Automatic Work Visa If You Have A Business In Thailand?

[ZoltarTheGreat]

Greetings,

I am new on this fourm but I fly in and out of Bkk since 1995.

I a planning to open a business in Bangkok and I was wondering if a business visa will be granted to e after I do this.

Will it be easier to obtain one since I already own a business there??

Thanks in advance,

- Zoltar

[Soutpeel]

you seem to be asking two questions

Automatic work visa....no such thing as a work visa, its a work permit and no its not automatic, even if you own a business

If you are planning on opening a business, you should be able to get a Non-imm B (business visa) this is not a work permit, and you are not allowed to work on a Non-imm B

And if the business you intended to open is anything related to "Adult Film Producer/Director".....highly unlikely you will be granted anything....pornography is illegal in Thailand, but if you have been coming here since '95 you would already know that....

If you already own a buisness, a Non-imm B could be forthcoming, but for the WP you need to apply and meet the criteria specified

[ZoltarTheGreat]

Thanks! Nah, the business I want to open is COMPLETELY different !

- Zoltar

[maprao]

Seem to recall a sum of 2000000 Baht and employ 4 Thais this will enable you to get a work permit. Contact Sunbelt

Sunbelt Asia is Your gateway to start up a business in Thailand. We take you through all necessary steps that you have to consider when setting up your own company - you can relax and we will sort out your work permit, company registration, licenses and many more essential processes. Contact us to find out more!

Edited April 9, 2011 by maprao

[PoorSucker]

Requirements to get a extension of stay and work permit is following:

1. The business must be registered in Thailand.

2. The company must be capitalized to at least Baht 2 Million while operating fund must be at least Baht 1 Million.

3. The company must have a ration of at least 4 : 1 - Four Thais for every foreigner.

4. You must earn at least in accordance with the level specified for each nationality by the Labour Department.

Duration of the Extension

- One year at a time.

Documents required for the extension:

1. Application form (T.M. 7 )

2. Passport or document used in lien of passport and its copies .

3. The applicants 4 x 6 cm. photograph .

4. Extension fee Baht 1,900.-

5. The company letters certifying as follows ;

- Nature of business

- Reason or necessity in employing the applicant his / her position, salary and education background.

- Number of Thai and foreign employees.

6. Copies of work permit or receipt of work permit application.

7. Company's annual balance sheets.

8. The juristic persons Annual Income Tax Declaration Form (Form No.50) of the latest year and its receipt of payment.

9. Thai employees Monthly Income Tax Declaration Form (Form No.1 ) of the latest month and its receipt of payment.

10. The applicants Annual Income Tax Declaration Form (Form No.91) of the latest year and its receipt of payment.

11. The official letter that certify the registration of such juristic person.

12. Business Registration or Business License.

13. Value Added Tax Registration and list of share holders.

14. A map that indicate location of the Company.

15. For those who operate export business, the documentary evidence clarifying its export activities is needed.

16. For those who operate tourism business, the documentary evidence clarifying its total number of tourist that brought in by the company is needed.

N.B. In case of necessity , documents No.7 , 8 , 9 , and 10 can be substituted by the company letters stating its reason.