Official / Courtesy Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 5-15 business days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 3 months from date of issue
- Entry
- Single entry
Official visas are issued to foreign government officials, employees of international organizations, and other individuals traveling to Thailand on official business. Courtesy visas may be granted to diplomatic/official/UN/ordinary passport holders entering as guests of the Thai government or government agency. Both are typically free of charge and processed through diplomatic channels. Official visa holders may be required to obtain a work permit if they will be working in Thailand.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Holders of official/service passports or UN laissez-passer, or persons traveling on official government or international organization business.
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Purpose of visit
Official duties, government business, or international organization functions.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Visa Application Form (Official/Courtesy)
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare official/service passport, Note Verbale or official letter from sending government/organization, passport photo, and completed visa application form.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (5-15 business days).