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BOI Application in Thailand: The 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step 2026 guide to the BOI application in Thailand: who qualifies, documents, e-filing, decision timelines, costs and duties after approval.
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Visa & Work Permit
Non-Immigrant IB visa for BOI-promoted companies
Your company has BOI promotion. The Non-Immigrant IB visa gets your executives, experts, and investors on site and authorized to work through the BOI One-Stop Service Center (OSSC), without the usual rule of 4 Thai employees per foreigner.
THB 35,000 for visa and work permit, through the BOI OSSC
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What You Get
The fastest legal route to work in Thailand for BOI companies
One-stop processing
The OSSC handles the visa and work permit in one place, instead of two separate filings on the standard route.
Longer permission to stay
The first permission usually runs for 1 year (up to 2 years for executive and expert positions), and extensions can follow the approved period of your BOI position.
Work permit in the same filing
Executives and experts receive their work permit through the OSSC, with no separate application to the Department of Employment (DOE).
No 4:1 ratio or capital test
For approved positions, BOI-promoted companies are exempt from the usual THB 2 million paid-up capital and 4 Thai employees per foreigner rules.
Visas for your family
Your spouse and children can obtain dependent visas (Non-Immigrant O) through the OSSC, extended on the same cycle as yours.
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How It Works
Our Process
A clear, structured approach from start to finish.
Step 1:Confirm BOI status and eligibility
We check the promotion certificate, confirm the position is within the approved project, and decide whether you apply as an investor, executive, or expert.
Step 2:Prepare and translate the file
The full OSSC file: notarized company documents, BOI promotion certificate, qualifications, investment documents, and Thai translations.
Step 3:Submit to the OSSC
We file with the OSSC and follow up during processing, answering any request the same day where possible.
Step 4:Visa, work permit, and ongoing compliance
Once approved, Immigration issues the IB visa and the digital work permit together. We then set up 90-day reporting (form TM.47) and handle annual extensions.
Step 1:Confirm BOI status and eligibility
We check the promotion certificate, confirm the position is within the approved project, and decide whether you apply as an investor, executive, or expert.
Step 2:Prepare and translate the file
The full OSSC file: notarized company documents, BOI promotion certificate, qualifications, investment documents, and Thai translations.
Step 3:Submit to the OSSC
We file with the OSSC and follow up during processing, answering any request the same day where possible.
Step 4:Visa, work permit, and ongoing compliance
Once approved, Immigration issues the IB visa and the digital work permit together. We then set up 90-day reporting (form TM.47) and handle annual extensions.
Transparent Pricing
Non-Immigrant IB Visa: Pricing
BOI fast-track visa for investors, executives, and technical experts at BOI-promoted companies. Filed through the BOI One-Stop Service Center (OSSC).
| Tier / Variant | What's included | Govt / 3rd-party fees | Plizz service fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOI Visa & Work PermitMost Popular | Visa and work permit application through the BOI One Stop Service: required documents, government forms and coordination with the BOI. For investors, executives and technical experts of BOI-promoted companies. | Variable: embassy/consulate + bank certification fees | THB 35,000 one-time |
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BOI Visa & Work Permit
Visa and work permit application through the BOI One Stop Service: required documents, government forms and coordination with the BOI. For investors, executives and technical experts of BOI-promoted companies.
- Govt / 3rd-party fees
- Variable: embassy/consulate + bank certification fees
- Plizz service fee
- THB 35,000 one-time
Optional Add-Ons
| Add-on | Fee | Notes | Add to quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90-day Reporting | THB 3,000 / request | Required for non-immigrant visa holders staying ≥ 90 days. | |
| Visa extension (annual) | Get a quote · 1 business day Reason for quote:Why: depends on BOI promotion status and supporting documents | Annual extension through the BOI OSSC. | |
| BOI Promotion application | Get a quote · 1 business day Reason for quote:Why: depends on project type, investment size, and target industry | Required as the underlying authorization for IB visa holders. See BOI Promotion. |
90-day Reporting
THB 3,000 / request
Required for non-immigrant visa holders staying ≥ 90 days.
Visa extension (annual)
Get a quote · 1 business day
Reason for quote:Why: depends on BOI promotion status and supporting documents
Annual extension through the BOI OSSC.
BOI Promotion application
Get a quote · 1 business day
Reason for quote:Why: depends on project type, investment size, and target industry
Required as the underlying authorization for IB visa holders. See BOI Promotion.
Pricing Notes
- All Plizz fees exclude 7% VAT.
- Eligibility: investment of ≥ THB 10M in Thailand (condominium purchase, government/state-enterprise bonds, or fixed-deposit accounts with Thai banks; combination allowed).
- IB visa is administered through the BOI One-Stop Service Center, typically faster than the standard Non-B route for qualifying investors.
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Estimate excludes 7% VAT and government fees. Plizz confirms your final quote within 1 business day.
Compare your options
Not all BOI visa support is the same
The OSSC is strict about documents: incomplete applications are put on hold, not sent back with comments. What matters is knowing the format before you submit.
| Dimension | DIY / direct application | Visa agent | Plizz |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOI OSSC documentation standards | Self-managed; errors put the file on hold | Common error: job description does not match the promotion scope | Prepared to OSSC requirements, including the bank certificate format for the investor route |
| BOI promotion milestone tracking | Not monitored | Not monitored | Tracked, with risks flagged 6 months ahead |
| Investor route (THB 10 million or more) | Self-managed | Not coordinated | Investment made and certified before the application is filed |
Who this is for
Who needs a Non-Immigrant IB visa?
The Non-IB visa is only for executives, investors, and experts linked to BOI promotion. It is not a choice: it follows your company's BOI status.
- Foreign executives in management roles at BOI-promoted companies: directors, regional presidents, heads of finance
- Foreign investors placing THB 10 million or more in qualifying Thai assets (condominium, government bonds, fixed deposits) who want an investor visa
- Technical specialists and engineers needed to deliver a BOI-promoted project, in positions approved by the BOI
- Multinationals opening a BOI-promoted regional headquarters or factory that need to move senior staff to Thailand quickly
- Founders of BOI-promoted Thai subsidiaries who need senior foreign hires in place before they have 4 Thai employees per foreigner
Your Plizz Contact
Ornjira Yodsai
Visa & Work Permit Specialist
Thai immigration and labor relations: Immigration Bureau, BOI, MFA, Department of Employment liaison
10+ years
Why Plizz
Why choose Plizz for your IB visa
A Non-IB application depends on three things lining up: your BOI promotion, the OSSC filing, and the Immigration visa stamp. We manage all three, so your key people are on site when the project needs them.
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Visa and work permit in one filing
The OSSC issues the visa and digital work permit together, instead of two separate filings through the standard route. That matters when you are starting a new Thai operation.
No 4:1 ratio or THB 2 million capital test
For BOI-approved positions, both the Thai employee ratio and the paid-up capital rule are waived, so you can bring in senior foreign staff before your Thai team has grown.
Investment set up right for the THB 10 million route
For investor applicants, we coordinate the documents for each eligible asset (condominium, government bonds, fixed deposits), so the investment meets OSSC requirements and fits your financial plans.
BOI promotion and visas in one plan
We handle your BOI promotion and IB visas as one engagement, so visas are ready when the project needs your people.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions before and during engagement.
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Non-Immigrant B Visa
The standard route when your employer has no BOI promotion; the THB 2 million capital and 4:1 ratio rules apply.
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LTR Visa
A long-term alternative for individuals: 10 years, based on your income or assets, not tied to your employer.
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Non-Immigrant O Visa
For family members (spouse, children) of IB visa holders who need their own visa.
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