Published: 01.10.2026
According to Fragomen, business visitors may enter Thailand visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or on a Non-Immigrant B visa, depending on nationality and the purpose of the visit. Urgent short-term work of up to 15 days requires an Urgent Work Permit, which may be extended for another 15 days if the work is not completed.
The sources distinguish between a business visit without work activities and short-term employment: entry permission alone is not sufficient for performing work. Anyone planning an urgent task in Thailand should account for an Urgent Work Permit and its initial 15-day limit, with a possible additional 15 days. This primarily affects employees and employers arranging short assignments, because the appropriate entry route depends on nationality and the purpose of the visit. The issue is worth checking before travel whenever the trip involves actual work rather than meetings alone.