NON-IMMIGRANT “O” VISA
Non-Immigrant “O” Visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for various purposes, including:
- Family member of a Thai national
- Dependent of a visa holder working or studying in Thailand
- Volunteer for an NGO or a charitable organization
- Retirement
A Single-Entry Visa Non-Immigrant “O” Visa is valid for entering Thailand once within 3 months from the date of application. The initial period of stay is up to 90 days.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- A completed and signed Visa Application Form
- 2 passport-sized photos taken within 6 months
- An original and a copy of passport or travel document which is valid for no less than 6 months, including bio data page, immigration stamp to Lao PDR page, and Lao visa page (for applicant with no residence in Lao PDR)
- Additional requirements for specific purpose
4.1 Family member of a Thai national
- Documents of Thai national: a marriage certificate or a birth certificate, a passport, a Thai ID Card, and a house registration (or their certified copies)
4.2 Dependent of a visa holder working or studying in Thailand
- A letter from the employer or school in Thailand, requesting the Royal Thai Embassy to issue appropriate visa for the applicant, confirming the relationship between the applicant and the visa holder. And a copy of Thai ID of the person signing the letter.
- Documents of the visa holder in Thailand: a copy of passport pages including Thai visa, a copy of Thai work permit or student ID card
- Documents confirming the relationship between the applicant and the visa holder in Thailand e.g. a marriage certificate or a birth certificate (or their certified copies).
- Copy of the company’s or school’s registration documents
- Evidence of funding e.g. bank statement
4.3 Volunteer for an NGO or a charitable organization
- Proof of finance of no less than 30,000 baht e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter
- Letter confirming voluntary work by government agency or state enterprise / letter confirming voluntary work by registered foundation or association
- Proof of registration of the foundation or association together with a copy of ID of the authorized person
4.4 Retirement
- At least 50 years old
- A letter from a Thai bank certifying that the applicant holds a bank account with a fund of at least 800,000 baht; or a letter issued or certified by an Embassy/Consulate that the applicant has a monthly income of at least 65,000 baht
(or equivalent in other currency)
** Copies of agency/school/institution/company documents must be signed by an authorized person and stamped with the agency/school/institution/company seal.
***Consular officer reserves the right to require additional documents,
or an interview with the applicant, as deemed necessary, without prior notice.
VISA FEE (Cash only in Thai Baht and non-refundable)
2,000 baht
FOREIGN DOCUMENTS
Documents in languages other than Thai or English must be translated into either Thai
or English and notarized by an authorized body or a diplomatic/consular mission.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A VISA
Book an appointment at https://thaivisavientiane.com. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
** Copies of agency/school/institution/company documents must be signed by an authorized person and stamped with the agency/school/institution/company seal.
***Consular officer reserves the right to require additional documents,
or an interview with the applicant, as deemed necessary, without prior notice.
VISA FEE (Cash only in Thai Baht and non-refundable)
2,000 baht
FOREIGN DOCUMENTS
Documents in languages other than Thai or English must be translated into either Thai
or English and notarized by an authorized body or a diplomatic/consular mission.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A VISA
Book an appointment at https://thaivisavientiane.com. Walk-ins will not be accepted.