Visa Service
Board of Investment (BOI)
What are BOI Visas and Work Permits?
This involves applying for visas and work permits for expatriates employed by companies granted investment promotion by the Board of Investment (BOI).
The BOI is a government agency that supports businesses in target industries, such as technology, digital, advanced engineering, innovation, and emerging industries. When a company receives BOI promotion, it is granted various privileges, including specific benefits regarding the employment of foreign labor.
What is the BOI, and how does it relate to Visas?
The BOI is a government agency that supports industries targeted for promotion by Thailand, such as:
- Digital Technology
- Software / IT
- Research and Development (R&D)
- Advanced Industries
- Startup / Innovation
Once a company receives BOI approval, it is entitled to privileges such as:
- Certain tax exemptions
- Land ownership rights (in specific cases)
- And “Special privileges for employing foreign nationals”
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BOI Visa and Work Permit
For companies granted investment promotion by the Board of Investment (BOI)
Advantages
- Expedited process
- Visa and Work Permit approval via the Single Window System
- 1–2 year visa validity
- Exemption from the 4:1 Thai-to-foreign employee ratio requirement
Suitable for
- Technology Experts
- Advanced Engineers
- Senior Executives
- Startup / IT / Digital Companies
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Privileges for Employing Foreign Labor
1. Exemption from the 4:1 Thai-to-Foreigner Employee Ratio
Standard companies are generally required to employ 4 Thai staff for every 1 foreign employee. However, BOI-promoted companies are exempt from this criteria, making it ideal for technology firms that require specialized experts.
2. No 2 Million Baht Registered Capital Requirement Per Employee
Under normal circumstances, 2 million Baht in registered capital is required per work permit. In contrast, the BOI considers the “Investment Project”
3. One-Stop Service System
- Visas
- Work Permits
- Renewals
All processed through the BOI One-Stop Service Center, eliminating the need to contact multiple separate government agencies.
4. Longer-Term Visa Validity
- 1-year or 2-year visa options
- In some cases, senior executives may be eligible for longer terms, reducing the hassle of annual renewals.
Who is Eligible for the BOI System?
- Software Engineers
- AI / Data Specialists
- Automation Engineers
- Senior Executives (CEO / CTO)
- Tech Startups
- Digital Platform / FinTech Companies