The Non-Negotiables for your Company to qualify to sponsor a Non-B Visa or a Work Permit

1

Your company must have at least THB2 million Fully Paid Up Capital

2

Your company must be VAT Registered and is able to provide the most recent 3 months VAT filing receipt.

3

Your company has been hiring 4 Thai citizen and been paying for their Social Security for at least 3 months.

4

You're able to provide the latest Company Tax Submission receipt.

5

Your company has a permanent office space where the immigration officer could conduct spot check.

Qualification #1

THB2 Million Paid Up Capital

Your company must have at least THB2 million Fully Paid Up Capital
  • For every THB2 million fully paid up capital, your company qualify to apply for 1 Non-B Visa and 1 Work Permit (for the same applicant)
  • Fully Paid Up Capital means that you need to have records that your company Shareholders have remitted their investment according to their share holding.

Qualification #2

VAT Registration Certificate (Por Por 20)

Your company must be VAT Registered and is able to provide the most recent 3 months VAT filing receipt.
  • You must be able to present the original copy of your P.P. 20 as part of your Non-B Visa and Work Permit application
  • As with all VAT registered company in Thailand, it is mandatory for you to file your VAT Tax Report every month and to apply for Non-B Visa and Work Permit, you must be able to provide the most recent 3 months of your VAT filing receipt.

Qualification #3

4 Thais to 1 Foreigner Rules

Your company has been hiring 4 Thai citizen and been paying for their Social Security for at least 3 months
  • To be able to sponsor a foreigner a Non-B Visa and a Work Permit, your company must be able to provide evidence that it has been employing 4 Thais nationals for at least 3 months before applications and that the company has paid for the Thai employees social security
  • This requirements remains the same for every foreigner your company wants to apply Non-B Visa and Work Permit for.

Qualification #4

Submit latest P.N.D 50.

You're able to provide the latest Company Tax Submission receipt.
  • To proof that your company can sustain the operation and is able to continue to pay the foreigner salary, you'll need to submit your company P.N.D 50 for their review
  • P.N.D. 50 is the end of year Company Tax Filing

Qualification #5

Land owner approval

Your company has a permanent office space where the immigration officer could conduct spot check
  • As part of the immigration and labor department review process, you need to provide a letter signed by the Land Owner or Juristic Office approving your office / work space
  • This letter certify that the Land Owner knows you will be operating a business in his or her land.
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Next Step

If your company has all the requirements, your company is now qualify to hire foreigner here in Thailand.

Note: Your case officer may ask for additional documents at their discretion.

Alternatively, if you need help, our team may be able to assist you.

How can UnionSPACE help if your company do not have all the requirements?

Check out our Company Formation + Non-B Visa + Work Permit package

This is our most popular service. For a single price, we will cover all the steps and processes up until you get your 1 year Work Permit

Resolve certain missing steps that you're encountering

For this, we will need to speak with one of our Company Formation & Visa team to identify the missing steps and then we will formulate a way to assist you

Recommend other Visa options

Sometimes Non-B Visa and Work Permit may not be the only Visa option so by speaking with a UnionSPACE Visa expert, we may be able to recommend you an alternative method.

Check out our Most Popular New Company Setup + Non-B Visa + Work Permit Package and let us worry about all the requirements so that you can enjoy your time here.

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Our Visa specialist can assist those over 52 years old to obtain a Thailand Retirement Visa without having to show that you have THB800,000 in your bank account at time of application.

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Personal Bank Account Opening Service

Under normal circumstances, banks will only allow long term Visa holder to open a personal bank account. Our team can help those who need a personal bank account in Thailand who does not comply with the usual requirement.

Check out our Personal Bank Account Opening service page for more information.

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Protect your brand here in Thailand. If you have not trademark your brand, we advise you to do so.

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Let UnionSPACE assist you with your business or Visa here in Thailand so you can spend more time enjoying this country.

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    Talk to our Visa Expert right now!

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    We're open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday.

FAQ: on Living & Working in Thailand

  • Why so many foreigner fall in love in our country?

    Thai people are generally nice and kind and our food, proximity to many other countries and healthcare are the top reason why foreigner choose Thailand as their second home

  • Is Thailand a rewarding country to start a business?

    We definitely think so. Thailand has a strong domestic purchasing power and the high number of tourist arrivals can be a great addition to your business too

  • Is it true that 51% of my company has to be owned by a Thai person or entity?

    If you are referring to a normal Company Limited, yes, that is correct. There are exemption and other company structure that will allow the foreigner to own all the company shares as well.

  • Is Virtual Office legal?

    Definitely, Virtual Office a a DBD, RD, SSO approved alternative office in Thailand

  • Can you help with to hire 4 Thais as we we need the headcount to apply for my Visa and Work Permit?

    Yes, we can and in fact we have helped many clients with it. Speak to us for more infomration.

  • What is the difference between a Branch Office and a Representative Office in Thailand?

    A Representative Office is a non-income-generating entity that serves as a liaison for the parent company, while a Branch Office can undertake income-related activities on behalf of the parent company in Thailand. Both company structure can be 100% foreign owned however the ultimate entity responsible for both offices business in Thailand will be the Foreigner HQ (Mother) Company.

  • Can a foreigner buy and operate a Franchise in Thailand?

    Yes, foreigners can buy a franchise in Thailand. Franchising in Thailand is regulated by the Thai Franchise Act, and certain requirements must be met.

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