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Thailand Non-Immigrant EX — skilled worker, expert or specialist

10 facts quoted from the official source

Undertake skilled work or serve as an expert or specialist.

Route type
Talent & merit
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Employment, placement or host agreementThe application requires the relevant employment, assignment, host or service evidence.
  • Job offer or appointmentA qualifying Thai employer, host or approved operator must support the work basis.
  • Qualifications or professional authorisationThe applicant must establish the skilled, expert or specialist qualifications relevant to the proposed work.
Also stated by the source
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months is required.
  • Work authorisation requirementA work permit or the route-specific work authorisation must be obtained before the covered work begins.via osos.boi.go.th
  • Work rightsWork is limited to the authorised occupation, employer and conditions.via osos.boi.go.th
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe central fee schedule states THB 2,000 for a single-entry non-immigrant visa and THB 5,000 for a multiple-entry visa.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingA single-entry non-immigrant visa is normally valid for three months and initially permits a stay of up to 90 days.
  • Renewal or extensionA qualifying holder may request an extension up to one year; approval is discretionary and depends on the relevant purpose.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Thailand?
The official source states: Undertake skilled work or serve as an expert or specialist.

Every answer is quoted from the official mfa.go.th page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mfa.go.thLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Thailand government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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