Quick answer
The Immigrant Visa under Section 41 is a permanent residence route that theoretically allows foreigners who have obtained permission to reside permanently in Thailand, but it is currently not issued as there are no cases of residence permission granted through embassies abroad . Applications must be made after arriving in Thailand .
Requirements
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The non-immigrant visa must be obtained from a Royal Thai embassy or consulate abroad before travelling to Thailand.
The visa must be marked with the appropriate category (e.g., B for business, ED for education, O for other) based on the purpose of visit.
A non-immigrant visa is required to apply for a work permit in Thailand. Tourist or transit visa holders cannot obtain work permits.
How to apply
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After arriving in Thailand, the foreigner must apply for the Immigrant Visa under Section 41 .
Related visas
Sources
One numbered entry per specific claim — several entries may point to the same underlying document, each with its own locator.
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Nature and current status of Immigrant Visa under Section 41
Samut Prakan Immigration Office [Verified (official .go.th domain)] · Last verified: Jul 24, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [2]
Application requirement after arrival
Samut Prakan Immigration Office [Verified (official .go.th domain)] · Last verified: Jul 24, 2026Verified — deep-linked
This page reflects Thailand's officially published requirements as of the dates above. It is not legal advice, and final approval is solely at the discretion of Thailand's immigration authorities. For a case-specific compliance check against your own documents, try VisaBook free.