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Thailand Non-Immigrant B — business activity

7 facts quoted from the official source

Conduct qualifying business activity in Thailand.

Route type
Business & self-employment
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Employment, placement or host agreementThe applicant must provide invitation, company and business-purpose evidence.
  • Purpose or legal basisConduct qualifying business activity in Thailand.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementA passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsBusiness-visit status does not replace a work permit where the planned activity is legally work.via osos.boi.go.th
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe central fee schedule states THB 2,000 for a single-entry non-immigrant visa and THB 5,000 for a multiple-entry visa.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingA single-entry non-immigrant visa is normally valid for three months and initially permits a stay of up to 90 days.
  • Renewal or extensionA qualifying holder may request an extension up to one year; approval is discretionary and depends on the relevant purpose.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Thailand?
The official source states: Conduct qualifying business activity in Thailand.

Every answer is quoted from the official mfa.go.th page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 7 points against the official source; 7 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mfa.go.thLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Thailand government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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