COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a multitude of hurdles in business communication and operations. One of such hurdles is restrictions in international transits and barriers in normal human mobility. This makes changes in the immigration rules throughout the globe very obvious. If you are thinking of applying for a Thailand Foreign Business Visa now, you can do so but after assuring few things. This article will guide you in the process.
What to Check Before Thailand Business Visa Application?
Before you apply for a Thailand Business Visa, you must ensure the following:
- Check the list of visa-exempt nations for Thailand. Thailand permits citizens of some countries to enter without any compulsion on the possession of a visa. If your country is on the list, you need not apply for a foreign business visa to Thailand.
- You must check whether your country is permitting flights to Thailand. If not, then you have to wait until your country opens the international airways.
- You have to cross-check the validity of your passport and affirm that it has not expired. It must have six months of validity from the planned date of travel.
- Your bank account statement must be updated and it must show US$700 per person or US$1500 per family in the balance. It is to ensure that you or your family can live sustainably in Thailand during the period of your stay. The amount may vary depending upon your country of citizenship.
- Health certificate stating that they have been tested for COVID-19 and are not infected with the disease. This certificate must be issued within 72 hours before arrival.
- You must have a health insurance policy that shows a minimum medical coverage of USD $100,000 and provides coverage during a pandemic.
What Documents do You Need for a Thai Business Visa?
You must have all the documents in possession required to get a Thai Foreign Business Visa. Following is the list:
- A duly filled-up and completed visa application form.
- A passport-sized (4 x 6 CM) photograph taken within the recent six months.
- Evidence of sufficient funding (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family).
- A letter from the applicant’s company that clearly indicates your position at the company, the length of your employment, your annual salary, and the purpose of your planned visit(s) to Thailand.
- In the case of self-employment, you will need to give proof of your financial status.
This was the basic set of guideline which you must abide by before you start applying for Thai Foreign Business Visa. Requirements may change depending upon the type of business visa you and your trade needs. To know more about that, you must consult expert legal professionals like Konrad Legal.
What is new about the Thai Business Visa Application Now?
In order to prevent the future spread of the coronavirus, the Thai government has devised a new set of criteria that all tourists transiting through Thailand’s international airports must comply with. As a result of COVID-19, Thailand’s government has adopted the Health Declaration (T.8 Form).
Thailand has added this new document to the list of requirements that all visitors wishing to visit the country must meet. The major purpose of including this document is to allow Thai officials to determine whether the person entering their country is in good health. It is critical that all passengers receive their Health Declaration in advance since they will be unable to enter the country without it.
How to get Health Declaration (T.8 Form)?
You can get and complete the form fillup on paper or using an app. Your airline may provide you with a Health Declaration form if you prefer to do it by hand. If not, don’t worry! You may print one out ahead of time or obtain one after you get in Thailand. It is, nevertheless, we recommend that you bring a pre-filled form to expedite the immigration process. Download the (Airports of Thailand)AOT T8 form mobile application as an alternative.
So, that was how you can obtain your Thai foreign business visa and start your business in Thailand. You must note that if you are investing in a business in Thailand, you must have the Board of Investment or BOI approval for the same. This will help you get investment offers along with tax exemptions and deductions.
Therefore, to understand all the process and go through the BOI approval part successfully, you need legal assistance. Write to us at [email protected] so that we can help you in the process. Starting from Visa Approval up to your business registration in Thailand, Konrad Legal can provide you with the best services and assistance in Thailand.
