under 20 + parents — broader and no separate income test.

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77 provinces + worldwide

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Key takeaways

  • Outcomes rest solely with the deciding authority; no provider can promise a particular result
  • Foreign-language documents usually require translation and certification
  • Always check the official embassy or immigration website for current criteria
  • This page is general information, not case-specific legal advice

Additional frequently asked questions

How far ahead should preparation start?
Several weeks before travel: issuing public records, translating and each certification layer all have their own queues, and some documents must be less than 3–6 months old on submission.
How must visa supporting documents be certified?
Most embassies require Thai public documents to be translated into English, the translation certified, and the set legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs before submission. Exact rules vary by country and visa class.
How many months of financial evidence are needed?
Embassies commonly ask for 3–6 months of statements plus a bank letter. Required balances and periods differ by destination and visa type, so rely on that embassy's current published checklist.
How are marriage and birth records used for dependant visas?
Use the registrar-issued marriage certificate or birth certificate with a certified translation and the legalisation chain the embassy specifies. Some countries accept only recently reissued copies.
Is a police clearance certificate always required?
Not for every visa class, but work, permanent-residence and many long-stay student visas require one, issued within the recency window stated by the immigration authority.
Can documents be submitted in Thai?
Foreign embassies generally do not accept Thai-language documents without translation; a certified English translation, or one in that country's official language, must be attached in the prescribed format.

How this connects to the next step

Visa bundles are most often returned because supporting papers are uncertified: check the police clearance and how long it stays valid and prepare certified translations of financial and civil-registry records before the first submission.

In depth: the real requirements and why documents get rejected — Visa supporting documents

Written from the competent authority's published rules, not marketing copy.

Thai documents used in a foreign visa application normally have to be translated and certified along the chain that country prescribes before they count as usable evidence.

Conditions you actually have to clear

  • Translations must be bound to the originals and follow the format the receiving authority specifies.
  • Where a previous application was refused, prepare documents that answer the stated refusal reasons directly.
  • Names across every document must match the passport; where an older document uses a former name, evidence of the change must be attached.

Common causes of rejection

  • Over-filing to the point where the key evidence is buried and the assessor cannot locate it.
  • Filing documents older than the destination's accepted age, which costs an assessment cycle.

The effective method is to build a checklist from the receiving authority's own published notice, then map each document to the point it answers before starting translation and certification. Our team can review that mapping by phone, LINE, or email.

Key facts at a glance — End-to-end certification and translation

Indicative price
From Request a quote — a firm quote is always given before work starts
Turnaround
1–7 business days by document type and receiving authority
What you receive
Properly certified documents plus guidance on the next filing step
Service coverage
Nationwide Thailand — courier and fully online intake, no in-person visit required.

Figures above are indicative ranges; the final quote depends on page count, language pair and receiving authority.

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Documents you need to prepare — Certification and translation service

  1. 1Valid original passport or Thai ID card of the person signing
  2. 2Original documents or complete colour scans of every page
  3. 3The receiving authority and your filing deadline
  4. 4Your preferred contact channel — phone, LINE or email

Before you start

  • • Check that the person's name is spelled identically across every document, or the receiving authority may reject the file.
  • • Send scans ahead by email or LINE so the team can pre-check completeness before your appointment.

Practitioner guidance — Visa document services

Competent authority: Thai Immigration Bureau and the destination country's embassy

Practitioner guidance

  • We prepare, translate and certify documents; we are not the deciding authority — only immigration or the embassy approves a visa.
  • Work from the destination's official checklist first, then plan translation and certification.
  • Assemble the bundle in the order the authority specifies and add an index for large sets.
  • Bank documents should be bank-issued with an original stamp and cover the required period.
  • Relationship evidence should be spread over time rather than clustered in one period.

Pitfalls — why documents get rejected

  • Booking non-refundable travel before the decision.
  • Believing claims of fast-tracking or guaranteed outcomes.
  • Relying on blogs or forums instead of official notices, producing the wrong document set.
  • Filing translations certified under the wrong system.
  • Bank statements without an original stamp or covering an incomplete period.

Official sources: www.immigration.go.th · www.thaievisa.go.th

General guidance only. Requirements and processing times change — always verify with the competent authority before filing.

Unsure which route applies to your case? Ask our staff directly.

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In-depth questions and answers — Visa document services

Answers follow the competent authority's published requirements, not marketing copy.

In what order should Visa document services steps be sequenced to avoid rework?

Check that passport validity meets the destination's requirement before filing. The competent authority is Thai Immigration Bureau and the destination country's embassy. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.

Why are Visa document services documents rejected?

Observed cause: Relying on blogs or forums instead of official notices, producing the wrong document set. If you are unsure whether your case is affected, confirm with Thai Immigration Bureau and the destination country's embassy, or ask our staff by phone, LINE or email before filing. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.

Which mistake in Visa document services forces the process to restart?

Observed cause: Filing translations certified under the wrong system. If you are unsure whether your case is affected, confirm with Thai Immigration Bureau and the destination country's embassy, or ask our staff by phone, LINE or email before filing. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.

What is a common misunderstanding about Visa document services?

Observed cause: Bank statements without an original stamp or covering an incomplete period. If you are unsure whether your case is affected, confirm with Thai Immigration Bureau and the destination country's embassy, or ask our staff by phone, LINE or email before filing. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.

Which situation in Visa document services wastes the most time unnecessarily?

Observed cause: Form entries inconsistent with attachments — addresses, dates or travel history. If you are unsure whether your case is affected, confirm with Thai Immigration Bureau and the destination country's embassy, or ask our staff by phone, LINE or email before filing. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.

What deserves extra care when Visa document services is filed with an overseas authority?

Observed cause: Not disclosing a previous refusal when the form asks. If you are unsure whether your case is affected, confirm with Thai Immigration Bureau and the destination country's embassy, or ask our staff by phone, LINE or email before filing. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.

Which Visa document services error is hardest to correct afterwards?

Observed cause: Booking non-refundable travel before the decision. If you are unsure whether your case is affected, confirm with Thai Immigration Bureau and the destination country's embassy, or ask our staff by phone, LINE or email before filing. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.

Which Visa document services trap do applicants usually notice too late?

Observed cause: Believing claims of fast-tracking or guaranteed outcomes. If you are unsure whether your case is affected, confirm with Thai Immigration Bureau and the destination country's embassy, or ask our staff by phone, LINE or email before filing. This is general guidance; requirements and processing times change — verify with the competent authority before filing.

Your case may have specific conditions — ask our staff directly.

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Official sources: www.immigration.go.th · www.thaievisa.go.th

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The paths most clients take next — ask us by phone, LINE or email at any step.

Verified professional credentials

  • • Member, Lawyers Council of Thailand (สภาทนายความ) — verify
  • • Registered certified translator, Ministry of Justice (Thailand) — verify
  • • Recognized agent for MFA Legalization Division, Thailand — verify

Consumer protection & guarantees

  • • Acceptance-or-rework guarantee: we redo the work at no charge if the receiving authority rejects a first submission due to a fault on our side.
  • • Transparent fees quoted in writing before any work begins — no hidden surcharges.
  • • Confidentiality: documents handled under a written non-disclosure undertaking.
  • • Direct human contact for questions and quotations by phone, LINE or email.

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What we handled: tracked progress between steps and reported status along the way · delivered a scanned set plus the originals with lodgement instructions · reviewed the source documents and flagged which ones needed re-issuing before work began · prepared the translation and reconciled every name spelling against the passport

What clients usually ask in matters like this: if I am upcountry or abroad, must I attend in person?

Indicative timeline: roughly 7–14 working days end to end

invitation letter from the destination from South Korea for a remote-work (DTV) visa

a Thai–foreign couple filing together from South Korea — some certified copies were older than the destination's freshness rule

What we handled: prepared the translation and reconciled every name spelling against the passport · reviewed the source documents and flagged which ones needed re-issuing before work began

What clients usually ask in matters like this: how long does the set stay valid after certification?

Indicative timeline: roughly 5–10 working days end to end

financial document set from Krabi for a retirement visa

a foreign national living in Thailand from Krabi — the spelling on older documents did not match the current passport

What we handled: reviewed the source documents and flagged which ones needed re-issuing before work began · arranged the signing or lodgement appointment and listed what to bring · sequenced the certification chain to match the destination authority's rules · delivered a scanned set plus the originals with lodgement instructions

What clients usually ask in matters like this: who must certify the translation for it to be accepted at destination?

Indicative timeline: roughly 3–7 working days end to end

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Primary sources from official authorities

The guidance on this page follows the rules published by the authorities below. Always confirm the current version on the official site before filing.