Work visa (Non-B): requirements, fees and stay
For people hired by a Thai company, with a work permit. People hired by a Thai-registered company, or running their own Thai company, who need a work permit to work legally in Thailand.
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Sources: mfa.go.th, immigration.go.th, bangkok.immigration.go.th
Pending expert reviewCompiled from the official sources linked on each row.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee | 2,000 THB A single-entry Non-B visa (3-month validity) costs 2,000 THB, with embassy fees varying. | mfa.go.th In effect from |
| Visa fee (multiple entry) | 5,000 THB A one-year multiple-entry Non-B costs 5,000 THB where offered. | mfa.go.th In effect from |
| Minimum fundsUnconfirmed | 20,000 THB Embassies ask for proof of funds of 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family. | mfa.go.th In effect from |
| Stay per entry | 90 days The Non-B gives 90 days, during which you must obtain a work permit. | mfa.go.th In effect from |
| Extension length | 365 days With a work permit, immigration can extend your stay for one year at the officer's discretion. | mfa.go.th In effect from |
| Extension of stay fee | 1,900 THB The one-year extension of stay costs 1,900 THB. | immigration.go.th In effect from |
| Employer paid-up capital per foreign employee | 2,000,000 THB The employer generally needs 2 million THB paid-up capital per foreign worker for the one-year extension. | bangkok.immigration.go.th In effect from |
| Minimum monthly incomeUnconfirmed | by nationality thb: Other higher-tier countries 35,000; Some Asian and African countries 25,000; Western Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan 50,000 The minimum monthly salary for the extension depends on nationality, from 25,000 to 50,000 THB. | bangkok.immigration.go.th In effect from |
| 90-day reporting | Yes Non-B holders file 90-day address reports. | mfa.go.th In effect from |
| Can work in Thailand | Yes You can work only for the employer and role on your work permit. | mfa.go.th In effect from |
Documents you will need
- Passport valid at least 6 months
- Employer letter of approval or job offer
- Employer company registration, business licence and shareholder list
- Proof of funds
- Work permit (within 90 days of entry)
- TM.7 and company documents for the one-year extension
Employer documents are the bulk of the file.
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Questions people ask
›How much money do I need for the Work visa?
20,000 THB. Embassies ask for proof of funds of 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family.
›How long can I stay on the Work visa?
90 days. The Non-B gives 90 days, during which you must obtain a work permit.
›How much does the Work visa cost?
2,000 THB. A single-entry Non-B visa (3-month validity) costs 2,000 THB, with embassy fees varying.
›Can I work on the Work visa?
Yes. You can work only for the employer and role on your work permit.
›Do I need to do 90-day reporting on the Work visa?
Yes. Non-B holders file 90-day address reports.