Pattaya
Work Permit & Visa Lawyer in Pattaya — 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 Pattaya
- 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
Courts we appear at in Pattaya
- •Pattaya Provincial Court
Pattaya, Chonburi, Rayong, and Chachoengsao
Contact our Pattaya attorneys
We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.
Frequently asked questions — work permit and visa lawyer in Pattaya
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.