Criteria for Consideration
- The alien must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
- The alien must earn an income per the attached Table of Income (Annex A).
- The business must have a paid-up registered capital of no less than Baht 2 million.
- Said business must have submitted its financial statements as at the end of its fiscal year for the past two accounting years which have duly been audited and certified by a certified public accountant or a tax auditor, to prove that the business is sufficiently secure with actual and continuous operation, according to the guidelines for consideration of business status concerning the actual and continuous operation attached hereto (Annex B).
- Said business needs to hire aliens.
- Said business must have a ratio of one alien employee per four permanent Thai employees.
- The following businesses shall be exempted from the Criteria (3), (4), and (5), and the ratio of Thai employees specified under Criteria (6), shall be reduced to one alien employee per one permanent Thai employee:
(a) International trade business (representative office)
(b) Regional office
(c) Overseas company (branch office)
Documents to be submitted
- Application form TM.7 (Attach 1 photo size 4*6 cm., fee 1,900 baht)
- Copy of applicant’s passport (copy of passport with; photo and information page, last arrival stamp page, Re-entry Permit stamp page, Departure card (TM.6) and last extend visa) and the applicant must certify his/her signature on every sheet.
- Copy of work permit.
- In case the applicant is accompanied by the family, their vital statistics e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate of their child/children must be provided. If these documents were issued by a foreign government, they must be certified by such foreign embassy.
- Certificate of employment prepared in accordance with the form prescribed by the Immigration Bureau (Sor.Tor.Mor.1)
- The Acknowledgement of Penalties for a visa Overstay.
- Clarification of the book reason and the need for hiring aliens.
- Other supporting documents required by the competent authority (Sor.Tor.Mor.2)
- Copy of proof of corporate formation e.g. certificate of incorporation of company or partnership certified by the Registrar within the previous 6 months.
- Copy of certified list of shareholders (Bor.Aor.Jor.5) certified by the Registrar within the previous 6 months and it must be certified by The Department of Business Development.
- A copy of passport and a copy of the Director’s work permit.
- Power of Attorney duty stamp neat and attach a copy of the identity card and delegate.
- Copy of Bor.Chor.3 , Balance sheet and statement of income and income tax a company/partnership (P.N.D. 50) last year with receipts, they must be certified by The Revenue Department or by The Department of Business Development.
- Copy of withholding Income Tax Return (P.N.D. 1) that has the name of Thailand employees and name of applicant last 3 months with receipt and passed authentication from The Revenue Department.
- Copy of applicant’s Personal Income Tax Return (P.N.D. 91) of the latest year with receipt, must be certified by The Revenue Department.
- Copy of the list The list shows the social security contribution (SSO 1-10 form) of the last 3 months with a receipt signed by the Directors of the company and affix the company’s seal.
- Copy of Value Added Tax (P.P.30) of the last 3 months with receipt and passed authentication from The Revenue Department.
- Business License
- Location map of Applicant’s Workplace
- Photos of Applicant and Workplace
– Outside the building : must appears number and the establishment sign clearly.
– Inside the establishment : Applicants must appear together with the directors and Thai employees while working.
Remark : Documents other than certified by government agencies, must be signed and affixed with the company’s seal on every sheet by the authorized director according to the registration letter specified.
Criteria for Consideration
The alien:
- Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
- Must have been confirmed and requested by the relevant ministry, department, and bureau.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of work permit
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the relevant ministry, bureau, and department
Criteria for Consideration
The alien:
1. Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
2. Must have been confirmed and requested by said agency or organization.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of work permit
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the government, state enterprise, or other relevant government agency
- Evidence proving the status of the government agency (if any)
Criteria for Consideration
The alien:
- Must have been granted a tourist visa (TOURIST)
- Must not be of a nationality or type prescribed by the committee monitoring official proceedings of officers of the Immigration Bureau.
( In case of the following nationalities ,extension of stay permit will not be longer than 7 days ; Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Nepal, Togo, Nigeria, Uganda)
Documents to be submitted
- Application form TM.7 (application must be made in person)
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Photo 4 x 6 cm. (not older than 6 months)
- Application fee 1,900 Baht.
Document For case :
In the case of receiving medical treatment :
- Application form TM. 7 (application must be made in person)
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by a physician of the hospital providing said treatment
In the case of attending rehabilitation or taking care of a patient :
- Application form TM. 7 (application must be made in person)
- Copy of applicant’s passport
In the case of taking care of a patient, the applicant must attach a letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by a physician of the hospital providing said treatment and document stating relationship (in the case that the caretaker is a member of the family), such as a marriage certificate, a birth certificate, registration of child legitimization, child adoption registration certificate, or confirmation letter from the embassy or consulate.
In the case of a person who used to have Thai nationality or whose perent is or was of Thai nationality visiting relatives or returning to his or her original homeland :
- Application form TM. 7 (application must be made in person)
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of documents proving that the applicant used to have Thai nationality or that hit/her parent is or was of Thai nationality.
In the case of visiting a spouse or children who are of Thai nationality
- Application form TM. 7 (application must be made in person)
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Documents of relationship
3.1 Copy of household registration certificate
3.2 Copy of national ID card of the person having Thai nationality
3.3 Copy of a marriage certificate or copy of a birth certificate
In the case of litigation or court proceedings :
- Application form TM. 7 (application must be made in person)
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Confirmation letter from an iquiry official involved with the case, official paper or document confirming that the applicant is being involved with the litigation or court proceedings of the case.
In the case of performing duties or missions for a government agency, state enterprise, other government agency or embassy or consulate or international organization :
- Application form TM. 7 (application must be made in person)
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary sty issued by a government agency of the departmental level or equivalent; the head of a state enterprise; the head of another government agency; or a police officer of a level equivalent to or higher than the divisional level; or a military officer of a command unit under the Ministry of Defense, Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, Royal Thai Army, Royal Thai Navy, or Royal Thai Air Force, who is a Major General, Rear Admiral, Air Vice Marshal, or officer of a higher ranking; or by an international organization.
In the case of necessity, with certification or request made by an embassy or consulate :
- Application form TM. 7 (application must be made in person)
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the embassy and consulate in Thailand
- Only in the case of training, the applicant must have been granted a work permit.
Criteria for Consideration
A. Investment of no less than Baht 3 million:
The alien:
- Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM);
- Must have entered the Kingdom before October 1, 2006 and must have been consecutively permitted to stay in the Kingdom for an investment of no less than Baht 3 million;
- Must have evidence of transferring funds into Thailand of no less than Baht 3 million;
- Must have evidence of investing in the purchase of a condominium unit for no less than Baht 3 million issued by a relevant agency or by the government; or
- Must have evidence of investing in the form of a fixed deposit of no less than Baht 3 million with a bank which is registered in Thailand and has Thai nationals holding more than 50 percent of its shares; or
- Must have evidence of investing in the purchase of government or state enterprise bonds of no less than Baht 3 million; or
- Must have evidence of making an investment as set out in Criteria (4), (5), or (6) with a total value of no less than Baht 3 million.
B. Investment of no less than Baht 10 million:
The alien:
- Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
- Must have evidence of transferring funds into Thailand of no less than Baht 10 million.
- Must have evidence of investing in the purchase or rental of a condominium unit for a period of no less than 3 years issued by a relevant agency or government, at a purchase or rental price of no less than Baht 10 million; or
- Must have evidence of investing in the form of a fixed deposit of no less than Baht 10 million with a bank which is registered in Thailand and has Thai nationals holding more than 50 percent of its shares; or
- Must have evidence of investing in the purchase of government or state enterprise bonds of no less than Baht 10 million; or
- Must have evidence of making an investment as set out in Criteria (3), (4), or (5) with a total value of not less than Baht 10 million.
Documents to be submitted
A. Investment of no less than Baht 3 million:
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of evidence showing a transfer of funds from a foreign country to a bank in Thailand
- Copy of a condominium purchase agreement and a copy of the ownership registration of said condominium issued by the government or relevant agency (in the case of purchase of a condominium); or
- Funds deposit certificate issued by a bank and a copy of evidence of the funds deposit (only in the case of investment in funds deposit); or
- Copies of bond certificates (only in the case of investment in a purchase of government or state enterprise bonds)
B. Investment of no less than Baht 10 million:
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of evidence showing a transfer of funds from a foreign country to a bank in Thailand
- Copy of a condominium purchase agreement and a copy of the ownership registration of said condominium issued by the government or relevant agency (in the case of purchase of a condominium) or a copy of a long-term lease agreement; or
- Funds deposit certificate issued by a bank and a copy of evidence of the funds deposit (only in the case of investment in funds deposit); or
- Copies of bond certificates (only in the case of investment in a purchase of government or state enterprise bonds)
In the case of a teacher, professor, or expert in a government educational institution:
Criteria for Consideration
The alien:
1. Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
2. Must have been confirmed and requested by the particular educational institution.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of work permit
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the educational institution, specifying the applicant’s title, monthly salary rate, and term of employment
- Copy of a teaching license or a certificate of license issued by the Teacher’s Council of Thailand or a copy of a letter of waiver issued by the Teacher’s Council of Thailand or a copy of an acknowledgment of waiver request issued by the Teacher’s Council of Thailand (except for teachers, instructors, or experts of higher education)
In the case of a teacher, professor, or expert in a private educational institution:
Criteria for Consideration
- The alien must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
- Said educational institution is permitted to operate by a relevant government agency.
- The alien must have been confirmed and requested by the particular educational institution.
Documents to be submitted
– For education in school system such as general education, English program schools, vocational schools that follow the Ministry of Education’s curriculum, and international schools:
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of work permit
- Copy of evidence of permission to establish said educational institution issued by the relevant government agency
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the educational institution, specifying the applicant’s title, monthly salary rate, and term of employment, together with a copy of a letter of teacher appointment in the format required by the Private Education Commission
- Copy of a teaching license or a copy of a certificate of license issued by the Teacher’s Council of Thailand or a copy of a letter of waiver issued by the Teacher’s Council of Thailand or a copy of an acknowledgment of waiver request issued by the Teacher’s Council of Thailand
– For education of non-school system
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of work permit
- Copy of evidence of permission to establish said educational institution issued by the relevant government agency
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the educational institution, specifying the applicant’s title, monthly salary rate, and term of employment
- Copy of a letter of teacher appointment in the format required by the Private Education Commission
– For institutes of higher education
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of work permit
- Copy of evidence that permission has been granted to establish said educational institution issued by the relevant government agency
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the dean of the educational institution specifying the applicant’s title, monthly salary rate, and term of employment
In the case of study in a government educational institution:
Criteria for Consideration
The alien:
1. Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
2. Must have been confirmed and requested by that particular educational institution.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay, issued by the educational institution, which shows detailed information about the applicant’s years of education, level of curriculum, and educational achievement
In the case of study in a private educational institution:
Criteria for Consideration
- The alien must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
- Said educational institution is permitted to operate by a relevant government agency.
- The alien must have been confirmed and requested by that particular educational institution.
- The alien must have been confirmed by the relevant government agency (except in the case of study in an international school and higher education).
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of evidence of permission to establish the educational institution issued by the relevant government agency
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay, issued by the educational institution, which shows detailed information about the applicant’s years of education, level of curriculum, and educational achievement
- Confirmation letter issued by a government agency at the departmental level or by the Provincial Governor in charge of that particular institution (except in the case of enrolment in an international school or in the case of higher education)
In the case of conducting training or research in a university or research institute:
Criteria for Consideration
The alien:
- Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
- Must have been confirmed and requested by the dean of that university or by the head of that research institution.
- In the case of conducting training or research in a private university or research institute, must have been confirmed and requested by the relevant government agency.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the dean of that university or by the head of that research institution
- Only in the case of Criterion (3), the applicant must attach a letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the relevant government agency.
In the case of being a family member of an alien who has been permitted a temporary stay in the Kingdom for study in an educational institution according to Clauses 2.8 or 2.9 hereof (applicable only to parents, spouse, children, adopted children, or spouse’s children):
Criteria for Consideration
- The alien must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
- The alien must have proof of relationship.
- In the case of spouse, the relationship must be de jure and de facto; or
- In the case of children, adopted children, or spouse’s children, said children, adopted children, and spouse’s children must not be married, must live with the alien as part of the family, and must not be over 20 years of age; or
- In the case of parents, funds must be deposited in a bank in Thailand, under the father’s or the mother’s name, of no less than Baht 500,000 for the past three months. For the first year only, the applicant must have proof of a deposit account in which said amount of funds has been maintained for no less than 30 days prior to the filing date.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of the passport of the alien who has been permitted to stay in the Kingdom for education purposes
- Copy of documents showing proof of relationship, such as a marriage certificate, a birth certificate, registration of child legitimisation, household registration certificate, child adoption registration certificate, or other evidence issued by the government or relevant agency
- Only in the case of Criterion (5), the applicant must attach a funds deposit certificate issued by a bank in Thailand and a copy of a bankbook.
In the case of performing duties in the mass media:
Criteria for Consideration
The alien:
- Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
- Must have been confirmed and requested by the Government Public Relations Department or the Department of Information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of work permit
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the Government Public Relations Department or the Department of Information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In the case of studying Buddhism or practicing religious activities:
Criteria for Consideration
The alien:
- Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
- Must have been confirmed and requested by the National Office of Buddhism, or Office of the Prime Minister, or Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, or Mahamakut Buddhist University.
- Must have been confirmed by the abbot of the temple where the applicant is studying Buddhism or practicing religious activities.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Confirmation letter from the National Office of Buddhism, Office of the Prime Minister, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Mahamakut Buddhist University, or other educational institutions for monks
- Confirmation letter from the abbot of the temple where the applicant is studying Buddhism or practicing religious activities
In the case of a missionary:
Criteria for Consideration
The alien:
- Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
- Must have been confirmed and requested by the Department of Religious Affairs or the Office of National Buddhism.
- Must have been confirmed and requested by the particular religious organization
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Confirmation letter from the Department of Religious Affairs or the National Office of Buddhism
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the religious organisation
In the case of a skilled laborer or a medical expert or a practitioner of other professions for the purpose of transferring knowledge to Thai people:
Criteria for Consideration
1. Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
2. Must have been confirmed and requested by a relevant organization or agency.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the relevant organization or agency
In the case of installation or repair of machines, aircraft, or ocean vessels:
Criteria for Consideration
1. Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
2. Must have been confirmed and requested by a relevant organization or agency.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the relevant organization or agency
In the case of an actor, vocalist, or musician working at a hotel or an entertainment company in Thailand with a paid-up registered capital of no less than Baht 20 million:
Criteria for Consideration
- Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
- Must have been confirmed and requested by a hotel or an entertainment company in Thailand which has a paid-up registered capital of no less than Baht 20 million.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of work permit
- Copy of the employment agreement to work as an actor, vocalist, or musician
- Copy of evidence proving company registration, such as a certificate of company or partnership registration, certified by the registrar within the previous six months
- Only for companies in the entertainment business, the applicant must attach a copy of the list of shareholders certified by the registrar within the previous six months.
- Copy of the latest monthly withholding income tax return specifying the applicant’s name together with payment receipt
- Copy of individual income tax return for the latest year together with payment receipt
VISIT SPOUSE /THAI CHILDREN
Criteria for Consideration
1) Applicant must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-O)
2) Having proof of relationship
3) Having evidences of nationality of Thai spouse or Thai children
4) In the case of spouse, relationship must be de jure and de facto
Documents to be submitted
1) Application Form for extension of temporary stay (TM.7) attached with one photo of applicant
2) Copy of passport first page with photo and copy last stamp, first visa, last visa, departure card(TM 6), evidence of report address, evidence of report 90 days
3) Evidence of relationship
3.1 In the case of spouse
– Marriage Certificate (khor lor 2 and khor lor 3) or ;
– Marriage Certificate from abroad must be certified by the Embassy and the Department of Consular Affairs in Thailand
3.2 In the case of Thai children
– Copy of Birth certificate and household registration of child/children
4) Copy of Identification and household registration of Thai spouse or any other document proving Thai nationality issued by authority or governmental agency concerned
5) Copy of House lease agreement, Identification and household registration of owner with certified signature
6) Application fee is 1,900 Baht
7) Any other relevant documents which may be required for consideration
REMARKS:
1) Applicant and spouse must contact in person for an interview
2) The originals of required documents must be shown to the competent officer and photocopied with certified signature by applicant
STAYING WITH THAI HUSBAND
Criteria for Consideration
1) Applicant must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-O)
2) Having proof of relationship
3) Having evidences of nationality of Thai spouse or Thai children
4) In the case of spouse, relationship must be de jure and de facto
Documents to be submitted
1) Application Form for extension of temporary stay (TM.7) attached with one photo of applicant
2) Copy of passport first page with photo and copy last stamp, first visa, last visa, departure card (TM 6), evidence of report address, evidence of report 90 days
3) Evidence of relationship
3.1 In the case of spouse
– Marriage Certificate (khor lor 2 and khor lor 3) or ;
– Marriage Certificate from abroad must be certified by the Embassy and the Department of Consular Affairs in Thailand
3.2 In the case of Thai children
– Copy of Birth certificate and household registration of child/children
4) Copy of Identification and household registration of Thai spouse or any other document proving Thai nationality issued by authority or governmental agency concerned
5) Copy of House lease agreement, Identification and household registration of owner with certified signature
6) Application fee is 1,900 Baht
7) Any other relevant documents which may be required for consideration
REMARKS:
1) Applicant and spouse must contact in person for an interview
2) The originals of required documents must be shown to the competent officer and photocopied with certified signature by applicant
STAYING WITH THAI WIFE
Criteria for Consideration
1) Applicant must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-O)
2) Having proof of relationship
3) Having evidences of nationality of Thai spouse
4) Having relationship with Thai wife de jure and de facto
5) Having evidences of definite financial status of foreign husband by showing average income not less than 40,000 baht per month, or having money in the bank account of not less than 400,000 baht which must be held for not shorter than 2 months
Documents to be submitted
1) Application Form for extension of temporary stay (TM.7) attached with one photo of applicant
2) Copy of passport first page with photo and copy last stamp, first visa, last visa, departure card (TM 6), evidence of report address, evidence of report 90 days
3) Evidence of relationship
3.1 In the case of marriage registration in Thailand
– A copy of Certificate of Marriage (khor lor 3)
– A copy of Registration of Marriage (khor lor 2)
3.2 In the case of marriage registration abroad
– A copy of Registration of Marriage
– A copy of Registration of Family Status (khor lor 22)
* If have been married before, A copy of Divorce Certificate (khor lor 7) and a copy of Registration of Divorce (khor lor 6) must be presented.
* Marriage Certificate from abroad must be certified by the Embassy and the Department of Consular Affairs in Thailand.
4) Copy of Identification and household registration of Thai spouse or any other document proving Thai nationality issued by authority or governmental agency concerned
5) Documents supporting financial status of foreign husband under the above mentioned requirement No.5 are as follows :
5.1 In the case of husband working in Thailand
– Work permit of foreign husband
– Letter from his employer verified employment and salary in details. (monthly salary must not be less than 40,000 baht)
– Evidences of payment of annual income tax with receipt (Por Ngor Dor 1 of latest 3 months and Por Ngor Dor 91 of the past year)
– Certificate of company registration and the list of shareholders of the company (Bor Or Jor 5), the original version (not more than 6 months)
5.2 In the case of having money in the bank account (Fix/ Saving Deposit) of any bank located in Thailand
– Letter from the bank certified the account in the bank of not less than 400,000 baht
– Copy of bank book showing money in the account of not less than 400,000 baht which has been deposit and already held of such amount for the past 2 months until the date of application submission
5.3 In the case of foreign husband having any other income (not working in Thailand) such as pension, social welfare etc.
– Letter from the applicant’s Embassy in Bangkok verified his monthly pension or other income not less than 40,000 baht
6) Any other relevant documents such as Copy of House lease agreement, Identification and household registration of owner with certified signature
7) Family photos of applicant with Thai wife and child/children (all 4 photos) (2 photos taken in front of a house number, 2 photos taken in a house), Location Map
8) Application fee is 1,900 Baht
9) Any other relevant documents which may be required for consideration
REMARKS:
1) Applicant and spouse must contact in person for an interview
2) The originals of required documents must be presented to the officer and photocopied with certified signature by applicant
In the case of being a family member of a Thai resident (applicable only to parents, spouse, children, adopted children, or spouse’s children):
Criteria for Consideration
- The alien must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
- The alien must have proof of relationship.
- In the case of spouse, the relationship must be de jure and de facto; or
- In the case of children, adopted children, or spouse’s children, said children, adopted children, or spouse’s children must not be married, must live with the alien as part of the family, and must not be over 20 years of age; or
- In the case of parents, the father or mother must be 50 years of age or over.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of documents proving relationship, such as a marriage certificate, a birth certificate, registration of child legitimization, household registration certificate, child adoption registration certificate, or other evidence from the government or relevant agency
- Copy of residence permit and copy of alien residence certificate
In the case of being a family member of an alien permitted a temporary stay in the Kingdom under Clauses 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.10, 2.12, 2.13, 2.14, 2.15, 2.16, 2.17, 2.21, 2.22, 2.26, or 2.29 hereof or Section 34(7) (applicable only to parents, spouse, children, adopted children, or spouse’s children):
Criteria for Consideration
- The alien must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
- Must have proof of relationship.
- In the case of spouse, the relationship must be de jure and de facto; or
- In the case of children, adopted children, or spouse’s children, said children, adopted children, or spouse’s children must not be married, must live with the alien as part of the family, and must not be over 20 years of age; or
- In the case of parents, the father or mother must be 50 years of age or over.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of the passport of the alien who has been permitted to stay in the Kingdom
- Copy of documents proving relationship, such as a marriage certificate, a birth certificate, registration of child legitimization, household registration certificate, child adoption registration certificate, or other evidence from the government or relevant agency
In the case of necessity where the alien must stay to perform duties in a public charitable organization, a foreign private company, a foundation, an association, a foreign chamber of commerce, the Thai Chamber of Commerce, or the Federation of Thai Industries:
Criteria for Consideration
- The Alien must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
- The Alien Must have been confirmed and requested by the authorized person or the person holding the highest position in the organization, and/or
- The Alien Must have been confirmed and requested by the head of a government agency equivalent to or higher than the departmental level or by the head of a state enterprise or by the head of another government agency relating to the organization.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of work permit
- Copy of evidence of permission to establish the organization or a copy of the permit to enter into
and operate the organization in the Kingdom issued by the relevant government agency - Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by the organization
- List of aliens working in the organization
- Only in the case of Criterion (3), the applicant must attach a letter of confirmation or request for a temporary stay issued by the head of a government agency equivalent to or higher than the departmental level or by the head of a state enterprise or by the head of another government agency relating to the organization.
In the case of retirement:
Criteria for Consideration
- Must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-Immigrant Visa).
- Must be 50 years of age or over.
- Must have evidence of monthly income of no less than 65,000 Baht or
- At least 2 months prior to the filing date and at least 3 months after being granted permission, an alien must have a deposit in a commercial bank located in Thailand of no less than 800,000 baht. After being granted permission for 3 months, an alien can withdraw the said deposit and must have the remaining balance in the bank account of no less than 400,000 baht or
- Must have an annual income and a deposit in a commercial bank located in Thailand with total sum of no less than 800,000 baht as of the filing date. The said deposit must maintain in the bank account prior to and after the permission is granted and the withdrawal can be made under the same condition in the Criterion (4).
- Only for an alien, who has been granted Non-Immigrant “O-A” Visa, must have health insurance or non-Thai social welfare covering medical expenses including the ones for Covid-19 disease with the coverage of no less than 100,000 USD or 3,000,000 baht for the entire duration of stay in the Kingdom.
6.1) In case of purchasing Thai health insurance, an alien can purchase through the website: longstay.tgia.org
6.2) In case of purchasing foreign insurance or having non-Thai social welfare, it must be certified by a foreign embassy in Thailand or a signature of authorized person on submitted documents (Notary) must be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of an applicant.
6.3) In the case of insurance company totally or partially denies a health insurance’s purchase, an alien must have a deposit in a commercial bank located in Thailand of no less than 3,000,000 baht at least 2 months prior to filing an application or have a deposit in a commercial bank located in Thailand and other health insurances with total sum of no less than 3,000,000 baht for medical treatment and evidence of denying health insurance’s purchase certified by the said insurance company or a foreign embassy in Thailand or a signature of authorized person on submitted documents (Notary) must be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of an applicant, depending on circumstances. - An alien entering the Kingdom before October 21, 1998 and has been consecutively permitted to stay in the Kingdom for retirement, shall be subject to the following criteria:
(a) An alien must be 60 years of age or over and have an annual fixed income with a deposit maintained in a bank account for the past 3 months of no less than 200,000 baht or have a monthly income of no less than 20,000 baht.
(b) If less than 60 years of age but not less than 55 years of age, an alien must have an annual fixed income with a deposit maintained in a bank account for the past 3 months of no less than 500,000 baht or have a monthly income of no less than 50,000 baht.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Evidence of income such as a retirement pension or interest or dividend and/or
- Fund deposit certificate issued by a commercial bank located in Thailand and a copy of bank account
- Only an alien according to the criterion for consideration (6) is subject to the following criteria:
5.1) In case of purchasing Thai health insurance, an alien must have insurance evidence in accordance with the form approved by the Office of Insurance Commision (OIC) by checking at the website: longstay.tgia.org
5.2) In case of purchasing foreign health insurance or having non-Thai social welfare, an alien must have a certification letter from a foreign embassy in Thailand or a certification letter of authorized person’s signature on submitted documents (Notary) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of an applicant in accordance with the form prescribed by the Ministry of Public Health.
5.3) In case an insurance company totally or partially denies a health insurance’s purchase,
5.3.1) In case of purchasing health insurance in Thailand, an alien must have a letter of denial issued by the said insurance company.
5.3.2) In case of purchasing foreign health insurance, an alien must have a certification letter of authorized person’s signature on submitted documents (Notary) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of an applicant in accordance with the form prescribed by the Ministry of Public Health. - In case of Criterion (7), an alien must submit the documents same as the list no.1 – 4 mentioned above.
In the case of a person who used to have Thai nationality or whose parent is or was of Thai nationality visiting relatives or returning to his or her original homeland:
Criteria for Consideration
(1) There must be evidence that the applicant used to have Thai nationality or that his/her parent is
or was of Thai nationality.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of documents proving that the applicant used to have Thai nationality or that his/her parent is or was of Thai nationality (In the case that the evidence of having Thai nationality is inconsistent with the information shown in the passport, the applicant must submit a confirmation letter from the embassy or consulate, or document verifying the applicant as being the same individual, such as an affidavit from a reliable person.)
In the case of visiting a spouse or children who are of Thai nationality:
Criteria for Consideration
- There must be proof of relationship.
- In the case of spouse, the relationship must be de jure and de facto.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of household registration certificate
- Copy of national ID card of the person having Thai nationality
- Copy of a marriage certificate or copy of a birth certificate
In the case of receiving medical treatment, attending rehabilitation, or taking care of a patient:
Criteria for Consideration
- Must have been confirmed and requested by a physician of the hospital providing said treatment with full explanation about the illness, period of treatment, and the physician’s opinion that the illness is an impediment to travel.
- In the case of taking care of a patient, the applicant must have been confirmed and requested by a physician of the hospital providing the examination and treatment or by an embassy or consulate.
- In the case of caretakers who are not the parents, spouse, children, adopted children, or spouse’s children, permission shall be granted for no more than one person.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by a physician of the hospital providing said treatment
- In the case of taking care of a patient, the applicant must attach a letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by a physician of the hospital providing said treatment and documents stating relationship (in the case that the caretaker is a member of the family), such as a marriage certificate, a birth certificate, registration of child legitimization, child adoption registration certificate, or confirmation letter from the embassy or consulate.
In the case of litigation or court proceedings:
Criteria for Consideration
There must be evidence confirming that the applicant is involved in a litigation or court proceedings as accuser, injured person, accused, plaintiff, defendant, or witness.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Confirmation letter from an inquiry official involved with the case, official paper or document confirming that the applicant is being involved with the litigation or court proceedings of the case.
In the case of performing duties or missions for a government agency, state enterprise, other government agency or embassy or consulate or international organization:
Criteria for Consideration
- Must have been confirmed and requested by a government agency of the departmental level or
equivalent; the head of a state enterprise; the head of another government agency; or a police officerof a level equivalent to or higher than the divisional level; or by a military officer of a command unit
under the Ministry of Defense, Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, Royal Thai Army, RoyalThai Navy, or Royal Thai Air Force who is a Major General, Rear Admiral, Air Vice Marshal, or
officer of a higher ranking; or by an international organization. - In the case of necessity on a case-by-case basis, to stay more than 90 days, the application must
be forwarded to the Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau or Deputy Commissioner of theImmigration Bureau for consideration.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of a passport of an applicant
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay issued by a government agency of the departmental level or equivalent; the head of a state enterprise; the head of another government agency; or a police officer of a level equivalent to or higher than the divisional level; or a military officer of a command unit under the Ministry of Defense, Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters,
Royal Thai Army, Royal Thai Navy, or Royal Thai Air Force, who is a Major General, Rear Admiral, Air Vice Marshal, or officer of a higher ranking; or by an international organization
In the case of necessity, with certification or request made by an embassy or consulate:
Criteria for Consideration
- Must have been confirmed and requested by the embassy or consulate.
- In the case of training, said alien must have been granted a non-immigrant visa (NON-IM).
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the embassy and consulate in Thailand
- Only in the case of training, the applicant must have been granted a work permit.
In the case of proof of nationality:
Criteria for Consideration
1. Must have been confirmed by a relevant government agency.
Documents to be submitted
1. Application form
2. Copy of applicant’s passport
3. Confirmation letter from the relevant government agency
In the case of an actor, vocalist, musician, or performance director, including persons responsible for entertaining performances or plays conducted from time to time:
Criteria for Consideration
1. Must have been confirmed and requested by a relevant private entity.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Copy of work permit
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the relevant private sector entity
In the case of a person in charge of conveyance and crew of conveyance who entered through a port, station, or locality in the Kingdom, and has not departed from the Kingdom:
Criteria for Consideration
1. The case shall be considered based on the reasons and necessity of not being able to depart from the Kingdom.
Documents to be submitted
- Application form
- Copy of applicant’s passport
- Letter of confirmation and request for a temporary stay from the relevant government or private organization or agency
กรณี B.O.I. , การนิคมฯ , กรมเช้ือเพลิง , รับรอง
เอกสารประกอบที่ต้องใช้
- แบบฟอร์ม ตม.7 ( ค่าธรรมเนียม 1,900 บาท)
- แบบฟอร์ม ตม.8 ( ค่าธรรมเนียม S= 1,000 บาท, M=3,800 บาท )
- รูปถ่าย ขนาด 4 x 6 ซม. ถ่ายไม่เกิน 6 เดือน จำนวน 2 รูป
- หนังสือรับรองจาก B.O.I. , การนิคมอุตสาหกรรม , กรมเชื้อเพลิงธรรมชาติ
- สำเนาหนังสือเดินทาง พร้อมหนังสือเดินทางฉบับจริง–ใช้หน้าที่มีรูปถ่าย
– หน้าวีซ่า Non ครั้งแรก
– การเดินทางครั้งแรกของ Non
– หน้าวีซ่า ที่ได้รับการอนุญาตครั้งสุดท้าย – หน้า Re-Entry สุดท้าย
– หน้าการเดินทางเข้าประเทศครั้งสุดท้าย – บัตร ตม.6 - แบบฟอร์ม สตม.2 ( การรับทราบเงื่อนไขการอนุญาตให้อยู่ในราชอาณาจักร )
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ติดต่อที กองกํากับการ 3 กองบังคับการตรวจคนเข้าเมือง 1 อาคารจัตุรัสจามจุรี ชัน้ 18 เลขท่ี 319 ถ.พญาไท
เขตปทุมวัน กรุงเทพฯ โทร. 0-22090–1100 ต่อ 1016
กรณีเข้ามาประจําสํานักงานผู้แทนของนิติบุคคลต่างประเทศในธุรกิจการค้าระหว่าง ประเทศ สํานักงานภูมิภาคของบริษัทข้ามชาติ และสํานักงานสาขา
เอกสารประกอบท่ีต้องใช้
- แบบฟอร์ม ตม.7 พร้อมรูปถ่ายขนาด 4 x 6 ซม. จำนวน 1 รูป
- สำเนาหนังสือเดินทาง และสำเนาใบอนุญาตทำงาน
- หนังสือชี้แจงตำแหน่งของคนต่างด้าวที่ปฏิบัติงานในบริษัท โดยให้ระบุ– ลักษณะธุรกิจ
– เหตุผลความจำเป็นในการจ้าง ระบุตำแหน่ง อัตราเงินเดือน คุณวุฒิ
– จำนวนพนักงานคนไทยและคนต่างด้าวที่มาปฏิบัติงานในบริษัท - ใบอนุญาตประกอบธุรกิจและหนังสือรับรองการประกอบธุรกิจ
- หลักฐานการนำเงินเข้ามาในราชอาณาจักรตามเงื่อนไขใบอนุญาตประกอบธุรกิจ
- หนังสือแต่งตั้งจากสำนักงานใหญ่ ( Power of Attorney )
- รายการภาษีเงินได้ของคนต่างด้าวและพนักงานคนไทย (ภ.ง.ด.1 ) เดือนล่าสุด พร้อมใบเสร็จรับเงิน
- รายการภาษีเงินได้ของคนต่างด้าว ( ภ.ง.ด.91 ) ปีล่าสุด พร้อมใบเสร็จรับเงิน
- สำเนาแบบรายการแสดงการส่งเสริมเงินสบทบตามที่ได้ยื่นไว่ต่อสำนักงานประกันสังคม ( สปส.1-10 ) เดือนล่าสุด
- แผนที่แสดงที่ตั้งของสำนักงาน
- กรณีมีครอบครัวติดตามมาอยู่ด้วยให้แสดงหลักฐานความเป็นครอบครัวเช่นใบทะเบียนสมรสใบ สูติบัตร หรือหนังสือรับรองจากสถานทูต
- หนังสือรับทราบเงื่อนไขการอนุญาตให้อยู่ต่อในองค์กร
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ติดต่อที กองกํากับการ 3 กองบังคับการตรวจคนเข้าเมือง 1 อาคารจัตุรัสจามจุรี ชัน้ 18 เลขท่ี 319 ถ.พญาไท
เขตปทุมวัน กรุงเทพฯ โทร. 0-22090–1100 ต่อ 1016
กรณีปฏิบัติหน้าที่สื่อมวลชน โดยได้รับการอนุญาตจากทางราชการ
เอกสารประกอบที่ต้องใช้
- แบบฟอร์ม ตม.7 พร้อมรูปถ่ายขนาด 4 x 6 ซม. จำนวน 1 รูป
- แบบฟอร์ม ตม.8 พร้อมรูปถ่ายขนาด 4 x 6 ซม. จำนวน 1 รูป
- สำเนาหนังสือเดินทาง และสำเนาใบอนุญาตทำงาน
- หนังสือรับรองจากกรมสารนิเทศ กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ หรือส่วนราชการที่เกี่ยวข้องระดับกรม หรือ เทียบเท่า
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ติดต่อที กองกำกับการ 3 กองบังคับการตรวจคนเข้าเมือง 1
อาคารจัตุรัสจามจุรี ชั้น 18 เลขที่ 319 ถ.พญาไท
เขตปทุมวัน กรุงเทพฯ โทร. 0-22090–1100 ต่อ 1016
กรณีปฏิบัติหน้าที่สื่อมวลชน โดยได้รับการอนุญาตจากทางราชการ
เอกสารประกอบที่ต้องใช้
- แบบฟอร์ม ตม.7 พร้อมรูปถ่ายขนาด 4 x 6 ซม. จำนวน 1 รูป
- สำเนาหนังสือเดินทางของผู้ยื่นขออยู่ต่อ
- สำเนาหนังสือเดินทางของคนต่างด้าวที่ได้รับอนุญาตให้อยู่ในราชอาณาจักร
- สำเนาเอกสารแสดงความสัมพันธ์กัน เช่น หลักฐานการจดทะเบียนสมรส สำเนาสูติบัตร หลักฐานการจดทะเบียนรับรองบุตร สำเนาทะเบียนบ้าน หลักฐานการจดทะเบียนรับบุตรบุญธรรม หรือหลักฐานอื่นจากส่วนราชการ หรือหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้อง
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ติดต่อที กองกำกับการ 3 กองบังคับการตรวจคนเข้าเมือง 1
อาคารจัตุรัสจามจุรี ชั้น 18 เลขที่ 319 ถ.พญาไท
เขตปทุมวัน กรุงเทพฯ โทร. 0-22090–1100 ต่อ 1016
กรณีเพื่อธุรกิจ/สำนักงานปฏิบัติการภูมิภาค ( ปีแรก/ปีถัดไป )
เอกสารประกอบที่ต้องใช้
- แบบฟอร์ม ตม.7 พร้อมรูปถ่ายขนาด 4 x 6 ซม. จำนวน 1 รูป (ผู้ขอ,ผู้ติดตามตามลำดับ (ถ้ามี) )
- แบบฟอร์ม ตม.8 พร้อมรูปถ่ายขนาด 4 x 6 ซม. จำนวน 1 รูป (ผู้ขอ,ผู้ติดตามตามลำดับ (ถ้ามี) )
- สำเนาหนังสือเดินทางของผู้ยื่นขออยู่ต่อ
- สำเนาใบอนุญาตทำงาน
- บัญชีรายชื่อคนต่างด้าวทุกคนในบริษัท
- แผนภูมิแสดงตำแหน่งงาน
- หนังสือรับรองคนต่างด้าวเข้าทำงานตามแบบคำขอของสำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง(สตม.1)/หนังสือชี้แจงต่าง ๆ/ประกาศรับสมัครพนักงานคนไทย
- สำเนางบดุล และงบกำไรขาดทุน ปีล่าสุด (พร้อมฉบับจริง)
- สำเนาแบบยื่นรายการภาษีเงินได้หัก ณ ที่จ่าย (ภ.ง.ด.1) ที่มีชื่อพนักงานคนไทย และชื่อคนต่างด้าวผู้ยื่นคำขอและสำเนาใบเสร็จรับเงินเดือนล่าสุด พร้อมแสดงใบเสร็จรับเงินฉบับจริง
- สำเนาแบบแสดงรายการภาษีเงินได้ส่วนบุคคลธรรมดาของคนต่างด้าวผู้ยื่นคำขอ (ภ.ง.ด.91) และสำเนาใบเสร็จรับเงิน พร้อมแสดงใบเสร็จรับเงินฉบับจริง
- สำเนาแบบรายการแสดงการส่งเสริมเงินสบทบตามที่ได้ยื่นไว้ต่อสำนักงานประกันสังคม ( สปส.1-10 ) และสำเนาใบเสร็จรับเงิน เดือนล่าสุด พร้อมแสดงใบเสร็จรับเงินฉบับจริง
- หลักฐานการจดทะเบียนขององค์กรนั้น เช่น หนังสือรับรองการจดทะเบียนบริษัท (ฉบับจริง) หรือ การจดทะเบียนห้างหุ้นส่วนฉบับนายทะเบียน (ฉบับจริง) รับรองไม่เกิน 6 เดือน
- บัญชีรายชื่อผู้ถือหุ้นฉบับนายทะเบียนรับรองไม่เกิน 6 เดือน (บอจ.5) (ฉบับจริง)
- กรณีมีครอบครัวติดตามมาอยู่ด้วย ให้แสดงหลักฐานความเป็นครอบครัว เช่น ใบทะเบียนสมรส ใบสูติบัตร หรือหนังสือรับรองจากสถานทูต (ฉบับจริง)
- แผนที่แสดงสถานที่ทำงานของผู้ยื่นคำขอ
- รูปถ่ายของบริษัทฯ ภายในบริษัทฯ ในรูปถ่ายต้องมีพนักงานนั่งปฏิบัติงาน จำนวน 4 รูป และภายนอกบริษัทฯ ต้องมีป้ายชื่อบริษัทฯ และสถานที่ตั้ง ของบริษัทฯ จำนวน 2 รูป
- เอกสารหรือหลักฐานอื่น ตามที่คณะกรรมการติดตามการปฏิบัติราชการของพนักงานเจ้าหน้าที่ตรวจคนเข้าเมือง ของ สตม.กำหนด (แบบ สตม.2)
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ติดต่อที กองกำกับการ 3 กองบังคับการตรวจคนเข้าเมือง 1
อาคารจัตุรัสจามจุรี ชั้น 18 เลขที่ 319 ถ.พญาไท
เขตปทุมวัน กรุงเทพฯ โทร. 0-22090–1100 ต่อ 1016
Documents to be submitted (In case of granting visa from the overseas Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate)
- Application form for extension of temporary stay in the kingdom (TM.7) with a photo attached
- Acknowledgement of terms and conditions for permit of temporary stay in the kingdom of Thailand (STM.2)
- A copy of passport, visa sticker from the embassy (Special Tourist Visa (STV), the latest arrival stamp, TM.6 card (Departure Card)
- Proof of payment for hotel accommodation or hospital chosen as an alternative state quarantine and ASQ certificate from Department of Disease Control
- Proof of place to stay after discharge from the quarantine facility such as proof of payment for hotel accommodation, copy of condominium title deed owned by an alien or a family member, proof of condominium or house rental, proof of payment for purchasing or leasing a condominium where an alien can legally purchase or lease
- proof of health insurance policy which covers the whole length of stay in the kingdom with a minimum 100,000 USD coverage for Covid-19 medical treatment
- Proof of Thai health and accident insurance which covers the whole length of stay in the kingdom with no less than 40,000 THB coverage for outpatient treatment and no less than 400,000 THB for inpatient
Documents to be submitted (In case of granting visa at the Immigration Checkpoint (entering by cruise ship and yacht))
- Application form for extension of temporary stay in the kingdom (TM.7) with a photo attached
- Acknowledgement of terms and conditions for permit of temporary stay in the kingdom of Thailand (STM.2)
- A copy of passport, visa sticker from the embassy (Special Tourist Visa (STV), the latest arrival stamp, TM.6 card (Departure Card)
- proof of health insurance policy which covers the whole length of stay in the kingdom with a minimum 100,000 USD coverage for Covid-19 medical treatment
- Proof of Thai health and accident insurance which covers the whole length of stay in the kingdom with no less than 40,000 THB coverage for outpatient treatment and no less than 400,000 THB for inpatient
- Proof of advance payment for dock rental
Remarks
- An alien will be permitted to extend a visa for 2 times, each permission will be granted for not exceeding 90 days
- An alien who entering into the kingdom from 3th July 2022 onwards will not be permitted to extend visa
- An alien, who is permitted to stay in the kingdom not more than 30th September 2022 and wishes to extend the length of stay for STV, must submit an application for visa extension before 30th September 2022
1. An alien who has been granted LTR Visa.
1.1 LTR “W”
1.2 LTR “P”
1.3 LTR “T”
1.4 LTR “H”
List of documents
- Passport or document in lieu of passport of an applicant and a copy of passport or document in lieu of passport
- Notification Letter from the Board of Investment to the Immigration Bureau within 60 days from issuance date of the endorsement letter
- Criteria and Conditions Acknowledgement Form for a Temporary Stay Permit in the Kingdom (LTR Visa) (STM.8)
2. An alien who is a dependent of the main LTR Visa holder and has been granted LTR “O”.
List of documents
- Passport or document in lieu of passport of an applicant and a copy of passport or document in lieu of passport
- Passport or document in lieu of passport of the main LTR Visa holder who has already been granted permission to extend a Temporary Stay in the Kingdom and a copy of passport or document in lieu of passport
- Copy of documents proving relationship such as a marriage certificate, registration of child legitimization, household registration certificate or child adoption registration certificate or other evidence from the government or relevant agency
- Notification Letter from the Board of Investment to the Immigration Bureau within 60 days from issuance date of the endorsement letter
- Criteria and Conditions Acknowledgement Form for a Temporary Stay Permit in the Kingdom (LTR Visa) (STM.8)
