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      What type of visa do you require?
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
Tourist visa
    This visa is issued to persons who wish to enter Thailand for tourism purpose only.
Non-immigrant visas
    These visas are issued for applicants who wish to enter Thailand for the following purposes:
    Non immigrant visa-B For the purposes of attending a conference, conducting business, or working in Thailand.
    Non immigrant visa-ED For the purposes of studying, work study tours, observation tours, participating in projects or seminars, attending training courses, or studying to be a foreign Buddhist monk in Thailand.
    Non immigrant visa-O-A For applicants ages 50 and above who wish to go to Thailand for a “Long Stay” period of 1 year.
    Non immigrant visa-F For official purposes.
    Non immigrant visa-O 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 be gainfully employed must apply for a work permit.
  • Visa application forms for this category must be completely filled out, stating reasons for employment and include a letter of certificate from the company employing the applicant.
  • 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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