NON-B BUSINESS VISA
The non-immigrant B visa, also called the business visa in Thailand. There are two categories of the non-immigrant B visa, which are:
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Non-immigrant B visa (conducting business) issued to foreigners who wish to set up or conduct business in Thailand.
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Non-immigrant B visa (employment) issued to foreigners who intend to work in Thailand.
Foreigners can apply for either a single-entry visa (90 days non-immigrant visa) or a multiple-entry visa (one-year non-immigrant visa).
The single-entry visa is issued by the Thai embassy or consulate aboard or in your home country and allows a stay of 90 days.
The visa must be used within 90 days from the issuance date, and it grants the holder a 90-day stay inside Thailand. Once the visa has expired, it can be extended for an additional seven days.
Holders of the temporary 90-day non-immigrant visa usually use the visa to enter Thailand, apply for a work permit, and once the validity of the visa has run out, they can convert it into a long-term solution, for example, a one-year non-immigrant business visa, one-year business visa extension or others.
Requirements for the business visa
The general requirements for the business visa include:
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A passport with at least six months validity from the date of your planned arrival in Thailand
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An invitation or confirmation letter to clarify the purpose of travel issued by the concerned organisation
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Additional supporting documents as requested by the Royal Thai Embassy or consulate
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Proof of financial funds and travel itinerary
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Embassy fee