If you are planning to visit Thailand for more than 30 days you will need to obtain a visa in advance. The Thailand Tourist Visa entitles you to stay for up to 60 days in Thailand to holiday and travel, but it does not permit you to work in Thailand. If you’re visiting Thailand for business purposes you will need a Business (Non-Immigrant) visa which allows you to stay for up to 90 days.

To apply for a Thai visa you need to provide the following documents:

Tourist visa:

• Original passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond entry date with at least 1 blank visa page
• Completed and signed visa application form
• 2 recent colour passport size photographs
• Proof of sufficient funds – 20000 Baht per person (approx £405)
• If applying for a double or triple entry visa you must provide Travel Itinerary details
• Pre-paid, self-addressed, special delivery envelope

Business visa:

• Original passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond entry date with at least 1 blank visa page
• Completed and signed visa application form
• 2 recent colour passport size photographs
• Proof of sufficient funds – 20000 Baht per person (approx £405)
• Letter from current employer addressed to the Embassy on company letterhead paper, stating the applicant’s name and including the following details:
  • Specify the purpose of the visit, the number of entries and the length of the visa required
  • The name of the organization to be visited with its contact details
  • Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
  • Be signed by the applicant’s supervisor or company’s HR Department
• Letter of invitation from the company in Thailand on company letterhead paper, stating the name of the applicant and:
  • The purpose of the visit
  • The number of entries and the length of the visa required
• Pre-paid, self addressed, special delivery envelope