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.
40 thoughts on “Thailand Visa”
Im traveling for my honeymoon to Tailand in december. im from colombia. do i need a visa? if yes, in the aplication form, in the part of the Miss or Mrs… im going to be married but im not married yet… what should i put?
You will need to apply for a visa before coming to Thailand. In filling out the application form, you will need to indicate whatever your current marital status is at the time of the application.
Where does a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda get a Thai visitor visa?
Right now, there is no Thai embassy or consulate in Antigua and Barbuda yet. If you wish to apply for a Thai visa, you may visit the Thai Embassy in your neighboring country. Dominican Republic is one of the options.
I have a valid Thailand work permit, and all the B visa application forms including all the relevant company paperwork prepared by a lawyer based in Koh Samui, all verified and signed by the owner of the business.
I will be in Auckland until the 28th of Jan 2015. Please let me know when to drop my application in, how long it will take and the fee applicable.
Please directly contact the Thai Embassy in Auckland regarding your concern. You may visit the website below for information on their contact details:
http://www.thai-consulate.com/thai-consulate-in-auckland.html
I am going to Thailand to visit my frends and they have asked me to bring some rat bait. Is this an allowable import into Thailand.
Thank you
Jackie Collins
Please contact the Customs Department in Thailand regarding your concern.
Im going to Thailand soon. I will be marrying a Thai national and plan to live there. First what visa do I apply for? How many days is it valid for? I will then apply for a marriage visa.
The visa that you should be applying for must be in accord with the purpose of your trip. Unfortunately, you are not eligible yet to apply for the marriage visa since you are not yet married with your Thai fiance. For information regarding your visa option, please directly contact that nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate in your area.
I am planning to move myself (a New Zealander, but Australian resident) my wife and 2 children ages 5 and 7 (Australians) to Thailand to live at the end of the year. Is there a family 1 year non-immigration visa I can apply for or do we have to submit individual visa forms for each family member?
Thank you
Teremoana O’Carroll
Please contact directly the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate in your area regarding your concern. They should be able to give you information on the visa options for your family.