{"id":9111,"date":"2022-11-09T15:59:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T08:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/?p=9111"},"modified":"2025-03-17T10:03:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T03:03:51","slug":"work-permit-for-foreign-employee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/work-permit-for-foreign-employee\/","title":{"rendered":"Work permit for a foreign employee, no Thai staff required 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ks8kyyfa-e516bae24dd4ed4f78e7dedb0aea1067'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock breadcrumb'  itemprop=\"text\" >\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18myty-919e5cb9f68131fb6240d9c12261edb4\">\n.av_font_icon.av-18myty-919e5cb9f68131fb6240d9c12261edb4 .av-icon-char{\nfont-size:11px;\nline-height:11px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<span  class='av_font_icon 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av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9111'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ksd27few-1f8c384e085c379baccb5abbe326157c\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-ksd27few-1f8c384e085c379baccb5abbe326157c{\nheight:100px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-ksd27few-1f8c384e085c379baccb5abbe326157c hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column av-gmj0k-ac56bb06b98c278ca7684f46c4d7723e av_one_half  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_div '   ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kscys0p5-d0fe1da2549b5d38fb08e5d3e4dbc794'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock sur-titre_bleu'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Legal<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lra90-9ab3f8d48a81ed396ae07bbaafa596f6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h1_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Work permit for a foreign employee, no Thai staff required 2022<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-b3jfo-03f63b84c9a76d84e1713c05a87923fd\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-b3jfo-03f63b84c9a76d84e1713c05a87923fd{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-b3jfo-03f63b84c9a76d84e1713c05a87923fd hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_post_metadata '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" 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av-metadata-before-published\">Published date : <\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-published-date\" >November 9, 2022<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2mj4cc-546fb3795883e77cb448506a33b339b7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_18'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Thailand has become a popular destination for foreign professionals and expats alike to come and work from. As a result, a common question our experts receive is, \u201chow I can get a work permit in Thailand without having to hire Thai employees?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Generally, a minimum of 4 Thai employees is required to sponsor a work permit for a foreign employee in Thailand. However, there are a couple of alternate options which remove this requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column av-bmm5w-737f28be9bb008277e27311ae0eaf479 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  av-break-at-tablet flex_column_div '   ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kscy8en7-c31b3a32c1cbeaa36785452aba26a5d2\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kscy8en7-c31b3a32c1cbeaa36785452aba26a5d2 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kscy8en7-c31b3a32c1cbeaa36785452aba26a5d2 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-11  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  radius_10 img'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-9112 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-9112 avia_image' 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el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9111'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ksd2ivxm-023071e5c33e5c283329416739e1beb3\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-ksd2ivxm-023071e5c33e5c283329416739e1beb3{\nheight:60px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-ksd2ivxm-023071e5c33e5c283329416739e1beb3 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-13  el_before_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-first  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column av-fpevw-aab8acce1826d370629f645f34d6bd3b av_two_third  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_third  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_div '   ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-la9e656w-445b6a848566e02212e4334dcff0c057\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-la9e656w-445b6a848566e02212e4334dcff0c057 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-la9e656w-445b6a848566e02212e4334dcff0c057'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock post_text_highlighting av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Key points<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Typically, a minimum of 4 Thai employees is required to sponsor a work permit for a foreign employee in Thailand.<\/li>\n<li>A PEO allows you to register yourself or your employees with the relevant authorities using a company in Thailand as the employer of record, rather than having to register your own entity.<\/li>\n<li>Holders of the LTR will be eligible to receive a Digital Work Permit.<\/li>\n<li>SMART Visa holders are exempted from the work permit requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Representative Offices can hire foreigners with a ratio of 1 Thai employee per foreign employee (1:1).<\/li>\n<li>Companies that have received a BOI promotion, unlike other company structures, are not subject to any quotas when hiring foreign employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kscytnto-6f8bd4ca8aa4b5f4311495ee3b7802c6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>PEO Services (Sponsored Work Permit)<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8ohy4-ba2bc652f51fc02aca7b4faa3ec86cd2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been considering working from Thailand, your first consideration may have been <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/incorporation\/limited-company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">setting up a company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/incorporation\/representative-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">representative office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, if you want to have yourself or foreign employees start to work as soon as possible or would prefer to test the market before establishing a legal entity, one alternative is to use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/legal-corporate-accounting\/visas\/peo-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional Employer Organization (PEO) service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. PEO services are also known as sponsored work permits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PEO services provide employee management services and administrative assistance. Such services and assistance include payroll processing, onboarding, recruiting, benefits management, and HR services.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-la9e8nmk-649f5b68c962609265d18ebf1ab699a3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A PEO allows you to register your employees with the relevant authorities using a company in Thailand as the employer of record.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish the payroll protocols, including salary amounts, Thai labour contracts, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distribution of the monthly salaries to staff following previously agreed upon protocols.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organise and pay all required social insurance contributions, Withholding Tax (WHT), and personal income tax (PIT).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redistribute monthly reimbursements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-la9e96ag-dacd841a94238fff9b411c554ac9df0e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening or expanding your business on a global scale can be a difficult and complex process that can take up a lot of time and resources. This is especially true for companies that haven\u2019t set up or established their entity in Thailand or are currently stuck in the process of trying to obtain visas and work permits for their foreign staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By utilizing a PEO service, companies will receive help complying with international employment laws, onboarding employees, and dealing with all necessary accounting and payroll requirements such as salary payments and tax deductions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PEO services also grant companies far quicker access to the market than would be achieved through setting up a local entity first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information about PEO services, please check out our blog post:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/sponsored-work-permits-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sponsored Work Permits in Thailand<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-893pgz-417cf0891102d15fa8bff673921feb47\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-893pgz-417cf0891102d15fa8bff673921feb47{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-893pgz-417cf0891102d15fa8bff673921feb47 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-gfh9xy-e0bde1d55d8468f28ed18b9996433e48'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>LTR Visa<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-dksn8m-8a3788d84dfb83d2abe7e575458a98c8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The long-term resident visa in Thailand, also known as Thailand LTR visa offers highly skilled professionals the chance to work in Thailand.<\/p>\n<p>The LTR looks to attract wealthy and professional expats to Thailand by making it easier to apply for a long-term visa. Eligible applicants can also take advantage of things such as tax benefits and reduced requirements for a work permit and holders of the LTR will be eligible to receive a Digital Work Permit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-la9eabfw-f778d6970fc82172c3c03de79ab053ec'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up a company in Thailand would be an attractive option for holders of an LTR who applied under the \u2018Work From Thailand\u2019 or \u2018Highly Skilled Professionals\u2019 options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private Limited Companies in Thailand are subject to restrictions on hiring foreign staff. Typically, you are required to hire 4 Thai employees for each foreign member of staff. This quota is not applicable to LTR visa holders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify as a \u2018Highly skilled professional\u2019, the applicant must have earned at least USD 80,000 over the past two years and have a job with a company that operates within the list of the targeted industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information about the LTR visa, please check out our blog post:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/thailand-ltr-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thailand LTR Visa<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3nshqv-2ffaad493f6827120953f766ef2e13e2\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3nshqv-2ffaad493f6827120953f766ef2e13e2{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3nshqv-2ffaad493f6827120953f766ef2e13e2 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2wtrrb-79709378cd595bca164ffb5c60459021'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>SMART visa<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l81d1yh0-2fd3d31489aa1858c75b855d1683d3e4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SMART visa may also be a suitable option for highly skilled professionals, investors, executives, and startups who wish to work or invest in the targeted industries. SMART Visa holders are exempted from the work permit requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In practice, the SMART visa, much like the LTR visa, is not a popular choice as the applicants are subject to a large number of strict conditions that need to be satisfied in order to obtain the visa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-la9mecr8-71c5fd55c5fa1f74409b557b7318820b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Thai SMART visa requirements<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-la7zbdra-9c8d9a715a5b13de9f000b1fa7683583'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to qualify for a SMART Visa S, the applicant must be able to satisfy the following criteria, in addition to having the startup project operating within the targeted industries:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a fixed deposit of the equivalent of 600,000 THB (which has been maturing in the account for at three months)*.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a valid health insurance policy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participate in an endorsed incubation, accelerator, or similar program,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obtain joint-venture status, or receive an endorsement from a relevant government industry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish a company in Thailand within 1 year of receiving the initial Visa. The holder must hold at least 25% ownership in the company, or be a board member of a company operating within the targeted industries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-la7zbx2l-1d49b38166e2b61aaefddc1e710e161c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that if you\u2019re applying for a 1-year or 2-year Visa and you plan on bringing family members as dependents, you must deposit an additional 180,000 THB, or the equivalent local currency, for each family member.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, these amounts must be deposited three months before submitting the applications. You must also hold valid health insurance policies for yourself and all members of your family for the length of the validity of your visa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, please check out our post:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/smart-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMART Startup Visa (SMART Visa S): The best Visa for entrepreneurs in Thailand?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-bxixyu-13a47cec5e18968dc4f6c3e10a93cecf\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-bxixyu-13a47cec5e18968dc4f6c3e10a93cecf{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-bxixyu-13a47cec5e18968dc4f6c3e10a93cecf hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-la7zdf66-ee77099bc5e053fd0960537341f063dd'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Representative Office<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-la7zdmh4-19adf3362b41d65bbc785943e8abe33d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Representative Office (RO) is a suitable option for a professional who has an existing company to obtain a work permit in Thailand. Representative Offices only require one Thai employee to be hired per foreign employee. However, you must have a company registered abroad to be the head office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-la9ecodp-d18f567f16d244eb722920f179d46523'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that a Representative Office can only perform \u201cnon-income related activities\u201d as permissible by laws. Therefore, the Representative Office is not allowed to earn income in Thailand. The permitted activities for a Registered Office are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training and development;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical assistance;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial management;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Control of marketing and sales promotion planning;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product development; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research and development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-la9ed1zz-6444767c710650a667a2816b201715c1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to establish a Representative office, a minimum capital amount of 2 million Baht is required, as per the FBA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/incorporation\/representative-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here to learn more<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about how to register a Representative Office in Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av0eue-4e8da43ea024453712332b174f87de6a\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av0eue-4e8da43ea024453712332b174f87de6a{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av0eue-4e8da43ea024453712332b174f87de6a hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-la7zdyq6-2538a111dc735b02a22b40fe96473682'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>BOI promotions<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-la7zepi8-3c8ba9afe762ae05b7eb128c5ad015bc'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies that have been approved for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boi.go.th\/en\/index\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BOI<\/a> promotion are eligible for special incentives. The most significant of these incentives being, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100% foreign ownership of the business and reduced requirements for hiring foreign staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-la7zg0ss-73fd1c2e5f3c0ea8ed9f4dea63a56bce'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>100% foreign ownership<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-la7zgbb2-a3442698af66fc807e4e740ba9d23ecb'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the activities a business undertakes, it is likely that foreign ownership of a regular Thai Limited company would be limited to 49.99%. This limitation is due to the Foreign Business Act and the restrictions it places on foreign-owned companies from undertaking certain business activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read more:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/foreign-business-act-in-thailand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding the Foreign Business Act in Thailand<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BOI promoted companies are not subject to these restrictions and generally can be 100% foreign owned (subject to certain exceptions).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-la7zgvi8-02a19870e9980039694e315c3afe5752'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Reduced quota for hiring foreign employees<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-la7zh5ru-196346a93f4989313c7c65f5e25cc084'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BOI promoted companies, unlike other company structures, are <\/span><b>not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> subject to any quotas when hiring foreign employees. For example, Thai Limited Companies cannot hire a foreign employee unless the 4:1 quota has been satisfied.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, it takes between 3 to 6 months to obtain a BOI promotion. For more information about BOI promotions, please take a look at our blog:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/understanding-boi-company-formation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding BOI Company Formation Step-by-Step guide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8tmb3q-03ccb2b2e78c64ee092bca5943751275\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-8tmb3q-03ccb2b2e78c64ee092bca5943751275{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-8tmb3q-03ccb2b2e78c64ee092bca5943751275 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2uxm2u-5026684a4ada939707226fca38a07231'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>How can Belaws help?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-la7zk8h2-d79a6ac2d45582dc50bec0ac28949fc3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock text_16'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team of immigration experts is on hand to help you make your visa applications as smooth as possible. If you are in need of assistance with regard to staying in Thailand or working in Thailand, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/visas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">browse our visa services here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belaws understands that visas in Thailand can often be confusing, so in order to get some more information, why not talk to one of our experts now?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-45  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  bouton-cta' ><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/+66636955945\" class=\"avia-button av-2rocsm-ad93c683973fd17f09fcd73d6f5e78e0 avia-icon_select-yes-right-icon avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Talk to an expert<\/span><span 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A consultation with one of our legal experts is undoubtedly the best way to get all the information you need and answer any questions you may have about your new business or project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kslm1kpi-e6d522183c5eda06f320ce62b63c40c6\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-kslm1kpi-e6d522183c5eda06f320ce62b63c40c6{\nheight:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-kslm1kpi-e6d522183c5eda06f320ce62b63c40c6 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-57  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_codeblock  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l8ctxpd9-095dc0c75aa2de5329ec8b624b867e69\">\n.avia-section.av-l8ctxpd9-095dc0c75aa2de5329ec8b624b867e69{\nbackground-color:#dfeef6;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-l8ctxpd9-095dc0c75aa2de5329ec8b624b867e69 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-63  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_one_full  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9111'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-fyhro1-0cf30a10ffa966a21c55aed6dcf53641\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-fyhro1-0cf30a10ffa966a21c55aed6dcf53641{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-fyhro1-0cf30a10ffa966a21c55aed6dcf53641 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-64  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-e8bwe9-42a5aa99fe46b76eb6bea8fd40de44ad'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h3_bleu'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Frequently asked questions about work permits in Thailand<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-37pzrl-0e2130f093209067c90d3f6b04c2d251\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-37pzrl-0e2130f093209067c90d3f6b04c2d251{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-37pzrl-0e2130f093209067c90d3f6b04c2d251 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-66  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_toggle_container  av-desktop-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-od1mjr-ef9cec75f49f93917e0a45b2be97cf2d  avia-builder-el-67  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  av-accordion-style-2 toggle_close_all'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m4lypz-fa544bcc92475818befe8af65010bdc2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1'>How much is a work permit in Thailand?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' class='toggle_wrap  '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Official fees for a Work Permit in Thailand are 3,000 THB.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-21u5rb-df30fe4914c2ee7a5a04be1e2e62e118'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2'>How long does it take to get work permit Thailand?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' class='toggle_wrap  '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Once you have the correct Visa, the work permit process takes about 10 days to complete.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ie1saf-17a91d89eb7a5f391e28f73d7eb36c14'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3'>Are foreigners allowed to work in Thailand?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' class='toggle_wrap  '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes foreigners can work in Thailand but they require the correct visa and a work permit to do so.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-h8idev-5cc3d4a4af7755e4a4383f4b77862a6f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4'>Can I change tourist visa to work permit in Thailand?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' class='toggle_wrap  '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes it is possible but first the applicant will need to change from a tourist visa to a Non-Immigrant B visa. Once they have the Non-Imm B, they can apply for a Work Permit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-fix2vr-78828955dc5fa881ce342ce0368b0bdb'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5'>How do I get a 1 year visa for Thailand?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' class='toggle_wrap  '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>One year Visas are usually available for people who are employed by a Thai company, those married to a Thai national and those who hold a retirement Visa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ef8jev-e17f042b80a24f20cf7afdd7763315c9'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6'>How can I live and work in Thailand?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' class='toggle_wrap  '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In order to live and work in Thailand you need to have received a job offer from a company who can support your work permit application. Alternatively, you can open your own company in Thailand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-18rzpz-69bab4bcde80577d37bc11425af8c236'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7'>What type of visa is work permit?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' class='toggle_wrap  '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A Work Permit is not a Visa, it is a seperate document which allows the holder to legally work in Thailand. In order to get a work permit, holders are required to obtian the relevant visa, in most cases a Non-Immigrant B visa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-a449gn-7a4607c6df29345c373e1681dc659164'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8'>How long does a work permit take to process?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' class='toggle_wrap  '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Approximately 10 days<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-vw66v-4c17d57aa18b908809a023768e8a9ea3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9'>How can I get permanent residence in Thailand?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' class='toggle_wrap  '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>For those wishing to seek permanent residency, they must satisfy one of the following options.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You have held a Thailand Work Visa and Work Permit for at least three years, and:<\/li>\n<li>You have an Extension of Stay based on Employment at the time of application<\/li>\n<li>You have worked at your current company for at least one year at the time of application<\/li>\n<li>You had a monthly salary of at least 80,000 Baht for two consecutive years or you filed a tax return for an annual income of at least 100,000 Baht for two consecutive years<\/li>\n<li>You have invested at least 3 Million Baht in a limited or public company in Thailand<\/li>\n<li>Family: You are a close family member of a Thai citizen (parent, child or spouse)<\/li>\n<li>Expert: You have at least a BA Degree and are employed in a position in which you have to work in for at least three consecutive years.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-88wmzb-083da72866c3544774b63ba6ceece53d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10'>How can I stay in Thailand for a year?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' class='toggle_wrap  '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>One year Visas are usually available for people who are employed by a Thai company, those married to a Thai national and those who hold a retirement Visa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-6dmfwn-f280d592030b3d5a4fbf631d5e092562'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11'>Can foreigners become Thai citizens?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' class='toggle_wrap  '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, it is possible for foreigners to be able to take Thai citizenship, however, there are strict guidelines and requirements which must be satisfied.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4qu3mv-38a017a30f394a358757de71ec92db9b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12'>How long can foreigners live in Thailand?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' class='toggle_wrap  '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This depends on which Visa the foreigner holds. Holders of Non-Immigrant Visas based on Work, Marriage or Retirement can apply for yearly extensions of stay which can be an unlimitied amount of times (as long as they still meet the application requirements). There are also Visas which allow longer periods of stay such as the Thailand Elite Visa as well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1xu4kn-aa4b6092a79500839e466e7c3546dd2a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler   '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13'>How much money do I need to move to Thailand?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' class='toggle_wrap  '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The answer to this will depend entirely on your lifestyle, where you choose to live and your expectations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_3'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9111'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><\/p>\n<div class='flex_column av-qqtyiz-0d401a2ec3b1be9fe8b6b4ff052340e0 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-68  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div '   ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-2jjczv-f8cba9213d57d135389f2377189c4f87'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock h2_bleu_post'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Related articles<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div id='av-masonry-1' class='av-masonry av-2fkee3-c67468013c1d2390dc4a588920588e60 noHover av-flex-size av-large-gap av-hover-overlay-active av-masonry-animation-active av-masonry-col-3 av-caption-always av-caption-style- av-masonry-entries '><div class=\"av-masonry-container isotope av-js-disabled\"><div class='av-masonry-entry isotope-item av-masonry-item-no-image '><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/thailand-long-term-visa-options\/\" id=\"av-masonry-1-item-5413\" data-av-masonry-item=\"5413\" class=\"av-masonry-entry isotope-item post-5413 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-visa  av-masonry-item-with-image\" title=\"Thailand long-term visa\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\"><div class='av-inner-masonry-sizer'><\/div><figure class='av-inner-masonry main_color'><div class=\"av-masonry-outerimage-container\"><div class='av-masonry-image-container'   ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"570\" class=\"wp-image-5438 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5438\"  src=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/109c-705x570.png\" title=\"Thailand long-term visa\" alt=\"Thailand long-term visa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/109c-705x570.png 705w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/109c-600x485.png 600w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/109c-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/109c-768x621.png 768w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/109c-495x400.png 495w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/109c-845x684.png 845w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/109c.png 990w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption class='av-inner-masonry-content site-background'><div class='av-inner-masonry-content-pos'><div class='av-inner-masonry-content-pos-content'><div class='avia-arrow'><\/div><h3 class='av-masonry-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >How can I stay long term in Thailand without working?<\/h3><div class='av-masonry-entry-content entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >23\/11\/2021<br \/>\r\nThailand has long been one of the most popular tourist and expat destinations in the world. Many people fall in love with Thailand and look for ways to stay as long as possible or even live\/retire there.<\/div><span class='av-masonry-date meta-color updated'>November 23, 2021<\/span><span class=\"av-masonry-text-sep text-sep-author\">\/<\/span><span class='av-masonry-author meta-color author'><span class='fn'>by bertrand_admin_belaws<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/a-guide-the-current-entry-thailand\/\" id=\"av-masonry-1-item-5678\" data-av-masonry-item=\"5678\" class=\"av-masonry-entry isotope-item post-5678 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-visa  av-masonry-item-with-image\" title=\"A guide to the current entry requirements for Thailand\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\"><div class='av-inner-masonry-sizer'><\/div><figure class='av-inner-masonry main_color'><div class=\"av-masonry-outerimage-container\"><div class='av-masonry-image-container'   ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"570\" class=\"wp-image-5708 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5708\"  src=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/119-705x570.png\" title=\"A guide to the current entry requirements for Thailand\" alt=\"A guide to the current entry requirements for Thailand\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/119-705x570.png 705w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/119-600x485.png 600w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/119-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/119-768x621.png 768w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/119-495x400.png 495w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/119-845x684.png 845w, https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/119.png 990w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption class='av-inner-masonry-content site-background'><div class='av-inner-masonry-content-pos'><div class='av-inner-masonry-content-pos-content'><div class='avia-arrow'><\/div><h3 class='av-masonry-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >A guide to the current entry requirements for Thailand<\/h3><div class='av-masonry-entry-content entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >29\/11\/2021<br \/>\r\nOn the 1st of November 2021, Thailand opened its doors and relaxed the strict entry requirements allowing foreigners to come back.<\/div><span class='av-masonry-date meta-color updated'>November 29, 2021<\/span><span class=\"av-masonry-text-sep text-sep-author\">\/<\/span><span class='av-masonry-author meta-color author'><span class='fn'>by bertrand_admin_belaws<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/belaws.com\/thailand\/smart-visa\/\" 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