Thailand Non-Immigrant B Visa and Work Permitfor 🇨🇭 Swiss citizens travelling to 🇹🇭 Thailand

📋Required Documents7

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  Completed Thailand Non-Immigrant B visa application form
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  Educational certificates and professional qualifications
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  Job offer or employment contract from a Thai employer
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  Passport-size photograph (4×6cm, white background)
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  Thai employer's company registration documents (DBD/BOJ 5) and business licence
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  Valid passport (minimum 1 year validity recommended)
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  Work permit application form (บต.1) submitted by Thai employer to Department of Employment

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.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Professional licence or sector-specific certification (if required for the role)

  Conditional — required for regulated professions (engineer, doctor, architect, lawyer)

🌐Why Swiss passport holders need a visa for Thailand

Swiss citizens require a visa to enter Thailand based on the current immigration requirements set by Thailand's government. Swiss 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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