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Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Thailand Visa Exemption (Tourist)
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Citizens of 93 countries and territories may currently enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days for tourism or short business, extendable once by 30 days at immigration (THB 1,900). All arrivals must submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before entry. On 19 May 2026 the Cabinet approved reverting most nationalities to 30 days (some to 15); the change takes effect only after publication in the Royal Gazette, which had not happened as of early June 2026.
Government fee
THB 0
Max stay
60 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months on arrival.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)Submitted online within 72 hours before arrival (replaced paper TM6 from May 2025).
Proof of onward travelConfirmed ticket out of Thailand within the permitted stay; may be checked.
Proof of fundsOptionalTHB 20,000 per person / 40,000 per family equivalent; spot-checked at entry.
Accommodation detailsHotel booking or address in Thailand for the TDAC.
Tourist Visa
Thailand Visa on Arrival (VOA)
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Nationals of about 31 countries/territories not on the visa-exemption list (including India, China, Taiwan, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia) can obtain a 15-day single-entry visa on arrival for THB 2,000 cash at designated checkpoints; an online E-VOA pre-application is also available. It cannot be extended except in emergencies. The May 2026 Cabinet decision also approved trimming the VOA-eligible list, pending Royal Gazette publication.
Government fee
THB 2,000
Service fee
THB 1,500
Max stay
15 days
Validity
15 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months (30 days accepted at some checkpoints).
Completed VOA application formAvailable at the checkpoint or via E-VOA online.
Photograph 4x6 cmTaken within 6 months.
Onward ticket within 15 daysConfirmed departure ticket.
Proof of fundsTHB 10,000 per person / 20,000 per family in cash equivalent.
Fee THB 2,000 in cashPayable in Thai baht only at the counter.
Tourist Visa
Thailand Tourist eVisa (TR)
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Single-entry tourist visa applied for on the official thaievisa.go.th portal (now serving 60+ countries), granting a 60-day stay, extendable once by 30 days in-country (THB 1,900). The TR visa costs THB 1,000 (local-currency equivalents vary by embassy) and is valid for entry within 3 months of issue. A Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (METV, THB 5,000, 6-month validity, 60 days per entry) is available to applicants in their country of residence.
Government fee
THB 1,000
Service fee
THB 1,900
Processing time
10 days
Max stay
60 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (6)
Passport bio pagePassport valid at least 6 months with blank pages.
PhotographRecent passport-style photo, digital upload.
Proof of current locationDocument showing residence in the consular jurisdiction applied to.
Proof of fundsBank statement, commonly THB 20,000 per person equivalent.
Travel bookingRound-trip or onward flight reservation.
Accommodation proofHotel booking or host address in Thailand.
Transit Visa
Thailand Transit Visa (TS)
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For travellers passing through Thailand en route to a third country, sports participants and crew. Costs THB 800 per entry, allows up to 30 days per entry, and is applied for via the thaievisa.go.th portal or a Thai mission. Travellers from visa-exempt countries generally do not need it for airside transit or short stopovers.
Government fee
THB 800
Service fee
THB 1,900
Processing time
10 days
Max stay
30 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months.
Visa application via eVisa portalOnline form with photo upload.
Confirmed ticket to third countryShowing transit through Thailand.
Visa for the onward destinationIf required by the third country.
Proof of fundsTHB 10,000 per person / 20,000 per family.
Medical Treatment Visa
Thailand Medical Treatment Visa (Non-MT)
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For patients receiving treatment at a Thai hospital, with stays up to 90 days, renewable in-country up to one year on medical grounds. Requires a hospital confirmation/appointment letter and proof of at least THB 45,000 per person in funds; up to three immediate family members may accompany the patient under the same category. A separate 90-day visa-free medical entry scheme exists for nationals of some Gulf states (CLMV/GCC arrangements).
Government fee
THB 2,000
Service fee
THB 1,900
Processing time
10 days
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Hospital confirmation letterLetter from the Thai hospital confirming appointment/admission and treatment plan.
Medical recordsOptionalDiagnosis and treatment history from home-country physician.
Proof of fundsBank statement showing at least THB 45,000 per person.
Proof of ability to pay treatment costsFunds, insurance or sponsor covering medical expenses.
Family relationship proofOptionalFor up to 3 accompanying immediate family members.
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Business Visitor Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
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Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Thailand Education Visa (Non-Immigrant ED)
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For study at Thai universities, schools, language schools and approved training (including Muay Thai); the initial visa grants 90 days, then extensions of stay are issued in-country (THB 1,900 each) up to 1 year at a time, tied to continued enrollment. Since the 2025 reforms, schools must file monthly attendance reports and students need roughly 80% attendance or face cancellation; language-school 'visa mill' enforcement has tightened sharply. Working is not permitted without separate authorisation. An 'ED Plus' sub-type lets degree students stay up to graduation plus 1 year for job seeking.
Study: Enrolled study at approved institution
Government fee
THB 2,000
Service fee
THB 1,900
Processing time
10 days
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (6)
PassportValid at least 6 months.
Acceptance/enrollment letterFrom a Ministry of Education-accredited Thai institution.
School registration documentsInstitution licence and course details.
Proof of tuition paymentReceipt for the enrolled course.
Proof of fundsCommonly THB 20,000+ equivalent bank statement.
PhotographTaken within 6 months.
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Language Course Visa
Internship / Trainee Visa
Exchange Program Visa
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Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Digital Nomad Visa
Thailand LTR Visa - Work-from-Thailand Professional
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10-year renewable remote-work residence (5+5 years, fee THB 50,000) for employees of well-established foreign companies: income of USD 80,000/year in the past 2 years (or USD 40,000+ with a master's degree), employer either publicly listed or a private company operating 3+ years with USD 50 million combined revenue. The premium long-term alternative to the DTV for high-earning remote workers; includes annual reporting, overseas-income tax exemption and dependent coverage. Requires USD 50,000 health insurance or USD 100,000 deposit.
Study: Study permitted during 10-yr stay
Family: Up to 4 LTR dependents (children <20)
Government fee
THB 50,000
Service fee
THB 7,800
Processing time
60 days
Validity
3,650 days
Document checklist (5)
PassportValid at least 6 months.
Employment contract with overseas employerListed company, or private firm with 3+ years operation and USD 50M+ combined revenue.
Proof of income USD 80,000/year (past 2 years)Or USD 40,000+ with a master's degree.
Health insurance USD 50,000Or social security, or USD 100,000 deposit held 12+ months.
BOI endorsementQualification review by the Board of Investment.
Digital Nomad Visa
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
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5-year multiple-entry visa (THB 10,000) launched July 2024 for remote workers/freelancers employed by foreign companies ('workcation'), participants in Thai soft-power activities (Muay Thai, Thai cooking, sports training, music festivals, medical treatment) and their spouses/children. Each entry allows 180 days, extendable once per entry by 180 days (THB 1,900), so up to ~360 days before a border run. Requires proof of at least THB 500,000 in funds; working for Thai employers is prohibited and the visa carries no path to residency.
Study: Soft-power activities; courses allowed
Family: Spouse and children may apply as dependents
Government fee
THB 10,000
Service fee
THB 1,900
Processing time
15 days
Max stay
180 days
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (6)
PassportValid at least 6 months at application.
PhotographTaken within 6 months.
Proof of current location/residenceMust apply from country of nationality or legal residence.
Bank statement showing THB 500,000+Equivalent in any currency, held/seasoned for about 3 months.
Evidence of categoryWorkcation: employment contract or portfolio with foreign employer/clients. Soft power: enrollment letter from Thai gym/school/hospital.
Marriage/birth certificatesOptionalFor dependent spouse and children under 20.
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Thailand SMART Visa S (Startup)
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The only SMART visa category still open after the February 2025 restructuring: a 2-year renewable visa for founders of startups certified in Thailand's targeted industries (by NIA, depa or similar), holding at least 25% of shares or a director position. Requires a THB 600,000 deposit held 3+ months (plus THB 180,000 per dependent) and health insurance; fee THB 10,000 per year of visa granted. Includes work-permit exemption, 1-year reporting and dependent work rights.
Work: Run startup; no separate work permit
Family: SMART-O dependents; spouse may work
Government fee
THB 10,000
Service fee
THB 9,700
Processing time
30 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (6)
PassportValid at least 6 months.
Startup certificationEndorsement that the company operates in targeted industries (NIA, depa or relevant agency).
Evidence of shareholding or directorshipAt least 25% of registered capital or director position.
Bank deposit THB 600,000Held at least 3 months in Thailand or country of residence; +180,000 per dependent.
Health insuranceCovering applicant and dependents for the entire stay.
BOI qualification endorsementSMART visa qualification letter before visa issuance.
Skilled Work Visa
Thailand Non-Immigrant B Visa + Work Permit
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Standard employment route: a Thai employer sponsors a Non-B visa (THB 2,000 single-entry/90 days; THB 5,000 multiple-entry/1 year), then the worker obtains a work permit from the Ministry of Labour after arrival and extends the stay to 1 year (THB 1,900). The sponsoring company generally needs THB 2 million registered capital and 4 Thai employees per foreign hire; minimum salary thresholds by nationality apply for extensions (about THB 25,000-50,000/month). Renewable annually and a qualifying route to permanent residence after 3 years of extensions.
Work: Employer-sponsored + work permit
Residency after 3 years
Family: Family on Non-O dependent
Government fee
THB 2,000
Service fee
THB 7,800
Processing time
10 days
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (6)
PassportValid at least 6 months.
Employment/invitation letter from Thai companyStating position, salary and contract terms.
WP3 pre-work-permit approvalIssued by Ministry of Labour (required by many missions).
Company corporate documentsRegistration certificate, shareholder list, financial statements.
Applicant qualificationsDegree certificates and CV/experience evidence.
Work permit application after arrivalFiled at Department of Employment before starting work.
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Freelancer Visa
Self-Employment Visa
Seasonal Work Visa
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
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Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Thailand LTR Visa - Wealthy Global Citizen
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10-year renewable visa (issued 5+5 years, fee THB 50,000) for individuals with at least USD 1 million in global assets who invest at least USD 500,000 in Thai government bonds (5+ year maturity), Thai companies or Thai property. Benefits include digital work permit eligibility, exemption from the 4-Thai-to-1-foreigner hiring ratio, annual (instead of 90-day) reporting, fast-track airport service and exemption of tax on overseas income. Requires USD 50,000 health insurance or a USD 100,000 deposit held 12+ months.
Study: Study permitted during 10-yr stay
Family: Up to 4 LTR dependents (children <20)
Government fee
THB 50,000
Processing time
60 days
Validity
3,650 days
Document checklist (6)
PassportValid at least 6 months.
Proof of USD 1M+ global assetsBank/brokerage statements, property valuations, shareholdings.
Proof of USD 500,000 investment in ThailandThai government bonds (5+ yr), FDI in Thai companies, or Thai real estate.
Health insurance USD 50,000Or social security entitlement, or USD 100,000 bank deposit held 12+ months.
BOI qualification endorsementOnline application screened by the Board of Investment before visa issuance.
Dependent documentsOptionalMarriage/birth certificates for spouse and children.
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Residence by Real Estate
Citizenship by Investment
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
Business Investor Visa
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Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
Retirement Visa
Thailand LTR Visa - Wealthy Pensioner
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10-year renewable visa (5+5 years, fee THB 50,000) for retirees aged 50+ with stable passive income of at least USD 80,000/year (pensions, dividends, rental income), or USD 40,000-80,000/year combined with a USD 250,000 investment in Thai bonds or property. Offers annual reporting, multiple re-entry, overseas-income tax exemption and fast-track service; requires USD 50,000 health insurance or a USD 100,000 deposit. A premium alternative to the O-A/O-X retirement visas.
Study: Study permitted during 10-yr stay
Family: Up to 4 LTR dependents (children <20)
Government fee
THB 50,000
Processing time
60 days
Validity
3,650 days
Document checklist (5)
PassportValid at least 6 months.
Proof of age 50+Passport/birth records.
Proof of passive income USD 80,000/yearPension statements, dividends, rental income for the past 2 years; or USD 40,000+ plus USD 250,000 Thai investment.
Health insurance USD 50,000Or social security, or USD 100,000 deposit held 12+ months.
BOI endorsementApplication screened by BOI before visa issuance at embassy or in Thailand.
Retirement Visa
Thailand Retirement Visa (Non-Immigrant O-A)
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1-year multiple-entry retirement visa for applicants aged 50+, requiring THB 800,000 on deposit, or monthly pension income of THB 65,000, or a combination totalling THB 800,000/year, plus police clearance, medical certificate and health insurance (THB 40,000 outpatient / 400,000 inpatient). Renewable annually in Thailand; many retirees instead use the in-country Non-O retirement extension (same financials, no insurance mandate at most offices). The O-X variant offers 5+5 years to 14 nationalities with THB 3 million on deposit.
Family: Spouse on Non-O dependent
Government fee
THB 5,000
Processing time
15 days
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Min. income / month
THB 65,000
Document checklist (6)
PassportValid at least 18 months.
Proof of age 50+Passport bio page.
Financial evidenceBank statement showing THB 800,000 equivalent, or income certificate of THB 65,000/month, or combination of 800,000/year.
Criminal record checkIssued in country of nationality/residence within 3 months.
Medical certificateShowing absence of prohibited diseases, within 3 months.
Health insuranceThai-approved policy: THB 40,000 outpatient / 400,000 inpatient coverage for the whole stay.
Working Holiday Visa
Thailand Work and Holiday Visa (Australia/New Zealand)
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Reciprocal scheme allowing Australian (and New Zealand) citizens aged 18-30 to live in Thailand for up to 12 months with multiple re-entry, working no more than 3 months for any single employer. Requires tertiary qualifications, funds of about AUD 5,000 (NZD 7,000), health insurance for the full stay and a medical with chest X-ray; the fee is AUD 300 and applications go through the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra (annual quota applies, ~500 places). Thailand has no working-holiday agreements with other countries.
Work: Work capped; max 6 mo per employer
Study: Short courses up to 6 months
Government fee
A$300
Service fee
A$330
Processing time
10 days
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Australian or NZ passportValid 6 months (AU) / 12 months (NZ).
Proof of age 18-30At time of application.
Tertiary qualification evidenceCompleted full-time course of at least 3 years.
Proof of fundsAt least AUD 5,000 or NZD 7,000.
Medical certificate with chest X-rayIssued within the past 3 months.
Health/travel insuranceCovering the entire 12-month stay.
Return ticket or funds for oneOptionalOnward travel evidence.
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Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Thailand Dependent/Guardian Visa (Non-Immigrant O)
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Covers spouses and children (under 20) of foreigners holding Thai work, business, retirement or study visas, parents of Thai citizens, and guardians of children studying in Thailand. Entry visa is 90 days (THB 2,000 single / 5,000 multiple), then 1-year extensions of stay track the principal's permit; guardian extensions require THB 500,000 on deposit and dependent extensions about THB 400,000 held 3 months. DTV and LTR holders' dependents instead receive the same visa class as the principal.
Government fee
THB 2,000
Service fee
THB 9,700
Processing time
10 days
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (5)
PassportValid at least 6 months.
Proof of relationshipMarriage or birth certificates, legalised/translated if foreign.
Principal's visa and work permit copiesOr school enrollment of the child for guardian cases.
Guarantee letter from employer/schoolConfirming the principal's status in Thailand.
Financial evidenceBank statement, commonly THB 400,000 (THB 500,000 for guardian extensions) held 3 months.
Spouse / Partner Visa
Thailand Marriage Visa (Non-Immigrant O - Thai Spouse)
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For foreigners legally married to a Thai national: enter on a 90-day Non-O visa (THB 2,000 single entry), then obtain 1-year extensions of stay at immigration (THB 1,900) by showing THB 400,000 seasoned 2 months in a Thai bank or THB 40,000/month income. Renewable indefinitely with annual proof of a genuine marriage (home visit/photos); permits applying for a work permit. Since the Marriage Equality Act (23 Jan 2025), same-sex spouses qualify equally. A discounted PR fee (THB 95,700) applies after 3 years of extensions.
Government fee
THB 2,000
Service fee
THB 9,700
Processing time
10 days
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Min. income / month
THB 40,000
Document checklist (6)
PassportValid at least 6 months.
Thai marriage certificate (Kor Ror 2/3)Registered Thai marriage, or legalised foreign marriage certificate.
Spouse's Thai ID card and house registrationCopies signed by the Thai spouse.
Financial evidenceThai bank book showing THB 400,000 held 2 months, or income certificate of THB 40,000/month.
Photos of couple together at residenceEvidence of genuine cohabitation for extensions.
TM30 address notificationProof of registered residence in Thailand.
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Dependent Relative Visa
Ancestry / Repatriation
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Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Talent / Highly Skilled Visa
Thailand LTR Visa - Highly-Skilled Professional
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10-year renewable visa (5+5 years, fee THB 50,000) for experts working for Thai or foreign entities in targeted industries (tech, EV, biotech, defence), universities, research centres or Thai government agencies. Income threshold USD 80,000/year, or USD 40,000+ with a STEM master's degree (no minimum for government employees). Key benefit is a 17% flat personal income tax rate plus a digital work permit and exemption from the Thai-employee ratio.
Work: Thai target-industry employer; digital permit
Study: Study permitted during 10-yr stay
Family: Up to 4 LTR dependents (children <20)
Government fee
THB 50,000
Service fee
THB 9,700
Processing time
60 days
Validity
3,650 days
Document checklist (6)
PassportValid at least 6 months.
Employment contract in a targeted industryThai or foreign employer in BOI targeted industries, research, or government.
Proof of income USD 80,000/yearOr USD 40,000+ with master's in science/technology; waived for government employees.
Evidence of expertiseDegree certificates, 5+ years experience in the relevant field (where applicable).
Health insurance USD 50,000Or social security, or USD 100,000 deposit held 12+ months.
BOI endorsementQualification review before visa issuance; digital work permit issued (THB 3,000/year).
Long-Term Residence Permit
Thailand Privilege Visa (formerly Thailand Elite)
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Residence-by-membership program run by state-owned Thailand Privilege Card Co.: a one-time fee buys a 5-20 year multiple-entry visa with 1-year stays per entry, airport fast-track and concierge perks, with no income, investment or insurance requirements. Tiers: Bronze THB 650,000/5 yrs (promotional, extended to 30 Sep 2026), Gold THB 900,000/5 yrs, Platinum THB 1.5M/10 yrs (+1M per dependent), Diamond THB 2.5M/15 yrs, Reserve THB 5M/20 yrs (invitation only). Functions like a golden visa but is a prepaid membership, confers no work rights and no direct PR/citizenship path.
Processing time
60 days
Max stay
365 days
Validity
1,825 days
Min. investment
THB 650,000
Document checklist (5)
PassportValid at least 6 months.
Membership application formSubmitted online or via authorised agent.
Passport-style photoTaken within 6 months.
Background check consentCriminal/immigration history vetting by Thai authorities.
Membership fee paymentOne-time fee paid within 60 days of approval, before visa affixing.
Permanent Residence
Thailand Permanent Residence Permit
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Annual quota program (100 persons per nationality) for foreigners who have held 1-year extensions of stay on the same non-immigrant basis for 3+ consecutive years, applying under employment (typically THB 80,000/month salary or WP 3+ years), investment (THB 3-10M), family or expert categories. Application fee THB 7,600 plus THB 191,400 on approval (THB 95,700 for spouses/children of Thais or PR holders); requires basic Thai language ability at interview. PR removes visa renewals (re-entry permits still needed) and opens a path to citizenship after 5 years.
Government fee
THB 7,600
Processing time
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Passport with 3+ years of consecutive extensionsSame non-immigrant visa basis throughout.
Application form (TM.9)Filed at Immigration Division 1 during the annual window (usually Oct-Dec).
Category evidenceEmployment: work permit 3+ years and salary/tax records; Investment: THB 3-10M transferred; Family: Thai marriage/birth certificates.
Personal income tax returnsTypically 3 years showing qualifying income (about THB 80,000/month for employment route).
Criminal background checkPolice clearance.
Thai language interviewBasic speaking/listening ability assessed.
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