WHO CAN APPLY FOR E-VISA WITH THE ROYAL THAI EMBASSY, COPENHAGEN?

Residents of Denmark and Lithuania who currently residing in these countries may apply for e-visa with the Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen through https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ . Proof of residency are required.

Important message:

1. If all the requirments are met, the processing time for all types the visa will be no longer than 15 working days. 
2. Please apply for your visa within 90 days of your travel date to Thailand. The E-visa system will delete any application which has not been approved by the Embassy within 90 days since the date of submission.

Those currently residing in other countries should contact the Royal Thai Embassy in their respective countries.

Nationals of Denmark and Lithuania who are currently traveling in Thailand cannot apply for e-visa with the Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen through https://www.thaievisa.go.th/. They must contact the Thai Immigration Bureau for visa matters.

Nationals of Denmark and Lithuania who are currently traveling in other countries and wish to travel to Thailand cannot apply for e-visa with the Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen. They may either enter Thailand under 60-day visa exemption scheme or contact the Royal Thai Embassy in the countries they are traveling in if they wish to stay in Thailand for longer than the visa exemption scheme allowed. If they wish to apply with the Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen, those nationals of Denmark and Lithuania must first return to their respective countries, i.e. Denmark and Lithuania, before applying.

Important Information regarding Visa Validity and Period of Stay

Please note the diffrence between Visa Validity and Period of Stay as follows.

• "Visa Validity" refers to the period of time which the visa is valid and can be use to enter Thailand. 
• "Period of Stay" refers to the amount of time a foreign national can reside in Thailand. This will depend on the type of visa granted.

For example, a tourist visa "TR" has a validity of 90 days and a perriod of stay of 60 days from the day that a foreign national enters Thailand.  

Download Form:

1. Invitation Letter Form (Thai)

2. Invitation Letter Form (Eng)

With tourist visa, travellers are strictly prohibited to conduct in all kinds of work including volunteer work and internship.

1. Single Entry Tourist visa (60 days stay permit): Tourism and Leisure activities 

The single entry tourist visa has its validity of 3 months from the date of issue with the duration of 60 days stay permit. Travellers are allowed to apply for a thirty days extension of stay permit at the nearest Thai Immigration Office.

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Travel booking confirmation e.g. A plane ticket in and out of Thailand within 60 days or other type of transporation (bus ticket, cruise ship reservation)
• Proof of accommodation in Thailand, e.g. A Copy of hotel reservation/ rental contract/deed. In case of residing with a family, an invitation from the host family along with a copy of their undersigned Thai ID or house registration is required. The name of the applicant must indicated clearly. Invitation Letter Form (Thai)  Invitation Letter Form (Eng)

2. Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV)  

The Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) has a validity of 6 months from the date of issue and the duration of stay of up to 60 days per visit. You are advised to check the stamp of the immigration upon arrival.

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Travel booking confirmation e.g. A plane ticket in and out of Thailand within 60 days or other type of transporation (bus ticket, cruise ship reservation)
• Proof of accommodation in Thailand, e.g. A Copy of hotel reservation/ rental contract/deed. In case of residing with a family, an invitation from the host family along with a copy of their undersigned Thai ID or house registration is required. The name of the applicant must indicated clearly. Invitation Letter Form (Thai)  Invitation Letter Form (Eng)

3. Tourist visa : Participants of MICE industry (Meeting, Incentives, Convention, Exhibitions)
supported by TCEB (Thailand Convention Exhibition Bureau)

This single entry tourist visa has its validity of 3 months from the date of issue with the duration of 60 days stay permit. 

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Travel booking confirmation e.g. A plane ticket in and out of Thailand within 60 days or other type of transporation (bus ticket, cruise ship reservation)
• Proof of accommodation in Thailand, e.g. A Copy of hotel reservation/ rental contract/deed. In case of residing with a family, an invitation from the host family along with a copy of their undersigned Thai ID or house registration is required. The name of the applicant must indicated clearly. Invitation Letter Form (Thai)  Invitation Letter Form (Eng)
• Letter from Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)

4. Tourist visa : Recreation learning or training related activities, e.g. Scuba diving, boxing training, Thai massage training and Thai culinary learning

This single entry tourist visa has its validity of 3 months from the date of issue with the duration of 60 days stay permit. Travellers are allowed to apply for a thirty days extension of stay permit at the nearest Thai Immigration Office. 

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Travel booking confirmation e.g. A plane ticket in and out of Thailand within 60 days or other type of transporation (bus ticket, cruise ship reservation)
• Proof of accommodation in Thailand, e.g. A Copy of hotel reservation/ rental contract/deed. In case of residing with a family, an invitation from the host family along with a copy of their undersigned Thai ID or house registration is required. The name of the applicant must indicated clearly. Invitation Letter Form (Thai)  Invitation Letter Form (Eng)
• Letter of acceptance from institute or company organizing activities

5. Tourist visa : To visit family residing in Thailand (less than 60 days)

This single entry tourist visa has its validity of 3 months from the date of issue with the duration of 60 days stay permit. 

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Travel booking confirmation e.g. A plane ticket in and out of Thailand within 60 days or other type of transporation (bus ticket, cruise ship reservation)
• Proof of accommodation in Thailand, e.g. A Copy of hotel reservation/ rental contract/deed. In case of residing with a family, an invitation from the host family along with a copy of their undersigned Thai ID or house registration is required. The name of the applicant must indicated clearly. Invitation Letter Form (Thai)  Invitation Letter Form (Eng)
• Personal details of a family in Thailand, e.g. ID card, Passport and the visa page or stay permit in Thailand

6. Tourist visa : Medical treatment (less than 60 days)

This single entry tourist visa has its validity of 3 months from the date of issue with the duration of 60 days stay permit. 

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Travel booking confirmation e.g. A plane ticket in and out of Thailand within 60 days or other type of transporation (bus ticket, cruise ship reservation)
• Proof of accommodation in Thailand, e.g. A Copy of hotel reservation/ rental contract/deed. In case of residing with a family, an invitation from the host family along with a copy of their undersigned Thai ID or house registration is required. The name of the applicant must indicated clearly. Invitation Letter Form (Thai)  Invitation Letter Form (Eng)
• Letter of appointment from hospital/medical center

TV visa is a special type of visa for eligible foreign travellers as follows.

A. Workation which includes
    (1) Foreign talents
    (2) Free lancers 
    (3) Digital nomad/remote workers)

B. Paticipation in following activities which include
    (1) Muay Thai courses 
    (2) Thai Cooking classes
    (3) Sport trainings
    (4) Medical treatments (more than 60 days)
    (5) Training courses/seminars
    (6) Music Festivals (only as organizers of the event) 

C. Spuse and dependents children of DTV holders

The visa has its validity of 5 years from the date of issue with the duration of 180 days stay permit. Travellers are allowed to apply for a one-time 180-day extension of stay permit at the nearest Thai Immigration Office.

After the maximum stay of 180 days + extra 180 days, DTV holders must depart Thailnd and re-enter thecountry with the same DTV visa within the visa validity date.

1. Multiple Entry DTV visa : Workation 

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Financial evidence: amount of no less than 500,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter
• Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status
  

2. Multiple Entry DTV visa : Paticipation in specified activities (mentioned above)

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Financial evidence: amount of no less than 500,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter
• Proof of confirmation to attend the activity or letter of appointment from hospital/medical center

3. Multiple Entry DTV visa : Spouse and children under 20 years old of DTV visa holders

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Financial evidence: amount of no less than 500,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter
• Proof of relationship to the DTV visa holder e.g. copy of marriage certificate/ birth certificate / certificate of adoption

Transit Visa : Transit (stopover longer than 12 hours)

Applicants may apply for a visa between 1 - 4 entries based upon thier travel schedules. The 1-entry transit visa has its validity of 3 months from the date of issue. The 2/3/4-entry transit visa has its validity of 6 months from the date of issue. 

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Travel booking confirmation e.g. A plane ticket in and out of Thailand 
• Proof of accommodation in Thailand, e.g. A Copy of hotel reservation/ rental contract/deed. In case of residing with a family, an invitation from the host family along with a copy of their undersigned Thai ID or house registration is required. The name of the applicant must indicated clearly. Invitation Letter Form (Thai)  Invitation Letter Form (Eng)

3. Non-Immigramt O : Thai Nationals who abandoned Thai citizenship

Applicants who were formerly Thai citizens and currently holding other citizenship can also apply for a Non-Immigrant visa.

This single entry tourist visa has its validity of 3 months from the date of issue with the duration of 90 days stay permit. Travellers are allowed to apply for a thirty days extension of stay permit at the nearest Thai Immigration Office.

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Financial evidence showing monthly income of no less than 30,000 THB , e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings
• Proof of former Thai citizenship

Non-Immigramt O : Retirement (pensioner aged 50 or above with state/private pension who wishes to stay in Thailand for no longer than 90 days) 

The applicant must be over the age of 50 and retired. Those who are above 50 but have not yet retired can not apply for this type of visa; they are advised to apply for the O-A visa, instead.

This single entry tourist visa has its validity of 3 months from the date of issue with the duration of 90 days stay permit. Travellers are allowed to apply for a thirty days extension of stay permit at the nearest Thai Immigration Office.

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Financial evidence showing monthly income of no less than 65,000 THB or having the current balance of 800,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, proof of earnings or pension certificate 

This type of visa may be issued to applicants aged 50 years and over who wish to stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 1 year without the intention of working. Holder of this type of visa is allowed to stay in Thailand for 1 year. Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited. 

Qualifications of an applicant:

• Not being prohibited from entering the Kingdom under the Immigration Act. B.E. 2522.
• Having the nationality of or the residence in the country where his/ her application is submitted.
• Having no criminal record against the security of Thailand and the country of his/her nationality, or the country of his/her residence.
• Not having prohibitive diseases as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No.14 B.E. 2535 (Leprosy, Tuberculosis [T.B], Elephantiasis, Drug addiction, Alcoholism, 3rd step of syphilis).
• Must use our Medical Certificate ONLY. Download Medical Certificate form here
• Proof of Thai health insurance that covers the whole duration of stay in Thailand. The health insurance policy must have coverage not less than 100,000.- USD (3,000,000.- THB) per policy. Applications can submit either the copy of the health insurance policy or the original one (if available) and Print out this Foreign Insurance Certificate to be filled and signed by the insurance company. Buy Thai Insurance here
• Foreign Insurance Certificate – the form can be downloaded here 
• Proof of your accommodation in Thailand: A Copy of hotel reservation/ rental contract/deed. In case of residing with a family, an invitation from the host family along with a copy of their undersigned Thai ID or house registration is required. The name of the applicant must indicated clearly. Invitation Letter Form (Thai)Invitation Letter Form (Eng)
• Bank Statement showing a deposit of the amount equal to and not less than 800,000 THB (160,000 DKK) or an original payslip with a monthly income of not less than 65,000 THB, or a deposit account plus a monthly income totally not less than 800,000 THB. In case of submitting a bank statement, a letter of guarantee from the bank (an original copy) is required.

Purpose of Visit 

This type of visa may be issued to applicants who are over 50 years of age and over and wish to stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 10 years without the intention of working. Holder of this type of visa is allowed to stay in Thailand for 5 years each time with the possibility of an extension of up to 5 years at the Royal Thai Immigration Bureau (total 10 years). 

Qualifications of an applicant:

• Applicants must be at least 50 years of age and above (on the day of submitting the application). 
• Applicants must be nationals and passport holders of eligible countries, namely; Japan, Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. 
• Applicants must have a bank deposit of no less than 3 million Baht in Thailand OR a bank deposit in Thailand of no less than 1.8 million Baht and an annual income of no less than 1.2 million Baht. Such amount must be maintained in bank deposit in full for at least one year and at no less than 1.5 million Baht thereafter.  
• Applicants must have a Thai health insurance for the duration of stay, with coverage for outpatient treatment of no less than 40,000 Baht and inpatient treatment of no less than 400,000 Baht. The Thai health insurance can be obtained via http://longstay.tgia.org  
• Applicants must be Danish nationals or nationals of the above-mentioned eligible countries with permanent residence permit in Denmark. 
• Applicants not prohibited from entering the Kingdom as provided by the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979). 
• Having no criminal record in Thailand and the country of the applicant’s nationality and residence. 
• Not having prohibitive diseases such as Leprosy, Tuberculosis, drug addiction, Elephantiasis, and third phase of Syphilis as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No.14 B.E.2535. 

Validity of Visa: Multiple entries with the validity of visa of 5 years 

Period of Stay: Travelers with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period of 5 years each time with the possibility of an extension of up to 5 years at the Royal Thai Immigration Bureau (total 10 years).  

1. Non-Immigrant B: Business visit (attending a conference, meetings and visiting business partners)

Applicants who wish to travel to Thailand for a business purpose such as attending a conference should apply for Non-Immigrant B visa. A single entry visa valids for 3 months. and a multiple-entry visa valid for 1 years.

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Financial evidence: amount of no less than 30,000 THB (Single), 120,000 THB (Multiple) e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter
• Invitation letter from the company in Thailand

2. Non-Immigrant B: Frequent Business visits

Applicants who wish to travel to Thailand for frequent business visits should apply for Non-Immigrant B: Frequent Business visits. This is a multiple entry visa with a validity of 3 years

 Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Proof of the permanent residence in the country where the application is submitted
• Financial evidence: amount of no less than 3,000,000 THB
• Document proving business credentials: (1) proof of frequent business visit in Thailand, (2) proof of employment in their country, or (3) certification document from credible trade/business associations in the country of residence. Where applicable, the document should be signed by authorized person or notarized by relevant agencies

3. Non-Immigrant B: Employment (working in Thailand)

If you have been given a job offer in Thailand or the company you are currently employed is transferring you to their sister company in Thailand, it is necessary that you apply for a single entry Non-Immigrant B visa before entering the Kingdom. This visa allows the applicant to stay and work in Thailand for 90 days. During the stay, the applicant must contact the Thai Immigration Service within 30 days after arrival and apply for an extension of the stay permit. The applicant must also obtain a work permit at the Ministry of Labour. 

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location 
• Financial evidence: amount of no less than 30,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter
• WP32 (An approval letter from the Ministry of Labour ) or work permit in case of Non Immigrant B renewal (Japanese is waived from the requirement to submit WP32) 
• An invitation letter from the company in Thailand

 4. For spouse and/or children

NOTE: Should the applicant wish to relocate to Thailand with their spouse and/or children, the accompanying family members need to apply for a Non-Immigrant O visa. The following documents are required for the accompanying family members along with the following documents.

5. Non-Immigrant B: Non-Curicular Internship

Applicants who wish to travel to Thailand for a Non-Curicular Internship should apply for Non-Immigrant B: Frequent Business visits. This is a single entry visa with a validity of 3 months

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location 
• Financial evidence: amount of no less than 30,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter
• Letter confirming the internship/participation from the company  in Thailand

6. Non-Immigrant B: Employed as An Academic Staff/Teacher in Thailand

If you have been given a job offer in Thailand as an academic staff/teacher in Thailand, it is necessary that you apply for a single entry Non-Immigrant B visa before entering the Kingdom. This visa allows the applicant to stay and work in Thailand for 90 days. During the stay, the applicant must contact the Thai Immigration Service within 30 days after arrival and apply for an extension of the stay permit. The applicant must also obtain a work permit at the Ministry of Labour. 

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location 
• Financial evidence: amount of no less than 30,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter
• Letter from relevant authority such as Ministry of Education, University, International School
• Certificate of criminal record clearance from the country of residence

Applicant who intend to visit Thailand for employment or business visits with a company registerred in Thailand under the supoort of Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) should apply for this type of visa.

Please visit https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ for more information.

All visa types are a single entry with a validity of 3 months

1. Non-Immigrant ED: Studying at a Thai or an International School in Thailand (completing secondary or high school)

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Financial evidence e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter covering tuition fees and living expenses 
• Letter from relevant authority under the Ministry of Education or International School
• Letter confirming enrollment details from school signed by authorized person together with a copy of ID card or passport of the signer

2. Non-Immigrant ED: Studying at vocational, technical and university diploma below bachelor's degree

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Financial evidence e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter covering tuition fees and living expenses 
• Letter from Institute/university
• Letter confirming enrollment details from Institute/university signed by authorized person together with a copy of ID card or passport of the signer

 3. Non-Immigrant ED: To study a short course (Thai or English language)/ attend Muay Thai training

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Financial evidence e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter covering tuition fees and living expenses 
• Letter from relevant authority under the Ministry of Education/Letter from relevant organizations including Sports Authority of Thailand
• Letter confirming enrollment details from school signed by authorized person together with a copy of ID card or passport of the signer

4. Non-Immigrant ED: To attend workshop, training/seminar organized by government agency of foreign mission and international organization in Thailand

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Financial evidence e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter covering tuition fees and living expenses 
• Letter from the government agency or note verbale from foreign mission and international organization in Thailand

5. Non-Immigrant ED: internship (Curricular Internship)

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Financial evidence e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter covering tuition fees and living expenses 
• Letter confirming the curricular internship from the visa applicant’s university/educational institute
• Letter confirming enrollment details from school signed by authorized person together with a copy of ID card or passport of the signer

Non-Immigrant ED PLUS: Studying in Bachelor Degree's or Higher 

The visa is is a single entry with a validity of 3 months. This type of visa is for the applicants who will study and graduate from a university/an education institution in Thailand.
Those who are only an exchange student for 1 semester or more should apply for a Non-ED internship (Curricular Internship) - see above.  

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Financial evidence e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter covering tuition fees and living expenses 
• Letter from University
• Letter confirming enrollment details from University signed by authorized person together with a copy of ID card or passport of the signer

Applicants who wish to conduct a voluntary work in Thailand can only apply for a single entry Non-Immigrant O visa which allows him/her to stay in Thailand for 90 days. Should the work period exceed 90 days, applicants must contact the Thai Immigration Service and apply for an extension of the stay permit.

1. Voluntary work with government agency /state enterprise (without salary)

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Financial evidence: amount of no less than 30,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter
• Letter confirming voluntary work by government agency or state enterprise

2.  Voluntary work with foundation or association registered in Thailand (without salary)

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Financial evidence: amount of no less than 30,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter
• Letter confirming voluntary work by registered foundation or association
• Proof of registration of the foundation or association together with a copy of ID card of the signer

3. Voluntary work with foreign foundation or association with permission to operate in Thailand (without salary)

Required Documents

• Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
• Photograph taken within the last six months
• Document indicating current location
• Financial evidence: amount of no less than 30,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter
• Letter confirming voluntary work by foreign foundation or association with permission to operate in Thailand
• Proof of permission to operate in Thailand together with copy of passport and work permit of the signer

In the case that the applicants are to be employed with salary by NGO/Charity/Association, please see "NON-Immigrant B" 

The four categories of people who are eligible to apply for SMART Visa are

(1) Talent

(2) Investor

(3) Executive

(4) Startup and

(5) Others (i.e. legal dependents, namely spouse and children, if any).

The SMART Visa provides more benefits and privileges than any other types of visa. These benefits include:

Please click on the links below for further details.

• Details of SMART Visa Program
• Applicant Manual
• Required Documents
  • Documents for SMART Visa "T" (Talents)
  • Documents for SMART Visa "I" (Investors)
  • Documents for SMART Visa "E" (Executives)
  • Documents for SMART Visa "S" (Startup Entrepreneurs)
  • Documents for SMART Visa "O" (Spouse and Children of SMART Visa Holders)

For applicants who seek a Long-Term Residences Visa with validity of 10 years, please visit LTR Visa application website under the Board of Investment of Thailand at https://ltr.boi.go.th/