With all the rules and regulations fixed around foreign nationals who wish to remain in Thailand to work or conduct business, at times a simple visa application can lead to several visits to an oversea's Thai consulate and mounds of paper work.
In the case of Visa's applied for outside the Kingdom of Thailand at the appropriate Thai Embassy we provide you with all the relevant documentation and application forms to present to the Authorities in a simple package making your trip stress free.
For Visa's obtainable within Phuket we ensure that we present the correct paperwork on your behalf for a speedy and cost effective renewal or first time application without you having to leave the comfort of your own home.
Visa Application & Processes, Immigration & Work Permit Application / Renewal
Non Immigrant Visa Category B (Business)
Phuket Consult provides a full visa application service and can help you to obtain this type of visa. It is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom to work or to conduct business. Foreigners who wish to work in Thailand must provide the following documents: • Passport or travel document with validity of not less than 6 months. • Completed visa application form. • Recent passport-sized photograph (4 x 6 cm) of the applicant taken within the past 6 months. • Corporate documents of hiring company in Thailand such as: 1) business registration and business license. 2) list of shareholders. 3) company profile. 4) details of business operation. 5) list of foreign workers stating names, nationalities and positions. 6) map indicating location of the company. 7) balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and Business Tax (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30 of the latest year). 8) value-added tax registration (Por Por 20). • Document indicating the number of foreign tourists (for tourism business only), or document indicating export transactions issued by banks (for export business only).Please Contact Us for further information.
Non Immigrant Visa Category O (Retirement)
To start your retirement plans with in Thailand, you need a non-immigrant visa. Ideally, it should be acquired prior to your arrival in Thailand. Phuket Consult can assist you in obtaining the 90 day non-immigrant visa in your home country or in a nearby country. Once you are in Thailand we will extend to one year. Requirements for Obtaining a Non-Immigrant "O-A" Retirement Visa: • 50 years old of age or older. • Passport (at least 1 year remaining until expiration). • Holding the nationality or permanent residence of country of application. • Proof of meeting financial requirement * • Bank letter showing funds or pension statement. Required Documents: • Passport – a copy of every page signed by applicant. • Non-Immigrant Visa. • Departure Card TM.6. • Proof of meeting financial requirement * • Thailand Bank book (original). • Letter from your Thai Bank. • Medical Certificate (provided by doctor at first class hospital). 3 x photos which are 4 x 5 centimeters in size (not passport photos) with full face and taken wearing business attire (no hat and some jurisdictions require suit and tie). Taken within the last 6 months. Financial Requirement: • Bank account showing thb 800,000. • Monthly income of at least thb 65,000. • Combination (bank account + income x 12 = thb 800,000).Please Contact Us for further information.
Non Immigrant Visa Category OE (Education)
People of every nationality can apply for one-year non-immigrant education visa, Phuket consult offers a service to help you gain your Educational Visa. Once in Thailand, we will assist you in preparing the university letter and documents. We will submit all your documents to Thai Immigration for a one year Non-Immigrant Education visa. Please note, that people of the following nationalities: Bangladesh, China, India, Iran, Sri-Lanka and Middle Eastern countries must apply for it in their own country. Requirements for obtaining a educational visa: • Passport or travel document with validity of not less than 6 months. • Completed visa application form. • Recent passport-sized photograph (4 x 6 cm) of the applicant taken within the past 6 months. • Attending a Thai University. • Full Time enrollment. • University documents certifying eligibility.Please Contact Us for further information.
Non Immigrant Visa Category O (Marriage)
Phuket Consult can help you to obtain a Marriage Visa for Thailand. This visa type provides you with an entry in to the kingdom of Thailand which is valid for stay for a period of 90 days before converting to 1 year. This visa can be renewed each year without leaving Thailand ever! It allows you to import personal & household furnishings into Thailand TAX FREE and also enables you to open bank account in Thailand. Requirements: • Must be married to Thai National. • No criminal history (must be able to enter Thailand). • Must meet financial requirement as follows: 1) bank account showing thb 400,000 or 2) monthly income of at least thb 40,000 or 3) combination (bank account + income x 12 = thb 400,000).Please Contact Us for further information.
Non Immigrant Visa Category O (Dependent)
Non-Immigrant "O" Visa are issued to dependents of non-immigrant visa holders working for government associated agencies and non-profit or public organisations including retired persons or persons who originally held Thai citizenship, medical treatment and sports training according to government demands, or as witnesses or defendants in lawsuits. Phuket Consult can help you to obtain this type of visa. Requirements for application: • An application form TM.7. • A copy of an original passport or substitute document. • One 4 x 6 cm photo. • Marriage certificate or its equivalents. • Birth certificate (if any) and current original medical certificate (30-50 baht at any Thai clinic). • Evidence to identify that the supporter or the person being supported has Thai nationality or has residence in Thailand. • If an applicant is the supporter, he/she must submit financial evidence, proof of employment, a work permit and tax receipts. Applying for an extension for foreigners who support or are being supported by a spouse with Thai nationality or who has residence in Thailand.Please Contact Us for further information.
Phuket Consult Visa Services - Immigration Department Services Process & Requirements
Once you have obtained your visa plus, where necessary, work permit the hard part is over, or so it seems - there are still several requirements that need to be fulfilled to allow you to stay in Thailand comfortably and legally. For example, in certain cases you must report to immigration every 90 days and gain a re-entry permit. Phuket Consult can advise on all the technicalities and will take care of them all for you - keeping track of what needs to be done and when.Single & Multiple Re-entry Visa
If you have an extension of stay but would like to travel outside Thailand for a short period then you will need to apply for a Re-Entry permit.Please Contact Us for further information.
90 Day report
If you are a foreigner staying in Thailand for a period longer than 90 days holding a Non-Immigrant Visa, you are required by Thai Immigration to report your current address every 90 days. You must file this report within 7 days before, or 7 days after your 90-day period expires. However, if you leave Thailand anytime during the 90-day period, then the day count will restart from 1 upon your re-entry into Thailand.Please Contact Us for further information.
Certificate of Residence
A residence certificate is a document made by immigration to certify where a foreigner lives. This document can be used for many things: getting a Thai driver's license, buying a car, getting a bank account or any place that will request a proof of where you live. Embassies can also prepare this document to show that you live in Thailand.Please Contact Us for further information.
Phuket Consult Work Permit Services - General Requirements
After you have your non-immigrant visa, you can now apply for a work permit. There are the many papers generally required from the prospective employee to start applying for your work permit.Please Contact Us for further information.
Work Permit Application
Once we have prepared or you have provided the necessary documentation mentioned previously we can then make the Work Permit application on your behalf, making the whole process simple, fast and cost effective.Please Contact Us for further information.
Work Permit Renewal
If your work permit expires before you submit the papers for renewal, the work permit is invalidated and you will have to start from scratch and apply for a new one. Renewing a work permit is always much, much easier and less costly than trying to remedy an expired work permit.Please Contact Us for further information.