Last updated 2026-07-10
Special visa to Thailand for Canadian citizens
Nonimmigrant other visa, Non-O visa, Visa for other purposes
Travel purpose:
Work
, other
, medical reasons
, diplomatic duties
, tourism
, long stay
Visa overview
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
from 3 months to 1 year
Consular fee
฿2,000 - ฿5,000
(~$60 - ~$149)
Select the purpose of your visit
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.
Visa for work with government, diplomatic mission or international organization
Eligible individuals
Official, worker, employee
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000
(~$60)
Official meeting visa
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
(~$60)
TICA programme visa
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
(~$60)
Short-term retirement visa
Eligible individuals
Retiree, pensioner
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000
(~$60)
Visa for former Thai nationals
Eligible individuals
Former Thai citizen
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000
(~$60)
Medical visa
Eligible individuals
Patient, requiring treatment
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000
(~$60)
Visa for contestants or witnesses in judicial process
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:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000 - ฿5,000
(~$60 - ~$149)
Diplomat’s helper visa
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
(~$60)
Volunteer visa for work with Thai government agencies
Eligible individuals
Volunteer
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000
(~$60)
Volunteer visa for work with foundation or association registered in Thailand
Eligible individuals
Volunteer
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000
(~$60)
Volunteer visa
Eligible individuals
Volunteer
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿2,000
(~$60)