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SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
Narathiwat

Work Permit & Visa Lawyer in Narathiwat — 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 Narathiwat

  • 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

  1. 1Eligibility review — match visa category to your situation and timeline
  2. 2Document collation — both yours and (for Non-B) the sponsoring company's
  3. 3Visa application at a Thai embassy/consulate abroad, or in-country change of visa
  4. 4Work permit application at the Ministry of Labour after arrival
  5. 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 Narathiwat

Narathiwat has the longest border with Malaysia of the southern border provinces, with Sungai Kolok and Tak Bai as its main crossings. Its economy rests on rubber, border trade, and workers commuting to the Malaysian side, and it is one of the four provinces where the court applies Islamic law on family and inheritance with a Dato Yutithum sitting. The caseload spans cross-border trade, labour, land, and family and inheritance under Islamic principles.

Families with members working or holding assets on the Malaysian side commonly hit trouble at the estate-administration stage, because the assets sit in another jurisdiction under different principles. We set the order of steps clearly at the outset so the estate does not stall on both sides, run the file from our Khon Kaen head office and Bangkok branch, and travel to appear at the Narathiwat Provincial Court.

Courts we appear at in Narathiwat

  • Narathiwat Provincial Court
  • Narathiwat Juvenile and Family Court
  • Region 9 Labor Court (Songkhla)

Mueang Narathiwat, Sungai Kolok, Tak Bai, Ra-ngae, Rueso, Waeng, and the areas continuing into Pattani and Yala

Contact our Narathiwat attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

Frequently asked questions — work permit and visa lawyer in Narathiwat

3 questions answered

No. It is an offence to work in Thailand without a valid work permit, even if your visa allows residence. "Work" is interpreted broadly under the Working of Aliens Act — it includes unpaid work, signing contracts on behalf of an employer, and attending business meetings in some circumstances. We help time the application so there is no working gap.
The Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa is a 10-year visa introduced to attract four target groups: wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals, and highly skilled professionals in BOI-targeted industries. Each category has income, asset, or insurance thresholds. The LTR is significantly easier to maintain than the traditional Non-B/Non-O routes (annual rather than 90-day reporting; digital work permit; simplified renewals). We assess fit and handle the application.
Voluntary departure with payment of the overstay fine at the airport is generally the simplest path for short overstays. Longer overstays (90+ days) trigger automatic re-entry bans (one year for 90 days, escalating up to 10 years for 5+ year overstays). If you've been arrested for overstay, you need representation before the immigration tribunal — call before you make any statement. We've handled both short fix-ups and longer custodial matters.