Work Permit & Visa Lawyer in Chiang Rai — Non-B, Non-O, LTR, BOI Smart Visa, 90-Day Reports
Thailand's immigration regime ties three things tightly together: the visa (Non-B for work, Non-O for marriage/retirement, LTR for long-term residents, Smart Visa for BOI-promoted talent), the work permit (issued separately by the Ministry of Labour and only valid for the specific employer and role on the permit), and the 90-day report (required of all foreigners staying continuously for 90 days or more). Getting any one wrong invalidates the others. We handle the full application chain, the renewals, and — when things go wrong — overstay resolution and appeals against denied applications.
Scope of work permit and visa lawyer work in Chiang Rai
- Non-B visa and work permit — initial application, renewals, change of employer
- Non-O visa — marriage extension, retirement extension (50+)
- LTR (Long-Term Resident) visa — wealthy global citizens, retirees, professionals, work-from-Thailand
- BOI Smart Visa — for talent in BOI-targeted industries
- Dependant visas for spouse and children, including school admission paperwork
- 90-day reporting, re-entry permits, and address changes (TM47 / TM30)
- Overstay resolution and appeals against denied applications
Process
- 1Eligibility review — match visa category to your situation and timeline
- 2Document collation — both yours and (for Non-B) the sponsoring company's
- 3Visa application at a Thai embassy/consulate abroad, or in-country change of visa
- 4Work permit application at the Ministry of Labour after arrival
- 5Ongoing compliance — 90-day reports, re-entry permits, renewals
Documents to prepare
- •Passport with at least 6 months validity
- •For Non-B: employment contract, company DBD certificate, VAT and tax certificates, sponsorship letter
- •For Non-O marriage: marriage certificate, Thai spouse's ID and household registration
- •For Non-O retirement: bank book showing THB 800k seasoned 2-3 months, or monthly income proof
- •Education certificates (apostilled/legalised) for work permits
About our team in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province, bordering both Myanmar and Laos. Trade through the Mae Sai, Chiang Saen, and Chiang Khong crossings — the latter on the 4th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge — shapes the disputes that actually arise here: customs, cross-border sale contracts, debt recovery where the debtor sits in another jurisdiction, and land disputes across highland farming and tourism areas.
Suwanvara Law Firm has run border-trade and customs matters continuously from its Mekong-side base in the Northeast, so the procedures, paperwork, and workable lines of defence in this class of case are familiar ground. We work in Thai, English, and Chinese, run the file from our Khon Kaen head office and Bangkok branch, and travel to appear at the Chiang Rai Provincial Court as scheduled.
Courts we appear at in Chiang Rai
- •Chiang Rai Provincial Court
- •Thoeng Provincial Court
- •Chiang Rai Juvenile and Family Court
- •Region 5 Labor Court (Chiang Mai)
Mueang Chiang Rai, Mae Sai, Chiang Saen, Chiang Khong, Mae Chan, Phan, Thoeng, and the areas continuing into Phayao and Chiang Mai
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