* Type of Non-Immigration Visa / ประเภทของ Non-Immigration Visa

Introduction to Non-Immigrant Visa

Non-Thai nationals who seek a prolonged stay in the Kingdom of Thailand or are coming to Thailand for work and business purposes have to apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa. Except for Tourist Visa, Non-Immigrant Visa are the by far most widely used visa category. Immigration regulations envisage an extensive variety of sub-types in order to meet the needs and qualifications of applicants:

• B Business Visa: for Non-Thai nationals who want to conduct business or are enter an employment relationship in Thailand.
• B-A Business-Approved Visa: if a Non-Thai national wants to invest in or conduct business with a Thai company.
• D Diplomatic Visa: for Non-Thai nationals employed by a foreign embassy in Thailand.
• ED Education Visa: for Non-Thai nationals who wish to study or teach in Thailand.
• EX Expert Visa: for Non-Thai nationals performing short term skilled or expert work.
• F Official Visa: for Non-Thai nationals performing official duties involving the Royal Thai government.
• IB Investor Visa: for Non-Thai nationals seeking to enter Thailand for investment purposes.
• IM Investor Visa: for Non-Thai nationals who are in the process of setting up a company under the authority    of the Board of Investment.
• M Mass Media Visa: for Non-Thai nationals who are accredited press representatives.
• O Dependent Visa: for Non-Thai nationals who wish to enter Thailand as dependents or husbands/wives.
• O-A Retirement Visa: for Non-Thai nationals wishing to retire in Thailand.
• R Missionary Visa: for Non-Thai nationals performing missionary work.
• RS Science Visa: for Non-Thai nationals doing scientific research in the Kingdom.
• S Sports Visa: for Non-Thai nationals participating in an officially recognized sports event.