There are a number of visa options when looking at obtaining a Thailand Visa. This however depends on what your intention is with regards to Thailand. If you are wanting to retire, work, come to have fun or having married a Thai national you wish to live in Thailand. We have listed all the Thai visas for you.
Thai Marriage Visa
Having registered your marrige in Thailand you would need to obtain an “O” Visa or Marriage Visa from the Thai Embassy . This can be done by an attorney for you, that is helping you to not only register your marriage but also to help you apply for the Thai Marriage Visa. This visa is usually good for 90 days on entering Thailand however that is the easier part. Extending your Marriage Visa for a full year will require that you can show the financial requirements needed for your visa extension. Most expats simply use a law firm to do all the leg work for them.
Thai Business Visa
If you are planing on working in Thailand or starting your own company you need to apply for a “B” Visa or Thai Business Visa at the Thai Embassy. These much like the “O” Visa is valid for 90 days once entering the country. It would be easier if you contacted a law firm in Thailand that could not only help you apply and obtain the “B” Visa but also apply for your work permit and register your company. Work permits over the past year have become very complex with the global financial crisis. Speak to a reputable law firm to assist you with your company registration, work permit and Thai Business Visa.
Thai Tourist Visa
There has been much talk about this “T” Visa or Tourist Visa as the Thai government has waived the fee on the visa itself over the past 2 months. The tourist visa is not for seeking employment and you will not be able to apply for a work permit while in Thailand on a tourist visa. Tourist visas are for 60 days however they can be extended for an additional 30 days at immigration for a fee of 1,900 Baht.
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Myself Harshadkumar Ravjibhai Patel citizen of India, just wanted to inquire about Visitor Visa as right now i am in new zealand on visitor visa and i am travelling from Thai Airways on 10th February from NZ to Thailand and i have 24 hrs hold to connecting flight for India. I have used my single entry visa while coming in new zealand. is that possible to get visitor visa from Auckland so i will not have any problem in there as because of very long hold. Plz reply me as soon as so i can process for that.
Hi Harshadkumar,
Thank you for your enquiry.
If you are concerned about applying for a visa for your trip to Thailand (for more than 15 days duration of stay), we recommend that you contact the Thai Consulate in Auckland, NZ to get information on the process. You may also want to confirm with them if they do accept application for other types of Thai visas for citizens of India so you would know your options.
I am an Australian citizen that lives in thailand for 5 days out of every 3 weeks. Just hours ago I got taken aside at the International airport immigration and was told that I am not allowed to visit thailand more than 6 times a year without a visa? I work in mining in Australia and will have trouble applying for a visa in person. I was told if i don’t have a visa next time i arrive then i am banned from entering thailand forever? Is it possible to apply online? Or talk to someone at the consulate about this problem
We advise that you contact the Thai Embassy in Australia and ask them about how you can apply for a tourist visa (this is if your purpose of travel to Thailand is for tourism only).
As a citizen of the U.S.A., will I need a visa to stay overnight (each way) in Thailand with two entries to and from India? Thank you so much for your kind attention.
Sincerely,
J Pardee
No, there’s no need for you to apply for any visa if you are just staying overnight in Thailand. Citizens of the US are permitted to stay in Thailand up to 30 days if entering via international airport and up to 15 days if entering through a land border checkpoint from a neighboring country (Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia) under the Visa Exemption Rule.
I am an Australian citizen who, for the past 12 years, have been regularly traveling to South East Asia 4, 5 or 6 times a year for business.
I do not draw a wage or salary from Thailand – I purchase products and services from Thailand.
Because of the geographic positioning of Thailand I have used Thailand as a ‘hub’ / base from which to travel in and around South East Asia – meaning I frequently enter and leave Thailand.
Upon my last entry into Thailand – June, 2015, I was informed that I would not be further able to enter Thailand unless I did so with a THAI VISA in my passport.
Entering Thailand again would apparently exceed 6 entries in 12 months and I would then be refused further entry into Thailand.
My questions are – (1) being fully aware that I have been given a ‘directive’- to get a Thai VISA to continue traveling to Thailand and no amount of question or query will change that – what is the best sort of Thai VISA to seek so as I may continue to enter Thailand as outlined above? (2) Is the 12 month period based on the Calender 12 months or a 12 month period from when Immigration query the entry?
Hi John!
Since the purpose of your trip is to conduct business in Thailand, it is best to apply for a visa of which type is in line with business purpose. We advise that you contact or visit the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate in your area for information on the visa application process.
In regard to your other concern, the 12-month period commences when you enter Thailand.
I am booked for a flight from September 16-Dec 18, In the past we have gone in and out of Thailand every 30 days. It looks like a few days over 90. Do I apply for 2 Tourist entries @ $35/$40. What would you suggest since I am actually only technically making 1 entry from the US?
If you will be staying inside Thailand for more than 30 days but less than or up to 90 days at a time, you will need to apply for a tourist visa. Tourist visa is valid for 60 days and can be extended for another 30 days inside Thailand. On or before end of your visa extension or the 90-day period, you may do visa run to a neighboring country to obtain another 15-day stamp.
Considering your travel plan to stay in Thailand from Sept. 16 to Dec. 18 of the same year, applying for a tourist visa and visa extension, and finally doing a visa run will give you sufficient date to stay legally in Thailand within the period of your intended travel.
Good Morning,
I am an Australian Citizen who is going on a holiday to BKK for a month.
I did hear that I would not need a visa if I stay for 30 days however in case I decide to extend my stay can you clarify if it is 30 days without a visa or is it 60 days?
Citizens of Australia are entitled to 30 days visa-free stay in Thailand. You may also apply for 30 days extension if you wish to stay longer.