This service page distinguishes all 13 currently verified routes or purposes within this visa category.
Visa Routes Covered
Visa validity is not the same as the period of stay granted on arrival. Entry permission and any extension are determined separately by the competent Thai authorities.
Evidence shared across these routes
- Photograph taken within the previous six months
01Employment supported by the Board of Investment (BOI)Route family: NON-B / IB · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Employment supported by the Board of Investment (BOI).
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- Passport or travel-document biodata page
- Evidence showing the applicant’s current location
- Financial evidence of at least THB 30,000
- A letter from the Thailand Board of Investment
02Business visit supported by the Board of Investment (BOI)Route family: NON-B / IB · Single · Multiple · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months / 1 year+
Purpose: Business visit supported by the Board of Investment (BOI).
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- Passport or travel-document biodata page
- Evidence showing the applicant’s current location
- Financial evidence of at least THB 30,000 for single entry or THB 120,000 for multiple entry
- A letter from the Thailand Board of Investment
03EmploymentRoute family: NON-B / IB · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Employment.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- Passport or travel-document biodata page
- Evidence showing the applicant’s current location
- Financial evidence of at least THB 30,000
- A Ministry of Labour approval letter for the WP32 application, or a work permit for a Non-B renewal; the portal states Japanese applicants are exempt from the WP32 document
04Business visitRoute family: NON-B / IB · Single · Multiple · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months / 1 year+
Purpose: Business visit.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- Passport or travel-document biodata page
- Evidence showing the applicant’s current location
- Financial evidence of at least THB 30,000 for single entry or THB 120,000 for multiple entry
- An invitation from the company in Thailand
05Frequent business visits over three yearsRoute family: NON-B / IB · Multiple · Visa validity or service timing: 3 years+
Purpose: Frequent business visits over three years.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- Passport or travel-document biodata page
- Evidence of permanent residence in the country where the application is filed
- Financial evidence of at least THB 3,000,000
- Evidence of frequent Thai business travel, employment in the country of residence or certification by a credible local trade or business association; signatures or notarisation may be needed where applicable
06Non-curricular internshipRoute family: NON-B / IB · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Non-curricular internship.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- Passport or travel-document biodata page
- Evidence showing the applicant’s current location
- Financial evidence of at least THB 30,000
- Confirmation of the internship or participation from the Thai company
07BOI-supported academic or teaching employmentRoute family: NON-B / IB · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: BOI-supported academic or teaching employment.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- Passport or travel-document biodata page
- Evidence showing the applicant’s current location
- Financial evidence of at least THB 30,000
- A letter from the Thailand Board of Investment
- A letter from the relevant education authority, university or international school
- A criminal-record clearance from the applicant’s country of residence
08Academic or teaching employmentRoute family: NON-B / IB · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Academic or teaching employment.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- Passport or travel-document biodata page
- Evidence showing the applicant’s current location
- Financial evidence of at least THB 30,000
- A letter from the relevant education authority, university or international school
- A criminal-record clearance from the applicant’s country of residence
09Sports trainer, coach, instructor or related roleRoute family: NON-B / IB · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Sports trainer, coach, instructor or related role.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- Passport or travel-document biodata page
- Evidence showing the applicant’s current location
- Financial evidence of at least THB 30,000
- A Ministry of Labour approval letter for the WP32 application, or a work permit for a Non-B renewal; the portal states Japanese applicants are exempt from the WP32 document
10Sports personnel supported by the Sports Authority of ThailandRoute family: NON-B / IB · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Sports personnel supported by the Sports Authority of Thailand.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- Passport or travel-document biodata page
- Evidence showing the applicant’s current location
- Financial evidence of at least THB 30,000
- A letter from the Sports Authority of Thailand
- A Ministry of Labour approval letter for the WP32 application, or a work permit for a Non-B renewal; the portal states Japanese applicants are exempt from the WP32 document
11Working Holiday Scheme for New Zealand ordinary-passport holders residing in New ZealandRoute family: NON-B / IB · Multiple · Visa validity or service timing: 1 year+
Purpose: Working Holiday Scheme for New Zealand ordinary-passport holders residing in New Zealand.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- Passport biodata page
- Evidence showing the applicant’s current location
- Financial evidence of at least NZD 7,000
- Comprehensive medical and health insurance for the full Thai stay
- A tertiary-education certificate or transcript
- A chest X-ray and medical certificate issued within the previous three months
12Work and Holiday Visa for Australian ordinary-passport holders residing in AustraliaRoute family: NON-B / IB · Multiple · Visa validity or service timing: 1 year+
Purpose: Work and Holiday Visa for Australian ordinary-passport holders residing in Australia.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- Passport biodata page
- Evidence showing the applicant’s current location
- Financial evidence of at least AUD 5,000
- Comprehensive medical and health insurance for the full Thai stay
- A tertiary-education certificate or transcript
- A chest X-ray and medical certificate issued within the previous three months
13TECORoute family: NON-B / IB · Multiple · Visa validity or service timing: 3 years+
Purpose: TECO.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- Passport or travel-document biodata page
- Evidence showing the applicant’s current location
- A note verbale stating the posting details
A published checklist is a starting point. Nationality, present location, document format, legalisation and the responsible embassy or consulate can change what must be submitted.
How we support your application
We review the real purpose of travel, confirm the responsible filing location, prepare a case-specific checklist, check consistency across the evidence and coordinate responses to reasonable follow-up requests.
We identify the appropriate purpose, filing location and principal evidence risks.
Your documents, forms and supporting explanation are checked for completeness and consistency.
We guide submission and help coordinate reasonable follow-up requests from the responsible authority.