NON-B-A — Business Approved (BOI-promoted companies)

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NON-B-A — Business Approved (BOI-promoted companies)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

3 weeks

Estimated Cost

$3,000–$10,000 USD

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

One year from date of first entry into Kingdom, annually renewable

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Overview

Work visa for directors and employees of BOI-promoted Thai companies, valid one year and annually renewable.

The Non-Immigrant B-A (Business Approved) visa serves foreign directors and specialists at Board of Investment-promoted Thai companies. It offers expedited processing through the BOI's One-Stop Service Center, bypassing standard work visa delays. qualification requires employment with a BOI-promoted Thai limited company maintaining at least THB 1,000,000 paid-in capital.

Valid for one year and annually renewable, the visa streamlines procedures for BOI-ecosystem employees. BOI evaluation takes 40-90 working days plus expedited visa processing (3 hours to 3 weeks). Fees total approximately THB 5,000 (visa) + THB 3,000 (work permit) + THB 10,000 (BOI processing) annually. Spouses cannot work; dependents are qualifying for dependent visas.

This visa is ideal for executives and technical specialists at multinational corporations in Thailand's BOI-promoted sector seeking efficient, predictable immigration pathways.

Cost Breakdown

THB$5,000 USD

THB$3,000 USD

THB$10,000 USD

Total$3,000–$10,000 USD

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

BOI company approval

Paid-in capital minimum THB 1,000,000

Thai limited company registration

Work permit approval

Passport valid 6+ months

Proof of adequate funds (THB 20,000 minimum)

KEY CRITERIA

Investment

1,000,000 EUR

Min. Savings

20,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Official letter from the Board of Investment (BOI) confirming the applicant's status.

Passport with at least 6 months validity.

Completed visa application form.

Recent passport-sized photograph.

Company registration and BOI certificate.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Expedited processing available through the BOI One-Stop Service Center (3 hours to 3 weeks)
Streamlined work permit and visa procedures for BOI-promoted entities
High legitimacy and government support for foreign investment and employment
Valid for one year from date of first entry into Kingdom, annually renewable with no statutory cap
Work authorization included in visa grant for BOI-approved positions
Multiple-entry visa valid for each one-year grant period
Clear annual renewal framework with consistent procedures for visa and work permit

Worth Knowing

Requires confirmed job offer from BOI-promoted company before visa application
Strictly tied to BOI-promoted employer; changing companies requires new BOI approval
Annual renewal needed for visa, work permit, and BOI status (40-90 working days)
Higher combined costs: 5,000 THB visa + 3,000 THB work permit + 10,000 THB BOI annual fee
Requires existing job offer from BOI-promoted company with BOI promotional status

Application Process

Company applies for BOI promotion and receives approval for the position.

Applicant submits documents through the BOI's One-Stop Service Center or relevant embassy.

Pay applicable fees (5,000 THB visa fee + 3,000 THB work permit fee + 10,000 THB BOI processing fee).

Receive visa and work permit authorization.

Verified Claims (2)

Last verified Jun 20, 2026

Dependent Visa

true

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Spouse Can Work

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