Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Covers categories like volunteering, long-term medical treatment (over 60 days), or other special purposes not addressed by specific visa types. Documentation relevant to the activity or purpose may be required. Almost all Thai embassies around the world stopped accepting paper applications and switched to online visa processing.
Visa validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
from 3 months to 1 year
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
฿2,000 (~$63) - ฿5,000 (~$156)
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Eligible individuals
Official, worker, employee
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000 (~$63)
Eligible individuals
Official, foreign representative, international organization member
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000 (~$63)
Eligible individuals
Official, foreign representative, international organization member
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000 (~$63)
Eligible individuals
Retiree, pensioner
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000 (~$63)
Eligible individuals
Former Thai citizen
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000 (~$63)
Eligible individuals
Patient, requiring treatment
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000 (~$63)
Eligible individuals
Contestant, witness for a judicial process
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000 (~$63) - ฿5,000 (~$156)
Eligible individuals
Diplomat's housekeeper, employee, worker
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000 (~$63)
Eligible individuals
Volunteer
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000 (~$63)
Eligible individuals
Volunteer
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000 (~$63)
Eligible individuals
Volunteer
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000 (~$63)
Last updated 2026-04-20
Travel purpose:
Work
, other
, medical reasons