This service page distinguishes all 9 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
01Attend a meeting with a Thai government agencyRoute family: F / O · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Attend a meeting with a Thai government agency.
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 letter from the Thai government agency
02Participate in a Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) programmeRoute family: F / O · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Participate in a Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) programme.
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 letter from TICA
03Peace Corps for US ordinary-passport holdersRoute family: F / O · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Peace Corps for US ordinary-passport holders.
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 letter from the Peace Corps
04Former Thai national who relinquished Thai citizenshipRoute family: F / O · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Former Thai national who relinquished Thai citizenship.
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
- Evidence of the applicant’s former Thai citizenship
05Contestant or witness in judicial proceedingsRoute family: F / O · Single · Multiple · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months / 1 year+
Purpose: Contestant or witness in judicial proceedings.
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
- Evidence of one court-related appearance for single entry, or a scheduled series of appearances for multiple entry
06Diplomat’s housekeeperRoute family: F / O · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Diplomat’s housekeeper.
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 describing the employment
07Unpaid voluntary work with a government agency or state enterpriseRoute family: F / O · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Unpaid voluntary work with a government agency or state enterprise.
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
- Confirmation of the voluntary role from the government agency or state enterprise
08Unpaid voluntary work with a Thai-registered foundation or associationRoute family: F / O · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Unpaid voluntary work with a Thai-registered foundation or association.
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
- Confirmation of the voluntary role from the registered organisation
- The organisation’s registration evidence and the signer’s identity document
09Unpaid voluntary work with a foreign foundation or association authorised to operate in ThailandRoute family: F / O · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Unpaid voluntary work with a foreign foundation or association authorised to operate 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
- Confirmation of the voluntary role from the authorised foreign organisation
- Evidence of permission to operate in Thailand, plus the signer’s passport and work permit
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.