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| What type of visas should you apply? |
 Transit visa |
These types of visas are issued to persons who wish to enter Thailand for the following purposes
- to travel in transit through the Thailand
- the person in charge or crew of a conveyance coming to a port, station or area in the Thailand
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| Tourist visa |
This visa is issued to persons who wish to enter Thailand for tourism purpose only.
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| Non-immigrant visas |
These visas are issued for applicants who wish to enter Thailand for
the following purposes:
| Non immigrant visa-B |
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For the purpose of attending a conference /
conducting business / working in Thailand. |
| Non immigrant visa-ED |
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For the purpose of studying / coming on a work study tour or
observation tour / participating in projects or seminars / attending
training course / studying as a foreign Buddhist monk in Thailand. |
| Non immigrant visa-O-A |
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For applicants aged 50 years or above wishing
to go to Thailand for "Long Stay" at least for the period of 1
year. |
| Non immigrant visa-F |
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For official purposes. |
| Non immigrant visa-O |
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For other purposes, visiting family in Thailand,
pension, etc. |
- A non-immigrant visa is the only type of visa that permits non-residents
(other than embassy staff, consular staff or official visitors) to
be gainfully employed in Thailand.
- In addition, any person who holds a non-immigrant visa and wishes
to work needs to apply for a work permit.
- Visa application forms for this category need to be completely filled
out, stating reasons for employment, and must include a letter of
certificate from the company where the applicant is to work. A company
profile should be also attached to the application.
- Please note that a Consular Officer may deny an application if the
reasons given are not fully supported. At present, a visa may be issued
in the form of a sticker or stamp in the applicant's passport. The
visa will include details of the type and class. Each visa will show
issue and expiry dates.
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 You have already known what type of visa you should apply. Then, click here to know how to apply for a visa. |
| If you want to know more about validity of visas and period of stay in Thailand, click here. |
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| Royal
Thai Consulate-General, 351 East 52nd Street, New York, NY. 10022 Tel. (212)
754-1770, (212) 754-1896 | Fax. (212) 754-1907 |
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