This service page distinguishes all 7 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
- Confirmed travel booking
- Thai accommodation evidence, such as a booking or an invitation from family or friends
- Financial evidence of at least THB 20,000, such as three months of bank statements or a sponsorship letter
01Tourism and leisure activitiesRoute family: TR · Single · Multiple · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months / 6 months+
Purpose: Tourism and leisure activities.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
No additional purpose-specific document is listed for this route.
02TCEB-supported meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitionsRoute family: TR · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: TCEB-supported meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- A supporting letter from the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)
03Recreational learning or training, including diving, boxing, Thai massage or Thai cookingRoute family: TR · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Recreational learning or training, including diving, boxing, Thai massage or Thai cooking.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- An acceptance letter from the institute or company organising the activity
04Visit family residing in Thailand for less than 60 daysRoute family: TR · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Visit family residing in Thailand for less 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
- Identity and Thai immigration-status details for the family member in Thailand
05Medical treatment for less than 60 daysRoute family: TR · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Medical treatment for less 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
- An appointment letter from the hospital or medical centre
06Football trialRoute family: TR · Single · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months+
Purpose: Football trial.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- A letter from the football club
07Stay of no more than 59 days for Filipino ordinary-passport holdersRoute family: TR · Single · Multiple · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months / 6 months+
Purpose: Stay of no more than 59 days for Filipino 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
No additional purpose-specific document is listed for this route.
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.