Immigration & Work Permit Services in Thailand

With you all the way. When work or business brings you to Thailand, Crown’s local immigration specialists make every step simple, so you can focus on starting life in your new location. We combine personal Move Managers with Crown’s global know how to deliver clear advice, full application management and proactive updates for you and your family.

Thailand is digitizing entry and residence:

  • Apply e‑Visa via the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal, and complete the Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) that replaces the paper TM6. We keep you compliant as these systems evolve.

Why Crown Relocations Thailand

Local expertise, global standards

Clear immigration advice, full application support for employees and dependents, plus status reporting for HR and mobility teams.

End to end compliance

We map your route, prepare documents, submit and track applications, and manage renewals, 90 day reporting and re entry permits.

Integrated relocation support

Link immigration with moving, destination settling in services for a seamless experience.

Updates on regulatory change

Advice and guidance on the implications any regulatory change might have on existing expatriates or applications in progress

Our Immigration Services in Thailand

Visas we manage

Non-Immigrant “B” (Business) Non-Immigrant “B-A” Visa, Non-Immigrant “IB” Visa

(for work or foreign investors)

Pre assessment, documentation and embassy / e-Visa submission. Working in Thailand requires a pre approved work permit application (WP 3) a Non-B visa followed by a valid work permit issued post arrival.

Non-Immigrant “O”, “ED”, Retirement (O-A/O-X),

Elite

We advise on eligibility, documentation and timelines, then manage end-to-end submission.

 

Work permits

Ministry of Labour liaison

From WP 3 pre-approval to final issuance (employer-and-role specific).

BOI One Stop Service

Streamlined set-up and quicker processing for BOI-promoted employers.

 

Compliance & renewals

90 day reporting (TM47)

Online, in person or by registered mail; we set reminders and file for you.

Visa extensions & re-entry permits

Maintain lawful status and travel without voiding permissions.

 

Document services

Translations, legalizations, apostilles

We coordinate certified translations and international legalizations to immigration standards.

How Your Case Moves Forward

  • 1

    Pre assessment

    We confirm eligibility and the right route (Non B vs BOI/SMART), outline documents, costs and timelines

  • 2

    Document preparation

    We can assist with the compilation of employer letters, liaise with HR managers for corporate papers, arrange translations and application forms per MFA/Labour dept requirements.

  • 3

    Submission & tracking

    We lodge applications and keep you informed; e Visa decisions typically take 3 - 10 business days (processing times can vary dependent on Govt workloads).

  • 4

    Arrival & onboarding

    We brief you on TDAC digital arrival card requirements and next steps (work permit, TM30 address notification, 90 day reporting).

  • 5

    Renewals & compliance

    Ongoing assistance for extensions, dependents and reporting obligations.

Thailand Immigration: What’s New

 

MFA e Visa

is the official online channel for multiple categories; rollout and language support have expanded.

TDAC (Digital Arrival Card)

replaces the paper TM6 from May 1, 2025; submit online within 3 days before arrival.

90 day reporting

remains mandatory for long stay foreign residents; online reporting via the Immigration Bureau portal is available.

 

Who We Help

 

corporate assignees

Corporate assignees & HR

Compliant moves, visibility and dependents support.

business and investment

Entrepreneurs & BOI promoted firms

Accelerated One-Stop processing and fewer staffing/capital constraints.

retirees

Long stay expats & retirees

Retirement visa applications, extensions, 90 day reporting and re-entry permits.

 

Meet Our APAC Senior Management Team


Debra Jane Beynon

Regional Immigration Manager, APAC

[email protected]


Frechy Gabbac

Regional Immigration Co-ordinator, APAC

[email protected]


Lorelie Bueza

Regional Immigration Specialist, APAC

[email protected]

FAQs

Typically 3–10 business days via the MFA portal, subject to embassy volume and documentation.

Yes. The Non Immigrant “B” permits entry for work/business; legal employment requires a work permit issued by the Ministry of Labour.

TDAC is the digital arrival card that replaces the paper TM6. Submit online within 3 days before arrival, starting May 1, 2025.

BOI promoted companies use the One Stop Service Centre with streamlined requirements and faster visa/work permit issuance; SMART routes can extend validity and ease dependent handling.

Foreigners staying over 90 consecutive days must file a TM47 report; we manage online, mail or in person submissions and reminders.

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