with a company, own a company in Thailand

(a) Work for/with a company in Thailand

Single Entry

Standard Process for foreigners who wish to work in Thailand:

Please kindly note that visa application takes approximately within 5-7 working days after the receipt of completed required documents. Applicant can ONLY personally apply for a visa 3-10 weeks before the travelling date at the counter of Visa Section at Royal Thai Embassy in Bern from Monday – Friday from 09:00 – 12:00 hours. (except national holidays) We ONLY accept Appointments.

Required Documents

1. Original passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months of the day of your departure from Thailand

2. Completed visa application form

3. 2 recent passport-sized photographs taken within the past 6 months (3.5 x 4.5 cm.)

4. An Approval letter issued by Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (WP.3, 10, or 11) or by Board of Investment Thailand (BOI) or by Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand is required.

5. Confirmation letter from the employer, stating the applicant’s position, salary, and qualifications

6. Working contract

7. Supporting documents of hiring company in Thailand as shown below

Copy of company profile
Copy of Business Registration or Thai Business License, issued by the Department of Commercial Registration under the Ministry of Commerce
Copy of list of shareholders of the company
Copy of list of foreign workers stating names, nationalities, and positions
Map indicating location of the company
Copy of balance sheet over the last 1 year
Copy of current Statement of Income Tax and Business Tax (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Por 30) with a copy of the payment receipt (not older than 6 months)
Copy of value-added tax registration (Por Por 20)
Copy of Company Power of Attorney to the authorized person
Copy of Thai ID card or Copy of Passport and Work Permit of the authorized director / person

8. For non-Swiss nationals, a copy of valid residence permit to stay in Switzerland (front and back side)

9. Resume

10. Proof of education e.g. school certificate, and degrees

11. For applicant who has previously worked in Thailand, a copy of Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Labour, Alien Income Tax or Por Ngor Dor 91

12. Visa Fee in cash only : 80 CHF for three month with single entry

13. In case that applicant’s passport shall be sent back by post, an envelope with applicant’s address and CHF 6.30 of stamps are required. The Royal Thai Embassy does not accept any responsibility for any kind of loss or damage from post service.

14. For Chinese passport holder, if the contract is longer than 90 days, visa application must be submitted 5-10 weeks before your departure date from Switzerland

15. For Nigerian, Afghanistan, Iraq, and North Korea passport holder, please kindly find more information on Note at How to apply for a visa

Remarks:

The Embassy reserves the right to request additional documents as deemed necessary and reserves the right to reject any application without having to provide reason
Visa will be granted for a single entry only. Upon arrival, travellers with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 90 days per entry.
Extension of stay and Re-Entry Permit can be requested at the Immigration Bureau. For further information, please visit www.immigration.go.th or contact +66 (0) 2 209 1100

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(b) Own a company in Thailand

Single or Multiple Entry (business entrepreneur only)

Required Documents

Original passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months of the day of your departure from Thailand
Completed visa application form
2 recent passport-sized photographs taken within the past 6 months (3.5 x 4.5 cm.)
For Non-Swiss nationals, a copy of valid residence permit to stay in Switzerland with validity not less than 1 year (front and back side)
Copy of the applicant valid work permit or pre-approval work permit (WP3)
Copy of work contract and salary receipt of the past 6 months, if any
Copy of applicant’s bank statement of the past 3 months
Supporting documents from a company in Thailand:
- Confirmation letter stating applicant’s name, objective of the visit
- Copy of business registration or Thai Business License, issued by the Department of Commercial Registration
- Copy of company profile
- Copy of list of shareholders of the company
- Copy of balance sheet over the last 1 year
- Copy of Statement of Income Tax and receipt (Phor Ngor Dor 50, Phor Ngor Dor 51)
- Copy of Value Added Tax and receipt (Phor Por 30)
- Copy of Value Added Tax Registration (Phor Phor 20)
Visa Fee in cash only : 80 CHF for three month with single entry, or 185 CHF for one year with multiple entry (must submit evidence of travel plans).
In case that applicant’s passport shall be sent back by post, an envelope with applicant’s address and CHF 6.30 of stamps are required. The Royal Thai Embassy does not accept any responsibility for any kind of loss or damage from post service.
For Chinese passport holder, if duration of stay is longer than 90 days, the visa process will take up to 2-3 months.

15. For Nigerian, Afghanistan, Iraq, and North Korea passport holder, please kindly find more information on Note at How to apply for a visa

Remarks:

The Embassy reserves the right to request additional documents as deemed necessary and reserves the right to reject any application without having to provide reason
Multiple entries may be granted upon case-by-case basis only and additional documents can be required.
Upon arrival, travellers with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 90 days per entry.
Extension of stay and Re-Entry Permit can be requested at the Immigration Bureau. For further information, please visit www.immigration.go.th or contact +66 (0) 2 209 1100