Application for Visa Type Change

(Permitted only if the applicant has at least 15 days remaining on their current stay, not exceeding a total stay of 90 days. Applications submitted after this period will not be accepted.)

Required Documents

1. Visa Application Form
   
   

   • Form TM.86: For foreigners holding a Tourist Visa or Transit Visa.
     
     

   • Form TM.87: For foreigners without a visa (those entering under Phor.15, Phor.30, or Phor.90).
     
     

2. Copy of Passport
   
   

   • Photocopies of the personal information page, current visa, entry stamp, latest extension of stay (if any), and TM.6 departure card.
     
     

3. Recent Photograph
   
   

   • One color photo, size 4 x 6 cm (or 2 inches), front-facing, taken within the last 6 months.
     
     

4. Official Fee
   
   

   • 2,000 THB
     
     

5. Justification Letter
   
   

   • A formal letter from the employer outlining the necessity of hiring a foreign national. This must include the applicant’s name, position, qualifications, and a request to change the visa from Phor.30 or Tourist Visa (TR) to Non-Immigrant B (Business) Visa.
     
     

   • Addressed to: The Commander, Immigration Bureau
     
     

6. Employment Certification
   
   

   • Issued in the official format provided by the Department of Employment.
     
     

7. Company Certificate of Incorporation (with original for verification)
   
   

8. Company Registration Certificate (with original for verification)
   
   

9. VAT Registration and Shareholders List
   
   

   • Copies of VAT Registration Certificate (Por.01) and the Memorandum of Association (for capital increase), with original for verification.
     
     

10. Latest Profit & Loss Statement
    
    

• Certified by the Ministry of Commerce or the Revenue Department.
  
  

• If submitting a copy, each page must be signed by the company director and stamped with the company seal.
  
  

11. Corporate Income Tax Return (Por.Ngor.Dor.50)
    
    

• Certified by the Ministry of Commerce or the Revenue Department, with each page signed and stamped by the company director.
  
  

12. Applicant’s Educational and Employment Credentials
    
    

• Copies of diplomas and previous employment records, certified by the applicant’s embassy and the Legalization Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  
  

• Contact: 0-2575-1056-9
  
  

13. Payroll Tax Filing for Thai Employees (Por.Ngor.Dor.1)
    
    

• For the past three months, with the list of all Thai employees attached.
  
  

14. Letter of Support (if applicable)
    
    

• From the Board of Investment (BOI), Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand, or the Petroleum Authority of Thailand (for promoted businesses).
  
  

15. Company Photos
    
    

• 6–7 clear images showing:
  
  

  • The office/building exterior with company signage
    
    

  • Interior workspaces with employees
    
    

  • Company desks, warehouse, or other relevant work areas
    
    

16. Utility and Rental Evidence
    
    

• If Por.Ngor.Dor.50 (page 5, line 3) does not show utility expenses, please provide:
  
  

  • Lease/rental agreement
    
    

  • Utility bills (electricity, oil, telephone, etc.)
    
    

17. Company Location Map
    
    

Important Notes

1. Applicant Documents
   
   

   • Each page must be signed and certified by the applicant.
     
     

2. Company Documents
   
   

   • Must be signed and certified by the authorized director as listed in the company registration, and affixed with the official company seal.
     
     

3. Original Documents Required
   
   

   • When submitting the application, all original documents must be presented to the officer for verification to ensure smooth and efficient processing.