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title: "Thailand Work visa (Non-B) requirements 2026: 3-month stay"
url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/nonimmigrant-b-work/
lang: en
updated: 2026-10-11
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Thailand · Work

# Thailand Work visa (Non-B)

**First stay:** 1 yr, 90-day entry

Non-Immigrant Visa Category B (employment, teaching, business)

First checked against official sources on 11 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/)

- **Savings needed:** ฿20k ≈ $590 (Savings of at least THB 20,000 (≈ $590) · Proof of adequate finance per person (THB 40,000 per family) listed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; individual missions publish their own amounts. A fee of THB 2,000 (≈ $59) · Visa fee, single entry, 3 months validity. A fee of THB 5,000 (≈ $150) · Visa fee, multiple entry, 1 year validity.)
- **First stay:** 1 yr, 90-day entry (Single-entry visa valid 3 months or multiple-entry visa valid 1 year; initial stay up to 90 days, extendable at the Immigration Bureau for one year from first entry. Category B-A is stamped for one year.)
- **Who can apply:** Any passport (Open to all nationalities; some nationalities must apply at a designated mission.)
- **Work:** Limited (Employment only after the work permit is granted and only in the authorised role; business-visit status does not authorise employment.)
- **Spouse work:** Needs a permit (Spouse, parents and unmarried children under 20 may apply for Non-Immigrant O and stay 90 days, extendable up to 1 year. Your spouse or partner needs their own work permit to work in Thailand.)

## Key facts

Work visa (Non-B) is a work route for Thailand. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.

- **Government fees:** ฿2,000 ≈ $59 · ฿5,000 ≈ $150
- **First stay:** 1 yr, 90-day entry

## Cost, time and long term

**Government fees: ฿2,000 ≈ $59 · ฿5,000 ≈ $150**

- THB 2,000 (≈ $59) Visa fee, single entry, 3 months validity.
- THB 5,000 (≈ $150) Visa fee, multiple entry, 1 year validity.

**Shown, not spent: ฿20k+ ≈ $590**

- THB 20,000 (≈ $590) Proof of adequate finance per person (THB 40,000 (≈ $1,190) per family) listed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; individual missions publish their own amounts.

**Renewal: Renewable**

Immigration can extend the stay for one year from first entry; a work permit is needed to work.

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand](https://www.mfa.go.th/en/publicservice/non-immigrant-visa-b-for-business-and-work?cate=5d5bcb4e15e39c30600068d3)

**Permanent residence: After 3 years of residence**

You can apply for a Thai residence permit after 3 consecutive years on a Non-Immigrant visa with one-year extensions of stay. Further income, work or investment conditions apply and approvals are limited by an annual quota per nationality.

[Royal Thai Embassy, London, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand](https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/84402-residence-permit?cate=5d6636c215e39c3bd0006c8d)

**Where to apply: From abroad**

Apply through the Thai e-Visa portal at the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction, preferably in your country of residence.

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand](https://www.mfa.go.th/en/publicservice/non-immigrant-visa-b-for-business-and-work?cate=5d5bcb4e15e39c30600068d3) [Royal Thai Consulate-General, Los Angeles, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand](https://thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/non-b)

## Why this route may not fit

Check this before you apply.

- Applications are made from outside Thailand, not after arriving
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Thailand
- Work rights are limited

### What you'll need

#### Who can apply

- Business visits require an invitation from a Thai company and do not allow local employment.
- School teachers below university level need an acceptance letter from the school and approval from the education authority.

#### What you must show

- Proof of adequate finance is THB 20,000 (≈ $590) per person or THB 40,000 (≈ $1,190) per family, as listed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; individual missions publish their own amounts.
- The visa fee is THB 2,000 (≈ $59) for a single entry valid 3 months, or THB 5,000 (≈ $150) for multiple entry valid 1 year.

#### Documents

- For employment, the Thai employer supplies Ministry of Labour approval, company registration, shareholder list, tax filings and foreign-worker list.
- Renewing workers show their existing work permit.
- Teachers also provide qualification evidence.

#### Steps

1. Apply through the Thai e-Visa portal at the mission with jurisdiction.
2. Category B-A (business approved, one-year stay) is requested by the Thai company through the Immigration Bureau.
3. Category IB covers foreigners employed on Board of Investment projects.

#### After you arrive

- The visa alone does not allow work; the holder applies for a work permit after entry and may only work in the permitted role.

## What happens at day 180

How Thailand decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.

- **Stay on this route:** **3 months at first, renewable**
- **Tax residence:** - **At least 180 days in a tax year in which the income is earned** Resident for Revenue Code section 41 purposes.
- **Foreign-source income:** **Remittance basis (from 2024)** Foreign-source assessable income earned from 1 January 2024 is taxed in Thailand in the year it is brought into the country; income earned before 2024 is not taxed even if brought in later.

[All tax rules for Thailand](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/tax/) Tax records checked 11 Oct 2026

**Full official text**

Entry visa for employment with a Thai employer, school or university teaching, internship or business activity in Thailand. The holder must obtain a work permit before starting work. (sources 1, 2, 3)

#### What you must show and pay

- Savings of at least THB 20,000 (≈ $590) · Proof of adequate finance per person (THB 40,000 (≈ $1,190) per family) listed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; individual missions publish their own amounts. (source 1)
- A fee of THB 2,000 (≈ $59) · Visa fee, single entry, 3 months validity. (source 1)
- A fee of THB 5,000 (≈ $150) · Visa fee, multiple entry, 1 year validity. (source 1)

#### Requirements

- Business visits require an invitation from a Thai company and do not allow local employment. (sources 1, 2)
- School teachers below university level need an acceptance letter from the school and approval from the education authority. (sources 1, 2)
- Proof of adequate finance is THB 20,000 (≈ $590) per person or THB 40,000 (≈ $1,190) per family, as listed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; individual missions publish their own amounts. (source 1)
- The visa fee is THB 2,000 (≈ $59) for a single entry valid 3 months, or THB 5,000 (≈ $150) for multiple entry valid 1 year. (source 1)
- For employment, the Thai employer supplies Ministry of Labour approval, company registration, shareholder list, tax filings and foreign-worker list. (sources 1, 2)
- Renewing workers show their existing work permit. (sources 1, 2)
- Teachers also provide qualification evidence. (sources 1, 2)
- Apply through the Thai e-Visa portal at the mission with jurisdiction. (sources 1, 2)
- Category B-A (business approved, one-year stay) is requested by the Thai company through the Immigration Bureau. (sources 1, 2)
- Category IB covers foreigners employed on Board of Investment projects. (sources 1, 2)
- The visa alone does not allow work; the holder applies for a work permit after entry and may only work in the permitted role. (sources 1, 2)

#### Stay

- Single-entry visa valid 3 months or multiple-entry visa valid 1 year; initial stay up to 90 days, extendable at the Immigration Bureau for one year from first entry. Category B-A is stamped for one year.
- Initial permitted stay: 3 months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.

#### Nationality

Open to all nationalities; some nationalities must apply at a designated mission.

#### Work

Employment only after the work permit is granted and only in the authorised role; business-visit status does not authorise employment.

#### Family

Spouse, parents and unmarried children under 20 may apply for Non-Immigrant O and stay 90 days, extendable up to 1 year. Your spouse or partner needs their own work permit to work in Thailand.

Checked 2026-10-11

## Official sources

1. [Non-Immigrant Visa B (business and work): categories B, B-A, IB and investor stay permits](https://www.mfa.go.th/en/publicservice/non-immigrant-visa-b-for-business-and-work?cate=5d5bcb4e15e39c30600068d3) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · checked 2026-10-10
2. [Non-Immigrant Visa Type B (business/employment), updated 1 September 2026](https://thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/non-b) · Royal Thai Consulate-General, Los Angeles, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2026-09-01
3. [Non-Immigrant B work visa and work-permit requirement](https://hochiminh.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/non-immigrant-b-conducting-business-working-in-tha?cate=5d809e6e15e39c2fe80078a2) · Royal Thai Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2025-04-01
4. [Residence Permit in Thailand: criteria for foreign nationals](https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/84402-residence-permit?cate=5d6636c215e39c3bd0006c8d) · Royal Thai Embassy, London, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · checked 2026-10-11

## Work visa (Non-B) and its alternatives

| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Work visa (Non-B) | – | 3 mo, renewable | Limited |
| [LTR · Highly Skilled](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-highly-skilled-professional/) | Needs income of $80k+ a year | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| [SMART Visa E](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/smart-e/) | Needs income of ฿200k+ a month ≈ $5,950 | 4 yr, renewable | Limited |
| [SMART Visa T](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/smart-t/) | Needs income of ฿100k+ a month ≈ $2,970 | 4 yr, renewable | Limited |
| [Engineer/Specialist visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/engineer-specialist/) Japan | – | 5 yr, renewable | Limited |

## Questions people ask

### How much money do I need for the Work visa (Non-B)?

Savings of at least THB 20,000 (≈ $590). Proof of adequate finance per person (THB 40,000 (≈ $1,190) per family) listed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; individual missions publish their own amounts. A fee of THB 2,000 (≈ $59). Visa fee, single entry, 3 months validity. A fee of THB 5,000 (≈ $150). Visa fee, multiple entry, 1 year validity.

### How long can I stay on the Work visa (Non-B)?

Single-entry visa valid 3 months or multiple-entry visa valid 1 year; initial stay up to 90 days, extendable at the Immigration Bureau for one year from first entry.

### Can I work on the Work visa (Non-B)?

Limited. Employment only after the work permit is granted and only in the authorised role; business-visit status does not authorise employment.

### Can I bring my family on the Work visa (Non-B)?

Spouse, parents and unmarried children under 20 may apply for Non-Immigrant O and stay 90 days, extendable up to 1 year.

### Does the Work visa (Non-B) lead to permanent residence in Thailand?

Time on the Work visa (Non-B) counts toward permanent residence in Thailand, which the rules allow after 3 years of residence.

### How are Work visa (Non-B) holders taxed in Thailand?

No special regime in our records is tied to the Work visa (Non-B). The standard rules apply: A person present in Thailand for 180 days or more in a tax year is a Thai tax resident. Foreign-source assessable income earned from 1 January 2024 is taxed in Thailand in the year it is brought into the country; income earned before 2024 is not taxed even if brought in later.

## More in Thailand

[DTV nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/dtv/) [LTR · Work-from-Thailand](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-work-from-thailand/) [SMART Visa S · 2 years](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/smart-s-2yr/) [SMART Visa S · 1 year](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/smart-s-1yr/) [SMART Visa S · 6 months](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/smart-s-6mo/) [Study visa (ED)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/nonimmigrant-ed-study/) [Study visa (ED Plus)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/nonimmigrant-ed-plus-study/)

## Work visas elsewhere

[🇮🇩 Special talent visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e33a-special-talent-sponsored/) [🇦🇪 Golden · Senior specialist](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/golden-specialised-professional/) [🇸🇬 Employment Pass](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/singapore/employment-pass/) [🇲🇾 Residence Pass-Talent](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/malaysia/rp-t/) [🇰🇷 K-STAR to F-2](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/south-korea/kstar-f2-talent-track/) [🇹🇼 Job-seeker visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/taiwan/employment-seeking-resident-visa/)

≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.

## How this was checked

**Checked on 2026-10-11 against 4 official sources.** Status: verified against the official sources.

Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.

1. [Non-Immigrant Visa B (business and work): categories B, B-A, IB and investor stay permits](https://www.mfa.go.th/en/publicservice/non-immigrant-visa-b-for-business-and-work?cate=5d5bcb4e15e39c30600068d3) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · checked 2026-10-10
2. [Non-Immigrant Visa Type B (business/employment), updated 1 September 2026](https://thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/non-b) · Royal Thai Consulate-General, Los Angeles, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand · checked 2026-10-10
3. [Non-Immigrant B work visa and work-permit requirement](https://hochiminh.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/non-immigrant-b-conducting-business-working-in-tha?cate=5d809e6e15e39c2fe80078a2) · Royal Thai Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand · checked 2026-10-10
4. [Residence Permit in Thailand: criteria for foreign nationals](https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/84402-residence-permit?cate=5d6636c215e39c3bd0006c8d) · Royal Thai Embassy, London, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · checked 2026-10-11

Tracked since 2026-10-10. Rule changes and corrections are listed on the [changes page](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/), and the [methodology page](https://settleanywhere.com/methodology/) explains how facts are checked. Found something out of date? Email [contact@stayglobe.app](mailto:contact@stayglobe.app?subject=Correction) with a link to the official source.