1. Requirements for Business Visa
Business visas ("non-immigrant-B-visas") are issued by
Thai embassies and consulates abroad. They can be issued for a 90
days period or for one year.
a) Non-B visa 90 days (from Thai embassy abroad)
Regarding the application for a 90 days non-B-visa, most of
embassies/consulates (particularly in the neighboring countries may
request an approval letter (WT3 form) which is issued by the Labor
Department in Thailand. As a major requirement for this approval
letter, the Thai employer who is supporting the visa application
should employ four Thai employees for each foreigner, however in
our experience, it is possible to negotiate, and the number may be
reduced to 1-2 Thai employees. Such employees must
be registered at the Social Security Office in Thailand and present
the proof of its payment.
