Thailand work permit & Non-B visa — the complete process
Working in Thailand legally means two documents: a Non-B visa and a work permit. Whether you're an employee, a founder or setting up a Thai company, we run the whole route — employer docs, BOI or standard, filing and follow-up.
Working in Thailand legally requires two documents: a Non-B visa (or BOI route) plus a work permit. We handle employer applications, BOI and standard routes, and company setup: Non-B + work permit ฿30,000 all-in, extensions ฿10,000, company setup with permit ฿55,000. Typical timeline is 4–8 weeks on the standard route; BOI is faster. As of August 2026 the BOI route remains the quickest legal path for foreign employers.
✅ Non-B + work permit✅ BOI or standard route✅ ฿30,000 all-in fee✅ Company setup available
What the route includes
Non-B visa from a Thai embassy or consulate
Work permit application through the Department of Employment
BOI route when the business qualifies (faster, fewer constraints)
Company setup for founders: 4 Thai + 1 foreign shareholder structure
What it costs
Service
What's included
Timeline
Fee
Work permit + Non-B
Employer docs, BOI or standard route
3–6 weeks
฿30,000
Work permit renewal
Annual renewal paperwork
1–2 weeks
฿10,000
Company setup (small)
4 Thai + 1 foreign, work permit ready
6–8 weeks
฿55,000
Government fees extra, quoted in writing before you commit.
How the process works with us
Tell us your situation — employee with a Thai employer, or founder setting up
We confirm the route (BOI vs standard) and document list for your case
We file the Non-B and work permit, handling follow-ups with the departments
You collect the permit; we calendar your renewals and reporting
Why employers use us
Fees quoted in writing — no "surprise costs" at immigration
One immigration visit max for most cases
We track your stamps, dates & renewals — reminders before deadlines
Honest assessment first: if you don't qualify, we tell you before you pay
Recent result
Work permit + Non-B in 4 weeks — German engineer
4,800+ applications filed across all routes
98% first-time approval rate
10 years operating in Bangkok
Questions we hear about work permits
Can I work on a tourist visa or DTV?
No — any work for a Thai employer requires a work permit. The DTV only covers remote work for foreign employers. If you're hired in Thailand, the Non-B + work permit route is the legal path.
What's the BOI route?
Companies promoted by the Board of Investment get a faster, less restricted work permit route. If your business qualifies, we recommend it and file accordingly.
I want to start a company — do I need Thai partners?
A standard Thai limited company needs 4 Thai shareholders and 1 foreigner. We set up the structure, registration and work permit end-to-end from ฿55,000.
How long does the work permit last?
Typically one year, renewable annually. We handle the renewal paperwork for ฿10,000 and remind you before it lapses.
Message us on Line, WhatsApp or Messenger with your passport nationality and current visa. You get a straight answer and a written fee within the hour (9:00–18:00, Mon–Sat). Whether you're hired or hiring, we make the paperwork disappear.
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