Overview of Thailand Visa Options

Your best route depends on your purpose, nationality, and time horizon. Use this map to shortlist your path—then we tailor the exact checklist to your case.

• Visa-Exempt Entry – Short leisure/business visits for eligible nationalities (no employment). Often extendable once in-country.
• Visa on Arrival (VoA) – For select nationalities; short stay only. Pre-arranged visas are smoother if you need flexibility.
• Tourist Visa (TR) – Holidays or visiting friends/family; typically up to 60 days with a possible in-country extension.
• Non-Immigrant “B” (Business/Work) – Employment, managing/setting up a company, business activities; 90-day entry that can lead to 1-year extensions plus Work Permit.
• Non-Immigrant “O” (Marriage/Family/Dependent) – For spouses/dependents of Thai nationals; 90-day entry leading to renewable long-stay when criteria are met.
• Retirement (“O” Retirement / “O-A”) – Age 50+ planning to reside without employment; financial/insurance proofs required; renewable.
• Education (ED) – University or language study; extensions aligned to academic terms if requirements are maintained.
• Thai Privilege (formerly “Elite”) – Membership-based, multi-year, multiple-entry convenience; not a work visa.
• Long-Term Resident (LTR) – Category-based residency for qualified professionals, remote workers, investors, and wealthy/pensioned individuals; up to 10-year permission (category-specific criteria).
• Specialist Categories – R (Religious), M (Media), F (Official), IB/SMART (investment & startup), and others; require specific endorsements.

Not sure where you fit? Share your purpose, nationality, and target arrival date—we’ll confirm the right category, timeline, and documents in one consult.

Apply Online via Thailand’s Official e-Visa System

For many nationalities applying from abroad, Thailand’s MFA e-Visa platform enables secure online filing: create an account, complete the form, upload documents, pay the fee, and receive your e-Visa electronically. We ensure your submission matches current requirements and embassy practices for your passport country.

What We Handle for You

• Visa strategy & eligibility — pick the correct category the first time
• Checklist & document preparation — compliant photos, financial proofs, invitations, translations, certifications
• Application filing & tracking — online or at embassy/consulate, with status monitoring and responses to requests
• After-arrival care — 90-day reports, re-entry permits, extensions (30 days / 1 year), change of status
• Work authorization — Non-Immigrant B + Work Permit coordination with the Department of Employment
• Complex cases — prior refusals, mixed travel histories, BOI-promoted companies, family dependencies, long-range planning (LTR/PR)

Documents Checklist (what most applicants need)

Exact requirements vary by visa type and nationality, but typically include:

• Valid passport and compliant photo
• Completed visa application and fee payment
• Accommodation and travel details or onward ticket (as applicable)
• Proof of funds/income; purpose-based evidence (e.g., employer letter & corporate docs for B; marriage/relationship evidence for O; enrollment letter for ED; financial & insurance proof for retirement/LTR)
• Translations/certifications where required (we handle this)

We tailor a country-specific checklist for your nationality to match embassy/e-Visa expectations precisely.

Staying Longer in Thailand (Extensions & Status Changes)

• Tourist extension: Often possible once in-country (commonly +30 days).
• Non-Immigrant extensions: Many categories can be renewed for 1 year at a time when criteria are satisfied.
• Change of status: In eligible cases, we convert your status inside Thailand to align with employment, family, or study plans.
• Compliance: We manage 90-day address reports and re-entry permits so your travel doesn’t cancel your permission to stay.

Work in Thailand (Visa + Work Permit)

To work legally, you need the right visa category and a valid Work Permit. We coordinate both tracks:

1. Secure or convert to Non-Immigrant “B”
2. Prepare employer/company documentation
3. File the Work Permit application and align the dates with your visa/extension
4. Maintain renewals and amendments when your role changes

Why Clients Choose Sky International Legal

• One-stop coordination — immigration integrated with corporate, tax, and BOI
• Category precision — we map goals to the correct route and avoid mis-filing
• Embassy & e-Visa alignment — documentation that matches current standards
• After-approval care — reminders and renewals so you stay compliant year after year
• Bilingual, responsive service — clear communication in English and Thai

How We Work (Step by Step)

1. Strategy & eligibility — confirm your best category and pathway
2. Documents & dossier — prepare a clean, approval-ready submission
3. Filing & tracking — submit via e-Visa or embassy; respond to any requests
4. Arrival & compliance — extensions, re-entry permits, 90-day reports, and (where applicable) work authorization
5. Long-range plan — map upgrades (e.g., B → extension → LTR/PR) to match your goals

Start Your Thailand Visa With Confidence

Tell us your nationality, purpose, and target arrival date. We’ll confirm eligibility, timelines, fees, and the exact checklist—then handle the rest.