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SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
Surat Thani

Visa & Work Permit in Surat Thani

Full-service visa and work permit support

We handle the entire visa and work permit process — from applying for and renewing every visa category, filing Work Permits, and securing BOI visas through the Single Window system, to 90-day reporting and permanent residence. We support both individuals and companies that employ foreign staff, keeping everything compliant and on deadline.

Visa & Work Permit in Surat Thani — About us

Surat Thani is the largest province in the upper South, combining a mainland oil-palm and rubber base with Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao — tourism and property markets with a large foreign buyer and operator population, substantial enough that Koh Samui has its own provincial court. The caseload splits into two worlds: agriculture and industry on the mainland, and property, visas, and hospitality on the islands.

Island work usually turns on landholding, long leases, and joint ventures with Thai partners — arrangements that are common but that frequently do not survive being tested in court. We establish first how far the existing structure is actually enforceable. The team works in Thai, English, and Chinese, runs the file from our Khon Kaen head office and Bangkok branch, and travels to appear at the Surat Thani and Koh Samui Provincial Courts.

Courts we appear at

  • Surat Thani Provincial Court
  • Koh Samui Provincial Court
  • Surat Thani Juvenile and Family Court
  • Region 8 Labor Court (Phuket)
900
km from HQ
1.1M
population
4
courts

Mueang Surat Thani, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Phunphin, Chaiya, Wiang Sa, and the areas continuing into Chumphon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Krabi

What we cover in Surat Thani

  • Non-B visas and Work Permits
  • Business, marriage (O), and retirement (O-A/O-X) visas
  • BOI / SMART Visa and LTR Visa
  • Visa extensions, 90-day reporting, and re-entry permits
  • Hiring foreign workers, registration, and permanent residence

Contact our Surat Thani attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

Frequently asked questions — Visa & Work Permit in Surat Thani

8 questions answered

You must hold a Non-Immigrant B (Non-B) visa before applying for a Work Permit. We handle both the visa conversion and the Work Permit filing together in one process.
Generally the company needs THB 2M registered capital per foreigner and 4 Thai employees per foreigner — except BOI-promoted businesses, which receive special privileges. We check eligibility and plan ahead before filing.
Long-stay visa holders must report their address to Immigration every 90 days; missing it incurs a fine. We track the deadline and file the report online or in person on your behalf.
Retirement visas (O-A/O-X) are for those aged 50+ meeting deposit/income thresholds, while the marriage visa (O) is for spouses of Thai nationals — the financial criteria differ. We advise the category best suited to you.
The LTR Visa (10 years) suits high-net-worth individuals, retirees, remote workers, and skilled professionals, while the SMART Visa targets experts and investors in targeted industries. We assess eligibility and handle the full process.
Fees depend on the matter's nature and complexity. We always provide a clear written quote before starting. Initial consultation is free — call +66 92 254 2045.
No — initial phone, email, or LINE consultations are free, so you can assess your situation before committing.
It depends on the matter type. We provide a clear timeline at the outset and regular progress updates.