What are the requirements for obtaining a visa to enter Thailand?

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Apr 27, 2021

4 years ago

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Can anyone tell me what I need to get any kind of visa to get into Thailand sorry but I live on a remote island in Philippines where reception for internet is dodgy at best. Any help in these times would be valuably appreciated

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To obtain a visa for Thailand, the type you need depends on your reason for entering the country. For short stays, a tourist visa may be appropriate, with requirements varying by nationality. For longer stays, consider a Non-B (for business) or Non-O visa (for retirement or marriage), or the elite visa for long-term residence. Most visa applications are conducted online, requiring internet access for documentation.

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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Darren *******

Don't think it's changed since you asked on 10 April

4 years ago

Tod *********

@Dar***

4 years ago

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Tod *********

Geoff ***********

In my experience, nearly the entire visa application process is online. You require a decent connection to upload photos and complete several pages of questions.

I have just submitted my passport to the Thai embassy in Madrid after extensive procurement of necessary documents.

It is a long and expensive process to achieve all the necessary requirements for a visa.

4 years ago

Terary **********

The reason you enter Thailand determines the type of visa you will need. I am guess by the question you will require a tourist visa. The requirements for tourist visa vary depending on passport (nationality). Tourist visa are short lived (60 days or 90 days or something, depends on your nationality). If you are looking to stay longer (years) then you will look for long term visa, those are generally "Non B" or 'Non O' visas. They are issued for: retirement, dependent, work, marriage. The other long term option is the elite visa which starts at/about $15,000 for 5 years.

Good luck

Correction and explanation. "Non B" stand for "Non Immigrant type B" and "Non O" stands for "Non Immigration Type O". The B visa (Non B ) is for business related activities (work Investment etc). The Non O is for something else which includes retirement and marriage... I am less familiar with the Type O, and not currently familiar with a Type B (I may actually be on Non B, but the agent worked it for me so I am pretty clueless).

The larger point is "Non-XXXXX" Is not like it sounds.. It is actually "Non Immigration Type XXXXX"

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Terary *********

you have a typo. You said Non B, but the visa you mentioned are for the Non O. Non B is for business - I.e you want to work here (if you’re not married to a Thai or a volunteer).

4 years ago

Terary **********

@Stuart ********

Thank you Sir, dutifully corrected.

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Terary **********

Benjamin ******

Why do you want to enter Thailand?

4 years ago

Steve **********

@Benjamin *****