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

Work Permit & Visa Lawyer in Satun — 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 Satun

  • 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 Satun

Satun borders Malaysia both overland at Wang Prachan and by sea from Tammalang pier to Langkawi, has Koh Lipe as its main destination, and is one of the four provinces where Islamic law on family and inheritance is applied in the provincial court, with a Dato Yutithum sitting on the case. The work therefore spans cross-border trade and travel, tourism business, and family and inheritance matters decided under Islamic legal principles.

Family and inheritance cases here are decided on principles that differ from other provinces — shares, heirs, and evidence alike — and importing an approach from elsewhere is usually wrong from the start. We assess the matter against the principles the local court actually applies, run the file from our Khon Kaen head office and Bangkok branch, and travel to appear at the Satun Provincial Court.

Courts we appear at in Satun

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

Mueang Satun, La-ngu, Khuan Don, Thung Wa, Tha Phae, Koh Lipe, and the areas continuing into Trang and Songkhla

Contact our Satun attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

Frequently asked questions — work permit and visa lawyer in Satun

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.