7. The basis for consideration of temporary stay and the documents required shall be as follows:
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7.1 In the case of business such as employment with a company or partnership, etc.: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time. |
(1) The alien must have a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) The alien must have an income consistent with that set out in the Income Table attached hereto; and
(3) The business concerned must have a registered capital of not less than Baht 2 million, fully paid-up; and
(4) The business concerned must have duly submitted its audited balance sheet as at the end of the latest fiscal year, showing a sound financial condition with total shareholders' equity of not less than Baht 1 million; and
(5) The business concerned must have duly submitted its audited income statement showing the results of its business operation in the past year ending the same date as the balance sheet. The total earnings shown therein shall not be less than the total amount expected to be paid for salaries, wages and all other benefits due to all the aliens required to file the applications who are employed by the business concerned for the following fiscal year; and
(6) The business concerned has a need to employ the alien; and
(7) The business concerned must have a ratio of 1 alien to 4 Thai permanent employees; and (8) The following businesses are exempted from the requirements of clauses (3), (4), (5) and (6), and the ratio of aliens to Thai employees under clause (7) shall be reduced to 1:1. (a) International trade enterprise (Representative Office) (b) Regional Office (c) Multinational company (Branch Office) |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Certificate of employment in the form prescribed by the Immigration Bureau 4. Copy of work permit
5. Proof of corporate formation, e.g., certificate of incorporation of company or partnership certified by the Registrar within the previous 6 months
6. Copy of list of shareholders certified by the Registrar within the previous 6 months
7. Copy of the latest balance sheet and income statement
8. Copy of the latest monthly withholding tax return showing the names of employees and the alien applicant, together with receipt
9. Copy of the latest income tax return of the alien applicant with receipt (if any)
10. Copy of the latest monthly social security contributions return filed with the Social Security Office (Form SAW PAW SAW 1-10)
11. Proof of the need of the business to employ the alien, e.g., no Thai candidate has applied after advertising a position
12. Map showing the location of the business
13. Any other proof required by the (a) Performance Follow-up Committee (b) attached to the Immigration Bureau
14. Picture of the company showing name of the company, working area, desks, building which show the type of the job
15. The businesses set out in clause (8) are not required to show the documents set out in clauses 6, 7 and 11.
Remark : Every documents must shown original documents and receipt. |
7.3 In the case of tourists: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 30 days at a time but not exceeding 90 days in total, counting from the entry date.
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(1) The alien has obtained a tourist visa; and
(2) The alien must not be of the nationality or type restricted by the Performance Follow-up Committee attached to the Immigration Bureau. |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport |
7.4 In the case of an investment of not less than Baht 3 Million: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time.
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(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) The alien entered Thailand before this Order came into force and has been continuously allowed to remain in the Kingdom in connection with an investment of not less than Baht 3 Million; and
(3) Proof of money transfer to Thailand of not less than Baht 3 Million; and
(4) Proof of investment to purchase a condominium from organization or government agency concerned at a price of not less than Baht 3 Million; or
(5) Proof of investment in the form of fixed deposit of not less than Baht 3 Million with a bank registered in Thailand with Thai shareholders comprising more than 50% of its shareholders; or
(6) Proof of investment to purchase government or state enterprise bonds with a value of not less than Baht 3 Million; or
(7) Proof of combined investments as set out in clauses (4), (5) or (6) having a total value of not less than Baht 3 Million. |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Copy of proof of overseas bank transfer issued by a bank
4. Copies of the condominium purchase agreement and the condominium ownership registration issued by the authority or government agency concerned (only in the case of condominium purchase); or
5. Letter of confirmation of deposit issued by a bank and copy of bank book (only in the case of bank account deposit); or
6. Copy of bond (only in the case of purchase of government or state enterprise bonds) |
7.5 In the case of a teacher, professor or expert working at a state-owned educational institution: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time.
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(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) Confirmation and request has been made by the particular educational institution. |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Copy of work permit
4. Confirmation letter and request has been made by that educational institution giving the details of position, salary, and the employment term. |
7.6 In the case of a teacher, professor or expert working at a private educational institution: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time.
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(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) The particular educational institution holds a license from the competent authority to operate; and
(3) Confirmation and request has been made by the particular educational institution. |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Copy of work permit
4. Copy of the license to establish an educational institution issued by the competent authority
5. Confirmation letter and request has been made by that educational institution giving the details of position, salary, and the employment term.
6. Only in the case of a teacher in a private school, copies of the teacher's license and the permit to place the teacher shall be submitted. |
7.7 In the case of enrollment in a state-owned educational institution: Permission will be granted for a period as confirmed by the institution but shall not be more than 1 year at a time.
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(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) Confirmation and request has been made by the particular educational institution. |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Confirmation letter and request has been made by that educational institution giving in detail the number of years of study, the level/degree of education, and the academic performance of the applicant. |
7.8 In the case of enrollment in a private educational institution: Permission will be granted for a period as confirmed by the institution but shall not be more than 1 year at a time.
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(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) The particular educational institution holds a license from the competent authority to operate; and
(3) Confirmation and request has been made by that particular institution; and
(4) That particular institution is accredited by the competent authority (except in the case of enrollment in an international school or university) |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Copy of the license to establish an educational institution issued by the competent authority
4. Confirmation letter and request has been made by that educational institution, giving in detail the number of years of study, the level/degree of education, and the academic performance of the applicant.
5. Certificate issued by a government agency at the level of department or equivalent or by Provincial Governor in charge of that particular institution (except in the case of enrollment in an international school or university) |
7.9 In the case of a teacher apprentice or researcher at a university or research institution: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time.
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(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) Confirmation and request has been made by the dean of that university or the head of that research institution.
(3) In the case of a teacher apprentice or researcher at a private university or research institution, confirmation and request must be made by the government agency concerned. |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Confirmation letter and request has been made by the dean of that university or the head of that research institution. 4. Only in the case set out in clause (3), confirmation letter and request must be made by the government agency concerned. |
7.10 In the case of a family member of an alien who has been permitted to stay temporarily in Thailand for study in an educational institution as set out in clauses 7.7 or 7.8 (applicable only to parents, spouse, children, adopted child or the child of his/her spouse): Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time.
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(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) Proof of family relationship; and
(3) In the case of spouse, the marital relationship shall be de jure (legitimate) and de facto; or
(4) In the case of a child, adopted child or child of his/her spouse, the said person must not be married, must be living with the applicant, and must be less than 20 years of age; or
(5) In the case of parents, there must be an account deposit with a local bank made in the name of father or mother of not less than Baht 500,000 as shown in bank account transactions for the past 3 months. |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Copy of passport of the alien who has been permitted to study in Thailand .
4. Proof of family relationship, e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate, registration of legitimate child, household registration certificate, proof of child adoption, or any other evidence issued by the competent authority or government agency
5. Only in the case set out in clause (5), certificate of bank account deposit from a local bank in Thailand and copy of bank book shall be submitted. |
7.11 In the case of mass media function: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time.
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(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) Confirmation and request has been made by the Public Relations Department or the Information Department attached to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Copy of work permit
4. Confirmation letter and request made by the Public Relations Department or by the Information Department attached to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
7.12 In the case of study of Buddhism or religious function: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time.
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(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) Confirmation has been issued by the National Buddhism Office or the Prime Minister's Office or the Mahachulalongkorn University ; and
(3) Confirmation has been issued by the abbot of the temple where the applicant is studying or performing the religious function. |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Confirmation letter issued by the National Buddhism Office or the Prime Minister's Office or the Mahachulalongkorn University
4. Confirmation letter issued by the abbot of the temple where the applicant is studying or performing the religious function |
7.13 In the case of a missionary: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time.
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(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) Confirmation has been given by the Religious Affairs Department or by the National Buddhism Office; and
(3) Confirmation and request has been made by the religious organization at which the applicant is stationed. |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Confirmation letter issued by the Religious Affairs Department or the National Buddhism Office
4. Confirmation letter and request made by the religious organization at which the applicant is stationed |
7.14 In the case of a skilled worker or expert in medicine, nursing or other professional for transfer of technology and knowledge to Thais: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 90 days at a time.
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(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) Confirmation and request has been made by the organization or agency concerned. |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Confirmation letter and request issued by the organization or agency concerned |
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7.15 In the case of installation or repair of machines, aircraft or ocean vessels: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 90 days at a time.
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(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) Confirmation and request has been made by the organization or agency concerned. |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Confirmation letter and request issued by the organization or agency concerned |
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7.16 In the case of a performer in a show, entertainer, vocalist or musician performing at a hotel or engaged by a company in Thailand in the entertainment business with a registered capital of not less than Baht 20 Million, fully paid-up: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 120 days at a time.
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(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) Confirmation of employment given by a hotel or company engaged in the entertainment business in Thailand with a registered capital of not less than Baht 20 Million, fully paid-up. |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Copy of work permit
4. Copy of the employment contract in respect of such position
5. Proof of corporate incorporation, e.g., directors/partnership certificate issued by the Registrar within the previous 6 months
6. Only in the case of a company engaged in the entertainment business, a copy of the list of shareholders certified by the Registrar within the previous 6 months shall be submitted.
7. Copy of the latest withholding tax return showing the name of the applicant, together with receipt
8. Copy of the latest personal income tax return filed by the applicant, with receipt (if any) |
7.17 In the case of a family member of a Thai (applicable only to parents, spouse, child, adopted child or child of his/her spouse): Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time.
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(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) Proof of family relationship; and
(3) In the case of a spouse, the marital relationship shall be de jure (legitimate) and de facto; or
(4) In the case of a child, adopted child or child of his/her spouse, the said person must not be married, must be living with the family, and must be less than 20 years of age; or
(5) In the case of a parent, the said person must be 50 years of age or over; or
(6) In the case of an alien married to a Thai woman, any party or both must have a total income of not less than Baht 40,000 per month, except for aliens who entered the Kingdom before this Order came into force and granted a permit to stay in the Kingdom. If the alien does not have the minimum income above, he shall have an account deposit in Thailand in the name of either party or both of not less than Baht 400,000. Proof of account deposit for the previous 3 months is required. |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Proof of family relationship, e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate, registration of legitimate child, household registration certificate, proof of child adoption, or any other evidence issued by the authority or government agency concerned
4. Proof of Thai nationality of spouse, parents, child or adopted child such as identification card, household registration certificate or other document issued by the authority or government agency concerned
5. Only for clause (6), there shall be a letter of confirmation from a bank in Thailand and copy of bank book or proof of income of either party or both in the total amount of not less than Baht 40,000 per month, such as personal income tax return with receipt, proof of pension, proof of interest from bank account deposit or proof of other income from authority concerned. |
7.18 In the case of a family member of a permanent residence permit holder (applicable only to parents, spouse, child, adopted child or child of his/her spouse): Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time.
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(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) Proof of family relationship; and
(3) In the case of a spouse, the marital relationship shall be de jure (legitimate) and de facto; or
(4) In the case of a child, adopted child or child of his/her spouse, the said person must not be married, must be living with the family, and must be less than 20 years of age; or
(5) In the case of a parent, the said person must be 50 years of age or over.
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1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Proof of family relationship, e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate, registration of legitimate child, household registration certificate, proof of child adoption, or any other evidence issued by the authority or government agency concerned
4. Copy of permanent residence permit and alien book
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7.19 In the case of a family member of an alien who has been permitted temporary stay under clauses 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.9, 7.11, 7.12, 7.13, 7.14, 7.15, 7.16, 7.20, 7.21, 7.25 or 7.28 of this Order (applicable only to parents, spouse, child, adopted child or child of his/her spouse): Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time. |
(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) Proof of family relationship; and
(3) In the case of a spouse, the marital relationship shall be de jure (legitimate) and de facto; or
(4) In the case of a child, adopted child or child of his/her spouse, the said person must not be married, must be living with the family, and must be less than 20 years of age; or
(5) In the case of a parent, the said person shall be 50 years of age or over. |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Copy of the passport of alien who has been granted temporary stay
4. Proof of family relationship, e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate, registration of legitimate child, household registration certificate, proof of child adoption, or any other evidence issued by the authority or agency concerned |
7.20 In the case of working for a public charity organization, private foreign organization, foundation, association, Foreign Chamber of Commerce, Thailand Board of Trade, or Thailand Federation of Industries: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time. In the absence of the official confirmation set out in clause (3), permission will be granted for a period of not more than 90 days at a time. |
(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) Confirmation and request has been made by the authorized officer or head of that organization; and/or
(3) Confirmation and request has been made by the chief government officer (Grade 10 or equivalent and higher) who deals with that organization |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Copy of work permit
4. Copy of the operation license issued by the competent authority
5. Confirmation letter and request from that organization
6. List of the alien employees working in that organization
7. Only in the case set out in clause (3), confirmation letter and request issued by the chief of the government agency concerned |
7.21 In the case of a retiree: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time.
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(1) The alien has obtained a temporary visa (NON-IM); and
(2) The applicant is 50 years of age or over; and
(3) Proof of income of not less than Baht 65,000 per month; or
(4) Account deposit with a bank in Thailand of not less than Baht 800,000 as shown in bank account transactions for the past 3 months; or
(5) Annual income plus bank account deposit totaling not less than Baht 800,000 as of the filing date of application
(6) For an alien who entered Thailand before October 21, 1998 and continuously allowed to stay in the Kingdom as a retiree, the following shall apply: (a) He/she must be 60 years of age or over and has regular income. His/her bank account deposit shall not be less than Baht 200,000 a year and evidence of the account deposit for the previous 3 months must be shown; or he/she has a monthly income of not less than Baht 20,000. (b) If he/she is under 60 years of age but not less than 55, the alien shall have regular income with a bank account deposit of not less than Baht 500,000 a year and evidence of the account deposit for the previous 3 months must be shown, or he/she has a monthly income of not less than Baht 50,000.
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1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Proof of income, e.g., retirement pension, interest earnings or dividends, etc.; and/or
4. Certificate of local bank account deposit together with copies of bank account records
5. Only in the case set out in clause (6), the same documentation as stated in clauses 1-4 above shall be required.
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7.22 In the case of visiting family or return of a former Thai national or a person whose father or mother is or once was a Thai: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 1 year at a time.
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(1) Proof of original Thai nationality or of his/her parent being a Thai or once a Thai.
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1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Copy of document proving his/her original Thai nationality or of his/her parent being a Thai or once a Thai |
7.23 In the case of an alien visiting a Thai spouse or child: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 60 days at a time.
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(1) Proof of relationship; and
(2) In the case of a spouse, their marital relationship shall be de jure (legitimate) and de facto. |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Copy of household registration certificate
4. Copy of the national ID card held by the Thai concerned
5. Copy of the marriage/birth certificate |
7.24 In the case of medical treatment or convalescence or to look after a patient: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 90 days at a time.
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(1) Confirmation and request has been made by a physician responsible for the treatment.
(2) In the case of looking after a patient, confirmation and request has been made by the physician responsible for the treatment or by an embassy or consulate.
(3) For non-family members of the patient, permission shall be granted to not more than one person. |
1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Confirmation letter and request from the physician responsible for the treatment
4. Only in the case of looking after a patient, confirmation letter and request from the physician responsible for the treatment or from the embassy/consulate must be provided. |
7.25 In the case of litigation or judicial proceeding: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 90 days at a time.
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(1) Proof of involvement in litigation or judicial proceedings as complainant, the aggrieved party, accused, plaintiff, defendant or witness.
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1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Confirmation letter from the inquiry officer in charge of the case or official letter or document from the authority concerned indicating that the applicant is involved in a case or judicial proceedings. |
7.26 In the case of performing a duty or task for a government agency or an international organization: Permission will be granted for a period of not more than 90 days at a time.
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(1) Confirmation and request has been made by a government agency at the level of department or equivalent, or police office or government agency attached to the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police Headquarters, or the Army, Navy or Air Forces, or by the international organization.
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1. Application form
2. Copy of the applicant's passport
3. Confirmation letter and request issued by government agency at the level of department or equivalent, or police office or government agency attached to the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police Headquarters, or the Army, Navy or Air Forces, or by the international organization |
