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Non-Immigrant Visa
A Non-Immigrant Visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter Thailand for
any of the following purposes:
1. Category F (Official): to perform official duties
2. Category B (Business): to work or conduct business
3. Category IM (Investment through Ministry): to invest with the concurrence of
the Thai Ministries and Government Departments concerned
4. Category IB (Investment through BOI): to invest, or perform other activities
relating to investment, subject to the provision of the established laws on
investment promotion
5. Category ED (Education): to study, to come on a work study tour or
observation tour, to participate in projects or seminars, to attend a
conference or training course, to study as a foreign Buddhist monk
6. Category M (Mass Media): to work as a film-producer, journalist or reporter
7. Category R (Religion): to perform missionary work or other religious
activities with the concurrence of the Thai Ministries or Government
Departments concerned
8. Category RS (Research): to conduct scientific research or training or
teaching in a research institute
9. Category EX (Expert): to undertake skilled work or to work as an expert or
specialist
10. Category O (Others): other activities
Documents Required:
The applicants must submit the following relevant documents, depending on the purpose of their visit:
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Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
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One set of passport photocopy page 1-5 & renewal page (if any)
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2 sets of visa application form completely filled in with original signature.
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2 recent passport sized photograph ( not exceeding 6 month) of the applicant.
(frontal view, without dark glasses & head gear except for religious
purpose .)
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Updated bank statement for the last 6 months in original ( 20,000 Bhatt per
person and 40,000 Bhatt per family).
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Photocopy of air ticket/printout of the booking.
Additional documents required for contacting or negotiating business:
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Letter from a company stating the purpose of visit to Thailand.
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Letter of trade partner(s) in Thailand addressed to The Royal Thai Embassy
stating the same purpose as local letter.
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Trade license( Original English translated and photocopy of the original) from
the applicant who is traveling first time and proprietor.
Additional documents required for running or conducting business:
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Company Registration with Ministry of Commerce of Thailand.
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Work permit of the applicant or the WP3 approved from the Ministry of labour,
Thailand.
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Visa request letter from self or concerned authorized authority, whichever is
applicable.
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Trade license (Original English translated & photocopy of the original) if
applicant is a first time traveler and proprietor.
Additional documents required to work in Thailand :
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Contract of employment recognized by the Ministry of Labour,Thailand.
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Work permit of the applicant or the WP3 approved from the Ministry of Labour,
Thailand.
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Visa request letter from self or concerned authorized authority, whichever is
applicable.
Additional documents required for joining spouse/Parents :
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Letter from spouse’s/parent’s work place or educational institution in
Thailand.
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Notarized original copy of translated marriage & birth certificate along
with photocopy of original certificate (attested by concerned authority).
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Bank statement of applicant in original.
Additional documents required to study in Thailand
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Acceptance letter from School, University or Institution signed by concerned
authority.
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Last educational certificate certified by MOFA.
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Sponsorship letter with bank statement.
Additional documents required to perform missionary work or other religious activities
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Official Note certifying the purpose of travel from the Government Agency in Thailand.
Additional documents required to attend meeting, conference, seminar and
training
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Invitation letter to attend above purpose.
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Visa request letter from office mentioning the same purpose & ID card (if
any).
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Trade license (Original English translated and photocopy of the original) from
the applicant who is traveling first time and proprietor.
Non Immigrant For Business purpose ( Category B)
To contact or negotiate business
1. Letter from a company stating the purpose of visit to Thailand
2. Letter of trade partner(s) in Thailand addressed to The Royal
Thai Embassy.
To run (Conduct) business in Thailand
1. Company Registration with Ministry of Commerce of Thailand.
2. Work permit of the applicant or the WP3 approved from the Ministry
of Labour, Thailand.
To work in Thailand
1. Contract of employment recognized by the Ministry of Labour,
Thailand.
2. Work permit of the applicant or the WP3 approved from the Ministry
of Labour, Thailand.
Note- Trade License translated in English legalized and attested
is required for applying for multiple entries.
Non Immigrant For attending meeting, conferences, seminar, training and study ( Category ED)
1. Invitation letter to attend the above purposes
2. Acceptance letter from the School, University or Institution
signed by the concerned authorized signatory.
Multiple Entry Visa:
Multiple entries is only for Business and Medical purposes
All multiple entry applications will go to The Royal Thai Embassy for approval
first.
Require Documents:
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Invitation letter from Thai company
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Office letter mentioning the same purpose
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Trade licence (Translated in English & Notarized) in case of proprietorship
- A letter of recommendation from business associations of which the applicant is member ( for a 3-year multiple – entry visa)
Medical -
- Medical Card / certified letter from the hospital in Thailand addressed to the Royal Thai Embassy.
- Letter from applicant requesting multiple-entry visa and mentioning the necessity ob obtaining the multiple –entry visa.
Visa Fees for All Non-immigrants
Single Entry: Taka 4000 per person
Multiple Entry (6 months/1 year): Taka 10,000 per person
Multiple Entry (3years) only for business purpose: Taka 20,000 per person
VFS Service Fee: Taka 400 VFS per person
Bank Charge: Taka 40 per person
Submission Hours:
For Normal Applicant: 09.00a.m. to 12.00p.m. & 02.00p.m. To 3.00p.m
For Travel Agent: 09.00a.m. to 10.30a.m.
Helpline: 9891776
Website: www.vfs-thai.com.bd
E-mail: info@vfs-thai.com.bd
Note : 6 month valid Bangladeshi residence permit is required with BOI
letter for all foreigners if apply for Non Immigrant visa and if any person
from South East Asian countries, Middle- East, Egypt or Nigeria apply for
tourist visa and no tourist can apply directly for Thai visa from Bangladesh.
* Equal to US$ 500 per person and US$ 10,000 per family, approximate
exchange rate: 1US$=40 Baht
Consular officer of the Royal Thai Embassy reserves the right to
request for additional documents as deemed necessary. For more information
log on to: www.mfa.go.th
>Visa/Consular> Visa & Travel Documents
Download the List of requisites for Thailand Non-Immigrant Visa
Nonimmigrant.pdf
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