Living-in-Thailand guides for foreign residents

Each guide sets out which authority defines the requirements, what documents are involved, which of them need a certified translation, and the mistakes that get a file sent back — with links to the official sources.

• Non-B visa and work permit: the correct order and which documents need certifying first

  Working in Thailand requires both a lawful immigration status and a work permit — two separate matters handled by two different authorities. This page sets out the sequence used in practice, the employer-side and employee-side documents, and the foreign documents that must be certified in advance.

• Foreign documents for a Thai work permit: degrees, references and police clearance

  Degrees, employment references and police clearance certificates issued abroad must first be certified under the issuing country’s system, then translated with a certification. This page explains the order that must not be reversed and the errors seen most often.

• Extension of stay for employment in Thailand: documents, timing and reporting

  An extension of stay for employment is a separate application from the work permit and is filed with the Immigration Bureau. This page covers the employer and employee document sets, when to file, and the reporting duties that follow approval.

• Applying for a Thai visa from abroad: the e-Visa system, supporting documents and Thai document certification

  Thai visa applications are filed with an embassy or consulate-general through the Thai e-Visa system. Several supporting items are Thai documents that must be freshly issued, translated and certified before being sent. This page explains the Thailand-side work so the application is not held up.

• Dependent visa for the family of a work-visa holder in Thailand: documents and certification

  Spouses and children of a foreign worker in Thailand normally apply for dependent status, and must evidence the relationship with a marriage certificate or birth certificate that has been properly legalised and translated. This page explains the certification sequence and the common reasons for refusal.

• Thai visa application refused: common causes and how to re-file correctly

  Most refused Thai visa applications come down to incomplete documents, uncertified translations, or evidence that does not match the visa category applied for. This page explains how to read the refusal reason and rebuild the file before re-applying.