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Official Agencies in charge of issuing visas are :

TYPES OF VISA

1. Diplomatic Visa	4. Non-Immigrant Visa	7. Visas On arrival
2. Official Visa	5. Immigrant Visa	8. Transit Visa
3. Courtesy Visa	6. Non-Quota Immigrant Visa	9. Tourist Visa

1. DIPLOMATIC 

2. OFFICIAL VISA 

- Thai Embassies and Consulates-General may upon official request grant visas to diplomatic or official passport-holders who wish to assume duties at a foreign Diplomatic Mission or Consulate or International Organization in the Kingdom and their family members or who desire to enter the Kingdom on official duty. 
- Supporting documents are Note Verbal and/or documents issued by the foreign government or international organization, certifying the identity of the person concerned and his/her purposes while visiting the Kingdom. 

3. COURTESY VISAS

Courtesy visas are given to visitors who hold diplomatic or official passports, and who wish to stay in Thailand for 30 days but do not intend to work in the country. There is no visa fee for a courtesy visa.

4. NON-IMMIGRANT VISA 

4.1 REQUIREMENT 

This type of visa is designed for applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for the following purposes. 
- to perform official duties (Category "F") 
- to conduct business / to work (Category "B") 
- to invest with the concurrence of the Thai Ministries and Government Departments concerned (Category "IM") 
- to invest or perform other activities relating to investment, subject to the provision of the established laws on investment promotion (Category "IB") 
- to study, to come on a work study tour or observation tour , to participate in projects or seminars , to attend a conference or training course , to study as a foreign Buddhist monk (Category "ED") 
- to work as a film-producer, journalist or reporter (Category "M") 
- to perform missionary work or other religious activities with the concurrence of the Thai Ministries or Government Departments concerned (Category "R") 
- to conduct scientific research or training or teaching in a research institute (Category "RS") 
- to undertake skilled work or to work as an expert or specialist (Category "EX") 
- other activities (Category "O")

4.2 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ** 

4.2.1 The applicants must submit the following relevant documents depending on the purpose of their visit. 
- Visa application form completely filled out 
- Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months and its copy 
- Two 4 x 6 cm full-faced , bareheaded photos taken within the past six months 
- Birth Certificate ("O") 
- Certifcate of Marriage or its equivalents ("O") 
- Transcript / Letter of acceptance from the concerned schools/universities or institutes ("ED") 
- Letter from Thailand's Board of Investment. ("IB") 
- Official Note certifying the purpose of travel from the Government Agencies /Embassies and Consulates / International Organizations / State Enterprises inThailand. ("F" / "B" / "ED" / "M" / "R") 
- Letter of acceptance from the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (Alien Occupational Control Division, Department of Employment , Tel 662-2452745, 245-3209, 617-6578, 617-6584 Fax. 662-6176576, 245-2593) *** 
- Letter from a company stating the objective of the visit to Thailand ("B") 
- Document showing correspondence with trading partners in Thailand. ("B") 
- Letter of invitation from companies qualified to employ foreigners. ("B") 
- Employment contract indicating rationale for hiring the applicant as well as his/her salary, position and qualifications (document must be signed by authorized managing director and affixed the seal of the company) ("B") 
- Copy of Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (only in case the applicant has previously worked in the Kingdom ) ("B") 
- Copy of corporate documents; namely 1) list of shareholders 2) business registration and business license 3) company profile 4) details of business operation 5) list of foreign workers stating names, nationalities and positions 6) map indicating the location of the company 7) Balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and BusinessTax (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30) of the latest year 8) Alien income tax return (Por Ngor Dor 91) and 9) Value-added tax registration (Por Ngor Dor 20) , etc.("B") 
- Copy of educational records of the applicant and letters of recommendation from the prior employers, identifying job description and length of service time. ("B") 
- Document indicating the number of foreign tourists (for tourism business only),or document indicating export transactions issued by banks (for export business only)("B") 
- Evidence of adequate finance ( 20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family ) 

4.2.2 The document to be submitted for non-immigrant visa application is contingent upon necessities and appropriateness of purposes stated in the application form.

4.2.3 Consular officers reserve the rights to request for additional documents as deemed necessary.

4.2.4 Copies of company documents must be signed by Board of Directors and affixed the seal of the company.

4.2.5 In the absence of a required document, a letter indicating the unavailability of such document must be provided.

4.2.6 The applicant must sign on each page of the copy

4.2.7 Documents in foreign languages must be translated inThai. If translated into English, it should be notorized by notary organs or the applicant’s diplomatic/ consular mission.

4.3 VISA FEE 
500 Baht for single entry and 1,000 Baht for multiple entries 

4.4 VALIDITY OF A VISA 
Single-entry and multiple-entry visas are valid for three months and multiple- entry visas for one year respectively. 

4.5 VALIDITY OF A STAY 
The holders of this type of visa are initially granted a period of stay in the Kingdom not exceeding 90 days unless otherwise instructed by the Office of Immigration Bureau. 

4.6 EXTENSION OF STAY 
Those qualified persons can obtain an additional one year stay permit counting from the date of entry in the Kingdom pertaining to the Office of the Immigration Bureau's regulations on extension of stay. The extension of stay is at the discretion of the Immigration officer. 
N.B. Applicants wishing to stay in the Kingdom longer than 90 days, have to file their application either at the Thai consular mission aboard or at the Office ofImmigration Bureau in Bangkok located on Soi Suan Plu, off South Sathorn Road,Bangkok 10120 , Tel (662) 287-3101-10 (or website at (http://www.police.go.th/thaiimb/frconten.htm ) . The consular officer must refer the case to the Office of Immigration Bureau for approval. Upon receiving approval, the consular officer may issue the visa as instructed by the Bureau. 

4.7 Applicants who are nationals of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Sudan, Algeria, Libya, Yemen, Egypt and Palestinian State 

Passport holders of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Sudan, Algeria, Libya, Yemen, Egypt and Palestinian States are requested to file an application at the Thai Embassy/Consulate-General where they have their permanent residence. 

1. The document to be submitted for non-immigrant visa application is contingentupon necessities and appropriateness of purposes stated in the application form. 

2. Consular officers reserve the rights to request for additional documents asdeemed necessary. 
3. Copies of company documents must be signed by Board of Directors and affixed the seal of the company. 
4. In the absence of a required document, a letter indicating the unavailability of such document must be provided. 
5. The applicant must sign on each page of the copy 
6. Documents in foreign languages must be translated in Thai. If translated intoEnglish , it should be notorized by notary organs. 

*** For those foreigners who wish to work in Thailand, their employer in Thailand should submit Form WP3 (Application for applying a work permit on behalf of alien according to Section 3) at the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare. 

5. IMMIGRANT VISA 

- This type of visa is granted for aliens who desire to take up permanent residence in the Kingdom. 
- Applicants who fall in each of the following category can file an petition for a residence permit;-
- by yearly quota per nationality
- investment
- working / business
- supporting alien who already had residence permit or being supported by alien who already had residence permit (husband-wife, father-mother, or children who is under 20 years of age and single) 
- Applicants who wish to engage in filing a petition must fulfill certain conditionsset forth by the Office of Immigration Bureau is located at Soi Suan Plu, off South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120 , Tel (662) 287-3101-10 or at website http://www.police.go.th/frmain5.htm ) 
- Moreover, foreign investors, experts or technicians, and Thai nationals who changed their citizenship who invest and bring in know-how and expertise for the benefit of the country’s economy would also be eligible for permanent residence in the Kingdom if their qualifications meet the conditions set forth by the Office of the Board of Investment (BOI Announcement No.Por. 1/2544 dated 31th January 2001). 

For more information, please contact the Office of the Board of Investment,555 Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900. (Tel.02-537-8111, 02-5378155 Fax. 02-5378177 E-mail : head@boi.go.th Website : http://www.boi.go.th 

6. NON-QUOTA IMMIGRANT VISA 

- This type of visa is granted only by the Office of Immigration Bureau in Bangkok to aliens who are domiciled in Thailand having as evidence valid permits to re-enter the Kingdom. Applicants shall submit their applications together with the Certificate of Residence directly to the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok. 

- For more information, please contact the Office of Immigration Bureau , Soi Suan Plu, off South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120 , Tel (662) 287-3101-10 or website at http://www.police.go.th/frconten.htm 

7. VISA ON ARRIVAL 

- According to the Interior Ministerial Announcements, passport holders from 14 countries may apply for visas at the immigration checkpoints for the purpose of tourism for the period of not exceeding 15 days.
- The applicant must possess instrument of means of living expenses 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family accordingly.
- The applicant must produce instrument of means of transport (full paid ticket) which is usable within 15 days since the date of entry.
- Visa on arrival is provided at 23 designated international checkpoints and applicants should produce the application form to which his/her recent photograph (2 ½ inches) is attached. The application fee is 300 Baht.
- Visitors who enter the Kingdom with Visa on Arrival generally cannot file an application for extension of stay except in special cases such as illness which prevents them from travelling, etc. They can submit an application at the Office of Immigration Bureau , Immigration Division 1, Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120. Tel. (662) 287-3127 or 287-3101-10 ext. 2264-5 or at website http://www.police.go.th/frconten.htm 

List of 14 countries are as follow :

1. Bhutan
2. China (including Taiwan)
3. Cyprus 
4. Czech 
5. Hungary 
6. India 
7. Kazakhstan 
8. Maldives
9. Mauritius 
10.Oman 
11.Poland 
12.Russian Federation
13.Saudi Arabia
14.Ukraine

8. TRANSIT VISA

8.1 REQUIREMENT 
This type of visa will be issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for the following purposes : 
- to travel in transit through the Kingdom in order to proceed to the country of destination or to re-enter his/her own country (category "TS") 
- to participate in sports activities (sportsmen, sportswomen, etc.)(category "S") *** 
- the person in charge or crew of a conveyance coming to a port, station or area in the Kingdom (category "C")

8.2 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED 
- Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months 
- Visa application form completely filled out 
- One recent( 4 x 6 cm.) photograph of the applicant 
- Instrument of means of transportation (confirmed air ticket paid in full) 
- Evidence of adequate finance (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht (per family) 
- Visa of a third country in a passport or travel document 
- Letter of invitation stating the application's participation in sports activities in the Kingdom 
- Consular officers reserve the rights to request for additional document as deemed necessary

8.3 VISA FEE 
200 Baht per entry 
(Visa fee may be changed without prior notice) 

8.4 VALIDITY OF A VISA 
The validity of a visa is three months. 

8.5 VALIDITY OF A STAY 
Travellers coming to Thailand with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in the Kingdom for a period not exceeding 30 days at any time. 

8.6 EXTENSION OF STAY 
Those who wish to stay longer or may wish to change their status of visa must file an application for permission at the Office of Immigration Bureau located on Soi Suan Plu, off South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120 , Tel (662) 287-3101-10 (or at http://www.police.go.th/thaiimb/frconten.htm ). The extension of stay as well as the change of certain type of visa is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officer.

*** Those who are scheduled to stay in the Kingdom longer than one month , Non-Immigrant Visa category “O” can be issued to them 

9. TOURIST VISA 

9.1 REQUIREMENT 

This type of visa will be issued to applicants who wishing to enter the Kingdom for tourism purposes .

9.2 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED 

- Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months 
- Visa application form completely filled out 
- One recent( 4 x 6 cm.) photograph of the applicant 
- Air ticket paid in full 
- Financial means (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family) 
- Consular officers reserve the rights to request for additional documents as deemed necessary 

9.3 VISA FEE 
300 Baht per entry 
(Visa fee may be changed without prior notice) 

9.4 VALIDITY OF A VISA 
The validity of a visa is three months. 

9.5 VALIDITY OF A STAY 
Upon arrival, visitors with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in the Kingdom of Thailand for a period not exceeding 60 days at any time. 

9.6 EXTENSION OF STAY 

Those who wish to stay longer or may wish to change their status of visa must file an application for permission at the Office of Immigration Bureau located on Soi Suan Plu, off South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120 , Tel (662) 287-3101-10 (or at http://www.police.go.th/thaiimb/frconten.htm ). The extension of stay as well as the change of certain type of visa is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officer. 

9.7 Applicants who are nationals of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Sudan, Algeria, Libya, Yemen, Egypt and Palestinian State

Passport holders of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Sudan, Algeria, Libya, Yemen, Egypt and Palestinian States are requested to file for application at the Thai Embassy/Consulate-General where they have their permanent residence. 

TOURIST VISA EXEMPTION 

- According to the Interior Ministerial Announcements dated 6 February B.E.2538 (1995), 8 December B.E. 2541 (1998) 1 October B.E. 2545 (2002) and 20 December B.E. 2545 (2002) , passport holders from 39 countries do not require a visa when entering Thailand for tourism purposes if their stay in the Kingdom does not exceed 30 days.
- The applicant must possess instrument of means of living expenses 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family accordingly.
- Please also be advised that ordinary passport holders of 39 countries who intend to engage in certain activities are eligible to apply for a visa when entering the Kingdom if their qualifications meet the conditions set forth by the Office of Immigration Bureau. For more information, please contact the Office of Immigration Bureau, Soi Suan Plu, off South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, Tel. (662) 287-3101-10 or at website http://police.go.th

List of 39 countries are as follow:

1. Australia 
2. Austria 
3. Belgium 
4. Brazil 
5. Bahrain 
6. Brunei Darussalam 
7. Canada
8. Denmark 
9. Finland 
10. France 
11. Germany 
12. Greece 
13. Hong Kong 
14. Indonesia 
15. Ireland 
16. Israel 
17. Italy 
18. Japan
19. Korea 
20. Kuwait 
21. Luxembourg 
22. Malaysia 
23. Netherlands 
24. New Zealand 
25. Norway 
26. Peru 
27. Philippines 
28. Portugal 
29. Qatar 
30. Singapore 
31. Spain 
32. South Africa 
33. Sweden 
34. Switzerland 
35. Turkey 
36. United Arab Emirates
37. United Kingdom : United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
38. United States of America
39. Vietnam 

List of Thailand’s Immigration Checkpoints which provides facilities for issuance of visa on arrival are as follow :

1. Don Muang International Airport , Bangkok
2. Chiangmai International Airport , Chiangmai
3. Phuket International Airport , Phuket
4. Hatyai International Airport , Songkla
5. U Tapao Airport , Rayong
6. Mae Sai Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai
7. Chieng Saen Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai
8. Chieng Khong Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai
9. Betong Immigration Checkpoint , Yala
10. Sadoa Immigration Checkpoint , Songkla
11. Samui Airport , Surat Thani
12. Sukhothai International Airport, Tak Immigration Checkpoint 
13. Bangkok Harbour Immigration Checkpoint, Bangkok 
14. Sri Racha Immigration Checkpoint , Chonburi
15. Mabtaput Immigration Checkpoint , Rayong
16. Nong Khai Immigration Checkpoint, Nong Khai
17. Samui Immigration Checkpoint , Surat Thani
18. Phuket Immigration Checkpoint , Phuket
19. Satun Immigration Checkpoint , Satun
20. Krabi Immigration Checkpoint , Krabi 
21. Songkhla Harbour Immigraion Checkpoint , Songkhla 
22. Chiangrai Airport Immigration Checkpoint, Chiangrai
23. Surat Thani Airport Immigration Checkpoint , Surat Thani


Source : Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kingdom of Thailand

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