What documents and requirements are needed to apply for some of Thailand's most popular Visas?
May 4, 2025 · 4 min read · by Richard
Documents and Requirements for popular Thailand Visas
1. Tourist Visa (TR)
- Stay Duration: Up to 60 days, extendable by 30 days.
- Requirements:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Completed visa application form.
- Recent passport-sized photograph.
- Proof of onward/return travel.
- Proof of financial means (20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family).
- Proof of accommodation.
2. Non-Immigrant B Visa (Business/Work)
- Stay Duration: Initial 90 days, extendable up to 1 year.
- Requirements:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Completed visa application form.
- Recent passport-sized photograph.
- Proof of financial means (20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family).
- Invitation letter from Thai company.
- For employment: Work permit or approval letter from the Ministry of Labour.
3. Non-Immigrant O Visa (Retirement)
- Stay Duration: Initial 90 days, extendable up to 1 year.
- Requirements:
- Age 50 or older.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Completed visa application form.
- Recent passport-sized photograph.
- Bank deposit of at least 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account for 2 months prior to application, or monthly income of at least 65,000 THB.
- Health insurance covering COVID-19 with a minimum coverage of 3,000,000 THB.
4. Non-Immigrant O Visa (Marriage)
- Stay Duration: Initial 90 days, extendable up to 1 year.
- Requirements:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Completed visa application form.
- Recent passport-sized photograph.
- Marriage certificate.
- Bank deposit of at least 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account for 2 months prior to application, or monthly income of at least 40,000 THB. (From our experience, If you are trying to convert a visa to the Non-Immigrant O (Marriage), they will NOT accept your income for the financial requirement. We needed the 400k THB)
- Proof of accommodation in Thailand.
5. Non-Immigrant ED Visa (Education)
- Stay Duration: Initial 90 days, extendable up to 1 year.
- Requirements:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Completed visa application form.
- Recent passport-sized photograph.
- Letter of acceptance from the educational institution.
- Proof of financial means (e.g., bank statement).
- For minors: Consent letter from parents or guardians.
6. Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
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Stay Duration: Up to 180 days per entry, extendable once for another 180 days (maximum 360 days per entry). Visa is valid for 5 years with multiple entries.
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Requirements:
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Age 20 or older.
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Passport valid for at least 6 months.
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Completed visa application form.
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Two recent passport-sized photographs (3.5 x 4.5 cm, taken within 6 months). They will ask for a newer picture if they suspect it is not recent
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Proof of employment with a foreign company or freelancer portfolio.
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Bank statements showing at least 500,000 THB held for 3 months prior to application. Monthly income can be accepted, but it varies embassy/consulate to others
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Clean immigration record (no history of overstaying in Thailand).
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Proof of residence (e.g., utility bill or lease).
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Flight itinerary or booking confirmation.
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Visa fee of 10,000 THB.
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For Dependents: Spouse or children under 20 may apply with proof of relationship and separate applications/fees.
⚠️ Notable Updates for 2025
1. Mandatory Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
Starting May 1, 2025, all foreign travelers must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before entry. This electronic travel authorization is required for all visa-exempt travelers and must be applied for through the existing electronic visa portal. Make sure you submit this 2-3 days before flying in. If you submit it to late, you may run into issues.
2. e-Visa Application Process
As of January 1, 2025, Thailand has fully adopted the e-Visa system, making the visa application process simpler, faster, and more accessible for foreigners. The e-Visa application is available through the official Thai e-Visa portal.
✅ Official Application Portal
All visa applications should be submitted through the official Thai e-Visa platform:
👉 https://www.thaievisa.go.th/
Visa Assistance
If you do want to skip the cumbersome process of applying for any Long Term Visas, remember our friends over at visacare.thaivisa on IG
They make the process so seamless and have fairly reasonable pricing!
This is not a sponsored service, we just appreciate them and what they have done
We hope to have some printable and editable PDFs coming out soon for all those who want a checklist for applying for Visas, Prepping to move to Thailand, or just want to make a holiday trip less stressful!
-Richie