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What are the visa procedures for hiring a non-Thai citizen as an intern in Thailand?

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Nov 11, 2020

5 years ago

Fred *******

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Hi, could anyone give me any pointers on visa procedures for hiring a non-Thai citizen as an INTERN here in Thailand? Thanks...

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The process for hiring a non-Thai citizen as an intern in Thailand involves several considerations. People need to clarify whether the internship is paid or unpaid, and if the intern is currently studying at a Thai university or is outside Thailand. An unpaid intern may apply for an ED visa with the necessary university documentation, which allows visa extensions without a work permit. For paid internships, a Non-B visa and a work permit (WP) are required. Additionally, there are stipulations regarding the ratio of Thai to foreign employees in a workplace that employers must follow.

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Irene *******

To hire each foreigner must have minimum 4 thai employees

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

Here's my opinions:

1. Employ the "intern" as a regular employee. The "intern" would acquire a one year extension of stay based on employment, and would follow the normal process.

2. If you want the "intern" to work as part of his studies, contact her or his university and ask them what the process would be.

5 years ago

Sarnai ************

I used to work for an internship agency. Interns can come on ED visas too, if they can get a letter from the university, stating they are students, internship position, period etc. Then they don't need WP and can extend the visa with the same letter. (This is what I remember, I wasn't responsible for visa).

Add: Ah! It needs to be unpaid internship. Paid internship requires Non-B and WP as stated above.

5 years ago

Darren ******

Same, as for any foreign employee, go to the ministry of labor site all the details are there

5 years ago

James ********

The OP has gone QUIET.

5 years ago

Fred *******

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@James *******

I’m right here. I was informed the post was initially rejected, but now I learned it was approved subsequently.

5 years ago

James ********

@Fred ******

in that case...employer will have to hold a valid non b business visa/Thai tax ID #...and intern will need a non b visa too for business and a work permit.

5 years ago

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James ********

Benjamin ******

Just to ask some questions:

Is this "intern" going to be paid or not?

is the "intern" currently inside or outside of Thailand?

Is the "intern" currently studying at a Thai university?

5 years ago

Darren ******

Payment and no pay have the same requirements is my understanding

5 years ago

Fred *******

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@Benjamin *****

Thanks. The intern will be paid and is currently located inside Thailand (but on a soon-expiring student visa as he just completed his studies). The internship is a real internship, not a workaround.

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Fred *******

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