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WORK PERMIT & BUSINESS VISA PATTAYA
Work-Permit and Non-Immigrant Visa “B” Visa for Pattaya, Thailand – full legal consultancy
To live and work in Thailand, you must hold a NON-Immigration ‘B’ visa and a Work Permit. Our legal team is a pro when it comes to Visa & work permit requirements. We offer quick, easy, and affordable immigration and full legal consultation for your Work-Permit and Non-Immigrant Visa “B” Visa for Pattaya.
Do you want to work in Thailand? Why shouldn`t you?! It is the closest place to Paradise. :) Thailand is an exotic country that attracts foreigners not only with its resorts but also with low prices for goods and services, keeping up with high incomes. It is an inexpensive country, populated with friendly people, has beautiful beaches and an active nightlife. The food is very good and moderately priced, and the weather is warm all year round.
So if you plan to live and work long-term in Pattaya or any else in Thailand a Non-Immigrant Visa “B” and a work permit should be one of your “ must-have” requirements.
In this way, a foreigner has a guarantee that during the year he can earn money for himself and can not fear any punishment or fee.
Living as an expat in Thailand – Or what do you have to do once you have a job opportunity?
First, if you are a foreigner you need to apply for a visa ( it can be a Non-Immigrant Visa “B” or other visas that allow you to work in Thailand) and then for a work permit from the local authorities. It is a legal document issued for a single function for a period not exceeding one year.
NOTE: *Before applying for a work permit the expats must have a formal job offer. If the foreign employee wants to change the job, he or she needs to go through the licensing process again.
NOTE: * You cannot work on a tourist visa.
In Thailand, any job requires these valid requirements – Work Permit & Business Visa for Pattaya – the authorities often perform checks to ensure that the specified activity is in line with the actual one. If the discrepancy is confirmed, a fine is issued, and repeated violations will lead to deportation.
OTHER VISA CONSULTANCY
Non-Immigrant Visa “B” And Work Permit Thailand – Requirements To Work In Pattaya Legally
There are certain requirements for getting these documents to work in Pattaya legally – Non-Immigrant Visa “B” and Work Permit for Pattaya – that will depend on the company’s status and others. It is a complicated application process so better be ensure that all documents are completed and submitted in a timely and efficient manner to the relevant immigration departments in Pattaya.
We work closely with the Immigration department in Jomtien to ensure that our clients get the right information along with the correct documents required for their individual visa and permit applications.
Use the contact information on this page for a free consultation. Give us some provisional details so we can assess if you will qualify for a NON-B Visa + Work Permit or a 1-Year Business Visa. J & E Concierge has the legal expertise to advise you and help you with your work permit in Pattaya, add a new branch to the Work permit, or cancel the work permit. We will contact you as soon as possible to discuss this in detail.
Non-Immigrant Visa “B” for Pattaya, Thailand
A Non-Immigrant B visa is granted to foreigners who intend to work for a company in Thailand, and conduct business or investment activities. It is the only business-approved visa in Thailand and the one any expats who want to apply for a work permit should have. It is a One-Year Multiple Entry Visa in Thailand and implies various categories to cover the needs of non-immigrants and the qualifications of business persons.
- Non-Immigrant Visa category “B-A” (Business Approved Visa)
- Non-Immigrant Visa Category “IB” (Investment and Business Visa)
- Non-Immigrant Visa Category “B” (Teaching)
Requirements for expats who plan to work in Pattaya, Thailand!
1. Passport or travel document with a validity of not less than 6 months
2. Completed visa application form.
3. A recent passport-sized photograph (4 x 6 cm) of the applicant taken within the past 6 months.
4. Evidence of adequate finance (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family).
5. Letter of approval from the Ministry of Labour.
6. Copy of the Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Labour and alien income tax or Por Ngor Dor 91 (only in the case where the applicant has previously worked in Thailand).
7. Corporate documents of the hiring company in Thailand like business registration and business license, list of shareholders, company profile, details of business operation, list of foreign workers stating names, nationalities, and positions, the map indicating the location of the company, balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and Business Tax (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30 of the latest year), value-added tax registration (Por Por 20)
8. Document indicating the number of foreign tourists (for tourism business only), or document indicating export transactions issued by banks (for export business only).
Requirements for expats who plan to do business in Pattaya, Thailand!
1. Passport or travel document with a validity of not less than 6 months
2. Completed visa application form.
3. A recent passport-sized photograph (4 x 6 cm) of the applicant taken within the past 6 months.
4. Evidence of adequate finance (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family).
5. Letter from the applicant’s company indicating the applicant’s position, length of employment, salary, and purpose of visit(s) to Thailand.
6. Documents showing correspondence with business partners in Thailand.
7. Evidence of financial status in the case where the applicant is self-employed.
8. Letter of invitation from trading or associated partners/companies in Thailand.
9. Corporate documents of associated partners/companies in Thailand such as business registration and business license, list of shareholders, company profile, details of business operation, a map indicating the location of the company, balance sheet, statement of Income, Tax and Business Tax (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30) of the latest year, value-added tax registration (Por Por 20).
Pattaya Work Permit – Requirements
Moving and settling in another country can be difficult, but the experience of having a new job can be even more difficult. Work permits generally have specific time limits. They are issued for the maximum period allowed by the initial visa.
As we said at the beginning of the article, the employee must have a valid immigrant visa and a residence permit! The permit application can also be sent by the employer before the employee arrives in Thailand. Instead, it will only be released when it is in Thailand.
Very important to remember, that foreign employees must wear a work permit every day at work. The employee can only work the job that is mentioned in the work permit at the specified employer. If you change your job you will have to apply for a new work permit.
The requirements foreign applicants should submit:
- 2 inches photo
- Medical certificate
- Original passport
- Letter of employment
- Certificate of degree
- Address in Thailand
Requirements for the employer to provide:
- Company certificate and objectives
- List of shareholders
- Application for VAT
- Withholding tax of the company
- Financial statement
- Photocopy of the director’s passport and work permit with a signature affixed
- Office map
- Letter of employment stating the position and salary of the applicant
- Employment agreement
Can anyone tell me how can i get a job in Thailand?
Hello James,first of all, you want to get a job in Thailand you need a Work Permis. We can assist you and help you by getting one. Please feel free to contact us.
It is hard to obtain a Work Permit? Is here anyone who can help me ?
Getting a Work Permit it is very easy, all you have to do is to prepare all documents needed, and we can tell you what are those by contacting us via our email or our phone number. Thank you
Can you work in Thailand without a Work Permis?
You cannot work in Thailand without a Work Permis. We can tell and assist you to get your Work Permit. Contact us and let’s get your Visa.
Can someone tell me what are the requierments to obtain a Work permis?Thank you
Hello Dave, our team of experts can tell you everything you need to obtain your Work Permis. You can contact us via email, our phone number and you can also pass by our office.
Hello everyone, i have few questions and i hope here wil be someone who can really help me. I am planning to find a job here in Thailand but i heard there few things i have to do before. Can someone tell me if i do need some visa or something like that?
Hello there, if you want to work in Thailand you need a Work Visa. We can help you with everything you need,all documents needed and so on, please feel free get in touch with us.