Non-Immigrant B Visa (NON-B)

Non-Immigrant B Visa (NON-B)

NON-immigrant B VISA Thailand (under teaching job)

NON-Immigrant B VISA Thailand (Teaching Job & Company Guide)

NON-Immigrant B VISA Thailand (Under Teaching Job)

  1. Copy of passport and all pages with visa stamps. (Only the front page of the passport if applying for a visa outside the country).
  2. Tourist visa NOT LESS THAN 21 days.
  3. Letter of acceptance from an employing institute or school in Thailand.
  4. 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).
  5. A request letter from the school to the Thai consulate that you will apply for a NON-B visa.
  6. 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).
  7. A copy of the school license OR business registration, list of shareholders, and school profile.
  8. A copy of the school MAP (You can print from Google map).
  9. A copy of the school Director’s (Employer’s) ID with Signature.
  10. Police clearance issued by authorized agencies in the applicant’s country (for example, NBI clearance).

For Extension of NON-B Visa or Renewal

  1. Copy of passport and all visa stamp pages.
  2. NON-B visa should have LESS THAN 21 days remaining.
  3. Request letter from OBEC or Service Area (Ministry of Education).
  4. Request letter from the school.
  5. Credentials NOTARIZED by the EMBASSY and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thailand.
  6. Copy of Working Permit.
  7. Copy of Kurusapa (Teaching License).
  8. School MAP (Other consulates need this. You can print from Google map).
  9. Director’s ID with Signature.

NON-Immigrant B VISA Thailand (Under Company)

  1. Invitation letter from the company with specific job position, salary, and employment duration.
  2. Copy of passport and all the pages with stamps.
  3. 2 pcs (2×3 cm) photo with white or blue background.
  4. Employment certification form.
  5. 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.
  6. Credentials.
  7. Employment contract.
  8. Employer’s ID with Signature.
  9. Letter from the company to the Thai consulate that you will apply for a NON-B visa.
  10. Company profile including:
    • 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

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:

  • Passport & Visa Copies
  • Tourist Visa (21+ days remaining)
  • TOR & Diploma (Apostilled/Notarized)
  • Police Clearance (from home country, e.g., NBI)

School/Employer Documents:

  • Letter of Acceptance/Employment
  • OBEC/Service Area Request Letter
  • School Request Letter (to Consulate)
  • School License & 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:

  • Passport & Visa Copies
  • NON-B Visa Stamp (< 21 days remaining)
  • Work Permit (Copy)
  • Kurusapa (Teaching License Copy)
  • Credentials (Notarized by Embassy & MFA)

School/Employer Documents:

  • OBEC/Service Area Request Letter (New)
  • School Request Letter (New)
  • School Director’s ID with Signature
  • School Map (Google Map Print)
  • Updated Corporate Tax/Financial Docs

Need help navigating these steps?
Contact Rheykeen Consultancy for expert assistance.


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