One of the key benefits of setting up a Representative Office in Thailand is that obtaining a work permit for a foreigner is not restricted to the standard ratio of 1 foreigner per 4 Thai employees under the work permit regulations for other kinds of business establishment. For a Representative Office, the ratio is 1 […]
It is possible for foreigners who will not work in Thailand (thus will not have Thai work permits) to have a long stay in the country. This special type of visa called Non-Immigrant “O-A” (Long Stay) would be right for you. It is issued to foreigners who are 50 years or older. Upon arrival, holders […]
In general foreigners need to obtain a visa before entering Thailand. Today ThaiLawyers will talk about the countries whose citizens can get a visa on arrival at the Thai immigration checkpoints. However, foreigners wishing to travel to Thailand may also want to check out Thailand Visa Exemption for Foreigners, which gives information about the visa […]
Foreigners wishing to visit Thailand for business purpose can apply for a three-year Non-Immigrant Visa “B”. This type of visa is issued to a businessman for multiple-entries and valid for 3 years. It allows you to visit Thailand for several times as you need as long as the visa is still valid. However, you are […]
It is possible to foreigners to go to Thailand without a visa even though in principle, a foreigner who wishes to enter the kingdom of Thailand will have to obtain a visa from a Thai embassy or consulate outside Thailand before his arrival. Thailand has visa exemption programs for foreigners according to different nationalities and […]
As per Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement, Australian business people are given temporary entry to Thailand under the following circumstances: A visa and work permit for up to five year’s stay for all Australian citizens being transferred to work in Thailand within the same company (renewable annually); A visa and work permit for up to three […]
The One-Stop Service Center of Thailand provides one-stop services for temporary stay in the Kingdom to any qualified foreigner according to the Regulations of the Office of the Prime Minister Concerning the Establishment of the Visa and Work Permit Center B.E. 2540, as amended. The qualified foreigners who are eligible to submit an application and […]
This page gives foreigners a general idea of Thailand Immigration rules, things to keep in mind regarding your stay in Thailand. Foreigners staying in the Kingdom of Thailand shall adhere to the following: Shall not engage in occupation or employment unless authorized by competent official. Shall stay at a place of residence as indicated on […]
In order to improve the work permit and immigration processes, the Board of Investment (BOI) of Thailand has recently introduced the e-Expert System for BOI promoted companies. This system allows for online processing of expatriate work permits and immigration formalities, including review and approval, through the Thailand BOI’s website whereas a user ID and password […]
Here are some friendly reminders for foreigners once they obtained a Thai Work Permit: 1. A work permit holder shall carry the permit with himself/herself, or keep it at the place of work while working, ready at all times, for presenting to the competent official or the registrar. Any permit holder who violates or fails […]