Thailand Visa: How Indians Apply for Work Visa

"To legally work in Thailand, Indians must obtain:

Non-Immigrant B Visa (for employment)

Thailand Work Permit (issued after entering Thailand)

Both require support from a Thai employer.

1. Secure a Job Offer in Thailand

You cannot apply for a Thailand work visa without a confirmed job offer from a Thai company.

The employer must meet eligibility rules, including:

Registered Thai company

Sufficient paid-up capital

Required Thai-to-foreign employee ratio (usually 4 Thai employees per 1 foreigner)

2. Employer Provides Visa-Support Documents

Your employer in Thailand must send you the required documents, such as:

Company registration documents

List of shareholders

VAT certificate

Latest financial statements

Employment contract

Approval letter for hiring a foreigner

Without these, the embassy will not issue a visa.

3. Apply for the Non-Immigrant B Visa (From India or UAE)

You can apply:

In India (Thai Embassy / VFS)

In the UAE (if you legally reside there)

Documents Required

Valid Indian passport

Completed visa application form

Passport-sized photos

Job offer letter & contract

Employer documents (as listed above)

Degree certificates (sometimes required)

Professional experience letter

Bank statement (6 months)

Travel itinerary

Processing Time

3–7 business days on average.

4. Enter Thailand & Apply for a Work Permit

Once you arrive in Thailand with the Non-Immigrant B visa, your employer must apply for your work permit at the Department of Employment.

Processing Time

7–10 business days

You cannot start working until the work permit is issued.

5. Convert to a 1-Year Visa Extension

After the work permit is issued, you can apply for:

1-year extension of stay for employment

Processing at immigration takes:

1–4 weeks depending on documents and workload."