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Whether you’re looking to visit, live or work in Thailand—we can support your immigration needs at every stage of your journey.
If you’re a foreign national looking to visit, live, and/or work in Thailand, several options are available.
- Business Visits: As a business visitor, you'll generally use any visa type, except a tourist visa, to enter Thailand, or travel only with your passport if you are a citizen of a visa-exempt country.
- Work Authorization: If you intend to conduct short-term work activities (up to 15 days), the appropriate work authorization is the Urgent Work Permit (UWP). The UWP may be extended for another 15 days if the urgent work is not completed during the initial 15-day period. If your intended work activities will exceed 30 days, you will require a Work Permit, which can be granted for one to four years, depending on your company's status in Thailand.
- Internships/Traineeships: If you're traveling to Thailand as a trainee or intern, the Work Permit - Business Internship/Trainee subcategory must be obtained. To qualify and secure your long-term visa, your pay in Thailand must meet the minimum monthly salary (based on your citizenship).
- Self-employment: There are visa options for potential investors or entrepreneurs in Thailand, including the Investment Visa which allows foreign nationals long-term stay in Thailand to operate their own business.
Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.
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