Work Permit & Non-B Business Visa

Work in Thailand the right way

If you want to work for a company in Thailand, you need two things: a visa that allows you to stay for employment, normally the Non-Immigrant B (Non-B) visa, and a work permit issued by the Department of Employment. Getting both involves the employee, the employer and two government offices. NomadNest coordinates the whole process in Chiang Mai so nothing falls between the cracks.

Who this service is for

• Employees with a job offer from a Thai company who need a Non-B visa and work permit.
• Employers, especially small and new companies, that want to hire a foreign team member for the first time.
• Existing work permit holders who need a renewal, an update after a change of position, or their annual extension of stay.

How the process works

1. Assessment

We look at the company, the position and your qualifications. Thai rules set conditions on the employer, such as registered capital and the number of Thai employees per foreign worker, and on which jobs foreigners may do. We confirm early whether your case fits.

2. Documents from both sides

Work permit applications need documents from the employee (passport, photos, qualifications, medical certificate) and from the employer (company registration, shareholder information, financial and tax documents, the employment contract). We send each side a clear checklist and review everything before it is filed.

3. Non-B visa

If you do not already hold a Non-B visa, we prepare the application. Depending on your situation this is done at a Thai embassy abroad or, where Immigration allows it, as a change of visa inside Thailand.

4. Work permit

We prepare and file the work permit application with the Department of Employment and follow up until it is issued.

5. Extension of stay

With your work permit in hand, we prepare your one-year extension of stay based on employment and accompany you to Chiang Mai Immigration.

After approval

• Reporting. Non-B holders still file 90-day reports, and your address must be registered through TM30. We can handle both through our 90-day report and TM30 service.
• Travel. Get a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand, or your extension ends when you leave.
• Changes. If your position, employer or work location changes, the work permit usually needs to be updated. Tell us before the change takes effect.

Working with your employer

We can deal directly with your employer’s HR or accounting team, in English, Chinese or Thai. Many small companies in Chiang Mai do not have someone who knows the process, and we fill that gap without the employer needing to visit the authorities repeatedly.

Timing

Most cases take several weeks from complete documents to a work permit, and longer if the company is new or documents need translation. We give you a realistic timeline after the first assessment.

Price

Fees depend on the employer, your nationality and the steps you need. Message us for a quote.