NON-IMMIGRANT “B” VISA
IMPORTANT NOTE: Status is May 2019. Changes are possible at any time. This site does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of the data!
The Royal Thai Embassy, Vientiane can issue Single Entry Non-Immigrant “B” Visa.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
1. A completed and signed Visa Application Form
2. 2 passport-sized photos taken within 6 months
3. A passport or travel documents (valid for no less than 6 months)
4. Business-related Documents)
4.1 Employment in Thailand)
• An original invitation letter from an employer in Thailand, requesting for visa issuance, indicating details of employment, including position, salary and length of contract
• An original “WP3” form which has been submitted by applicant's potential employer to the Alien Occupational Control Division, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour, Mit-Maitree Road, Din-Daeng District, Bangkok, Tel: +662-245-3209 (Japanese nationals are exempted from submitting this document, in accordance with JTEPA) or
• An original letter from the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) (compulsory for category “IB”)
• Applicants who previously obtained the Non-Immigrant “B” visa are obligated to present their original work permit or its notarized copy of such documents to the Royal Thai Embassy.
• A copy of the company’s registration/business license
4.2 Additional requirements for specific professions:
4.2.1 Teachers
• An original letter of approval from a concerned government agency such as the Office of the Private Education Commission or the Office of the Basic Education Commission
• An original letter requesting for visa issuance, signed by the school director or an authorized person with the school seal/stamp (for international schools)
• An original letter of acceptance from employing institution or school in Thailand.
• A police certificate or an original letter of criminal record clearance issued from the country of applicant’s nationality or residence (valid for not more than three months and should be notarized by notary organs or a diplomatic or consular mission)
• A curriculum vitae of a resume
• An evidence of educational qualification such as diplomas or teaching certificates.
• A school license or business registration, list of shareholders and school profile.
4.2.2 Professional sport players
• The applicant must be approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand, prior to application for a visa.
• An evidence of previous overseas employment must be in English and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of residence or relevant authorities
• A police certificate or an original letter of criminal record clearance issued from the country of applicant’s nationality or residence (valid for not more than three months and should be notarized by notary organs or a diplomatic or consular mission)
4.2.3 Training in a company as part of an academic curriculum
• An applicant who enters the Kingdom for training in a company as part of an academic curriculum will require an original letter from respective university/academic institution stating that the training is a requirement under the student’s curriculum
• In addition to the aforementioned documents, the applicant will be issued with Non-Immigrant “ED” visa.
4.3 In case of short-term business meetings
4.3.1 Documents from a company/organization in Thailand
• An original invitation letter, stating the objective and the period of stay in Thailand
• A company/organization’s registration documents
4.3.2 Documents from a current employer in Laos
• An original letter from a current employer, confirming the current position, salary, and the objective of the visit to Thailand
• A company/organization’s registration documents
5. Dependents
Applicant’s family members: spouse, parents or children who are unmarried and under 20 years old, are eligible to apply for Non-Immigrant O visa. Required documents are the same as required documents for Non-Immigrant B visa with an addition of the marriage certificate and birth certificate.
* All letters must have the letter head of their respective agency/school/institution/company and be signed by authorized persons. s.
** All copies of the agency/school/institution/company’s documents must be signed by authorized persons and have respective seals/stamps.
Please note that Consular officers reserve the right to require additional documents, or an interview with the applicant, as deemed necessary, without prior notice.
** The Royal Thai Embassy reserves the right to deny any visa applications with insufficient documents or if the reasons given are not fully supported. The visa fee is non-refundable. **
VISA FEE (Cash only in Thai Baht)
2,000 Baht
PROCESSING TIME
2 working days (i.e. apply on Monday morning and pick up on Tuesday afternoon)
VALIDITY OF A VISA
The validity of a visa is three months.
PERIOD OF STAY
The holders of this type of visa are initially granted a period of stay in the Kingdom not exceeding 90 days unless otherwise instructed by the Office of Immigration Bureau
FOREIGN DOCUMENTS
Documents in languages other than Thai or English must be translated into either Thai or English and notarized by notary organs or relevant diplomatic/consular missions.
EXTENSION OF STAY
Those who wish to stay longer or may wish to change their types of visa must file an application for permission at the Office of Immigration Bureau located on Government Complex Building B, Chaengwattana Road, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, www.immigration.go.th. Extension of stay as well as change of certain type of visa is solely at the discretion of Immigration officers.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa only at the Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General in their home/residence country or at the designated Royal Thai Embassy. Therefore, travelers are advised to contact the nearest Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General to find out where they may apply for a visa to Thailand before departure.
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