Thailand•AsiaNon-Immigrant Visa Category IB (Investment/BOI)
At a Glance
Processing Time
5-10 days
Application Fee
80 USD
Stay Duration
90 days
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work visa for foreign employees in BOI-promoted investment projects. Issued to experts and specialists brought in for BOI-approved business activities. Initial 90-day entry, extendable to 1 year.
The Non-Immigrant IB Visa is specifically for foreign employees working on investment projects approved by Thailand's Board of Investment. This includes skilled workers, consultants, and specialists in BOI-promoted industries.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
600,000 THB
per year
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
Professional
Experience
5+ years
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Passport photos
Recent color photos
Credentials
Degrees, diplomas, professional certifications
Work experience documentation
CV, reference letters, work history
Sponsor Documents
BOI approval letter
Official Board of Investment approval for foreign employee
Employment contract
Signed employment agreement from BOI company
Company documentation
Registration and organizational documents
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Advantages
- Fast-track for BOI-promoted projects
- Allows work with approved companies
- Extendable to 1 year
- Pathway to extension and work permits
Considerations
- Limited to BOI-approved projects
- Employer dependent
- Requires BOI approval letter
- Cannot change employers easily
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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