General Information: Foreign nationals wishing to enter the Kingdom of Thailand for tourism, business, investment, study, medical, media, religious, employment, or other purposes generally require a visa, which must be obtained from a Thai embassy or consulate general. A valid passport or other valid travel document recognized by the Thai government is required. Furthermore, the provisions of the Immigration Act BE2522 (1979) and its associated regulations must be met. Visa issuance and visa exemptions are governed by the provisions of the Ministerial Decree.

Visa exemption for tourists. According to the announcements of the Ministry of the Interior dated 1 October BE 2545 (2002), 20 December BE 2545 (2002), 18 October BE 2547 (2004) and 6 May BE 2548 (2005), passport holders from 40 countries and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region do not require a visa for tourist entry into Thailand, provided their stay in the Kingdom does not exceed 30 days.

The applicant must provide proof of sufficient means of subsistence amounting to 10,000 Baht per person or 20,000 Baht per family.

Please also note that holders of regular passports from 40 countries and Hong Kong who wish to engage in certain activities can apply for a visa upon arrival in Thailand, provided they meet the conditions set by the Immigration Bureau. Further information is available from the Immigration Bureau, Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, Tel. (662) 287-3101-10 or on the website police.go.th.

The list of 40 countries and one region is as follows: 1. Australia: Commonwealth of Australia 2. Austria: Republic of Austria 3. Belgium: Kingdom of Belgium 4. Brazil: Federative Republic of Brazil 5. Bahrain: State of Bahrain 6. Brunei Darussalam: Negara Brunei Darussalam 7. Canada 8. Denmark: Kingdom of Denmark 9. Finland: Republic of Finland 10. France: French Republic 11. Germany: Federal Republic of Germany 12. Greece: Hellenic Republic 13. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 14. Iceland: Republic of Iceland 15. Indonesia: Republic of Indonesia 16. Ireland: Republic of Ireland 17. Israel: State of Israel 18. Italy: Republic of Italy 19. Japan 20. Korea: Republic of Korea 21. Kuwait: State of Kuwait 22. Luxembourg: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg 23. Malaysia 24. Netherlands: Kingdom of the Netherlands 25. New Zealand 26. Norway: Kingdom of Norway 27. Oman: Sultanate of Oman 28. Peru: Republic of Peru 29. Philippines: Republic of the Philippines 30. Portugal: Republic of Portugal 31. Qatar: State of Qatar 32. Singapore: Republic of Singapore 33. Spain: Kingdom of Spain 34. South Africa: Republic of South Africa 35. Sweden: Kingdom of Sweden 36. Switzerland: Swiss Confederation 37. Turkey: Republic of Turkey 38. United Arab Emirates 39. United Kingdom: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 40. United States of America 41. Vietnam: Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Foreigners who fall into one of the following categories are prohibited from entering the Kingdom.

(1) No valid passport or passport substitute; or a valid passport or passport substitute issued without a visa by Thai embassies or consulates abroad or by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, except in special cases where a visa is not required for certain groups of foreigners. (2) No sufficient means of subsistence after entering the Kingdom. (3) Entry into the Kingdom to take up employment as a laborer or to engage in physically demanding work without qualifications or training, or to work in violation of the Aliens Employment Permit Act. (4) Mental instability or any of the diseases listed in the Ministerial Regulations. (5) Not having received vaccination against smallpox or other medical treatment for protection against disease and having refused to receive such vaccinations from the immigration doctor. (6) Detention by a judgment of a Thai court or by a lawful preliminary injunction; or by a judgment of a foreign court, unless the penalty relates to a minor offense or negligence or is provided for as an exception in the Ministerial Regulations. (7) Conduct indicating a possible danger to the public or the likelihood of harassment or an act of violence against public peace or public safety or the security of the nation, or an arrest warrant issued by competent officials of foreign governments. (8) Reason to believe that entry into the Kingdom was for the purpose of participating in prostitution, trafficking in women or children, drug trafficking, or any other form of smuggling that is contrary to public morals. (9) Lack of assets or bail as required by Section 14 of the Immigration Act BE 2522. (10) A person against whom the Minister has issued an entry ban pursuant to Section 16 of the Immigration Act BE 2522. (11) Deportation by the Government of Thailand or any other foreign State; or if the right of residence in the Kingdom or abroad has been revoked; or if the person concerned has been expelled from the Kingdom by competent officials at the expense of the Government of Thailand, unless the Minister grants an exception in a specific case. The examination and diagnosis of physical or mental illnesses, including preventive measures against diseases, is carried out by the immigration doctor.

Information on the location and contact details of the Thai Embassy and Consulate General abroad can be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Consular Affairs, Visa and Travel Documents Division, 123 Chaengwattana Road, Bangkok 10210, Tel. (662) 981-7171 ext. 3201-2, 3204-5 or direct 575-1062-4, Fax (662) 575-1066, E-mail: [email protected]

Regulations for issuing non-immigrant "B" visas

I. Visa Issuance 1.1 Foreigners wishing to work, conduct business, or invest in Thailand must apply for a nonimmigrant visa at Thai embassies or consulates abroad. (Information on the locations and contact details of Thai embassies and consulates can be found on the website http://www.mfa.go.th). Several categories of nonimmigrant visas are available to meet the needs and qualifications of businesspeople. These include the Business Visa (Category B), the Approved Business Visa (Category BA), and the Investment and Business Visa (Category IB). The visa fee is 500 Baht for a single entry valid for three months and 1,000 Baht for a multiple entry valid for one year. 1.2 Nationals of Syria, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, the Palestinian States, Sudan, Algeria, Libya, Yemen, Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Egypt must apply for their visa at the Thai Embassy or Consulate General in their country of residence.

II. Visa Categories 2.1 A non-immigrant visa (Category B Business Visa) can be applied for at any Thai embassy or consulate, provided the following relevant documents are submitted.

Foreigners wishing to work in Thailand – Visa application form fully completed – Applicant's passport valid for at least six months and a copy thereof – Two 4x6 cm photographs. Photos with the head uncovered and without facial expression, taken within the last six months – Letter of acceptance from the Ministry of Labour and Welfare (Foreign Employment Department, Employment Bureau, Mit-Maitree Road, Dindaeng, Bangkok 10400, Tel. 662-245-2745 / 245-3209 / 617-6578 / 617-6584, Fax 662-6176576, 245-2593) [For foreigners wishing to work in Thailand, their employer in Thailand must submit form WP3 (Application for a Foreign Work Permit) along with other relevant documents, such as...] B. a certificate from the commercial register, proof of educational qualifications, etc., to be submitted to the Ministry of Labour and Welfare.] – Official marriage and birth certificate (if applicable to family members of the applicant) – Proof of sufficient financial resources (20,000 Baht per person, 40,000 Baht per family) – Copy of the work permit issued by the Ministry of Labour and Welfare (only if the applicant has previously worked in the Kingdom).

Notes: 1. Foreigners with a non-immigrant visa are permitted to work in Thailand after obtaining a work permit. Violations are punishable by imprisonment for up to three months, a fine of up to 5,000 baht, or both. 2. Foreigners engaged in activities covered by Royal Decree BE 2522 (1979), which prohibits the employment of foreigners in certain professions and industries, are punishable by imprisonment for up to five years, a fine of 2,000 to 10,000 baht, or both.

Foreigners wishing to conduct business in Thailand – Fully completed visa application form – Applicant's passport valid for at least 6 months and a copy thereof – Two 4×6 cm passport photos (frontal view, without head covering) taken within the last 6 months – Letter from the applicant's company stating the purpose of the visit to Thailand, their salary, etc. – Proof of correspondence with business partners in Thailand. – Financial documentation if the applicant is self-employed – Proof of sufficient financial resources (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family) – Invitation letter from a company in Thailand along with copies of the company documents, consisting of: 1) List of shareholders, 2) Extract from the Commercial Register and Business License, 3) Company profile, 4) Details of business activities, 5) List of foreign employees with names, nationalities, and positions, 6) Site plan of the company, 7) Balance sheet, income tax return, and business tax return (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30) for the previous year, 8) Income tax return for foreigners (Por Ngor Dor 91), and 9) VAT registration (Por Ngor Dor 20), etc. (The company documents must be signed by the board of directors or an authorized manager and stamped with the company seal.) – Proof of the number of foreign tourists (only for tourism companies) or export documents issued by banks (for export companies). (business use only) – Official marriage and birth certificates (if for family members of the applicant)

Consular officials reserve the right to request additional documents if necessary. If a required document is missing, a letter confirming this must be attached. The applicant must sign each page of the copy.

Documents in foreign languages ​​must be translated into Thai. Translations into English must be notarized or certified by the applicant's diplomatic/consular mission. Holders of this visa may stay in Thailand for a maximum of 90 days. After this period, an extension of stay for one year from the date of entry can be applied for at the Immigration Bureau.

2.2 A business visa (category BA) can be applied for at embassies or consulates abroad. However, approval by the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok is required before the visa is issued to the eligible applicant. The company in which the applicant intends to invest or with which they wish to conduct business can also apply for this visa at the Immigration Bureau. The BA visa is valid for one year from the date of entry into the Kingdom.

2.3 The Investment and Business Visa (Category IB) is issued to foreign employees participating in investment projects of the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOT). The project must benefit the country in the following ways: – Production for export – Job creation – Utilization of domestic raw materials – Settlement in rural areas – Promotion of technology transfer to Thai nationals – Prevention of competition that harms existing domestic companies.

III. Additional Information 3.1 Upon entering the Kingdom, applicants or their representatives must apply for a work permit at the Ministry of Employment and Social Welfare (Department for the Control of Foreigners' Employment, Employment Bureau) and pay the applicable income tax. If the applicant's company headquarters are located in another province, the applicant must submit the application to the Employment Bureau of that province. 3.2 Family members of the applicant, i.e., spouse, parents, and unmarried children under 20 years of age, may apply for a nonimmigrant visa (category "O") and are granted a stay of 90 days up to one year. 3.3 Foreign nationals entering the Kingdom on a transit visa (TS) or tourist visa (TR) who wish to conduct business activities may apply to the Immigration Bureau at Soi Suan Plu, corner of South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, Tel. (662) 2873101-10 or online at www.police.go.th/thaiimb/frconten.htm to change their visa to a non-immigrant visa. The extension of stay and the modification of certain visa types are at the discretion of the responsible immigration officer.

IV. Central Service Center for Visas and Work Permits 4.1 The Central Service Center for Visas and Work Permits was established by Prime Minister's Decree of June 30, 1997. Its purpose was to improve procedures to promote favorable investment conditions by providing a central service to avoid delays and inconveniences for foreigners applying for residence permits, re-entry permits, and work permits in the Kingdom. The Center has been open since July 1, 1997, and is located at 207 Rachadapisek Road, Krisda Plaza, 3rd to 5th floors, Dindaeng, Bangkok 10310, Tel. +662-693-9333-9 and Fax +662-693-9340. 4.2 The requirements for applying for a work permit at the One-Stop Service Center for Visas and Work Permits are as follows: 4.2.1 Foreign executives or experts who receive privileges under other laws, such as: – Investment Promotion Act BE 2520 (1977) – Petroleum Act BE 2514 (1971) – Thailand Industrial Zone Authority Act BE 2522 (1979) (Note: Foreigners working for companies outside of Bangkok may submit their application at the One-Stop Service Center for Visas and Work Permits.) 4.2.2 Foreign investors: – A one-year permit will be issued for an investment of at least 2 million baht. – A two-year permit will be issued for an investment of at least 10 million baht. – The applicant must have their workplace or office in Bangkok. 4.2.3 Foreign executives and experts: – Employment with a company with a registered capital or total assets of at least 30 million baht. – Foreigners wishing to work as foreign press representatives must present a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a copy of their press card issued by the Public Relations Department. – Foreigners working as researchers and developers in the fields of science and technology. – Foreigners working as employees of branches, overseas bank offices, provincial offices, or representative offices of foreign banks and certified by the Bank of Thailand. – Foreigners working for a branch of a foreign company. – Foreigners working for urgent reasons for a period of up to 15 days (Tor. Thor. 11) (Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand – Detailed Information on Visas and Travel Documents)