Visa information

Royal Thai Embassy’s Holidays in January – December 2023

Monday2 January Substitution for New Year’s Day (TH / U.S.)
Monday16 JanuaryBirthday of Martin Luther King, JR. (TH)
Monday20 February President’s Day (U.S)
Thursday6 AprilChakri Memorial Day (TH)
Thursday13 AprilSongkran Day (TH)
Thursday 4 MayCoronation Day (TH)
Monday 29 MayMemorial Day (U.S.)
Monday 5 JuneSubstitution for H.M. Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana’s Birthday Anniversary (TH)
Monday 19 JuneJuneteenth National Independence Day (U.S.)
Tuesday 4 JulyIndependence Day (U.S.)
Friday 28 JulyH.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s Birthday Anniversary (TH)
Monday 14 AugustSubstitution for H.M. Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s Birthday Anniversary (TH)
Monday 4 SeptemberLabor Day (U.S.)
Monday 9 OctoberColumbus Day (U.S)
Friday 13 OctoberH.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great Memorial Day (TH)
Monday 23 OctoberH.M. King Chulalongkorn the Great Memorial Day (TH)
Friday 10 NovemberSubstitution for Veterans Day (U.S.)
Thursday 23 NovemberThanksgiving Day (U.S.)
Tuesday 5 DecemberH.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great’s Birthday Anniversary / National Day/ National Father’s Day of Thailand (TH)
Monday 25 DecemberChristmas Day (U.S.)

Visa fee

Announcement on new e-Visa Stickerless System

From 18 February 2021, visa applicants in the United States are required to apply online through the website https://www.thaievisa.go.th/. For instructions on the Thailand e-visa, please check the User Manual or watch the Video User Manual.

Since 27 September 2021, the Royal Thai Embassy has been implementing “stickerless” 
E-visa service. Please note that it is no longer required to submit passport and original documents via mail to the Royal Thai Embassy. 

After the E-visa application has been approved, a confirmation email will be sent to applicants.
It is kindly requested to print a copy of the confirmation email to present to airline and
the Thai Immigration Officials to carry out checks when traveling to Thailand 

Type of Visas to Thailand

(Wealthy individuals holding at least USD 1 million in assets)

– At least USD 1 million in assets

– Personal income of a minimum of USD 80,000 / year in the past two years

– Investment of at least USD 500,000 in Thai government bonds, foreign direct investment or Thai property

(Retirees aged 50 years and older who have an annual pension or stable income)

– Personal income of at least USD 80,000 / year at the time of application

– In case of personal income below USD 80,000 / year but no less than USD 40,000 / year, applicants must invest at least USD 250,000 in Thai government bonds, foreign direct investment, or Thai property

(Remote workers working for well-established overseas companies)

– Personal income of a minimum of USD 80,000 / year in the past two years

– In case of personal income below UDS 80,000 / year but no less than USD 40,000 / year in the past two years, applicants must have a Master’s degree or above or own intellectual property or receive Series A funding

– Current employer must be public company on a stock exchange, or private company in operation for at least three years with combined revenue at least USD 150 million in the last three years

– At least five years of work experience in the relevant fields of the current employment over the past 10 years

(Professionals or experts in targeted industries working for business entities or higher education institutes or research centers or specialized training institutions in Thailand or Thai government agencies)

– Personal income of a minimum of USD 80,000 / year in the past two years

– In case of personal income below UDS 80,000 / year but no less than USD 40,000 / year in the past two years or before retirement, applicants must have a Master’s degree or above in science and technology or special expertise relevant to the job assignment in Thailand

– No minimum personal income for professionals working for Thai government agencies

– Current employer must be a business in any targeted industries such as Higher education institution, Research institution, Specialized training institution, or Thai government agency

– At least five years of work experience in the targeted industries except for applicants with a PhD or above in the relevant fields of the targeted industries or applicants working for Thai government agencies

(Spouse and children under 20 years old of LTR visa holders or LTR visa applicants with the maximum of 4 dependents in total per one LTR visa holder/applicant) 

** All LTR applicants in any of the above-mentioned categories must have a Health insurance with at least USD 50,000 coverage or social security benefits insuring treatment in Thailand or at least USD 100,000 deposit.

For more information regarding the LTR visa, please click here

U.S. Passport Holders are not required to obtain a visa when entering Thailand for tourism purposes and will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 30 days on each visit 
(click here for more information) 

Tourist visa TR (Single Entry only)
This Visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issuance. Travelers must enter Thailand within the said 3-month period. They will be allowed to stay in Thailand for a period of up to 60 days, counting from the date of entry. *The extension is possible for another 30 days, with a maximum period of stay of 90 days, counting from the date of entry. (click here for more information) 

Tourist visa TR (Multiple entries)
Multiple Entries Tourist Visa (METV) is valid for 6 months from the date of issuance. Travelers must enter Thailand within the said 6-month period. They will be allowed to stay in Thailand for a period of up to 60 days, counting from the date of entry. *The extension is possible for another 30 days, with a maximum period of stay of 90 days, counting from the date of entry. (click here for more information) 

*For extension of stay, please contact Immigration Bureau directly once you are in Thailand*

– A Volunteer or NGO worker should apply for a type “O” [voluntary work NGO/Charity/Association (without salary)] 

– While spouse and children of the volunteer/NGO worker should apply for a type “O” [visiting and staying with applicant’s family resided in Thailand (more than 60 days)]

– Please make sure that support letter from the NGO / organization includes all travelers and indicate the relationship with worker.

(click here for more information

This type of visa includes study and internship.

For the parents and/or guardians of ED visa holders, type of visa is Non-O (dependent visa or staying with family reside in Thailand)

(click here for more information)

Contact Information for Visa Department

Phone Numbers: 202-640-5658, 202-298-4804

Email address: visa@thaiembdc.org