Thailand•AsiaNon-Immigrant Visa Category RS (Research/Science)
At a Glance
Processing Time
10-14 days
Application Fee
80 USD
Stay Duration
90 days
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Research visa for scientists and researchers conducting scientific research or teaching in Thai research institutes. Requires approval from National Research Council of Thailand. Initial 90-day entry, extendable to 1 year.
The Non-Immigrant RS Visa is for international researchers and scientists conducting scientific research or teaching at Thai research institutes and universities. NRCT approval is mandatory.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
20,000 EUR
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Passport photos
Recent color photos 3.5x4.5 cm
Research proposal
Detailed project proposal
NRCT approval letter
From National Research Council of Thailand
Academic credentials
Degrees, publications, research background
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Advantages
- Supports scientific research and collaboration
- Covers various research fields
- Extendable to 1 year
Considerations
- Requires NRCT pre-approval
- Limited to research purposes
- Bureaucratic approval process
Application Process
Secure research position
Obtain invitation from Thai research institute
Get NRCT approval
Obtain approval from National Research Council of Thailand
Prepare documents
Gather passport, photos, research proposal, and NRCT approval
Submit application
Apply at Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate
Pay fee
Pay Non-Immigrant RS visa fee
Await processing
Wait 10-14 business days for approval
Receive visa
Collect visa with 90-day initial validity
Application Forms
NRCT Application Form
Form ID: NRCT-01
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