Business Visa (Non-B) – Thailand
Requirements, work permit and length of stay (2026)
What is the Business Visa (Non-B)?
The Non-Immigrant B (Business) Visa is the mandatory visa for any foreigner wishing to work legally in Thailand for a local company or to carry out an active commercial activity there. Unlike tourist visas, it is linked to a specific employer and constitutes the essential first step before obtaining the Work Permit (Work Permit).
Who is this visa for?
Compatible Profiles
- • Employees recruited by a Thai company.
- • Teachers in Thai schools.
- • Investors exercising a management function.
Incompatible Profiles
- • Remote workers (see DTV Visa).
- • Digital nomads without a local employer.
- • Job seekers (forbidden to work without the visa).
Length of stay and validity
Main conditions and criteria
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Invitation letter or employment contract from a Thai company.
- Company corporate documents (DBD, list of shareholders).
- Thai employee quota respected by the company (4:1 Ratio).
- Minimum salary respected according to nationality.
Work and authorized activities
Important Warning
This visa alone does NOT authorize you to work. You must obtain your Work Permit from the Ministry of Labor immediately after your arrival. Working with the visa alone is illegal.
Renewal and extensions
The initial 90-day visa can be extended to 1 year at the immigration office in Thailand. This extension is renewable every year as long as you are employed and the company respects tax and social criteria.
Limitations and points of vigilance
Risk of visa loss
If you leave your job or are dismissed, your visa is cancelled immediately (sometimes on the same day). You must leave the country or find a new job capable of sponsoring a new visa within 7 days (depending on the case).
Need help with this visa?
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