The rules governing Thai Visas can be quite mind boggling & are subject to continual change, hopefully the following information will give you a clearer understanding.
You MUST however still check with your local Thai Embassy / Consulate to ensure you have an update of the very latest rules, and treat my information purely as a guide !.
Thai Visas
There are several different types of visas, I have summarised the information regarding each type for you.
“Visa Exemption” - With effect from 06 December 2008 any person eligible to enter Thailand under the old “Visa on Arrival Rule” will be granted a stay of maximum 30 days but only if entering the Kingdom via an international airport.
This covers the major 48 countries who's tourists make up Thailand's visitor numbers.
* The purpose of visit is strictly tourism.
* Must be in possession of a confirmed INTERNATIONAL flight ticket to show they will be flying out of Thailand within 30 days of entry,exiting Thailand via train, bus etc to neighbouring countries IS NOT accepted as proof of leaving.
* Having access to living expenses of the equivalent of 20,000 baht per person or 40,000 baht per family.
"Visa on Arrival" - The new definition for the Visa on Arrival is that IF you arrive "overland at a Thai border, rather than by International flight,you will be granted a visa enabling you to stay for just 15 days. The reason for this change I think is to cut down on the "visa runs",that have enabled people to stay in Thailand almost indefinately by just leaving the country at a border, then re-entering immediately.
* The purpose of visit is strictly tourism.
* Must be in possession of a confirmed INTERNATIONAL flight ticket to show they will be flying out of Thailand within 15 days of entry,exiting Thailand via train, bus etc to neighbouring countries IS NOT accepted as proof of leaving.
* Having access to living expenses of the equivalent of 20,000 baht per person or 40,000 baht per family.
"Tourist Visa" - IF you aim to stay in Thailand longer than 30 days, you need to obtain a Tourist Visa from your home country Thai Embassy / Consulate BEFORE you travel.
The tourist visa allows for a 60 day stay in Thailand, which you could extend further by either re-entry by land (+15 days), or re-entry by international flight (+30 days).
The final category of visas are the Non-Immigrant Visas - these are 12 month visas, broken up into 90 day stays.
Category “B” - which covers business & paid employment, if you are starting a Thai Company, for the purpose of purchasing property & launching a business, this visa is for you.
At the end of each 90 days you can exit the country and immediately re-enter for your next 90 day period to start, and if you time your last exit just prior to your visa running out, you can get 90 days EXTRA !!.
Category “ED” - which covers education & other unpaid work, you can study & attend courses, BUT without remuneration.
Category “M” - is for media, journalism & film crews, and is subject to extra requirements.
Category “O” - is for other which includes extended stays, marriage & retirement visas.
**Category "B" requires you leaving the country to "re-charge" your visa every 90 days, Categories "ED","M" & "O" entail a visit to your local Thai Immigration Police to get your visa stamped every 90 days.
There are one or two other possible permutations, but this is the broad brush version.
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