Non-IM · Non-IB
Thailand investment visa: Non-IM and Non-IB for investors and business owners
Verified against official sources on 1 September 2026.
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Thailand Investment Visa (IM/IB) — key takeaways at a glance
- Validity
- 90 days to 1 year depending on the investment type
- Stay per entry
- 90 days per entry, extendable to 1 year
- Government fee
- ฿2,000 single entry · extension ฿1,900
- Financial requirement
- Minimum investment thresholds set by the BOI or MFA
- Where to apply
- At a Royal Thai Embassy or inside Thailand
- Processing time
- Varies by investment type and mission
Who it is for: Foreign investors and business owners who have invested or plan to invest in a Thai company or the Thai economy.
Who the Thailand Investment Visa (IM/IB) is designed for
A good fit
- You have invested or plan to invest in a Thai company
- Your investment meets the minimum thresholds
- You can provide documentation of the investment
Not for you if
- You want to work for someone else — Non-B is the employment visa
- Your investment is below the minimum threshold
Baseline requirements
Passport / travel document valid at least 6 months
Visa application and current photo
Financial confirmation
Proof of investment in Thailand
Company registration, share certificates, BOI promotion certificate or investment documentation.
Business plan or investment documentation
Costs and fees
| Non-IM/IB visa fee | ฿2,000 | Government fee |
| Annual extension | ฿1,900 | Government fee |
| Work permit (if applicable) | ฿3,000/year | Government fee |
Government fees differ by country of application and change often. Verify with the mission you are applying at before you pay.
Documents: yours and ours
- National ID passport (copy or scan)
- Passport valid for at least 1 year
- Statement of available balance for the last 3 months, in English
- Digital photo: portrait orientation, light background
- The official consulate application form in English, error-free
- Flight and hotel bookings
- Certified translations of your documents
- Guarantee and sponsorship letters
The final list of documents is set by the specific mission you file at.
How we work together
You fill in a short questionnaire and hand over the basics of your case.
We assess the risk — past stamps, refusals, overstays — build the filing strategy and fix the final price with no hidden charges.
You collect the documents from our checklist — bank statement, certificates, photo, bookings.
We audit the documents: statement format, translations, dates, wording. You get corrections back.
You complete the e-Visa form under our supervision and pay the consular fee.
We run the process, track the status and help you answer any follow-up request from the consulate.
You enter Thailand.
We check the issued visa for consulate errors and give you border-crossing instructions.
Where the time goes
We pick the consulate with the lightest current load for your situation.
Common mistakes and refusal reasons
1. Investing without legal advice
Thai business law is complex. Investing without proper legal counsel can result in loss of investment and visa issues.
2. Non-B is not Work Permit
The investment visa itself does not grant work rights. You need a separate work permit if you want to be actively involved in the business.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum investment?
It depends on the investment type. BOI-promoted investments have different thresholds than direct company investment. Consult with the BOI or a legal professional.
Can I work on an investment visa?
The investment visa itself does not grant work rights. You need a separate work permit if you want to be actively involved in the business.
Is this the same as LTR?
No. LTR is a separate 10-year visa category with its own requirements. The investment visa (IM/IB) is a traditional Non-Immigrant visa for investors.
Sources
- Non-Immigrant Visa "B" (business and working) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · checked 27 August 2026
This page is informational and reflects the rules as verified on the date above. Thai visa rules change without notice and the final decision always rests with the Thai authorities. Nothing here is legal or tax advice.