General Requirements for All Visas

Passport Validity

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry date

Passport Photos

2 recent passport-sized photos (4x6 cm) with white background

Application Form

Completed and signed visa application form

Financial Proof

Bank statements showing sufficient funds (varies by visa type)

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Tourist Visa Extension

30-day extension documents

  • Original passport with current visa Required
    Must have at least 6 months validity
  • Departure card (TM6) Required
    Keep the white card stapled in your passport
  • TM30 form (address notification) Required
    Your hotel/accommodation must file this
  • 2 passport photos (4x6 cm) Required
  • Extension fee: 1,900 THB Required
  • Copies of passport pages Helpful
    Photo page, visa page, entry stamp, TM6
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Business Visa

Non-immigrant B visa documents

  • Invitation letter from Thai company Required
    Must be on company letterhead with official seal
  • Company registration documents Required
    DBD registration and tax ID of inviting company
  • Bank statements (3 months) Required
    Minimum 200,000 THB balance
  • Employment certificate Required
    From your home country employer
  • Educational certificates Required
    Degree certificates, transcripts
  • Medical certificate Helpful
    Health check from authorized clinic
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Retirement Visa

Non-immigrant O-A visa (50+ years)

  • Bank statement showing 800,000 THB Required
    Must be in Thai bank for 2 months minimum
  • Bank letter and passbook updates Required
    Letter must be dated same day as application
  • Lease agreement or house registration Required
    Proof of residence in Thailand
  • Medical certificate Required
    From approved hospital in Thailand
  • Insurance policy Required
    Minimum 400,000 THB inpatient, 40,000 THB outpatient
  • Criminal background check Helpful
    From home country, apostilled
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Education Visa

Non-immigrant ED visa

  • Acceptance letter from school Required
    Must be from MOE-approved institution
  • School license and registration Required
    Ministry of Education approval documents
  • Course curriculum and schedule Required
    Detailed study plan and timetable
  • Financial proof Required
    Bank statements showing 500,000 THB
  • Previous education certificates Required
    Transcripts, diplomas, certificates
  • Guarantee letter Helpful
    From sponsor or parent if under 20

Download Document Checklists

Get printable PDF checklists for each visa type to ensure you have all required documents