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The Thai Board of Investment (BOI) offers companies many unique benefits and privileges, making applying for a BOI Promotion an attractive proposition. One of the most significant advantages is the reduced requirements for obtaining a Visa & Work Permit for foreign employees.
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What are BOI Visas & Work Permits?
While every company in Thailand needs to obtain the correct Visa and Work Permit for their foreign employees, companies promoted by the BOI are not subject to the same requirements as other company structures. For example, BOI promoted companies are not restricted by the same mandatory capital and minimum Thai staff requirements.
Foreigners who are employed at a BOI promoted company can obtain their Visa and Work Permits from the One Stop Service Centre, as opposed to the Labour or Immigration offices respectively. The application and approval process is also far quicker and can be completed in a single day.
However, BOI companies must complete and have approved an online registration process which can be a confusing and time consuming process.
Pricing
FROM
THB 20,000 *
+ 7% VAT
30 Business days
(Average time from the moment we receive
all the required information from you)
* Government Fees THB 100 application fee
+ THB 3,000 for a Digital Work Permit
+ THB 1,900 THB for the Visa extension fee
Application handled by a visa and immigration expert
Scope of work
- Assistance in the preparation of all required Government and supporting forms. This includes coordinating with the client’s employer to obtain the relevant documents.
- Submit the relevant applications needed by the BOI through the online “Single Window” system.
- Our Visa expert will accompany the applicant to the ‘One Start One Stop Services for Visa and Work Permit’ to obtain a digital work permit and visa extension.
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What is the process for obtaining a BOI Visa & Work Permit?
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Pre-application requirements
Our experts can assist you with the initial steps for applying for your BOI Visa & Work Permit, and walk you through all the relevant requirements.
TIMELINE
x business days
Submit the application through the BOI E-Expert system
Our team of experts will collect, collate and fill in all the required documents*, ready for your signature. Once everything is ready, we will submit the application through the online BOI E-Expert system.
*For a full list of the required documents, please see the FAQs below.
TIMELINE
A few days to collect documents from the parties and prepare the application.
Issue the invitation letter
After the application has been submitted, the BOI will approve everything and provide an invitation letter. Our Visa expert will issue this invitation letter and any other required documents to the applicant in order for them to apply for the Non-Immigrant B Visa from their Embassy or Consulate.
TIMELINE
x day xxxxxx
Request an “open a position”
Our Visa expert will submit an online request to “open a position” for the foreigner to work under the BOI promoted company. Our expert will collect and submit all required information needed.
TIMELINE
Approx 7 days
Work Permit and Visa extension
After the position has been opened, our Visa expert will submit an application for a Visa extension and the Work Permit on the E-Expert system. After approval, our Visa expert will accompany the applicant to the One Stop Service Centre for Visas and Work Permits to collect everything.
TIMELINE
x days xxxxxx
Frequently asked questions
What documents do I need in order to obtain a BOI Work Permit and Visa?
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How can I obtain a Visa & Work Permit?
A foreigner who is coming to Thailand in order to work will first need to obtain a Non-Immigrant B Visa before arrival. Normally, applications for Non-Immigrant B Visas are made at Thai Embassies or Consulates outside of Thailand. Please note, it is possible to apply inside Thailand as well.
Once the applicant has been granted a Non-Immigrant B Visa, the holder can enter Thailand and will be allowed to stay for an initial period of not more than 90 days.
Once they have entered Thailand, the employee must apply for a Work Permit. Holding a Non-Immigrant B Visa is not enough to work legally, a Work Permit must be obtained.
During the initial 90 day entry period, the employee must apply for a Visa extension. Visa extensions are granted for 1 year and can be renewed for a further year.
For BOI companies, the Visa extension and Work Permit application are submitted through the BOI E-Expert System and collected at the One Stop Service Centre for Visas and Work Permits.
What happens if I quit my job?
In the event of you leaving your job, you must surrender your work permit to the Labor Department no more than 10 days after leaving your position.
Can a foreigner start working after submitting an application for a work permit?
No, it is not possible to start working until a full work permit has been granted, unless the employee is working for a business promoted by the BOI (Board of investment).
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