Returned from Kuala Lumpur with my Single Entry Non-Imm B (I usually get multiple entry visas but forget to check on the status of whether KL was still doing them!!!). Went to see the accountant/work permit guy and he wants to charge THB 25,000 to prepare all the documentation and file for the extension of stay, just a little too much no?

I work for a reasonable size company that is in profit and pays good taxes as well as being correct in all the orders of staffing (Thai Staff, social security, etc...). I went down to Phang-Nga Immigration (closest one to me) myself to collect a sheet of what is needed to extend the visa. Obviously it's all in Thai and I'm going to get some to translate it tonight so that I can have a clearer picture of what is needed.

What I'm getting at or asking is:

1. THB 25,000 is too much correct? I know it costs THB 1,900 to renew each year as I have friends who work for other companies that have been doing this a while and signing on every 90 days...

2. Am I able to complete this through another agent (I can't really call them lawyers)?

3. Does anyone know or have a document in English where i can see exactly what is needed?

Extension of Thai Business Visa

The Thai "B" or Business Visa can be extended to a one year visa in country as follows.

The extension of the visa is normally based on employment and as such there are certain regulations governing the company who is employing you.

These are the regulations for the extension of the "B" Business Visa:

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.

Some Immigrations offices.

17. Picture of all the company's employees at work

18. Picture of all company's employees in front of the office with clear name of the company showing

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

Okay, thanks for the translation into English. Although I have seem to more points on the Thai document than the English one...

Any other answers for the cost and being able to do it elsewhere and not where my company does their accounting business?

Here is a direct translation of the Phuket Area Thai 2.1 Extension Regulations.

Visa extension on the basis of employment 777 2551 Case 2.1t.pdf

Cost of the 2.1 Extension is 1,900 THB, plus 1,000 for a Single Re-entry Permit or 3,800 THB for a Multiple Re-entry permit.

It will probably take multiple visits, but you could do the 2.1 application at immigration your self.

Edited May 14, 201313 yr by digitalchromakey

I went down to Phang-Nga Immigration (closest one to me) myself to collect a sheet of what is needed to extend the visa.

If you live in Phang-nga provoince this is indeed the immigration office where you must apply for your extension of stay. I agree with digitalchromakey that you can do this yourself and if you have all the required documents with you it can even be done in one trip to immigration. Even with the use of an "agent" you would have to put in a personal appearance at the immigration office.

Thanks very much guys...