What Type of Visa Should you Apply for? Types of Visas Purpose of visit to Thailand Diplomatic and Official Visas Category “D / F” Those who wish to enter the Kingdom of Thailand for diplomatic/official purposes. Non-Immigrant Visa Category “O” Those who wish to enter the Kingdom of Thailand to: 1. stay with family in Thailand (Thai Family); 2. wish to do volunteering work (Volunteering)with the state enterprises or social welfare organizations in Thailand. Non-Immigrant Visa Category “B” Those who wish to enter the Kingdom of Thailand to: 1. conduct business (Business); 2. work (Working);3. work as a teacher (Teaching). Non-Immigrant VisaCategory “ED” Those who wish to enter the Kingdom of Thailand to:1. study; or2. do an internship. Non-Immigrant Visa Category “M” Those who wish to enter the Kingdom of Thailand to: 1. work as a film-producer;2. work as journalist or reporter. Tourist Visa Category “MT” Those who wish to enter the Kingdom of Thailand for a medical treatment at hospitals / medical facilities. Tourist VisaCategory “TR” (Single) Those who wish to enter the Kingdom of Thailand for:1. tourism purposes; 2. boxing training, scuba diving training, and yoga training. Tourist Visa Category “TR” (Multiple) Those who wish to enter the Kingdom of Thailand for tourism purposes, with multiple entries. Transit Visa Category “S / TS / C” Those who wish to travel in transit through Thailand to: 1. proceed to the country of destination or to re-enter his/her own country (Category “TS”);2. to participate in sports activities (Category “S”); 3. the person in charge or crew of a conveyance coming to a port, station or area in the Kingdom (Category “C”) Non-Immigrant Visa Category “O-A” (1 year) Those age 50 years and over who wish to stay in the Kingdom of Thailandfor a period of not exceeding 1 yearwithout the intention of working. “Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited” Non-Immigrant Visa Category “O-X” (10 years) Those age 50 years and over who wish to stay in Kingdom of Thailand for a period of not exceeding 1 year without the intention of working. “Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited”
