Non-B — Teaching
Thailand work visa for teachers: Non-B and work permit for educators
Verified against official sources on 1 September 2026.
Our service fee and the government fee will be shown as two separate numbers. No indicative figure appears until the real price list exists.
Thailand Work Visa for Teachers — key takeaways at a glance
- Validity
- 90 days (single entry) or 1 year (multiple entry)
- Stay per entry
- 90 days per entry, extended annually against the work permit
- Government fee
- ฿2,000 single / ฿5,000 multiple · work permit ฿3,000/year
- Financial requirement
- Set by the employer and the school
- Where to apply
- At a Royal Thai Embassy or inside Thailand with employer sponsorship
- Processing time
- Visa: 2–4 weeks · work permit: 2–4 weeks after visa
Who it is for: Foreign nationals with a job offer from a Thai school, university or language centre who need a work visa and permit.
Who the Thailand Work Visa for Teachers is designed for
A good fit
- You have a confirmed job offer from a Thai educational institution
- You hold a bachelor's degree (required for teaching in Thailand)
- Your employer is willing to sponsor the work permit
Not for you if
- You do not have a job offer — you cannot self-sponsor a work permit
- You do not have a degree — it is a legal requirement for teachers
- You want to teach freelance — that requires a different arrangement
Baseline requirements
Passport / travel document valid at least 6 months
Visa application and current photo
Financial confirmation
Employer documents and Ministry of Labour approval
For employment case: employment contract with position, salary, qualifications.
Company letter stating the purpose of the visit
Bachelor's degree or higher
Must be verified and legalised.
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Required by most schools, though not always by law.
Costs and fees
| Non-B visa fee | ฿2,000 single / ฿5,000 multiple | Government fee |
| Work permit | ฿3,000/year | Government fee |
| Annual extension | ฿1,900 | Government fee |
| Our service fee | from 15,000 THB | Our service |
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. Working before the work permit is issued
Teaching before the work permit is in hand is illegal, even if the visa is approved.
2. Degree not legalised
Your degree must be verified, translated and legalised. Unlegalised degrees cause delays and refusals.
3. Non-B is not Work Permit
The visa and the work permit are separate documents processed by different authorities. The visa alone does not grant the right to work.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a degree to teach in Thailand?
Yes. A bachelor's degree is a legal requirement for a teaching work permit. TEFL/TESOL is required by most employers but is not always a legal requirement.
Can I teach without a work permit?
No. Teaching without a work permit is illegal and can result in fines, deportation and a ban.
Can I change schools and keep my work permit?
The work permit is tied to the employer. Changing schools means cancelling the old permit and applying for a new one.
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.