Immigration support for foreigners in Thailand and the companies that employ them, from work permits and business visas to permanent residence and citizenship.
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Most foreigners who work in Thailand need two things: a visa to stay and a work permit to work. Some routes, such as the LTR visa and the Smart Visa, combine both. Choose your route below; our immigration team has more than 10 years of practice.
Work permit applications and renewals for foreign employees: employer eligibility check, documents, and filing with the Department of Employment. From THB 20,000.
The business visa (Non-B) for foreigners working in Thailand: first application, 1-year extensions, and re-entry permits, sponsored by your employer. From THB 25,000.
The visa for staff of companies with Board of Investment (BOI) promotion, handled with the work permit at the BOI One Start One Stop Investment Center (OSOS). THB 35,000 for visa and work permit.
The family visa (Non-O) for spouses and children of Thai nationals or of foreign work permit holders. From THB 25,000.
The long-stay retirement visa for foreigners aged 50 or over: financial requirements, health insurance, 90-day reporting, and yearly extensions. Quoted on request.
The Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa for wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, professionals working remotely from Thailand, and highly skilled professionals.
The Smart Visa for highly skilled professionals, investors, executives, and startup founders in Thailand's targeted industries.
Thai permanent residence: a yearly application round with a quota per country, extensive documents, and an interview.
Naturalization for long-term residents: Thai language test, background checks, and processing by the Ministry of Interior.
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