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C β€” Transit Visa (Category "C" - Crew)
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C β€” Transit Visa (Category "C" - Crew)

For the person in charge or crew of a conveyance (ship/aircraft) arriving at a port/station in Thailand.

Validity1 month
Processing5-15 days
Cost40 USD
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Courtesy Visa (CY)
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Courtesy Visa (CY)

The Courtesy Visa is a specialized entry permit issued by the Royal Thai Government as a gesture of diplomatic goodwill. It is primarily intended for holders of diplomatic, official, or UN Laissez-Passer passports traveling for non-official purposes, or for ordinary passport holders invited by the Thai government for official purposes.

Validity3 months
Processing3-10 days
CostFree
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DTV β€” Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) - Digital Nomad
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DTV β€” Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) - Digital Nomad

5-year multiple-entry visa for digital nomads, remote workers, and soft-power participants; 180 days per entry, THB 500,000 savings required.

Validity6 months
Processing2-28 days
Cost10000 THB
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Diplomatic Visa
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Diplomatic Visa

Official visa for diplomatic officers, international organization representatives, and government-invited officials performing duties in Thailand

Validity6 months
Processing15 days
CostFree
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F β€” Official Visa
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F β€” Official Visa

Visa for diplomatic and official personnel assigned to Thailand to perform official duties and government functions

Validity3 months
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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LTR-HSP β€” LTR Visa - Highly-Skilled Professional
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LTR-HSP β€” LTR Visa - Highly-Skilled Professional

Validity5 to 10 years
Processing20-30 days
Cost50000 THB
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LTR-T β€” Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa
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LTR-T β€” Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa

10-year Thai residence covering wealthy investors, retirees aged 50+, remote workers and skilled experts, with USD 80K income and a 17% tax cap for HSPs.

Validity5 years
Processing20-60 days
Cost50000 THB
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LTR-WFT β€” LTR Visa - Work-from-Thailand Professional
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LTR-WFT β€” LTR Visa - Work-from-Thailand Professional

Thailand's 10-year LTR Work-from-Thailand Professional visa for remote workers earning USD 80K+/yr employed by a qualifying overseas company.

Validity10 years
Processing20-30 days
Cost50000 THB
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LTR-WGC β€” LTR Visa - Wealthy Global Citizen
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LTR-WGC β€” LTR Visa - Wealthy Global Citizen

Validity10 years
Processing20-30 days
Cost50000 THB
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LTR-WP β€” LTR Visa - Wealthy Pensioner
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LTR-WP β€” LTR Visa - Wealthy Pensioner

Validity10 years
Processing20-30 days
Cost50000 THB
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METV β€” Tourist Visa (Multiple-Entry, 6 months validity)
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METV β€” Tourist Visa (Multiple-Entry, 6 months validity)

Multiple-entry visa allowing unlimited Thailand entries over a 6-month period, with up to 60-day stays per entry (extendable to 90 days).

Validity2 months
Processing10 days
Cost5600 USD
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Mass Media, Journalist, and Film Production
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Mass Media, Journalist, and Film Production

Visa for journalists, film producers, and media professionals working in Thailand for news production and media content creation

Validity3 months
Processing1 month
Cost10000 USD
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NON-B β€” Business and Employment
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NON-B β€” Business and Employment

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Primary visa for conducting business and employment in Thailand with work permit.

Validity90 to 365 days
Processing14-28 days
Cost2000 USD
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NON-B-A β€” Business Approved (BOI-promoted companies)
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NON-B-A β€” Business Approved (BOI-promoted companies)

Visa for directors and employees of Board of Investment-promoted companies in Thailand, valid one year and renewable annually

ValidityOne year from date of first entry into Kingdom, annually renewable
Processing21 days
Cost5000 USD
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NON-ED β€” Education and Student Visa
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NON-ED β€” Education and Student Visa

Visa for international students and education seekers to pursue studies at educational institutions, schools, universities, or training organizations in Thailand

Validity90 to 365 days
Processing28-42 days
Cost2000 USD
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NON-EX β€” Non-Immigrant Visa Category EX (Expert/Specialist)
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NON-EX β€” Non-Immigrant Visa Category EX (Expert/Specialist)

Expert visa for highly skilled professionals and technical specialists working in Thailand. For consultants, advisors, and specialists with unique expertise. Initial 90-day entry, extendable to 1 year.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost80 USD
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NON-IB β€” Non-Immigrant Visa Category IB (Investment/BOI)
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NON-IB β€” Non-Immigrant Visa Category IB (Investment/BOI)

Work visa for foreign employees in BOI-promoted investment projects. Issued to experts and specialists brought in for BOI-approved business activities. Initial 90-day entry, extendable to 1 year.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost80 USD
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NON-IM β€” Non-Immigrant Visa Category IM (Investment)
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NON-IM β€” Non-Immigrant Visa Category IM (Investment)

Investment visa for foreigners investing minimum 10 million THB in Thailand. Investment can be through property purchase, fixed deposits, or government bonds. Initial 3-month visa renewable annually.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually as long as investment is maintained)
ProcessingVaries
Cost80 USD
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NON-O-A β€” Non-Immigrant Visa Category O-A (Retirement, 1 year)
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NON-O-A β€” Non-Immigrant Visa Category O-A (Retirement, 1 year)

Retirement visa for foreigners aged 50+. Valid for 1 year, renewable annually. Requires proof of income or savings. Most popular retirement visa option for Thailand.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually for those 50+ years old)
ProcessingVaries
Cost80 USD
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NON-R-A β€” Religion Approved (government-endorsed religious duties)
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NON-R-A β€” Religion Approved (government-endorsed religious duties)

Multiple-entry visa for performing government-approved religious or missionary work in Thailand for up to one year.

Validity1 year
Processing15 days
Cost200 USD
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NON-RS β€” Research and Science
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NON-RS β€” Research and Science

Visa for foreign researchers and scientists conducting scientific research, training, or teaching at Thai research institutes with National Research Council of Thailand approval.

Validity3 months
Processing5 days
Cost80 USD
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category "O" (Judicial Process)
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category "O" (Judicial Process)

For individuals acting as a contestant or witness in a judicial process in Thailand.

Validity90 to 365 days
Processing15-30 days
Cost80 USD
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category "O" (Medical Treatment)
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category "O" (Medical Treatment)

For individuals receiving medical treatment in Thailand for periods exceeding 60 days.

Validity90 to 365 days
Processing15-30 days
Cost80 USD
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category "O" (Volunteer)
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category "O" (Volunteer)

For individuals performing approved volunteering duties with registered organizations.

Validity90 to 365 days
Processing15-30 days
Cost80 USD
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category O (Dependent/Family)
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category O (Dependent/Family)

Dependent visa for family members of foreigners working or studying in Thailand. Issued to spouse and children under 20. Initial 90-day entry, extendable to 1 year.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost80 USD
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category O-X (Retirement, 5 years)
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category O-X (Retirement, 5 years)

Long-term retirement visa for foreigners aged 50+ from eligible countries. Valid for 5 years, renewable for another 5 years (total 10 years possible). Stricter financial requirements than O-A.

Validity5 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost80 USD
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Religious Activities and Missionary Work
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Religious Activities and Missionary Work

Temporary visa for performing approved religious and missionary work in Thailand with competent Thai religious authority approval

Validity3 months
Processing15 days
Cost2000 USD
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SMART E β€” SMART Visa Executive
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SMART E β€” SMART Visa Executive

ValidityUp to 4 years
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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SMART I β€” SMART Visa Investor
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SMART I β€” SMART Visa Investor

SMART Visa I (Investor): Thai BOI residency of up to 4 years for those investing 20M+ THB (or 5M THB in BOI-endorsed startups) in S-Curve tech sectors.

Validity4 years
Processing1 month
Cost10000 THB
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SMART S β€” SMART Visa Startup
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SMART S β€” SMART Visa Startup

ValidityUp to 2 years (renewable)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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SMART T β€” SMART Visa - Talent (T) Category
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SMART T β€” SMART Visa - Talent (T) Category

Specialized 4-year visa for highly skilled professionals in targeted industries. No work permit required. Monthly income of 100,000 THB (or 50,000 for retired experts). Board of Investment endorsed companies only.

ValidityVaries (Maximum 4-year permission to stay; annual reporting instead of 90-day)
ProcessingVaries
Cost10000 THB
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TR β€” Tourist Visa (Single-Entry, 60 days)
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TR β€” Tourist Visa (Single-Entry, 60 days)

Single-entry visa allowing up to 60 days in Thailand for tourism purposes, extendable by an additional 30 days

Validity2 months
Processing5 days
Cost40 USD
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TS β€” Sport/Athletic Transit Visa
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TS β€” Sport/Athletic Transit Visa

Short-term visa for foreign athletes and sportspeople participating in authorized sporting events and competitions in Thailand.

Validity1 month
Processing3 days
Cost800 USD
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Thailand Privilege Visa (formerly Elite) - 5-20 years
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Thailand Privilege Visa (formerly Elite) - 5-20 years

Long-term residency membership program offering 5, 10, 15, or 20-year stays. Private privilege card membership with various tiers and benefits. Multiple entries allowed throughout validity period.

ValidityVaries (Depends on chosen membership tier; multiple entries per year allowed)
ProcessingVaries
Cost650000 THB
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Transit Visa
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Transit Visa

Single-entry visa allowing temporary stay in Thailand during transit between international flights for up to 30 days

Validity1 month
Processing2-10 working days
Cost1000 USD
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VOA β€” Visa on Arrival (15 days, tourism only)
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VOA β€” Visa on Arrival (15 days, tourism only)

Short-term visa enabling tourism entry without prior embassy application; stamped on arrival at designated checkpoints

Validity15 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost2000 USD
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Visa Exemption Entry (60 days for eligible nationalities)
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Visa Exemption Entry (60 days for eligible nationalities)

Visa-free entry for citizens of 93 countries, allowing stays of up to 60 days for tourism, business, or short-term activities without a visa.

Validity2 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost30 USD
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Visa Exemption Scheme
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Visa Exemption Scheme

Validity60 days (extendable by 30 days at immigration)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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