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C β€” Transit Visa (Category "C" - Crew)
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C β€” Transit Visa (Category "C" - Crew)

Streamlined transit pass for crew and personnel in charge of ships or aircraft transiting Thailand.

Validity1 month
Processing5–15 days
Cost40 USD
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Courtesy Visa (CY)
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Courtesy Visa (CY)

Fee-exempt entry permit for diplomatic personnel and government-invited individuals, valid for 30-90 days depending on entry type and sponsoring agency.

Validity1 month
Processing3–10 days
CostFree
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DTV β€” Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) - Digital Nomad
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DTV β€” Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) - Digital Nomad

5-year multiple-entry visa for digital nomads, remote workers, and soft-power participants; 180 days per entry, THB 500,000 savings required.

Validity6 months
Processing2–28 days
Cost10000 THB
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Diplomatic Visa
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Diplomatic Visa

Official visa for diplomatic officers and international organization representatives performing government-authorized duties in Thailand.

Validity3 months
Processing3–10 days
CostFree
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F β€” Official Visa
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F β€” Official Visa

Fee-exempt visa for diplomatic and official personnel assigned to Thailand to perform government functions.

Validity3 months
Processing2 weeks
CostFree
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LTR-HSP β€” LTR Visa - Highly-Skilled Professional
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LTR-HSP β€” LTR Visa - Highly-Skilled Professional

Long-term residency for skilled professionals in targeted Thai industries; minimum $80,000 annual income (or $40,000–$80,000 with Master's in STEM).

Validity5 to 10 years
Processing3 weeks – 1 month
Cost50000 THB
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LTR-T β€” Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa
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LTR-T β€” Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa

10-year Thai residence covering wealthy investors, retirees aged 50+, remote workers and skilled experts, with USD 80K income and a 17% tax cap for HSPs.

Validity5 years
Processing3 weeks – 2 months
Cost50000 THB
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LTR-WFT β€” LTR Visa - Work-from-Thailand Professional
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LTR-WFT β€” LTR Visa - Work-from-Thailand Professional

Thailand's 10-year LTR Work-from-Thailand Professional visa for remote workers earning USD 80K+/yr employed by a qualifying overseas company.

Validity10 years
Processing3 weeks – 1 month
Cost50000 THB
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LTR-WGC β€” LTR Visa - Wealthy Global Citizen
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LTR-WGC β€” LTR Visa - Wealthy Global Citizen

10-year renewable residency for high-net-worth investors and retirees with 1 million USD in assets and 500,000 USD Thailand investment.

Validity10 years
Processing3 weeks
Cost50000 THB
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LTR-WP β€” LTR Visa - Wealthy Pensioner
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LTR-WP β€” LTR Visa - Wealthy Pensioner

10-year renewable residency for retirees aged 50+ with at least $40,000 annual passive income or $80,000 investment; includes work permit and dependent sponsorship.

Validity10 years
Processing3 weeks
Cost50000 THB
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METV β€” Tourist Visa (Multiple-Entry, 6 months validity)
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METV β€” Tourist Visa (Multiple-Entry, 6 months validity)

Multiple-entry tourist visa permitting unlimited Thailand entries over 6 months with up to 60-day stays per entry, ideal for leisure travelers and regional explorers.

Validity2 months
Processing3–10 days
Cost5000 THB
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Mass Media, Journalist, and Film Production
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Mass Media, Journalist, and Film Production

Specialized work visa for international journalists, filmmakers, and media professionals employed by recognized Thai media entities to produce news and content.

Validity3 months
Processing1–2 months
Cost2000 THB
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NON-B β€” Business and Employment
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NON-B β€” Business and Employment

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Work-linked employment visa for skilled professionals in Thailand, initially valid 90 days and extendable to 1 year with a work permit.

Validity3 months
Processing2–4 weeks
Cost2000 THB
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NON-B-A β€” Business Approved (BOI-promoted companies)
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NON-B-A β€” Business Approved (BOI-promoted companies)

Work visa for directors and employees of BOI-promoted Thai companies, valid one year and annually renewable.

ValidityOne year from date of first entry into Kingdom, annually renewable
Processing3 weeks
Cost5000 USD
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NON-ED β€” Education and Student Visa
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NON-ED β€” Education and Student Visa

Visa for international students to study at Thai educational institutions, with 90-day initial entry extendable to one year.

Validity3 months
Processing4 weeks – 1 month
Cost2000 THB
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NON-EX β€” Non-Immigrant Visa Category EX (Expert/Specialist)
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NON-EX β€” Non-Immigrant Visa Category EX (Expert/Specialist)

Specialized expert visa for technical consultants with initial 90-day entry extendable to 1 year, requiring a separate work permit.

Validity3 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost2000 THB
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NON-IB β€” Non-Immigrant Visa Category IB (Investment/BOI)
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NON-IB β€” Non-Immigrant Visa Category IB (Investment/BOI)

Employer-sponsored work visa for skilled experts in BOI-promoted investment projects, initially 90 days but extendable to one year.

Validity3 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost2000 THB
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NON-IM β€” Non-Immigrant Visa Category IM (Investment)
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NON-IM β€” Non-Immigrant Visa Category IM (Investment)

Thailand Non-Immigrant IM visa for approved individuals staying temporarily in Thailand with processing within 10-15 days.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually as long as investment is maintained)
Processing1–2 weeks
Cost80 USD
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NON-O-A β€” Non-Immigrant Visa Category O-A (Retirement, 1 year)
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NON-O-A β€” Non-Immigrant Visa Category O-A (Retirement, 1 year)

Renewable annual retirement visa for foreigners aged 50+ with required financial proof and health insurance.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost5000 THB
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NON-R-A β€” Religion Approved (government-endorsed religious duties)
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NON-R-A β€” Religion Approved (government-endorsed religious duties)

Government-endorsed one-year visa for clergy, monks, and missionaries performing approved religious duties in Thailand with 90-day stays per entry.

Validity3 months
Processing5 days
Cost5000 THB
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NON-RS β€” Research and Science
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NON-RS β€” Research and Science

Visa for foreign researchers and scientists conducting scientific research, training, or teaching at Thai research institutes with National Research Council of Thailand approval.

Validity3 months
Processing2 weeks
Cost2000 THB
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category "O" (Judicial Process)
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category "O" (Judicial Process)

Thai visa for witnesses and contestants in judicial proceedings, extendable throughout litigation.

Validity90 to 365 days
Processing2 weeks – 1 month
Cost2000 THB
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category "O" (Medical Treatment)
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category "O" (Medical Treatment)

For individuals receiving medical treatment in Thailand for periods exceeding 60 days.

Validity90 to 365 days
Processing2 weeks – 1 month
Cost80 USD
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category "O" (Volunteer)
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category "O" (Volunteer)

Perform approved volunteer work for Thai organizations with the opportunity to extend annually beyond the initial 90-day stay.

Validity90 to 365 days
Processing2 weeks – 1 month
Cost80 USD
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category O (Dependent/Family)
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Non-Immigrant Visa Category O (Dependent/Family)

Dependent visa for spouses and children under 20 of foreigners working or studying in Thailand, with initial 90-day entry extendable to 1 year.

Validity3 months
Processing3–10 days
Cost2000 THB
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O-X β€” Non-Immigrant Visa Category O-X (Retirement, 5 years)
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O-X β€” Non-Immigrant Visa Category O-X (Retirement, 5 years)

Long-stay retirement permit for foreigners aged 50+ with sufficient financial assets; valid 5 years, renewable for another 5 years.

Validity5 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost10000 THB
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Privilege Visa (formerly Elite) - 5-20 years
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Privilege Visa (formerly Elite) - 5-20 years

Membership-based long-term residency for high-net-worth individuals offering 5–20 year stays across five tiers (THB 650,000–5,000,000), with multiple entries throughout validity.

Validity5-20 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost650000 THB
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Religious Activities and Missionary Work
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Religious Activities and Missionary Work

Religious visa for foreign clergy and missionaries approved by Thai authorities to perform spiritual work in recognized religious organizations.

Validity3 months
Processing2 weeks
Cost80 USD
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SMART I β€” SMART Visa Investor
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SMART I β€” SMART Visa Investor

SMART Visa I (Investor): Thai BOI residency of up to 4 years for those investing 20M+ THB (or 5M THB in BOI-endorsed startups) in S-Curve tech sectors.

Validity4 years
Processing1 month
Cost10000 THB
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SMART S β€” SMART Visa Startup
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SMART S β€” SMART Visa Startup

Renewable 2-year visa for foreign tech startup founders in Thailand, with spouse work rights.

Validity2 years
Processing1 month
CostFree
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SMART T β€” SMART Visa - Talent (T) Category
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SMART T β€” SMART Visa - Talent (T) Category

4-year work visa for skilled professionals earning 100,000+ THB/month in targeted industries; no work permit required.

Validity4 years
Processing1 month
Cost10000 THB
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Sport/Athletic Transit Visa
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Sport/Athletic Transit Visa

Participate in authorized sporting events in Thailand with this short-term transit visa for foreign athletes and sports professionals, valid for up to 30 days.

Validity1 month
Processing1–2 weeks
Cost800 THB
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TR β€” Tourist Visa (Single-Entry, 60 days)
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TR β€” Tourist Visa (Single-Entry, 60 days)

Single-entry tourist visa for Thailand allowing 60 days of stay, extendable to 90 days total.

Validity2 months
Processing5 days
Cost1000 THB
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Transit Visa
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Transit Visa

Single-entry visa allowing temporary stay in Thailand during transit between international flights for up to 30 days

Validity1 month
Processing2-10 working days
Cost1000 USD
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VOA β€” Visa on Arrival (15 days, tourism only)
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VOA β€” Visa on Arrival (15 days, tourism only)

Short-term tourism entry for qualifying nationals requiring online TDAC pre-registration; visa stamped upon arrival for 15-day stay.

Validity15 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost2000 USD
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Visa Exemption Entry (60 days for eligible nationalities)
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Visa Exemption Entry (60 days for eligible nationalities)

Sixty-day visa-exempt entry for citizens of 93 countries with proof of 20,000 THB in funds, covering tourism and business.

Validity2 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost30 USD
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Visa Exemption Scheme
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Visa Exemption Scheme

Visa-free entry for tourists and business travelers from 90+ qualifying countries for up to 60 days (extendable to 90 days).

Validity2 months
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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