Thailand work visa

1. Type B work visa

   Visa needed

   People coming to work or teach school.

2. Type EX expert visa

   Visa needed

   People undertaking skilled work or working as experts or specialists.

3. Type M media visa

   Visa needed

   Film producers, journalists and reporters with permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

4. Type O duties and coaching visa

   Visa needed

   People performing duties for state enterprises or social welfare organisations, including non-governmental organisations, and sports coaches required by the Thai government.

5. Type RS research and teaching visa

   Visa needed

   People conducting scientific research or teaching at a research institute.

1. Hold a non-immigrant visa or resident visa.
2. Have an employer who will provide the work permit documents.
3. Check that the occupation is allowed for foreigners.
4. Apply for a work permit.

• A non-immigrant visa or resident visa.
• Work permit documents provided by the employer.

• A work permit is required to work legally.
• The occupation must not be prohibited to foreigners.
• A work permit identifies the worker's position, occupation or job description and the Thai company they work with.
• Eligible applicants can use the One Stop Service Centre for Visas and Work Permits at Chamchuree Square Building, Floor 18, Phatumwan, Bangkok.
• The centre covers specified investors, executives, experts, press workers, researchers, banking staff, information technology experts and certain other workers.
• Foreign press members using the centre must present a Ministry of Foreign Affairs letter and a copy of their Department of Public Relations press ID card.

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