Last updated 20 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Official visas to Thailand for U.S. citizens
Official visit visa
Travel purpose:
Diplomatic duties
Official visas — what you need to know
Issued to foreign government officials and representatives of international organizations for official visits. Offers simplified entry procedures, requiring documentation confirming the visit's official purpose. Almost all Thai embassies around the world stopped accepting paper applications and switched to online visa processing.
Visa validity period
from 6 months to 2 years
Fees
Free of charge
Which official visas is best suited for you?
Official visa for posted workers
Eligible individuals
Official, foreign representative
Visa validity period:
6 months
Extension of stay:
For the duration of the mission
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Official mission visa
Eligible individuals
Official, foreign representative, international organization member
Visa validity period:
6 months
Extension of stay:
For the duration of the mission
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Non posting UN mission visa
Eligible individuals
Official, international organization member
Visa validity period:
6 months
Extension of stay:
For the duration of the mission
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Non posting IAEA mission visa
Eligible individuals
IAEA inspector
Visa validity period:
1 year
Extension of stay:
For the duration of the mission
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge