Thai visa for foreigners
688 topics grouped by document type and receiving authority (page 6/9) — requirements change, so confirm with the receiving authority or ask our staff by phone, LINE or email.
688 topics grouped by document type and receiving authority (page 6/9) — requirements change, so confirm with the receiving authority or ask our staff by phone, LINE or email.
the Land Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a school acceptance letter.
Thai courts sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a school acceptance letter.
Thai banks sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a school acceptance letter.
Thai educational institutions sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a school acceptance letter.
the Board of Investment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a school acceptance letter.
the Revenue Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a school acceptance letter.
the Social Security Office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a school acceptance letter.
hospitals and clinics sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a school acceptance letter.
Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a company registration certificate.
provincial immigration offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a company registration certificate.
the Department of Employment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a company registration certificate.
the district office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a company registration certificate.
the Department of Provincial Administration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a company registration certificate.
the DBD sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a company registration certificate.
the Land Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a company registration certificate.
Thai courts sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a company registration certificate.
Thai banks sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a company registration certificate.
Thai educational institutions sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a company registration certificate.
the Board of Investment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a company registration certificate.
the Revenue Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a company registration certificate.
the Social Security Office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a company registration certificate.
hospitals and clinics sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a company registration certificate.
Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the tax filings.
provincial immigration offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the tax filings.
the Department of Employment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the tax filings.
the district office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the tax filings.
the Department of Provincial Administration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the tax filings.
the DBD sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the tax filings.
the Land Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the tax filings.
Thai courts sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the tax filings.
Thai banks sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the tax filings.
Thai educational institutions sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the tax filings.
the Board of Investment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the tax filings.
the Revenue Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the tax filings.
the Social Security Office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the tax filings.
hospitals and clinics sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the tax filings.
Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a title deed or lease.
provincial immigration offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a title deed or lease.
the Department of Employment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a title deed or lease.
the district office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a title deed or lease.
the Department of Provincial Administration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a title deed or lease.
the DBD sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a title deed or lease.
the Land Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a title deed or lease.
Thai courts sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a title deed or lease.
Thai banks sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a title deed or lease.
Thai educational institutions sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a title deed or lease.
the Board of Investment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a title deed or lease.
the Revenue Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a title deed or lease.
the Social Security Office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a title deed or lease.
hospitals and clinics sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a title deed or lease.
Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the pension or retirement proof.
provincial immigration offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the pension or retirement proof.
the Department of Employment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the pension or retirement proof.
the district office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the pension or retirement proof.
the Department of Provincial Administration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the pension or retirement proof.
the DBD sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the pension or retirement proof.
the Land Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the pension or retirement proof.
Thai courts sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the pension or retirement proof.
Thai banks sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the pension or retirement proof.
Thai educational institutions sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the pension or retirement proof.
the Board of Investment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the pension or retirement proof.
the Revenue Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the pension or retirement proof.
the Social Security Office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the pension or retirement proof.
hospitals and clinics sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the pension or retirement proof.
Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
provincial immigration offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
the Department of Employment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
the district office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
the Department of Provincial Administration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
the DBD sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
the Land Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
Thai courts sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
Thai banks sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
Thai educational institutions sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
the Board of Investment sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
the Revenue Department sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
the Social Security Office sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
hospitals and clinics sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
Immigration Division 1 (Chaengwattana) sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a police clearance certificate.
provincial immigration offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a police clearance certificate.
Answers to the Thailand visa questions applicants actually ask: the BOI-administered LTR visa, the DTV for remote workers and Thai Soft Power activities, filing through Thai e-Visa, and extending stay on form TM.7 — plus which supporting documents must be translated and certified. Based on MFA, Immigration Bureau and BOI announcements. (27+ search topics covered)
Need your documents reviewed or your case assessed? Ask our team by phone, LINE, or email. We reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–15:00, ICT).

Keep three concepts separate: the visa (permission to travel), the permission to stay stamped at entry, and the work permit. A visa never guarantees admission — the immigration officer at the border decides.
Prefer not to handle the queues yourself, or worried about a rejection? Send us photos of your documents for a free pre-check. We handle the full chain — obtaining certified copies, translation, certification and submission — and keep you updated at each step. Reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.
Applying abroad, applying online, or adjusting status inside Thailand give different lengths of stay and later flexibility.
| Route | When to use | Certifying authority | Approx. duration | Rejection risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apply at a Thai embassy or consulate abroad | You can plan ahead and want the correct category from the outset | Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General | Variable by post | Document lists and residency rules differ per post — check that specific post |
| Official e-Visa system | Your category and country of residence are supported online | MFA Thailand e-Visa system | Variable — file well before the travel date | Files not matching the system's format specification are auto-rejected |
| Change or extend status inside Thailand | You are already in Thailand and meet the published criteria | Immigration Bureau | Variable — file several days before expiry | Too few days remaining forces you to leave and re-apply |
Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before booking travel. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers can assess which route fits your case.
Our team has worked on cross-border documents, certified translation and government liaison for over 15 years. Most rejections we see are not caused by missing paperwork but by choosing the wrong route on day one, so we always start with a case assessment.
We look at your destination, purpose and deadline, then tell you which certification route applies — and which steps you can skip.
Name spelling, consistency across documents, document age and translation format are checked before anything reaches a counter.
We sequence the steps around your appointment or travel date and flag bottlenecks in advance.
We read the refusal reasons, identify the underlying cause, and plan a resubmission that answers what the authority asked for.
Rather not learn by trial and error? Send your case details and document photos for a review — reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.
Many countries set a minimum remaining validity and number of blank pages. Verify before your appointment.
Extensions, reporting and re-entry permits should be handled well ahead of the deadline; queues and public holidays can make last-minute filing impossible.
Visa conditions change. Check the deciding authority's latest announcement, then use our service to prepare documents and translations that match those conditions.
Assembling the bundle in the required order with an index speeds up assessment and reduces requests for more documents.
Civil registry extracts, medical certificates and police clearances have limited validity; old copies make the bundle incomplete.
Dates, addresses or travel history that conflict with supporting documents are a frequent refusal ground and may be read as misrepresentation.
Analyse the refusal grounds and address them; resubmitting the same file usually produces the same result.
Periodic reporting, address notification and work conditions are ongoing duties that affect the next extension.
Requirements differ by authority and destination country and can change. Confirm current conditions with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
These topics reflect the rules and practice of the relevant authorities and can change. Confirm with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.
Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.