Tourist Visa

Purpose of Visit:

This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for tourism purposes. 

Documents Required:

• Passport or travel document valid for no less than 6 months.
• One visa application form completely filled out and signed.
• Two passport-size color photographs (2 x2 ) taken within 6 months, with light color background and full-face view of the applicant without hat or dark glasses.
• Copy of U.S. Permanent Resident Card or valid U.S. work visa with employment verification letter for non-U.S. citizens. If self-employed, copy of business license/registration.
• Copy of round trip flight confirmation/reservation or ticket in and out of Thailand.
• Copy of recent bank statement or evidence of adequate finance (minimum balance $ 700 per person and $1500 per family).
• Fee: $40 payable in cash or money order.

Validity of a visa - Period of Stay - Extension of stay:

The validity of a single entry visa is 3 months . Travelers with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a maximum period of 60 days per entry. Those who wish to stay longer or change their type of visa must file an application for permission at:

Office of Immigration Bureau

Government Center, Building B

No. 120, Moo 3, Chaengwatthana Road

Thungsonghong, Laksi District, Bangkok 10120

Tel: 0-2141-9889

Fax: 0-2143-8228

Website: http://www.immigration.go.th