仅在曼谷，泰国每年就有超过 20 万国际游客。这个数字甚至不包括在该国长期生活和工作的人。如果您的公司计划在泰国实现国际增长，则任何代表您在泰国生活和工作的员工都需要获得工作签证。
泰国的工作签证类型
Foreign nationals who want to work in Thailand generally need a valid non-immigrant visa and a Thai work permit. The visa allows entry and stay, while the work permit authorizes work for the specified employer, role, and location. The first step is applying for a non-immigrant visa “B,” which breaks down into further visa categories depending on the employee’s planned activities. Most international employees will need a non-immigrant visa category “B” (Business visa), as this is for expats who wish to work or conduct business in Thailand.
请记住，泰国在某些职业方面对国际劳工施加限制。因此，确保员工从事的工作符合国家法律要求并符合其身份至关重要。
其他常见签证包括
- 非移民签证 IB：这是一种投资和商务签证，发放给希望从事旨在为泰国带来某种好处的投资项目的外派雇员。
- Non-Immigrant Visa B-A: This business-approved visa is issued to qualified applicants. Holders are typically permitted to stay for 1 year from first entry, subject to the date stamped by Thai immigration on arrival.
- 非移民签证 M：这是一种媒体签证，适用于希望在泰国获得工作许可超过 3 个月的记者。
获得签证和工作机会后，员工需要前往劳工部申请工作许可证。然后，他们可以将签证期限延长1 或2 年。
In February 2018, Thailand introduced the SMART visa program designed to attract international experts, executives, entrepreneurs, and investors who wish to work or invest in the 13 S-Curve industries, which include: digital, smart electronics, automation and robotics, next generation automotive, among others. This visa can be valid for up to 4 years, depending on the SMART Visa category and contract term. A separate work permit is not required for the approved role or activity.
In September 2022, Thailand also introduced a new visa scheme offering long-term residence to certain global citizens, pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals, and highly skilled professionals. To qualify for the highly skilled professional long-term resident visa, applicants must work in certain target industries or for a qualifying organization. They generally need at least 5 years of relevant experience within the 10 years before applying and annual personal income of at least USD 80,000 over the previous 2 years. Applicants earning USD 40,000 to USD 79,999 may qualify if they meet additional criteria, such as a relevant advanced degree or special expertise. These requirements are reduced for certain education levels and eliminated if the professional works for Thailand’s government.
获得泰国工作签证的要求
泰国有许多规定，公司和员工必须满足才能获得工作签证。雇主将需要：
- At least THB 2 million in fully paid-up registered capital per foreign employee, or THB 1 million if the employee is legally married to a Thai national
- 注册公司
- 4 Thai employees for every 1 foreign employee under ordinary work-permit rules. Exceptions may apply based on employer type or foreign national category.
唯一的例外是，如果您的公司是由投资委员会（BOI）提拔的，并且您的国际员工符合投资委员会的最低要求。但是，您必须明确说明为什么您的公司需要招聘国际员工才能不受上述规定的约束。
求职申请流程
获得工作许可证的第一步是去曼谷的劳工部。如果您的公司获得了 BoI 推广，员工可以前往曼谷查楚里广场的一站式服务中心。雇主还需要在申请时提交某些必需的文件，包括：
- 公司注册部门证书
- 公司股东名单
- 工厂许可证（如适用
- 增值税证书和备案
- 预扣税表
- 社会保障补助金申报
- 雇佣合约
Employees also need to submit certain documents to get a work permit in Thailand. They must show their passport with signed copies of every page, a non-immigrant visa, departure card, university or college degree with transcripts, and any applicable certificates or licenses. Employees will usually need recent passport photos, typically taken within the last 6 months, and a medical certificate issued within the last 30 days. Exact document requirements can vary by local Labour Office, application type, and employer process.
其他重要考虑因素
If employees apply for a B-type visa, their family members can apply at the same time. Spouses of Non-Immigrant Visa “B” holders may generally apply for the Non-Immigrant Visa “O” as dependent family members. Applicants must document the relationship and the principal visa holder’s lawful status. However, employees will need to prove that they can support any family members joining them.
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