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. 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.
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. |
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For Visa types not listed here on the webiste, please visit https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ for more information.
Tourist Visa
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 activitiesThe 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
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
3. Tourist visa : Participants of MICE industry (Meeting, Incentives, Convention, Exhibitions)
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TV visa is a special type of visa for eligible foreign travellers as follows. A. Workation which includes 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 : WorkationRequired Documents
2. Multiple Entry DTV visa : Paticipation in specified activities (mentioned above)Required Documents
3. Multiple Entry DTV visa : Spouse and children under 20 years old of DTV visa holdersRequired Documents
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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
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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
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NON-O (retirement)
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
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NON-OA (1 year)
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:
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NON-OX (5 years)
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:
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).
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NON-Immigrant B (Updated)
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
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
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
4. For spouse and/or childrenNOTE: 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
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
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Non- Immigrant IB
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. |
Non-ED (Updated)
All visa types are a single entry with a validity of 3 months1. Non-Immigrant ED: Studying at a Thai or an International School in Thailand (completing secondary or high school)Required Documents
2. Non-Immigrant ED: Studying at vocational, technical and university diploma below bachelor's degreeRequired Documents
3. Non-Immigrant ED: To study a short course (Thai or English language)/ attend Muay Thai training Required Documents
4. Non-Immigrant ED: To attend workshop, training/seminar organized by government agency of foreign mission and international organization in Thailand Required Documents
5. Non-Immigrant ED: internship (Curricular Internship) Required Documents
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Non-Immigramt ED PLUS (Updated)
Non-Immigrant ED PLUS: Studying in Bachelor Degree's or HigherThe 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. Required Documents
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Non-Immigrant O for Voluntary Work (Updated)
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
2. Voluntary work with foundation or association registered in Thailand (without salary) Required Documents
3. Voluntary work with foreign foundation or association with permission to operate in Thailand (without salary) Required Documents
In the case that the applicants are to be employed with salary by NGO/Charity/Association, please see "NON-Immigrant B" |
SMART VISA
The SMART Visa, which will come into effect on 1 February 2018, will encourage foreign talents and investors to invest in the 10 targeted industries of Thailand. It is hoped that it will enhance knowledge transfer and increase the competitiveness of Thailand in the global economy.
The SMART Visa is a new type of visa specially designed to encourage highly-skilled professionals and talents to work or invest in the 10 targeted S-Curve industries, namely (1) next-generation automotive, (2) smart electronics, (3) affluent, medical and wellness tourism, (4) agriculture and biotechnology, (5) food for the future, (6) robotics, (7) aviation and logistics, (8) biofuels and biochemicals, (9) digital, and (10) medical hub.
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:(1) Visa validity up to 4 years (instead of the usual 1 year)
(2) No requirement of work permit
(3) Extension of reporting of stay to Immigration Bureau – from every 90-day to every year
(4) The right of legal dependents (spouse and children) of the SMART Visa holder to live and work in Thailand equivalent to SMART visa holder (only SMART T type allows dependents of SMART Visa holder to work in Thailand).
Please click on the links below for further details.
All required supporting documents have to be scanned and uploaded. Applicant must print the confirmation page and submit it with the hard copy of all supporting documents, in person or by post, either to:
- please go to https://smart-visa.boi.go.th/
- One-Stop Service Centre for Visa and Work Permit (OSS)
Chamchuri Square Building
Phyathai Road
Pathumwan District
Bangkok 10330
Thailand
For more information, please visit the website of the Board of Investment of Thailand at http://www.boi.go.th/index.php?page=Smart_visa |
LONG-TERM RESIDENCEs VISA (LTR)
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/ |
For Visa types not listed here on the webiste, please visit https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ for more information.