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Tourist visas are designed for those who wish to stay in Thailand longer than the standard visa-free period or enter the country multiple times within a year. Unlike a visa-free stamp, a tourist visa is obtained in advance – at a Thai consulate or online (if an e-visa program is available).

Single Entry Tourist Visa (TR)

A single-entry tourist visa is the most common visa among travelers who want to stay in Thailand longer than the standard 60 days visa-free or enter the country with pre-arranged documents.

Duration of stay

· Main term:60 daysfrom the moment of entry.

· The tourist receives a 60-day stamp in his passport immediately at the border.

Peculiarities

1. You can enter the country with this visa. just once.

After leaving Thailand, the visa is considered used, even if the validity period according to the documents has not yet expired.

2. The validity period of an entry visa is usually3 monthsfrom the date of issue.

This means that the tourist must enter Thailand within these 90 days.

3. This visa is suitable for long-term holidays, wintering, courses, sports activities, and long trips around the country.

4. You cannot work on a tourist visa.

Extension of a tourist visa for 30 days

A single entry TR visa can be extended for another30 daysat the Thai Immigration Office. After the extension, the total stay will beup to 90 days.

Renewal procedure

1. The tourist goes to the nearest immigration office.

2. Provides passport, photograph, completed form and pays for the extension.

3. The immigration officer places a stamp extending your stay for 30 days.

An extension is granted to almost all tourists, provided there are no violations of migration regulations.

Special cases

· If a tourist uses a TR visa extension but wishes to stay longer, they must either take a visa run (exit and re-enter) or apply for a new visa in a neighboring country.

· Extension is granted once for the current visa.

Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV)

This is the most convenient option for those who want to travel to Thailand throughout the year, come and go several times, spend part of the time in the country and part of the time outside it.

Main characteristics

1. Validity period:6 monthsfrom the moment of issue.

2. Number of entries: unlimited, if each entry occurs within these 6 months.

3. Duration of stay on each entry:60 days.

4. Every 60 days you can extend it for another30 days, as in the case of a single-entry visa.

What this means in practice:

· A tourist can enter, stay for 60 days, extend to 90 days, then leave for at least one day (for example, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia), then enter again and get another 60 days.

· You can do this as many times as you like during the 6 months your visa is valid.

Who is METV suitable for?

1. Business travelers who need to visit Thailand frequently but do not require a work visa.

2. Remote freelancers who travel between countries.

3. Winterers who live in Thailand part of the time, but fly home periodically.

4. Those who want to travel around Southeast Asia and make Thailand their base.

Requirements

The METV requires a more comprehensive package of documents than a single-entry visa, as it allows significantly more freedom of movement.

Usually they ask:

· bank statements;

· confirmation of employment;

· tickets;

· hotel reservations;

· confirmation of financial stability.

METV Benefits

· There is no need to obtain a new visa each time.

· You can stay in the country almost constantly, leaving once every two to three months.

· The most flexible travel format.

2.4. Transit visas

A Thai transit visa is intended for foreign citizens who are transiting the country – meaning they are not staying in the country for an extended period, but are merely making a transfer or passing through Thailand en route to a third country. This category is also used by athletes, flight crew members, and a number of other special categories of travelers.

This type of visa is always obtained in advance, either at the consulate or through the online system. It is not issued automatically upon entry.