Thailand•AsiaNON-B-A — Business Approved (BOI-promoted companies)
At a Glance
3 weeks
USD $3,000–$10,000
Varies by filing options
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
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 THB
Min. Savings
20,000 THB
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.
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