Visa types
What each stay permission is for, who it fits, typical fees, and official sources.
Recent updates
September 15, 2026
Visa exemptionThe 60-day visa exemption ends. Listed nationalities receive 30 days (15 days for Seychelles and Mauritius). VOA applies to Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Serbia. Land borders: generally max 2 exemption entries per calendar year.
April 1, 2026
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)DTV stay length and financial tests are in the current notification — not the same as a tourist TR. Work for a Thai employer is a different path.
April 1, 2026
Long-Term Resident (LTR)LTR is a BOI programme with category tests. Confirm income, insurance, and fees on the BOI LTR site before applying.
April 1, 2026
Non-Immigrant BA Non-B visa is not a work permit. Paid work for a Thai entity still needs the employer’s permit.
April 1, 2026
Non-Immigrant ONon-O is a purpose class (family, dependent, some retirement routes), not a single product. Evidence must match the purpose.
Exemption
TR
Non-immigrant
Non-Immigrant B
Typically 90 days on first entryWork and business visits that need a Non-Immigrant B visa and, for employment, a work permit.
Non-Immigrant O
Typically 90 days on first entryFamily, dependent, and several other stay purposes, including some retirement routes.
Retirement visa (Thailand)
Annual extensionNon-Immigrant O retirement extensions for applicants 50+ with bank or pension evidence.