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Visa

Visa in Thailand
Thailand offers several types of visas depending on the purpose of your visit. Below is an overview of the most common types of visas for 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.

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).

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).

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.