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What is the process for obtaining a Thailand Non-B Visa for long-term stay?

Thailand Non-B Visa Work Visa Visa Application Process Work Permit Immigration Expat Advice

NiftyChe********

asked Jul 14, 2026

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Hello, I want to get a Thailand Non-B (Work) Visa for long-term stay. 

Can anyone help me with the process?

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The post seeks help with the process of obtaining a Thailand Non-B Visa for long-term stay. The responses highlight the requirement of having a job offer or being sponsored by a Thai company to obtain a Non-B Visa, which is classified as a business visa rather than a work visa. Several users mention the need for a Work Permit to legally work in Thailand, emphasizing that merely having a Non-B Visa does not permit one to work. Suggestions for alternative routes, such as self-sponsoring by setting up a company, are also discussed, alongside recommendations for consulting professional legal assistance for visa and immigration matters.

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Dániel ********

Hi! We'd be happy to help. Our law firm in Thailand assists foreigners with Non-B visas, work permits, company setup, visa and immigration matters, and other long-term stay solutions.

Feel free to send me a private message with your situation, and we'll be happy to review your options and guide you through the process.

3 months ago

Paul ********************

Do you have a job or intend setting up a company only two routes

BTW a Non-B is not a work visa, it's a business visa, and doesn't permit work.. Only a Work Permit issued by the Department of Labour permits work

3 months ago

Darren *********

Since you don’t have a job you will need to sponsor yourself. So talk to a lawyer and start your company. Then hire your required employees and pay them. Then you get your visa. Simple.

3 months ago

Paul ********************

Darren Johnson but the visa still doesn't permit work.. Only a Work permit from the DOL permits that...

3 months ago

Garry *********

Your prospective Thai employer does that for you.

3 months ago

Naim ******

Sure.

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3 months ago

KungfuP********

Are you working for a Thai company now or are you freelancing for the company? They should provide you the paperwork for you to get your work visa and permit done or they get it done for you.

3 months ago

NiftyChe********

KungfuPanda9696 i do not have any job offer, even i do not need any work i just need visa to stay in Thailand

3 months ago

John **********

NiftyChestnut216 then the Non-B visa is not the correct visa for you. The correct visa will depend on your reason for wanting to come to Thailand

3 months ago

KungfuP********

i don’t think you. A get the work visa without a Thai company backing you.

3 months ago

Paul ********************

KungfuPanda9696 correct... There is one exception for non Thai company representative offices, where effectively you can get a work permit for one person, no 4 X Thai employees etc.. But the financials that need to be remitted into Thailand every year are quite high..

So not really practical unless you are a legitimate overseas company and are prepared to do the required remittances every year

3 months ago

Garry *********

NiftyChestnut216 That visa goes hand in hand with a Work Permit. You can only get it if you have a job offer.

3 months ago

John **********

Yes, your prospective employer. They need to supply the paperwork required to apply for a Non-B visa.

3 months ago