Thailand•Asia2 weeks
Free
3 months
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Fee-exempt visa for diplomatic and official personnel assigned to Thailand to perform government functions.
The Official Visa (F) is Thailand's diplomatic visa category under the Vienna Conventions, reserved for government officials and diplomatic mission members assigned to perform official duties within Thailand. It streamlines entry for foreign representatives without applying standard immigration restrictions.
The visa permits work in the assigned official capacity, though spouses may not work independently. Initial validity is 90 days, renewable through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Processing requires a minimum of 15 business days with no expedited service; apply at least 15 working days before travel. The visa is entirely fee-exempt.
This visa is ideal for government officials and diplomats assigned to Thailand by their home government or international organization.
| Initial grant | 3 months |
Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
Recent passport-sized photograph (within 6 months)
Note verbale from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomatic mission, or UN agency
Valid passport
Passport photos
Official letter
Financial proof
| Non-Immigrant F Application Form | — |
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