This service page distinguishes all 5 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
- Passport or travel-document biodata page
- Photograph taken within the previous six months
- Evidence showing the applicant’s current location, such as lawful-status, flight-payment or accommodation-payment records
01Stay with non-Thai family residing in Thailand for more than 60 daysRoute family: NON-O · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Stay with non-Thai family residing in Thailand for more than 60 days.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- Financial evidence of at least THB 30,000
- The family member’s identity and Thai visa or stay-permission details
- Relationship evidence, such as a marriage, birth or adoption certificate
02Stay with Thai family residing in Thailand for more than 60 daysRoute family: NON-O · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Stay with Thai family residing in Thailand for more than 60 days.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- Evidence of monthly income of at least THB 40,000 or a current balance of at least THB 400,000
- The Thai family member’s identity details
- Relationship evidence, such as a marriage, birth or adoption certificate
03Family or dependant of a diplomatic officer or official based in ThailandRoute family: NON-O · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Family or dependant of a diplomatic officer or official based in Thailand.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- Financial evidence of at least THB 30,000
- A note verbale from the sending state or international organisation, or a letter from a Thai authority
- The family member’s identity and Thai visa or stay-permission details
- Relationship evidence, such as a marriage, birth or adoption certificate
04Child under 18 of a Non-Immigrant L-A holder — O(L-A)Route family: NON-O · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Child under 18 of a Non-Immigrant L-A holder — O(L-A).
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- The principal holder’s Non-Immigrant L-A visa
- Relationship evidence, such as the child’s birth certificate
05Family or dependant of TECO personnelRoute family: NON-O · Multiple · Visa validity or service timing: 3 years+
Purpose: Family or dependant of TECO personnel.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- A note verbale setting out 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.