Visa — Thailand

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Elite Visa Versus Thai Permanent Residence, What You Need to Know
Many people want to live in Thailand permanently. Foreigners who frequently visit the Land of Smiles will eventually seek out options for a long-term stay. They wonder if there are long-term visas or if they can apply for Thai Permanent Resident status. If this sounds like you, we are about to answe
8 Jun 2022

Covid Visa Extensions will allow stay until late September
The 60-day extension will set you back 1,900 baht. Foreigners have until July 29 to submit their applications. If the following conditions are met, the extension may be granted...
2 Jun 2021
guideForeigners who paid for 30 day visa extension will have amnesty for one month longer
Foreigners who have already charged B1,900 and have been given a 30-day stay extension from Sept 27 under the previous 'visa amnesty' will be authorized to linger in Thailand at no additional cost until Nov 30.
29 Sept 2020
guidePossible Chance of Visa Amnesty Extension
A last-minute expansion to the visa amnesty for foreigners is set to be declared by the Thai government.
28 Sept 2020
guideUnlike quiet Koh Phangan Immigration on Phuket overwhelmed with last minute visa extensions
“Since last week, we have been running around 190 applications a day, ” he added.
22 Sept 2020
guideWork Permit priviledge given to Thai Elite Card Holders when investing 1million dollars
With the end of the visa amnesty pushing member Thai Elite applications to a record high in August and September, Thailand Elite Card plans to add work permit privileges for members who invest US$ 1 million in Thailand.
22 Sept 2020
guideAmendments coming for requirements for Smart Visa and Permanent Residence
According to Deputy Secretary-General Danucha Pichayanan of the National Economic and Social Development Council, the Government Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) approved in principle amendments to the requirements for granting permanent residence and smart visas to foreigners in
17 Sept 2020
guideVisa - Embassies might give visa letters on a case by case basis
It is now thought that up to 500,000 foreigners were part of the Thai government's visa amnesty that was introduced in April for foreigners on both tourist and other visas who were stuck in Thailand and unable to leave. Aircraft had been grounded around the world and at the time Thailand was closing
7 Sept 2020
guide90 Day Immigration reports end of today deadline
Today is the last day to update your report for 90 days if you haven't done the reports during the visa amnesty
31 Aug 2020
guideThe Visa Situation - What you can do if you want to stay in Thailand past September 26
What are the long term visa options and how can you stay in Thailand, here is what we know so far.
12 Aug 2020
guideNew regulations from Immigration has been published
Cabinet approves the announcement of the SUT. Renewal of foreigners residing in Thailand until 26 September 2020, including submitting an extension of stay or preparing to travel. And notify 90 days of accommodation to be completed within the specified period
24 Jul 2020
guideUPDATE - Visa Amnesty Renewed Until September 26
According to government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul, the automatic extension of stay in the Kingdom, which was due to expire on July 31, is now renewed until Sep. 26.
21 Jul 2020
guideSome Embassies will not provide extension letters if Visa Amnesty does not continue
Overstay fines and the 90-day report requirements will resume after July 31 should the government decide not to extend it.
15 Jul 2020
guideThe Thai Immigration Bureau eases the criteria for TM30
A person is on a multiple entry visa or has an extension of stay and enters using a reentry permit.
27 Jun 2020
guideWill the Thai Government extend the automatic visa for foreigners in Thailand?
What will happen to all those tourists who have been stranded or chosen to be here? Can anyone afford to fly back to their Country or even pay for a new visa if they open the embassies again?
23 Jun 2020
guideThailand extend the automatic visa to July 30
Thailand's cabinet has accepted three more months of a second mandatory visa extension for foreigners. The extended amnesty is a bid to prevent long queues around the country at immigration centres.
21 Apr 2020
guideAutomatic Visa Extension to all foreigners in Thailand
The prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha signed the order to give an automatic extension of stay to foreigners.
8 Apr 2020
guideAutomatic Visa extension announced, awaiting PM’s signature
With many flights cancelled, entire fleets grounded and hotels ordered closed, thousands of tourists and expats across Thailand are in a state of limbo… unable to leave, not allowed to stay. To make matters worse, social distancing requirements are creating chaos at crowded immigration office
8 Apr 2020
guideComplains about crowded visa office by tourist in Thailand
Tourists stranded in Koh Samui were treated badly by Immigration officials, a German tourist moaned. The tourist, whose name is being withheld by The Nation to spare him any potential trouble, complained that he and other tourists had to be in a crowded office at the Immigration centre in Koh Samui
6 Apr 2020
guideA visa relief for foreigners by Thailand Immigration Bureau
New raft of proposals intended to help countless tourists stranded by Covid-19 pandemic
6 Apr 2020
guideAutomatic Visa Extensions for Tourists
Tourists who arrived in Thailand after March 1st will be granted automatic renewal of their visas.
2 Apr 2020