You can obtain a 1-year visa for Thailand through various means, depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Here are some common options:
Tourist Visa (TR)
- Duration: 60 days, extendable to 30 days once
- Eligibility: Most nationalities
- Requirements:
- Valid passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining
- Return air ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Visa application form
- Passport-sized photograph
- Process: Apply at the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence.
Non-Immigrant Visa (B)
- Duration: 1 year, extendable
- Eligibility: Business, work, or study purposes
- Requirements:
- Valid passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining
- Invitation letter from a Thai company or organization
- Proof of financial support
- Visa application form
- Passport-sized photograph
- Process: Apply at the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence.
Retirement Visa (O)
- Duration: 1 year, extendable
- Eligibility: Foreigners aged 50 years or older with a monthly income of at least 65,000 THB
- Requirements:
- Valid passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining
- Proof of income
- Medical certificate
- Visa application form
- Passport-sized photograph
- Process: Apply at the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence.
Education Visa (ED)
- Duration: 1 year, extendable
- Eligibility: Foreigners enrolled in a Thai educational institution
- Requirements:
- Valid passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining
- Admission letter from a Thai educational institution
- Proof of financial support
- Visa application form
- Passport-sized photograph
- Process: Apply at the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence.
Other Visa Options
- Marriage Visa (O)
- Volunteer Visa (O)
- Investment Visa (O)
Note: Visa requirements and procedures can change. It is always recommended to check with the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence for the most up-to-date information.
