Thailand Non-Immigrant B (Business)for 🇹🇷 Turkish citizens travelling to 🇹🇭 Thailand

📋Required Documents10

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  Passport valid at least 6 months with 2 blank pages
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  Application via the official Thai e-Visa portal (thaievisa.go.th) for your jurisdiction
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  Invitation letter from the Thai company stating position, salary and purpose
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  WP3 work-permit pre-approval letter from the Thai Ministry of Labour (for employment

  obtained by the employer)

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  Thai company documents: certificate of registration, list of shareholders, latest financial statement
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  Employment contract or letter of acceptance
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  Recent photograph (white background)
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  Visa fee: about THB 2,000 single entry / THB 5,000 multiple entry (charged in local currency)
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  Initial stay is 90 days

  after the work permit is issued, apply for the 1-year extension of stay at Thai Immigration

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  90-day reporting and a re-entry permit apply once you are on the long-term extension

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Thailand Non-Immigrant B (Business), book an appointment at the nearest Thailand embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 4 days. Fees may apply — verify at the official portal. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.

🌐Why Turkish passport holders need a visa for Thailand

Turkish citizens require a visa to enter Thailand based on the current immigration requirements set by Thailand's government. Turkish passport holders must apply through the Thailand embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Thailand Non-Immigrant B (Business) Applications Are Refused6

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  The inviting Thai company is not properly registered/licensed, or its commercial documents (company registration, financial statements, shareholder list, VAT registration) are incomplete or cannot be verified.
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  The inviting company does not meet the requirements to employ a foreigner — registered capital below THB 2 million per foreign hire, or fewer than four Thai employees for each foreign employee (the 4:1 ratio).
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  Stated business purpose inconsistent with the applicant's profile or the company's actual line of business, or the intended role falls on the list of occupations reserved for Thai nationals.
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  Passport valid for less than six months, insufficient blank pages, or a photo not meeting specifications.
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  Incomplete documentation (missing invitation/employment letter or proof of the business relationship) or inconsistencies in names, spellings or dates across documents.
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  Prior overstay, a previous visa cancellation or deportation, or inadmissibility on security grounds. (The Non-B visa does not itself authorise work — a separate work permit must be obtained after entry.)

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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