Thailand•AsiaNON-IB — Non-Immigrant Visa Category IB (Investment/BOI)
At a Glance
Varies
THB ฿7,000
3 months
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Employer-sponsored work visa for skilled experts in BOI-promoted investment projects, initially 90 days but extendable to one year.
Thailand's Non-Immigrant Visa Category IB supports the Board of Investment by enabling employment of specialists in BOI-approved projects, bypassing standard labor market tests. Applicants require a Bachelor's degree, five years' professional experience, and 600,000 THB annual income. Sectors include automotive, electronics, and renewable energy.
The visa grants 90 days initial entry, extendable to one year with a work permit from the Department of Employment (obtained within 90 days of arrival). Multiple-entry costs 5,000 THB; single-entry 2,000 THB. Employer acts as petitioner. Dependents are allowed; spouses cannot work. Visa status terminates if the applicant leaves the sponsoring company.
This visa is ideal for highly skilled professionals whose expertise is essential to BOI-promoted ventures in capital-intensive industries like engineering, project management, and technical consulting.
Cost Breakdown
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 3 months |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education: Bachelor
Minimum experience: 5
Minimum income: 600000 THB
Age: 18-
KEY CRITERIA
Education
bachelor or higher
Experience
5+ years
Min. Income
600,000 THB/yr
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport
Passport photos
Credentials
Work experience documentation
BOI approval letter (sponsor)
Employment contract (sponsor)
Company documentation (sponsor)
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Streamlined pathway for BOI-promoted project specialists — bypasses local labor market tests
- Extendable to 1 year with work permit, allowing long-term project engagement
- Dependents allowed to accompany; family members can join during stay
- Fast processing (5-10 business days) enables quick deployment of critical expertise
- Reasonable visa fees (2000-5000 THB) make entry cost-effective
- No nationality restrictions — applicants from any country qualifying
- Renewable status supports multi-year BOI project timelines
Worth Knowing
- Employer must obtain BOI approval before visa processing — adds 2-3 week approval cycle
- Work permit from Ministry of Labour required within 90 days of entry
- Strictly tied to sponsoring BOI-promoted company; job change requires visa cancellation
- Minimum Bachelor's degree plus 5 years professional experience required
- Annual income threshold of 600,000 THB may exclude junior-level specialists
- Visa invalidated if applicant leaves sponsoring company or project concludes
Application Process
Secure BOI project employment
Obtain job offer from BOI-promoted company
Get BOI approval
Company obtains Board of Investment approval letter
Prepare documents
Gather passport, credentials, and BOI approval letter
Submit visa application
Apply at Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate
Pay fee
Pay Non-Immigrant IB visa fee
Await processing
Wait 5-10 business days for approval
Collect visa
Retrieve visa from embassy
Application Forms
| Non-Immigrant IB Application Form | — |
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