What are the current visa options available for foreigners in Thailand?

Thailand visa types Non-O visa Non-B visa ED visa Thai Elite visa visa extensions expat visa options COVID-19 travel restrictions

Aug 1, 2021

3 years ago

Ch ***********

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Which visas are eligible in Thailand right now? 

Asking for a foreign friend

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Currently, in Thailand, eligible visas for foreigners include: the Non-O visa for retirees, for marriage to a Thai national, or for raising half-Thai children; the Non-B visa for employment or teaching; and ED visas for language study or university enrollment. There are also Thai Elite visas available. Extensions include 30-day tourist extensions, 60-day family visit extensions, and one-year extensions for marriage, retirement, employment, or dependency. Eligibility might vary based on nationality and current travel restrictions.

NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES

Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
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Stephen *******

And enjure current restrictions.. which are not easy🎭

3 years ago

Andy **********

All if you are willing to quarantine

3 years ago

James ********

Unless we know what nation they are flying from to get to Thailand... Or the passport nation carried... It's not possible for us to answer. As there are nations not eligible to enter Thailand at this time.

As well as countries where one flies from that are not eligible to enter Thailand.

Suggest that your friend ask the Thai Embassy in their country.

3 years ago

Bree ******

@James *******

I have several questions as we are preparing to come in October would you mind if I PM you. All of the information you provide is very helpful!

3 years ago

James ********

Have them contact Thai Embassy in Myanmar for their options. Land borders to Myanmar are CLOSED for entry. There have been some enter with tourist visa from Myanmar..suggest you ask your question on the large group which has reports of several entering from Myanmar.

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3 years ago

Ch ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@James *******

Myanmar

3 years ago

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Ch ***********

Darren *******

Depends which visas your friend is eligible for.

3 years ago

Sacha ****

@Darren ******

💯

3 years ago

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Sacha ****

Benjamin ******

What do you mean? Most people can get the following visas inside Thailand "Above the table":

1. Non-O Visas:

a. Based on retirement ('over 50")

b. Based on marriage to a Thai national

c. Raising half-Thai children

2 Non-B visa

a. Based on teaching

b. Based on being an employee at a business

3. ED visas:

a. Based on studying Thai language (one year only)

b. Based on studying at a formal university

4. Thai elite (thanks Phill Rose!). Talk to the Thai elite people for more information.

People can also get the following extensions :

1. 30 day extension of stay based on tourism

2. 60 day extensions:

- Based on visiting Thai family

- Based on unable to travel due to COVID-19

3. One year extension of stays:

- Based on marriage to a Thai national

- Based on raising half-Thai children

- Based on being over 50/ retired

- Based on employment

- Based on being a dependent on a foreigner

3 years ago

Steve *******

@Benjamin *****

You wont get an ED visa for one year studying Thai language.

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Steve ******

Yes you can. I know some schools that are selling them above the table.

3 years ago

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Benjamin ******

Phill ******