Why Korean Clients Choose the Non-Immigrant B (Business)
Korean nationals are among Thailand's top inbound investor cohorts. Their dominant investment pattern is Premium condos + K-restaurant franchises + cosmetics manufacturing. The Non-Immigrant B (Business) matches that profile because it delivers ขอ Work Permit ได้, ต่ออายุได้, ครอบครัวขอ Non-O ได้ — with 1-year validity and government fees quoted after document review.
Eligibility Criteria (Non-Immigrant B (Business))
• มีนายจ้างในไทย • ใบรับรองบริษัท ทุนจดทะเบียน ≥ 2M • อัตราส่วนพนักงานไทย 4:1 For Korean applicants unsure whether they qualify, NYC Legal offers a free pre-check via LINE @NYCLegal — send preliminary documents (passport, statements, income proof) and our team assesses eligibility before you commit to the full engagement.
Benefits Once Non-Immigrant B (Business) Is Granted
• ขอ Work Permit ได้ • ต่ออายุได้ • ครอบครัวขอ Non-O ได้ Korean holders of Non-Immigrant B (Business) can also obtain continuous Work Permit renewals and sponsor Non-O Dependent visas for spouse and children. Preferred residential hotspots: Bangkok (Sukhumvit Plus/Sathorn), Pattaya, Phuket, Chiang Mai (Nimman), Koh Samui.
Document Checklist for Korean Applicants
1) South Korea passport with ≥18 months validity + copies of all stamped pages 2) 4×6cm white-background photos ×4 (taken within 6 months) 3) Financial evidence: 6–12 months bank statements showing minimum balance USD 10,000+ (with Apostille/Legalisation) 4) Police clearance from South Korea authorities, ≤3 months old 5) Thai hospital medical certificate covering TB, Syphilis, Leprosy, Elephantiasis, Substance Abuse 6) Thai-valid health insurance ≥ USD 100,000/year (O-A visas need IPD ≥ quoted after document review and OPD ≥ quoted after document review) 7) Employment/Company letters translated into English and legalised at the Royal Thai Embassy in South Korea 8) Non-Immigrant B (Business)-specific: มีนายจ้างในไทย
Currency Transfer & Banking Notes
KRW outbound limit USD 50k without filing; Shinhan / KB Kookmin branches in Bangkok ease compliance For Non-Immigrant B (Business) filings, financial documents require a FET Form (Foreign Exchange Transaction) from the receiving Thai bank. NYC Legal liaises with Bangkok Bank, SCB, KBank, Krungthai, and HSBC Thailand to issue FET on the same day without the applicant traveling. Transfers >USD 50,000 also require a Source of Funds declaration under AMLO rules.
End-to-End Timeline
Thai-side processing at ตม. / กรมการจัดหางาน takes 10–30 business days. Including source-document translation and legalisation from South Korea, the total end-to-end timeline is 4–8 weeks. NYC Legal offers an Express Track that compresses this to 2–3 weeks for a 30–50% surcharge, using fast-lane filing at ตม. / กรมการจัดหางาน.
Alternative Visas for Korean Nationals
Other options for Korean include: • LTR-Wealthy • Elite • Investment (B) However, the Non-Immigrant B (Business) is best suited for salaried employees with a Thai sponsor because ขอ Work Permit ได้.
Apostille Transition (28 Feb 2027) for South Korea Documents
28 February 2027 From that date, Thailand accepts Apostille in place of traditional legalisation. For South Korea source documents entering Thailand for the Non-Immigrant B (Business): South Korea is already a Hague member, so an Apostille from South Korea authorities is immediately accepted in Thailand from 28 Feb 2027 — saving 5–15 business days and Fee quoted per document before work starts in Thai-embassy fees.
NYC Legal Service for This Combination
• Initial case assessment — LINE @NYC168 replies within 30 minutes (Mon–Sat 9am–8pm) • In-house Korean → Thai/English translators with credentials • Notarial attorney signatory licensed by the Thai Lawyers Council • Filing agent at ตม. / กรมการจัดหางาน so you need not travel • Status updates every 3 business days by email • If a rejection is caused by our documentation error, we correct and refile at no extra service fee • Written fee schedule in advance — no hidden costs