Summary
- 5-year visa, 180 days per entry, extendable once on-shore.
- Financial proof: THB 500,000 in any bank, seasoned 6 months.
- Apply via the Thai e-visa portal to the embassy covering where you live or are located, not inside Thailand.
- Consular visa fee approx. THB 10,000. In-country extension fee THB 1,900.
Who qualifies
- Workcation: remote workers and freelancers with foreign clients.
- Soft power: Muay Thai, Thai cooking, traditional medicine students.
- Medical: patients booked for treatment in Thailand.
- Dependants: spouse and children under 20 of the main applicant.
Documents
- Passport with 6+ months validity, white-background photo.
- Bank statement showing THB 500,000 (or equivalent) over 6 months.
- Proof of profession: employment contract, freelance contracts, or Muay Thai gym letter.
- Proof of accommodation in Thailand.
Steps
- Apply to the Thai embassy or consulate covering your country of residence or current physical location. Applications filed in the wrong jurisdiction are rejected.
- Create an account on the Thai e-visa portal and upload all documents.
- Pay the government fee and wait 2 to 4 weeks for the e-visa PDF.
- Travel to Thailand within the validity window and present the e-visa at the airport.
Frequently asked questions
Short, factual answers to the questions we get most often in our Pattaya office.
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