Three-Year Non-Immigrant Visa “B” (Business Only)

[ChenMatt]

Hi, I have some questions regarding this visa class and need some clarifications from anyone with experience. Thank you so much!

1) Since this visa is for 90 days each visit. Does this mean, I can make 4 border runs a year and enjoy a stay up to 90 X 4 = 360 days in Thailand a year?

2) What are the benefits or disadvantages of this visa class versus the work permit apart from the fact that workers of the WP need not leave the country every 90 days?

3) Is there a minimum salary requirement for holders of this visa class?

4) Is a holder of this visa class eligible to apply for Thai PR after the 3 year period has ended?

5) It appears this visa class is rather costly at 10K baht but documentation wise is more relaxed as points 4-9 are to be submitted upon request only?

6) Any reason why someone will apply for this visa class versus a work permit?

7) Timeline for approval on this visa class?

8) Do I need to pay taxes in Thailand on this visa class assuming I stay 360 days a year on different scenarios:

a) My pay is partially paid in Thailand and the remainder in my country of origin

b ) My pay is fully paid in my country of origin

c) My pay is fully paid in Thailand

8) Since this is a business visa, I assume I can work in Thailand but to what extend? Am I able to carry out duties equivalent to that of a work permit holder?

http://www.mfa.go.th...482.php?id=2498

Foreign citizen who wishes to visit Thailand for business purpose may apply for a three-year Non-Immigrant Visa “B”. This type of visa may be issued to businessmen for multiple-entries and is valid for 3 years. It allows holder to visit Thailand as often as required for as long as the visa remains valid and allows holder to stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 90 days during each visit. Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited for holder of such visa.

Place of application

Application is to be submitted at the Royal Thai Embassy or the Royal Thai Consulate-General in the applicant’s country of residence, or at the Royal Thai Embassy which has jurisdiction over his or her country of residence. However, Royal Thai Consulate-General headed by Honorary Consul-General is not authorized to issue this type of visa. Applicant may enquire about authorized office for visa issuance at any Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General. Information on contact details and locations of Royal Thai Embassies and Royal Thai Consulates-General is also available at www.mfa.go.th/web/10.php

Required Documentation

Applicant for a three-year Non-Immigrant Visa “B” must submit the following:

Basic documents

1. An application form completed in full and signed by applicant.

2. A passport valid for travelling to Thailand with sufficient remaining validity.

3. Two passport-sized photographs (4x6cm) taken within the previous 6 months.

Additional documents which may be requested

4. National Identity Card, Residence documentation or valid proof of identity.

5. A letter from the employer giving details of the applicant’s position, length of employment, salary and purpose of the visit(s) to Thailand. If the applicant is self-employed, he or she must provide documentation of his or her business undertaking such as business registration and details of business operation.

6. Copies of correspondence with business partners in Thailand.

7. A letter of invitation from trading or associated partners/companies in Thailand.

8. Corporate documents of associated partners/companies in Thailand such as:

- business registration and business license

- list of shareholders

- company profile

- details of business operation

- map indicating 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)

9. A letter of recommendation from previous employer or business associations of which the applicant is member.

Visa fee

- The fee is 10,000 Baht.

Remarks

- The required additional documents (4 – 9) may be submitted upon request.

Supplementary documents may be requested as and when necessary.

- The issuance of visa is at discretion of the consular officer.

- Visa fee is non-refundable.

[Mario2008]

The 3 year non-B visa is for business people only, who need to make frequent travels to Thailand. It is not for people working in Thailand, and i doubt a work permit will be issued on it. Extensions of stay will not be issued on it.

You seem to be wanting one for working in Thailand, not for business trips so do not qualify.

A non-B visa does not negate the requirement for a work permit. You must have the right visa entry AND a work permit to be able to work in Thaland.

[NHJ]

WP can be issued or extended on it, i am one of those gifted in the past with a three years visa and working for myself in thailand.

unfortunately this type of visa is not given anymore since september 2009.

[PoorSucker]

No more three year visas.

Used to be in this MFA page:

http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2482.php?id=2492

[StoneSoup]

They used to issue these occasionally at Royal Thai Consulate in Penang - see attached image. Visa issued 24 March 2005, valid through 23 March 2008. This visa was issued to Swedish applicant who simply asked for a multiple-entry visa.

3-Year Visa.pdf

[ignis]

No more three year visas.

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unfortunately this type of visa is not given anymore since september 2009.

I was looking the other day, it would appear there is 5 places in the world that do still issue this type of Visa... you cannot work with this Visa, cannot get a work permit, cannot get any extension in Thailand when ended, not 100% clear but also looks to be 'IB' class visa ? Appears to be used for someone looking to Invest in a Business in Thailand.?

I found all the info, ALL dated this year 2012 by using Google search, also Companies and Law Firms in Thailand that help with this type of visa, + looking at Thai Embassy websites around the world.

[ignis]

3 year Visa info....... Website last update October 2011

Not seen this one before http://www.thai-consulate.org.hk/web/3015.php?s=4263

Looks like they need more docs than at Cardiff UK or in S.E Australia

[NHJ]

information on a page is something, issuance of the visa is another.