Visa

Visa in Thailand

1. Tourist Visa

• Purpose: Tourism and leisure.
• Duration:
  • Single Entry: 60 days (extendable for 30 days).
  • Multiple Entry: 6 months with a maximum stay of 60 days per entry.
• Requirements:
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Completed visa application form.
  • Passport-sized photos.
  • Proof of onward travel (e.g., flight ticket).
  • Proof of sufficient funds.

• Single Entry: 60 days (extendable for 30 days).
• Multiple Entry: 6 months with a maximum stay of 60 days per entry.

• Passport valid for at least 6 months.
• Completed visa application form.
• Passport-sized photos.
• Proof of onward travel (e.g., flight ticket).
• Proof of sufficient funds.

2. Visa on Arrival (VOA)

• Purpose: Short-term tourism.
• Duration: Up to 15 days.
• Eligible Nationalities: Citizens of select countries (e.g., China, India).
• Requirements:
  • Passport valid for at least 30 days.
  • Proof of onward travel.
  • Proof of accommodation in Thailand.
  • Visa fee (typically 2,000 THB).

• Passport valid for at least 30 days.
• Proof of onward travel.
• Proof of accommodation in Thailand.
• Visa fee (typically 2,000 THB).

3. Non-Immigrant Visa

• Purpose: Business, work, education, retirement, or long-term stay.
• Categories:
  • Business Visa (Non-B): For work or business purposes.
  • Education Visa (Non-ED): For studying in Thailand.
  • Marriage/Family Visa (Non-O): For family visits or spouses of Thai citizens.
  • Retirement Visa (Non-OA): For individuals aged 50+ seeking to retire in Thailand.
• Duration: 90 days initially (can be extended up to one year).
• Requirements: Vary depending on category but usually include proof of purpose (e.g., work permit, school acceptance letter).

• Business Visa (Non-B): For work or business purposes.
• Education Visa (Non-ED): For studying in Thailand.
• Marriage/Family Visa (Non-O): For family visits or spouses of Thai citizens.
• Retirement Visa (Non-OA): For individuals aged 50+ seeking to retire in Thailand.

4. Thailand Elite Visa

• Purpose: Long-term stay with VIP services.
• Duration: 5 to 20 years (depending on the package).
• Requirements: Membership fee ranging from 600,000 THB to 2 million THB.

5. Special Tourist Visa (STV)

• Purpose: Extended tourism stays (introduced during COVID-19, status subject to updates).
• Duration: Up to 270 days (90 days per entry, renewable twice).
• Requirements:
  Proof of long-term accommodation.
  Health insurance covering COVID-19.

6. Border Runs and Visa Extensions

• Visa Extensions: Tourist visas can typically be extended at Thai immigration offices for 30 days.
• Border Runs: Traveling to a neighboring country and re-entering Thailand to reset your visa. Be cautious as frequent runs might raise concerns with immigration authorities.