Thailand Non-Immigrant B Visa and Work Permitfor 🇧🇭 Bahraini citizens travelling to 🇹🇭 Thailand

📋Required Documents10

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  Hold a Non-Immigrant B (or other eligible non-immigrant) visa before the work permit application
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  Work permit application (form WP.1) at the Ministry of Labour, or the Digital Work Permit via the e-Service in eligible provinces
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  Employer documents: company registration certificate, shareholder list, VAT registration and latest financial statement
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  The employer must generally have THB 2 million of registered capital and 4 Thai employees per foreign work permit
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  Medical certificate from a Thai hospital or clinic (syphilis, TB, drug addiction screening)
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  Degree certificate and CV evidencing qualifications for the role
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  Recent 3×4 cm photographs (taken within 6 months)
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  Employment contract stating position, salary and duration
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  Fees: THB 750 filing plus THB 3,000 for a 1-year permit (THB 1,500 for up to 6 months)
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  Keep the work permit at the workplace; changing employer, role or even work location requires updating the permit

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Thailand Non-Immigrant B Visa and Work Permit, 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 30 days. The government fee is THB 2000.00. 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 Bahraini passport holders need a visa for Thailand

Bahraini citizens require a visa to enter Thailand based on the current immigration requirements set by Thailand's government. Bahraini 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 Visa and Work Permit Applications Are Refused6

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  The employer does not meet the requirements to sponsor a foreign worker — registered capital below THB 2,000,000 per foreigner, or fewer than four Thai employees for each foreign employee (the 4:1 ratio).
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  The employer is not properly registered with the VAT and Social Security offices, or company documents are incomplete or cannot be verified.
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  The position is on the list of occupations reserved for Thai nationals, or the role does not match the applicant's qualifications and experience.
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  Document inconsistencies — mismatched names, spellings or dates across passport, visa, employment contract and company records — or a missing signature.
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  The applicant lacks the required degree, qualifications or experience for the declared position.
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  Prior overstay, working without a permit, a previous deportation, or inadmissibility on security grounds. (The work permit is applied for separately at the Ministry of Labour after entry on the Non-B visa.)

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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