Initial Long-Term Stay Visa
Thailand 90-Day Non-Immigrant Visa
Initial 90-day visa for non-tourist purposes with conversion options to long-term visas.
Overview
The Thailand 90-Day Non-Immigrant Visa is the foundation for long-term stays in Thailand. This visa serves as the initial entry point for those planning to work, study, retire, or live with family in Thailand, offering a pathway to convert to various one-year visa extensions.
Processing Time
- Standard
- 5-10 working days
- Express
- 2-3 working days where available
Processing times vary by embassy and visa purpose
Validity
- Duration
- 90 days from entry
- Entries
- Single or Multiple entry
- Stay Period
- 90 days per entry
- Extensions
- 7-day extension or conversion to long-term visa
Embassy Fees
- Range
- 2,000 - 5,000 THB
Single entry: ฿2,000. Multiple entry: ฿5,000. Extension fee: ฿1,900. Re-entry permit: ฿1,000 (single) or ฿3,800 (multiple).
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have valid passport with 6+ months validity
- Must have purpose-specific documentation
- Must meet financial requirements
- No criminal record
- Must not have prohibited diseases
- Must apply from outside Thailand
- Must have return travel booking
- Must have sufficient funds for stay
Visa Categories
Business Purpose
For business meetings, company setup, or employment
Additional Required Documents
- Company invitation letter
- Business registration documents
- Employment contract (if applicable)
- Company financial statements
- Meeting schedule/business plan
- Proof of funds
Required Documents
Documentation Requirements
Passport, photos, application forms, purpose-specific documents
All documents must be in Thai or English with certified translations
Financial Requirements
Bank statements, proof of income, or financial guarantee
Requirements vary by visa purpose
Purpose Documentation
Invitation letters, contracts, acceptance letters, or certificates
Must clearly demonstrate visa purpose
Additional Requirements
Return tickets, accommodation proof, local contact information
May vary by embassy/consulate
Application Process
- 1
Document Preparation
1-2 weeksGather and authenticate required documents
- 2
Visa Application
2-3 working daysSubmit at Thai embassy/consulate
- 3
Application Review
5-7 working daysEmbassy processes application
- 4
Visa Collection
1-2 daysCollect visa and prepare for travel
Benefits
- Initial long-term stay permission
- Multiple entry options available
- Convertible to 1-year visas
- Bank account opening possible
- Business meetings allowed
- Study permission
- Family reunion option
- Retirement preparation
- Healthcare access
- Extension possibilities
Restrictions
- Cannot work without permit
- Limited to visa purpose
- 90-day maximum stay
- Re-entry permit required
- No automatic extensions
- Must maintain visa conditions
- Purpose change requires new visa
- Entry within validity only
Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Services
- Visa conversion assistance
- Document translation
- Re-entry permit processing
- Extension application
- Bank account opening
- Accommodation booking
- Travel arrangements
- Document certification
- Local registration
- Insurance arrangement
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- Processing Time
- 2-3 months total process
- Validity
- 1 year
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- Validity
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- Processing Time
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- Validity
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