This service page distinguishes all 3 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 onward or other relevant travel booking
- Thai accommodation evidence, where applicable
- Financial evidence of at least THB 20,000, such as three months of bank statements or a sponsorship letter
01Transit involving a stopover longer than 12 hoursRoute family: TS · 1 entry · 2 entries · 3 entries · 4 entries · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months / 6 months+
Purpose: Transit involving a stopover longer than 12 hours.
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.
02Pilots, captains and crew travelling to Thai ports or stationsRoute family: TS · 1 entry · 2 entries · 3 entries · 4 entries · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months / 6 months+
Purpose: Pilots, captains and crew travelling to Thai ports or stations.
Generally suits applicants whose real principal purpose matches this option and who can document it through the correct filing stage.
Route-specific evidence
- A certificate confirming employment as crew
03Athletes participating in sporting eventsRoute family: TS · 1 entry · 2 entries · 3 entries · 4 entries · Visa validity or service timing: 3 months / 6 months+
Purpose: Athletes participating in sporting events.
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 sporting-event organiser in Thailand
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.