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SALARY PAYMENT IN Thai baht (THB, ฿)
CONTRACT LANGUAGES Thai / English
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PAYROLL CYCLE Monthly
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A Thailand work visa is mandatory for all non-Thai citizens wishing to undertake any sort of work in Thailand. Before a foreigner can book their move to Thailand, they will need to meet the eligibility requirements for one of the six available Non-Immigrant work visas. The types of Non-Immigrant Visas include:
This visa for foreigners who will be working as an employee or looking to undertake business in the Thai Kingdom. This visa is only granted for up to 90 days to allow for a foreigner to apply for a work permit to stay longer.
This visa is for foreign investors looking to invest in businesses in Thailand. The Thai company that is to accept the investment can help the foreign investor with their application.
This visa is only granted to foreigners eligible to work for companies or projects approved and promoted by the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI).
This visa is for foreigners who intend to work within the Thai media industry, whether that be for television, film of online media.
This visa is predominantly for family members accompanying the foreigner granted one of the other non-immigrant visa types. It can be granted for foreigners undertaking volunteer work, retirees or for spouses as well.
This visa is a new type of visa on offer to foreigners who have a specific professional skill-set, are start-up entrepreneurs, foreign investors or executives. Family member of approved Smart Visa holders can also apply for this visa. This is the only visa that allows for a foreigner to work in Thailand without having to apply for a work permit.
A Thai work permit can only be obtained after a foreigner has entered on an approved Non-Immigrant Work Visa. It is possible though for an employer to start the application process prior to the foreigner entering the country. A work permit is an official document granted by the Ministry of Labor (MOL), which outlines specific details about the foreigner and their employment. Not every business is eligible to offer foreigners work permits.
Each Non-Immigrant Visa requires different types of documents that a foreigner needs to provide to be approved. Some of the documents required include:
The embassy or consulate may also request further or less documentation to support your application depending on the visa type being applied for. When it comes to applying for a Thai Work Permit, both the employer and the foreign national will need to prepare further documentation to be prepare their Work permit after they arrive in Thailand. Some of these documents include:
From the employer, company or Thai entity
From the foreign national
Any copies need to notarized and potentially translated into Thai language.
All Non-Immigrant work visas are applied for at the nearest Thai embassy or consulate in the applicant’s home country or where they legally reside. The standard application fee starts at 2000 Baht for a single-entry visa or 5000 Baht for a multiple entry visa. When it comes to applying for the Thai Work Permit after arrival, a foreign nationals will need to ensure they meet certain qualifications before submitting their documents. These include:
The documents provided should back up the required qualifications. The work permit needs to be applied for within 90 days of arriving in Thailand. All documents are to be lodged by the foreign national and the employer to the Ministry of Labor.
A Non-Immigrant work visa can only be applied for outside the Kingdom of Thailand in the foreign national’s home country or where they are a legal resident.
There are specific industries that foreign nationals are prohibited from working or investing in. They fall under three categories and include roles that the Thailand government believe are most suitable for locals or Thai citizens only.
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A Non-Immigrant work visa holder can bring their family members as long as they are eligible and also apply for a non-immigrant visa type.
Depending on the country that a non-immigrant work visa is applied from, a visa cam be approved in as little as 2 business days.
On a Non-Immigration Work visa, a foreign national can only stay in Thailand for 90 days unless a valid work permit is applied for.
As a global employer of record, Horizons can offer services such as:
If an employer wants to include extra private health insurance for an employee in Thailand, Horizons can organise this.
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10997, Berlin
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