What is a Thailand Non-Immigrant Visa?
According to Thai Law, a foreigner must apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa when you want to stay or work in Thailand (other than for tourism). The Non-immigrant visa is of special importance, being the only visa for foreigners temporarily staying in the kingdom that entitles them to apply for work permits. Approval or rejection of application for work permits is done according to the 1978 foreign labour act, section 11, which states that “Foreigners applying for a work permit according to section 7 must be residents of the kingdom or have received permission to temporarily stay in the kingdom according to the immigration laws. They must not have received permission to stay in the kingdom merely as tourists or on transit…” Common Non-Immigrant Visas has several categories depending on the purpose of your visit, however the most common are: • Business visa (B) for those who want to conduct business in Thailand • Retirement for those who want to retire and stay in Thailand • Dependent visa
