🇹🇭 Thailand · Employer-sponsored work
(Category "EX") — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €530 |
| Minimum annual salary | THB 240,000 |
| Proof of savings | €528 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 3 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://mfa.go.th/en/page/issuance-of-visa.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €530.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Employment contract indicating rationale for employing the applicant as well as his/her salary, position and qualifications... ("B") — general visa-issuance page; salary appears only as a contract document, no minimum threshold stated.”
“General visa-issuance page (Non-Immigrant categories); silent on permanent residence.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.