Non-Immigrant B Visa (NON-B)
NON-immigrant B VISA Thailand (under teaching job)

NON-immigrant B VISA Thailand (under teaching job)
- Copy of passport and all pages with visa stamps. (only the front page of the passport if applying for a visa outside the country).
- Tourist visa NOT LESS THAN 21 days.
- Letter of acceptance from an employing institute or school in Thailand.
- Letter from OBEC or Service Area (Ministry of Education) requesting the consulate to allow you to apply for a NON-B visa (The school must send a request letter to OBEC before they give you your recommendation letter).Â
- A request letter from the school to The Thai consulate that you will apply for a NON B visa.Â
- A copy of your documents such as TOR and Diploma (Apostilled, NOTARIZED by the Philippine EMBASSY and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thailand is needed if you want to apply non-b without going out from the country and also used for a visa extension).
- A copy of the school license OR business registration, list of shareholders, and school profile.
- A copy of the school MAP (You can print from Google map)
- A copy of the school Director’s (Employer’s) ID with Signature.
- Police clearance that issued by authorized agencies in the applicant’s country (for example NBI clearance).Â
For extension of NON B Visa or renewal
- Copy of passport and all visa stamp pages.
- NON B visa should be LESS THAN 21 days.
- Request letter from OBEC or Service Area (Ministry of Education)
- Request letter from the school.
- Credentials NOTARIZED by the EMBASSY and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thailand.
- Copy of Working Permit.
- Copy of Kurusapa (Teaching License)
- School MAP (Other consulate needs this. You can print from Google map)
- Director’s ID with Signature.
NON-immigrant B VISA Thailand (under Company)
- Invitation letter from the company with specific job position, salary, and employment duration.
- Copy of passport and all the pages with stamp.
- 2 pcs (2Ă—3 cm) photo with white or blue background.
- Employment certification form.
- Approval letter from the Ministry of Labour.
- To obtain this, the employer must submit a WP3 form at the office of Foreign Worker Administration, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour.
- Credentials.
- Employment contract
- Employer’s ID with Signature.
- Letter from the company to The Thai consulate that you will apply for a NON B visa.
- Company profile.
- Certificate of Incorporation In the registry key listed or partnership
- List of shareholders
- Company Memorandum or Articles of Association
- Corporate income tax And trade taxes (latest)
- VAT Item (latest)
- Current foreign employees register
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You can download this file in the Thai language.
The Two Paths: Initial Application vs. Extension
Path 1: Initial NON-B (Tourist Visa Change)
Goal: Change Tourist Visa status to Non-B while staying in Thailand (requires 21+ days remaining) or applying from abroad.
Applicant Documents (You Need):
- Passport & Visa Copies
- Tourist Visa (21+ days remaining)
- TOR & Diploma (Apostilled/Notarized)
- Police Clearance (from home country, e.g., NBI)
School/Employer Documents (They Need):
- Letter of Acceptance/Employment
- OBEC/Service Area Request Letter (to the Consulate)
- School Request Letter (to the Thai Consulate)
- School License / Business Registration & Shareholders list
- School Director’s ID with Signature
- School Map (Google Map Print)
Path 2: Extension or Renewal
Goal: Extend your stay (usually 1 year) within Thailand at the Immigration Bureau.
Applicant Documents (You Need):
- Passport & Visa Copies
- NON-B Visa Stamp (LESS THAN 21 days remaining)
- **Work Permit (Copy)**
- **Kurusapa (Teaching License Copy)**
- Credentials (Notarized by Embassy & MFA)
School/Employer Documents (They Need):
- OBEC/Service Area Request Letter (New)
- School Request Letter (New)
- School Director’s ID with Signature
- School Map (Google Map Print)
- (Implied) Updated Corporate Tax/Financial Docs *Check with agent*