This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter Thailand for the purpose of business, study, attending a conference, volunteer work, those accompanying a Thai spouse/parent/child, and for pension earners over 65 years of age.
As of the 26th February 2018 the Royal Thai Consulate is no longer authorised to issue Multiple Entry Non Immigrant Visas, please contact the Royal Thai Embassy in London to apply.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - Basic Documents required by all types of Non-Immigrant Visa.
- Passport (must be valid for at least 6 months after date of entry in Thailand)
- Completed Visa application form
- 2 recent passport photographs
- Visa fee
*Consular officers reserve the rights to request additional documents as deemed necessary
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS required by each type of Non-Immigrant Visa.
Please provide copy documents only. The Royal Thai Consulate will not be responsible for any original documents you send.
Please note. Applications for All Non-Immigrant visas must be approved by the Royal Thai Embassy in London before they can be issued. Please allow additional time for the application to be processed.
Non-Immigrant Type B (Business - Conference/Meeting)
- Invitation letter from conference organiser in Thailand
- Company registration documents in Thailand
- Letter confirming employment in Ireland
Non-Immigrant Type B (Business - Work)
- Official Note certifying the purpose of travel from the Government Agencies /Embassies and Consulates / International Organizations / State Enterprises in Thailand. Letter from a company stating the objective of the visit to Thailand.
- Document showing correspondence with trading partners in Thailand.
- Letter of invitation from companies qualified to employ foreigners.
- Employment contract indicating rationale for hiring the applicant as well as his/her salary, position and qualifications (document must be signed by authorized managing director and affixed the seal of the company).
- Copy of Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (only in case the applicant has previously worked in the Kingdom ).
- Copy of corporate documents; namely
- list of shareholders
- business registration and business license
- company profile
- details of business operation
- list of foreign workers stating names, nationalities and positions
- map indicating the location of the company
- Balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and Business Tax (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30) of the latest year
- Alien income tax return (Por Ngor Dor 91) and
- Value-added tax registration (Por Ngor Dor 20), etc.
- Copy of educational records of the applicant and letters of recommendation from the prior employers, identifying job description and length of service time.
- Document indicating the number of foreign tourists (for tourism business only),or document indicating export transactions issued by banks (for export business only)
One Stop Service Centre for Visas and Work Permits: The One Stop Service Centre for Visas and Work Permits was established on 1 July 1997. The objective of this centre is to simplify visa extension and permit issuance procedures to create a good investment environment. It aims to facilitate applications of visa extension and work permits. The Centre is located on Chamchuree Square Building, Floor 18th, Phatumwan, Bangkok. (Please see Royal Thai Embassy website for details;).
For those foreigners who wish to work in Thailand, their employer in Thailand should submit Form WP3 (Application for a work permit on behalf of an alien) at the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare.
Non-Immigrant Type ED (Educational - Conference on educational matters)
- Invitation letter from University etc. organising conference in Thailand
- School registration documents Thailand (recognised by Ministry of Education)
- Letter confirming employment / school enrolment in Ireland
Non-Immigrant Type ED (Educational - Study Thai Language)
- Letter of acceptance from the concerned school/university or institute
- School registration documents Thailand (recognised by Ministry of Education)
- Permission from local Educational Authority (to allow school to accept applicant)
Non-Immigrant Type ED (Educational - Study)
- Letter of acceptance from the concerned school/university or institute
- School registration documents Thailand (recognised by Ministry of Education)
Non-Immigrant Type B (Study Muay Thai or Diving and school is not registered with Ministry of Education)
- Invitation letter from company/school in Thailand
- Company registration documents Thailand
Non-Immigrant Type B (Teach in Thailand)
- Proof of qualification (degree or higher)
- Letter of acceptance from the concerned school/university or institute
- School registration documents Thailand (recognised by Ministry of Education)
- Criminal record check/Police certificate not older than 6 months
Non-Immigrant Type O (Spouse / Parent / Child of Thai National)
- Copy of Thai passport of spouse/parent/child
- Birth Certificate (if applicable)
- Certificate of Marriage
Non-Immigrant Type O (Pension)
- Applicant must be over 65 Years of Age at time of application
- Copy of pension statement or bank statement showing pension income (3 months)
Non-Immigrant Type O (Volunteer in non-profit Company / NGO)
- Company registration documents Thailand.
- Letter of invitation / acceptance from organization to perform voluntary job in Thailand.
VISA FEES AND VALIDITY
- Single Entry Non-Immigrant Visa: €65
Validity of Visa: You must enter Thailand within 3 months from the date of issue
PERIOD OF STAY
The holders of this type of visa are initially granted a period of stay in Thailand not exceeding 90 days unless otherwise instructed by the Office of Immigration Bureau.
EXTENSION OF STAY
Those qualified persons may apply for an additional one year stay permit, counting from the date of entry in the Kingdom. The extension of stay is at the discretion of the Immigration officer.
Applicants wishing to stay in the Kingdom longer than 90 days must file their application either at:
The Thai Consular Mission Aboard or at:
- The Office of Immigration Bureau
- Soi Suan Plu
- off South Sathorn Road
- Bangkok 10120
- Tel (662) 287-3101-10
- www.immigration.go.th
The consular officer must refer the case to the Office of Immigration Bureau for approval. Upon receiving approval, the consular officer may issue the visa as instructed by the Bureau.