There is still some work to do on revising crew visa regulations and it is anticipated that these changes will be implemented soon. Currently, crew members are only allowed to work in Thai waters for 30 days, with no possibility of extension. The proposal is that the new crew visa will align with the Charter License.
To obtain the license, applications must be made to the Ministry of Transport through an appointed Thai Yachting Business Association member agent. There will of course be a fee for this application process and an admin fee charged by the agent for applying on behalf of the yacht.
Once the yacht has received their licence they will need to appoint a fiscal representative to pay the VAT and CIT on the charter fee. Once again, this service is available through an appointed Thai Yachting Business Association member agent who will also charge an admin fee.
