Thailand visa types
Explore Thailand visa categories — work, study, family, visit, and more. Compare options, check requirements, and find the right visa for your situation.
13 visa types across 6 categories
Thailand visa types each have different requirements, timelines, and eligibility rules. Browse by category to find the right option, with processing times and links to official Thailand sources.
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Work visas
The Non-Immigrant Visa B (Business/Work) is an official visa category managed by the Immigration Bureau of Thailand (สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง).
The Thailand SMART visa gives qualified professionals and investors long-term permission to stay and work in Thailand.
The DTV allows you to enter Thailand for workcation activities tied to soft power initiatives.
Study visas
The Thailand education visa allows you to stay in Thailand for approved study purposes.
Family visas
The Thailand Non-Immigrant Visa O allows you to remain in Thailand for specific personal and family-based reasons.
The Marriage Extension (Non-O) lets you remain in Thailand based on your legal marriage to a Thai national.
Visit & tourism
The Tourist Visa (TR) allows entry for tourism, medical treatment, and some MICE-related travel.
Thailand’s visa exemption allows certain travelers to enter without applying in advance for a Tourist Visa (TR), Special Tourist Visa (STV).
The Thailand Elite Visa allows you to seek long-term residency in Thailand through a multi-year program.
Residency & green cards
The Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa allows you to live in Thailand for up to 10 years under a program designed for high-potential foreign nationals.
Thailand permanent residence gives you the right to live in Thailand without annual visa extensions.
Other
The Thailand retirement visa OA is an official long-stay visa issued by the Immigration Bureau.
The Non-Immigrant Visa O-X (10-year Retirement) is an official long-stay category administered by the Immigration Bureau of Thailand (สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง).
Tips for choosing a visa type
- Match your purpose of travel to the right visa category before comparing options.
- Check official processing times — they vary by visa type and location.
- Review required documents early; some visas need employer or school sponsorship.
- Understand the difference between nonimmigrant (temporary) and immigrant (permanent) visas.
- Use official government sources to verify eligibility — VisaMind provides guidance, not legal advice.
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