Bordered by Cambodia to the north and Malaysia to the south, the Kingdom of Thailand is a constitutional monarchy with a population of more than 70 million. The country has always been a popular tourist hotspot, owing to its rich culture and history. English is widely spoken across Thailand, even though the official language is Thai.
Besides being a stunning country for tourism, Thailand’s economy is primarily dependent on exports, accounting for more than 58 per cent of the country’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product). And since it is a newly industrialised country, Thailand is touted to be the ninth-largest economy in Asia. As of today, the primary industries that contribute to the country’s GDP include the service and industrial sectors. Some of the other notable sectors include agriculture, construction, mining, and telecommunications.
It should be known that Thailand is the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia, trailing only behind Indonesia. And it also has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the world. With that being said, if you are looking to visit Thailand and have applied for a visa, then you can follow our comprehensive step-by-step guide to check its status right away.
Steps to Check Your Visa Status
If you have already applied for your Thailand Visa online, then proceed to follow the suggested steps below to check the status of your visa application.
- First, you need to head over to the official website here.
- Click on the “Sign In” button on the top-right corner of your screen.
- Proceed to log in with your registered email address and password.
- Once logged in, head over to your submitted applications tab, where you will be able to find details about the visa(s) that you have applied for.
- After that, click on the visa for which you want to check the status, and its current status will be displayed automatically on your screen. Keep in mind that once your visa application is processed, you will receive a confirmation message containing your approved visa at your registered email address.
How to Contact For Help?
If you have any further queries or require assistance, then you can get in touch with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand via phone at (+66) 220-35000. Phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Additionally, if you are in Thailand, then you can schedule a visit at their official address: 443 Sri Ayudhya Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.
Overview of Visas
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs oversees all visa-related programs and documentation. In this section we give you a brief on the various visas available for tourists, professionals and those planning for long term stay.
Tourist Visa: If you are an ordinary passport holder who plans to enter Thailand for tourism, a short family visit, medical treatments, or for meetings or events supported by the Thailand Convention And Exhibition Bureau, then you will require a tourist visa. The initial period of stay should not exceed 60 days.
Business and Investor Visa: People who are ordinary passport holders and want to work/conduct business in Thailand or want to invest/work in a BOI-registered company will be eligible to obtain a non-immigrant B or IB visa. The initial period of stay is 90 days.
Non-Immigrant ED: Applicants whose primary purpose of visit to Thailand is to study and who are also ordinary passport holders will be provided with a non-immigrant ED visa. The initial period of stay is 90 days.
Non-Immigrant O: If you are an ordinary passport holder (spouse, child, or parent) and wish to stay with a family member who is a Thai national, then you will be eligible to obtain a non-immigrant type O visa. The initial period of stay will be 90 days.
Transit Visa: Visitors who are ordinary passport holders and want to transit through Thailand to reach their final destination country can apply for a transit visa. Transit visas can also be applied by crew members of a vessel (ship or airline) or by sportspeople participating in sporting activities. The initial period of stay is 30 days.
Long-Stay Visa: Long-stay visas can be applied by foreigners who are 50 years of age or older and are with/without spouses and children aged under 20 years old. The initial period of stay will be one year.
Smart Visa: If you are a foreign executive, expert, investor, or entrepreneur who wishes to enter Thailand and ultimately work in any of the country’s most targeted industries, such as smart electronics, agriculture and biotechnology, aviation and logistics, etc., then you will be eligible to apply for a smart visa.
Non-Immigrant F: Ordinary passport holders who want to work with a Thailand organisation or government, or want to attend a meeting with a Thai agency or event organised by the Thailand Government, can apply for a non-immigrant F visa. Dependent or non-dependent family members of diplomatic officials based in Thailand can also apply for the same, and the initial period of stay is 90 days.
Diplomatic Visa/Official Visa: Strictly created for visitors who hold a diplomatic passport or are a red UN Laissez-Passer holder with the objective of visiting Thailand for official purposes or have been posted in Thailand. The initial period of stay is 90 days.
Long-Term Resident Visa: Long-term resident visas are only provided to foreigners who are wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, professionals working in Thailand, highly skilled professionals working in Thailand, and spouses/dependents of long-term resident visa holders.
