Thai Elite Visa
The Thailand Elite Visa is a long-term visa categorized under the Privilege Entry Visa. It allows residency in Thailand along with additional benefits for a period between 5 and 20 years, depending on the chosen package. The Elite Visa is a 5-year renewable multiple-entry visa with an extendable 1-year length of stay per each entry.
This visa is appropriate for anyone who lives or regularly comes to Thailand but doesn’t want to deal with Thailand’s bureaucratic visa system. This includes digital nomads who don’t want to do visa runs, retirees who don’t want to be stressed with the new complicated regulations that are regularly introduced, or investors or business people who need to fly in and out of Thailand several times a year.
Tourist Visa
This is a 60-day Tourist Visa to Thailand that can either be multiple-entry or single-entry and can be extended for another 30 days at an immigration office. If you want to extend it for longer than 30 days, you can convert the visa to a Non-Immigrant Visa.
Non-Immigrant Visa
This is normally a single-entry visa into Thailand that’s valid for 90 days. Depending on the type of Non-Immigrant visa you can also get a work permit and open a bank account.
This visa can be extended to a long-term visa, depending on the type of Non-Immigrant Visa you apply for.
Depending on the purpose of stay, there are various types of Non-Immigrant Visas available from Thai embassies and consulates or at the immigration, some including:
- Non-B Business Visa
- Non-O Retirement Visa
- Non-O Marriage Visa
- Non-B Investment Visa
- Long-Term Residence Visa
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Marriage Visa and Retirement Visa
There is no direct application for these two visa types, but don’t worry. It’s not going to be a complicated process, as long as you meet the special financial requirements for the application. To obtain a Marriage Visa in Thailand, you must simply be married to a Thai national. Otherwise, you need to be 50 years old or older to apply for the Retirement Visa in Thailand.
For the first step, you must obtain a Non-Immigrant Visa. Next, convert the Non-Immigrant Visa to either a Marriage Visa or a Retirement Visa. These are two of the visa types that will allow you to stay in Thailand for a whole year and are renewable without the need to go to the border or leave the Kingdom.
Business Visa
This visa is specially designed for people who want to do business or work legally in Thailand and is known as the Non-Immigrant Business Visa. You can also get a work permit and open a bank account with this visa.
This visa can be extended every year along with a work permit as long as employment or the business is still intact.
Permanent Resident Visa
To qualify for this visa, you must have stayed in Thailand for 3 consecutive years with 1-year visa extensions. If you have been married to a Thai citizen for 5 years, you must be earning 40,000 THB per month. If you are single, your monthly income must at least be 80,000 THB. You simply present 3 years of personal tax statements proving the above-stated income requirements to qualify for a Permanent Resident Visa in Thailand.
Harrell already asked but the question wasn’t answered:
The NEW visa on arrival providing 60 days of stay, has it been implemented already or is it still 30 days of stay?
Hello, Mike.
The Visa on Arrival only allows for a stay of up to 15 days. The Visa Exemption Scheme with the new update, however, will allow for a stay of up to 60 days. Unfortunately, as of this writing, there is no certainty as to whether or not the new immigration update has taken effect, even though it was said to come to effect on June 1, 2024. If you are planning on traveling to Thailand, it is advised that you apply a Thailand Tourist Visa to guarantee your entry to Thailand.
For immigration-related questions, we recommend that you join the community here to learn more about how to enter Thailand: https://howtoenterthailand.com/
Can foreigners take Thai Driving license without any work permit but have place of residence in Thailand
Hello, Jael.
Yes, you can apply for a Thai Driving License in Thailand without a work permit.
I am a British passport holder and arrived in Thailand on 5th may , I have been to immigration on the 5th June and paid the 1900bhat for another 30 days . I have been back to immigration to apply for another 30 days but on paying the 1900 Bhat my passport was only stamped for another 7 days which is due to run out next week on 12th . My flight back to the UK is booked for 22nd June so what can I do next as I don’t want to be fined for overstaying
Thankyou
Hello, Lauren George.
If you believe you are going to overstay in Thailand, it is important that you head to the immigration office as soon as possible to explain your case.
For immigration-related questions, we recommend that you join the community here to learn more about how to enter Thailand: https://howtoenterthailand.com/
Not a comment but a question. Is the Thai tourist visa now officially 60 days upon arrival or 30 days? People are confused.
Hello, Harrell Holloway.
The Thailand Tourist Visa lasts for 60 days and can be extended for an additional 30 days at the immigration office.
For immigration-related questions, we recommend that you join the community here to learn more about how to enter Thailand: https://howtoenterthailand.com/
Hi i am Croatian and live in Singapore , do i need visa ?
Hello, Marko.
Citizens of Croatia are eligible to enter Thailand through the Visa Exemption Scheme.
For immigration-related questions, we recommend that you join the community here to learn more about how to enter Thailand: https://howtoenterthailand.com/
Dear Consultant but unfortunately this is not true , Croatian still need visa , I checked
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That’s why I am so confused!!!I don’t want to be deported because I don’t have the right visa
Hello, Marko.
The document you had shared is outdated. The government had released news regarding the immigration update near the end of May.
For immigration-related questions, we recommend that you join the community here to learn more about how to enter Thailand: https://howtoenterthailand.com/
I should add my trip is in a few days so there is insufficient time to apply for a visa beforehand
Hello, Vlad Ionescu.
If you intend to stay longer than the 15 days the Visa on Arrival allows, a good alternative would be entering Thailand through the Visa Exemption Scheme, as Romania is on the list of eligible countries.
For immigration-related questions, we recommend that you join the community here to learn more about how to enter Thailand: https://howtoenterthailand.com/
Hello. I have romanian passport and planning to fly in and stay in Thailand for 21 days. I understand VOA is only issued for 15 days. What are my options for visa. Will I need to flight out of Thailand to receive a second VOA ? If so what is the preferred destination to go out one day and return in the same. Thank you
Hello, Vlad Ionescu.
If you intend to stay longer than the 15 days the Visa on Arrival allows, a good alternative would be entering Thailand through the Visa Exemption Scheme, as Romania is on the list of eligible countries.
For immigration-related questions, we recommend that you join the community here to learn more about how to enter Thailand: https://howtoenterthailand.com/
I am writing to inquire about the visa requirements for Armenian citizens traveling to Thailand. Specifically, I would like to know if Armenian citizens are eligible to obtain a visa upon arrival in Thailand.
Hello, George Muradyan.
As of this writing, citizens of Armenia are eligible to enter Thailand with the Visa on Arrival.
For immigration-related questions, we recommend that you join the community here to learn more about how to enter Thailand: https://howtoenterthailand.com/
I am an international PhD student in Poland. I am a Pakistani National and I want to come to Thailand to attend an international conference, and I intend to stay there for 10 days, Can I apply for a visa from Pakistan? Or only the visa from Poland will be accepted if I am traveling from Poland to Thailand.
Hello, Sidra Amin.
You can apply for a visa at the nearest Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate.
For immigration-related questions, we recommend that you join the community here to learn more about how to enter Thailand: https://howtoenterthailand.com/
Hello. I have a question. Do residents of Belarus now need a visa when visiting for up to 15 days?
Hello, Sergei Sokov.
As of this writing, Belarus passport holders may obtain a Visa on Arrival upon entering Thailand, which will allow them to remain in Thailand for a total of 15 days.
For immigration-related questions, we recommend that you join the community here to learn more about how to enter Thailand: https://howtoenterthailand.com/
Hello. Do I need to make an appointment to apply for a Non-B visa?
Hello, Efim.
You can make an appointment with Siam Legal International to obtain your Thailand Business Visa. To get in touch with them and begin the process, you can fill out this form: https://www.siam-legal.com/contactus.php
I want one year visa for Thailand
Hello, Mohammad.
There are many categories for the 1-Year Non-Immigrant Visa. If you wish to obtain this visa, Siam Legal International provides this service. To get in touch with them and begin the process, you can fill out this form: https://www.siam-legal.com/contactus.php
Hi I’m a filipino and can I change my tourist visa to a non immigrant O visa in Bangkok?
What are the requirements ?
Hello, Bong Siew Yin.
You can change your Tourist Visa to a Non-Immigrant O Visa in Bangkok. Please, refer to the Thailand Retirement Visa page for more information.
Hi, I am an Indian, currently staying in Oman. I would like to visit Thailand on May 8, 2024 and will stay up to May 11, 2024. Do I need to apply for visa or can I get an exemption. If required, what is the way forward.
Hello, Krishna Murty.
You can enter Thailand with a Visa on Arrival, if you intend to stay in Thailand for less than 15 days.