ภาษาไทยVisa information
Royal Thai Embassy’s Holidays in October – December 2022
| Monday | 10 October | Columbus Day (U.S.) |
| Thursday | 13 October | H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great Memorial Day (TH) |
| Monday | 24 October | Substitution for H.M. King Chulalongkorn the Great Memorial Day (TH) |
| Friday | 11 November | Veterans Day (U.S.) |
| Thursday | 24 November | Thanksgiving Day (U.S.) |
| Monday | 5 December | H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great’s Birthday Anniversary/National Day/National Father’s Day of Thailand (TH) |
| Monday | 26 December | Substitution for Christmas Day (U.S) |
| Friday | 30 December | Substitution for New Year’s Eve (TH) |
Visa fee
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 45 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*
By the order of the Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Thailand dated 1 October B.E. 2564 (2021), a Special Tourist Visa (STV) has been extended to 30 September 2022.
Please kindly be informed that the STV visa will not be continued thereafter.
- STV 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 90 days, counting from the date of entry. STV may be extended twice while the visitor is in Thailand for a period of up to 90 days per each extension.
- STV cannot be changed to any other types of visa during the duration of stay in Thailand
- STV can be chosen on Thai E-visa portal (Tourism purpose and stay no longer than 90 days). Please note that STV requires more documents than a regular Tourist Visa. (For example, travelers must provide proof of long-stay accommodation for the whole period in Thailand).
(click here for more information)
*Airbnb or staying with friend / family does not qualified for STV visa*
Category D = Diplomatic purposes (i.e. posting in Thailand)
Category F = Official purposes (i.e. meeting with Thai government, official trip)
Category D = Diplomatic purposes (i.e. posting in Thailand)
Category F = Official purposes (i.e. meeting with Thai government, official trip)
For Work permit holders / or applicant who have been granted permission to work please see Non-immigrant type B
(click here for more information)
– 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.
For applicants who work for / invest through BOI, please choose type of visa as IB
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)
– Please note that the Thai Elite Visa can not be applied through E-visa portal
(click here for more information)
VISA Section Contact Information
Tel. (202) 640-5658, (202) 298-4804
Email: visa@thaiembdc.org
