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List of documents required for extension

1. Business purposes
2. Thai spouse visa
3. Retirement
4. non-Thai wife to receive the support from a husband who is a Thai citizen or a Thai permanent resident of the Kingdom of Thailand.
5. non-Thai father or mother to support children who are Thai Citizen
6. to receive support from children (parents foreign nationals)
7. to receive support from parents (child foreign national)
8. to take care of the child during the term of education
9. as a student in government education institute
10. to study or work in Private Higher Education Institution
11. to study / work in an International School
12. to study or work in Government Higher Education Institute
13. to study / work in Private Education Institutes
14. to research or science research or teaching in the Research Institution or Educational Institution in the Kingdom
15. to evangelize which is approved by a Ministry of the Government, a Government Department, or a Bureau involved
16. to work for a public charity organization
17. to be on duty as a journalist
18. as a technical skilled workman or an expert
19. to work for the companies which have a contract with a Government Department or State Enterprise
20. to work at International Sole Proprietorship Offices (International Trade or Regional Offices of International / Multinational Companies)
21. to work in regional operation offices
22. due to other necessity (Unlimited type of visa)
23. tourist visa
24. holders of different visa types
25. persons investing a minimum of 3 million Baht in the Kingdom

One year visa : rules and obligations

List of documents required for extension

Application for visa or visa status alteration

Residential permit

 

 

  List of documents required for business purposes  

  1. Application form (TM.7)
  2. Copy of applicant's passport
  3. Certificate of employment prepared in accordance with the form prescribed by the Immigration Bureau (Sor.Tor.Mor.1)
    - A table showing the numbers of all foreigners employed by the company, also their salary on monthly and annually basis, and their total salary, is additionally required.
  4. Copy of work permit
  5. Proof of corporate registration e.g. certificate of incorporation of company or partnership certified by the Registrar with validity for 6 months
  6. Copy of list of shareholders certified by the Registrar with validity for 6 months
  7. Copy of latest balance sheet and income statement certified by the Revenue Dept. or Business Development Dept. or the Auditor or original documents only
  8. Copy of latest monthly withholding tax return showing the name of employees and the alien applicant, together with receipt (or an explanatory letter)
  9. Copy of latest personal income tax return of the applicant, together with receipt (or an explanatory letter)
  10. Copy of latest monthly social security contributions return filed with the Social Security Office (Form Sor.Por.Sor. 1-10)
  11. Proof of the need of the business to employ the alien e.g. no Thai candidate has applied after advertising such a position
  12. Location map of the place of work
  13. Other supporting documents required by the competent authority (Sor.Tor.Mor.2)
  14. Photographs showing the location of the business a. Exterior photographs showing the address and the sign of company name b. Interior photographs showing the employee while working
  15. Original documents of Nos. 5,6,7,8,9 and 10 must be provided.
  16. In case the applicant are accompanied by the family member, proof of family relationship e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate of their children must be provided. If these documents were issued by a foreign government, they must be certified by such foreign embassy.
  List of documents for extension Thai spouse visa  

  1. Application form T.M. 7 with one photograph size 4x6 cm. and Visa Fee 1900.-Baht
  2. Copy of passport ( with certified true copy )
  3. Required documentation for applying visa in case of
    • For supporting Thai wife
      1. Marriage Certificate
      2. Child's birth certificate (if any)
      3. Wife's house registration
      4. Wife's identity card
    • Incase of Working
      1. A copy of work permit or receiving work permit form ( WP.2 )
      2. The letter from the applicant's company to certify salary that the applicant receives not less than 40,000 baht per month (identifier position and salary) or husband or wife working has Income including at least 40,000 baht/month
      3. Personal Corporation income Tax (PND.1) in latest 3 months and personal income tax for previous year with receipt
      4. Recording interviewing the husband and wife for confirming status of husband and wife
      5. House's map
      6. Other such as Registration Company
      7. Picture of house and family
    • To be supported from Thai husband
      1. Marriage certificate
      2. Child's Birth certificate
      3. Husband's house registration
      4. Husband's identity card
      5. Recording interviewing the husband and wife for confirming status of husband and wife
      6. House's map, picture of House's and family
  List of documents for extension of stay in case of Retirement  

  1. Application Form ( TM 7) with one photograph (size 4x6 cm.)
  2. Passport and its photocopy with certified true copy by the alien
  3. Application fee: 1,900 Baht
  4. Documents required are as follows;
    • The account deposit with the bank in Thailand of not less than 800,000 Baht.
      The proof of such evidence is the updated bank passbook with the certified letter from the bank showing the money in the account of not less than 800,000 Baht which has been deposited in the account for the previous 3 months. OR
    • Income from pension/social welfare of not less than 65,000 Baht per month.
      The proof of such evidence is a letter from the applicant's Embassy or Consulate in Thailand to certify that the applicant receives pension or other income of not less than 65,000 Baht per month. OR
A combination of the account deposit in the bank plus income (from pension or other source per year with a combined total of not less than 800,000 Baht.

  Application for further stay for non-Thai wife to receive the support from a husband who is a Thai citizen or a Thai permanent resident of the Kingdom of Thailand.  


The husband who has Thai nationality

  1. Immigration form 7 (Tor Mor 7)
  2. A copy of passport
  3. A 4 cm. X 6 cm. Photograph
  4. 1,900 baht application fee
  5. A Marriage Certificate
  6. A copy of Census Registration, a copy of Identification Card
  7. Birth Certificate of the applicant's children (if any)
  8. A record of interviewing the applicant and her husband
  9. Applicant must accompany her husband to the Immigration Bureau office to certify of all the documents. The couple will be able to confirm that they are still husband and wife.
  10. The officials reserve the rights to examine or ask for additional documents if necessary.

The husband who is a permanent resident in the Kingdom of Thailand

  1. Immigration form 7 (Tor Mor 7)
  2. A copy of passport
  3. A 4 cm. X 6 cm. Photograph
  4. 1,900 baht application fee
  5. Marriage Certificate
  6. A certified copy of the husband's passport, a non-Thai Identification Card of the husband, permanent Residence Certificate of the husband
  7. Birth Certificate of the applicant's children (if any)
  8. A record of the interview of the applicant and her husband
  9. Applicant must accompany her husband to the Immigration Bureau office to certify of all the documents. The couple will be able to confirm that they are still husband and wife.
  10. Evidence of husband's income together with related documents such as: -
    • Bank pass-book
    • Bank Statement from the Bank where the applicant has an account
    • Evidence of employment and income
  11. Evidence of income tax payment (if any)
  12. The officials reserve the rights to examine or ask for additional documents if necessary.
  Application for further stay for a non-Thai father or mother to support children who are Thai Citizen  

  1. Immigration form 7 (Tor Mor 7)
  2. A copy of passport
  3. A 4 cm. X 6 cm. Photograph
  4. 1,900 baht application fee
  5. Evidence indicating the parental status; birth certificate or a Judical Custody order of the child
  6. Evidence presenting financial status:
    • Bank pass-book, bank statement certifying amount of money in the applicant's account, a certified documents of money transferring from oversea or evidence of income with related documents
  7. A record of interviewing the applicant
  8. The officials reserve the rights to examine or ask for additional documents if necessary
    • In most cases, the request will not be approved if the non-Thai parents sponsor an adopted child who is a Thai citizen
  Application for extension of stay to receive support from children (parents foreign nationals)  


Child Thai national

  1. TM. 7
  2. Passport copy
  3. Passport picture 4x6 cm
  4. Application fee 1,900.- Baht
  5. Evidence of parenthood or birth certificate, marriage register of parents
  6. Interview record of applicant and child
  7. Documentation of financial position, profession, and income of child or applicant
  8. The officer in charge reserves the right to request additional documents as needed.
  Application for extension of stay to receive support from parents (child foreign national)  


Parents Thai nationals

  1. TM. 7
  2. Passport copy
  3. Passport picture 4x6 cm
  4. Application fee 1,900.- Baht
  5. Evidence of parenthood or birth certificate, marriage register of parents
  6. Interview record of applicant and child
  7. The officer in charge reserves the right to request additional documents as needed.

Parents residents of Thailand

  1. TM. 7
  2. Passport copy
  3. Passport picture 4x6 cm
  4. Application fee 1,900.- Baht
  5. Evidence of parenthood or birth certificate, marriage register of parents
  6. Residence documents of parents (Passport copy, residence certificate, resident ID card)
  7. Interview record of applicant and child
  8. Evidence of financial position of parents, profession and income of parents together with relevant documents.
  9. Child must be under the age of 20 years or be a student. Evidence of education must be produced showing grade/level, number of years, etc. The child must live on the support of the parents or be disabled and unable to sustain himself/herself.
  10. The officer in charge reserves the right to request additional documents as needed.

    * Only one child can apply for extension of stay in order to support parents who are foreign residents of the Kingdom.
  Application for further stay to take care of the child during the term of education  

  1. Application form T.M.7 with one 4x6 cm. Photograph and 1900 Baht Visa Fee.
  2. Copy of passport ( Certified true copy )
  3. In case of parents staying with a child to take care of the child during the term of education ;
    In case of a parent previously granted permission in the Kingdom (before 17 January 2000 ) ,in which case only the mother will be permitted a visa, the following must be provided.
    • A bank statement withholding not less than 250,000 baht in a savings the account on the day of submission
    • A copy of bank account showing not less than 250,000 baht on the day of submission and on the day of appointment.

In case of first entry in the Kingdom and applying for an extension to take care of the child (After 17 January 2000 ). The father or mother who is allowed must have the following

    • A bank statement withholding not less than 800,000 baht in a saving account in the account on the day of submission
    • A copy of bank account showing not less than 800,000 baht on the day of submission and on the day of appointment.
    • A copy of money transfer from out side the Kingdom
    • Document verifying family members. (If translated, must be verified by the embassy, the consul or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
  Documents for the application for further stay as a student in government education institute  


In case of studying

  1. Immigration Form 7 (Tor Mor 7)
  2. Copy of passport
  3. A 4 cm. X 6 cm. Photograph
  4. 1,900 baht application fee
  5. A certified document from the Dean of the Faculty
    The document must contain the following details of the applicants:
    • Name, Age, Nationality, Passport Number
    • Level of education
    • Transcript of the applicant
    • Total academic years
    • Curriculum, and funding

In case of instructing

  1. Immigration Form 7 (Tor Mor 7)
  2. Copy of passport
  3. A 4 cm. X 6 cm. Photograph
  4. 1,900 baht application fee
  5. Certified documents issued by the Government / State Organizations at Department level or equivalent which takes care of such Educational Institutes or the certified documents issued by the head of Government Organization, in case of public organizations. The details in the certified document must contain the following topics:
    • length of teaching, position, salary rate.
  6. Employment Contract (Job contract)
  7. Work Permit or a document showing the acceptance of the request for working permission
  8. When applying for further stay next year, the evidence of income tax payment (Por ngor dor 91) of the previous year is required.
  9. In case of having dependents (husband / wife, children), the guarantee document from the applicant accompanied with evidence showing their relationship with the applicant is required. All documents in other languages must be translated into Thai and certified by the embassy or consulate of the foreign national(s).
  10. The officials reserve the rights to examine or ask for additional documents if necessary.
  Documents for application for further stay to study or work in Private Higher Education Institution  


In case of studying

  1. Immigration Form 7 (Tor Mor 7)
  2. Copy of passport
  3. A 4 cm. X 6 cm. Photograph
  4. 1,900 baht application fee
  5. A certified document from the President of the institution
    The document must contain the following details of the Applicants:
    • Name Family name
    • Age
    • Nationality
    • Total academic years
    • Student code number (if any)
    • Level of education
    • Curriculum
    • Funding
    • Education transcript
  6. A Permit to Establish Higher Education Institution
  7. An approval document of President's Appointment
  8. The officials reserve the rights to inspect or ask for additional documents if necessary
  Documents for the Application for further stay to study / work in an International School  


In case of student

  1. Immigration Form 7 (Tor Mor 7)
  2. Copy of passport
  3. A 4 cm. X 6 cm. Photograph
  4. 1,900 baht application fee
  5. A certified document from the School Director or Principal of that Education Institute.
    The document must contain the following details about the applicant.
    • Name, Family name
    • Age, Nationality
    • Passport number
    • Total academic years
    • Level of education
    • Curriculum
    • Funding
    • Education transcript of the applicant.
      1. In case of staying with parents, evidence showing relationship between father or mother and children, along with a copy of passport of father or mother is required.
      2. In case of not staying with parents, the applicant must inform with whom he / she stays, what the relationship between the applicant and the person who he / she stays with is, where the applicant's parents are, and the reason why the applicant studies in Thailand
  6. School license / Permit (Sor Shor 2)
  7. The permit / certificate to be School Manager (Sor Shor 5) or Principal (Sor Shor 8)
  8. The officials reserve the rights to examine or ask for additional documents if necessary.

In case of instructor

  1. Immigration form 7 (Tor Mor 7)
  2. Copy of passport
  3. A 4 cm. X 6 cm. Photograph
  4. 1,900 baht application fee
  5. Work / Employment Contract
  6. Educational background, degrees or diploma
  7. A teacher License (Sor Shor 11)
  8. A teaching Permit (Sor Shor 19)
  9. A School license (Sor Shor 2)
  10. A permit / certificate to be a School Manager (Sor Shor 5) or Principal (Sor Shor 8)
  11. A certified document from the governor of the province in which Education Institute is located.
    The document must contain the Following details of the applicant:
    • Name, Family name
    • Age
    • Nationality
    • Passport number
    • Position
    • Length of Teaching
    • Salary rate
  12. A Work Permit or a document showing acceptance of the request for working permission or a document indicating exemption from Job Seeking Offices
  13. When applying for further stay next year, evidence of income tax Payment (Por Ngor Dor 91) of the previous year is required.
  14. In case of having dependents (husband / wife, children), the certified document from the applicant accompanied with evidence showing their relationship with the applicant is required. All documents in other languages must be translated into Thai and certified by the embassy or consulate of the foreign national(s).
  15. The officials reserve the rights to examine or ask for additional documents if necessary.
  Application for further stay to study or work in Government Higher Education Institute  


In case of studying

  1. Immigration Form 7 (Tor Mor 7)
  2. Copy of passport
  3. A 4 cm. X 6 cm. Photograph
  4. 1,900 baht application fee
  5. A certified document from the Dean of the faculty The document must contain the following details of the Applicants:
    • Name, Family name - Age - Nationality
    • Total academic years
    • Student code number (if any)
    • Level of education - curriculum - funding
    • Education transcript.
  6. The officials reserve the rights to examine or ask for additional documents if necessary.

In case of instructing

  1. Immigration Form 7 (Tor Mor 7)
  2. Copy of passport
  3. A 4 cm. X 6 cm. Photograph
  4. 1,900 baht application fee
  5. A certified document from the President of that University. The document must contain the following details of the Applicant:
    • Name, Family name - Age - Nationality
    • Length of teaching
    • Position
    • Salary rate
  6. Employment contract
  7. A Work Permit or a document showing the acceptance of the request for working permission
  8. When applying for further stay next year, the evidence of income tax payment (Por Ngor Dor 91) of the previous year is required.
  9. In case of having dependents (husband / wife, children), the certified document from the applicant accompanied with evidence showing their relationship with the applicant is reguired. All documents in other languages must be translated into Thai and certified by the embassy or Consulate of the foreign national (s).
  10. The officials reserve the rights to examine or ask for additional documents if necessary.
  Documents for the application for further stay to study / work in Private Education Institutes.  


In case of student

  1. Immigration Form 7 (Tor Mor 7)
  2. Copy of passport
  3. A 4 cm. X 6 cm. Photograph
  4. 1,900 baht application fee
  5. A certified document from the governor of the province in which the Private Educational Institute is located or from the Government Department or equivalent that takes care of the institute, document must contain details about the applicant:
    • Name, Family name
    • Age
    • Nationality
    • Passport number
    • Total academic years - curriculum - funding
    • Education transcript of the applicant - length of further stay
  6. School license (Sor Shor 2)
  7. The Permit / certificate to be school manager (Sor Shor 5) or Principal (Sor Shor 8)
  8. The officials reserve the rights to examine or ask for additional documents if necessary

In case of instructor

  1. Immigration form 7 (Tor Mor 7)
  2. Copy of passport
  3. A 4 cm. X 6 cm. Photograph
  4. 1,900 baht application fee
  5. Work / Employment Contract
  6. Education background, degrees of diploma of the foreign national
  7. Teacher license (Sor Shor 11)
  8. Teaching permit (Sor Shor 19)
  9. School license (Sor Shor 2)
  10. The Permit / certificate to be school manager (Sor Shor 5) or Principal (Sor Shor 8)
  11. A certified document from the governor of the province in which the Private Education Institute is located or from the Government Department or equivalent that takes care of the institute
    The document must contain details about the applicant:
    • Name, Last name
    • Age
    • Nationality
    • Number of passport
    • Position
    • Length of teaching
    • Salary rate
  12. Work Permit or document showing the acceptance of the request for working permission
  13. When applying for further stay next year, evidence of income tax payment (Por Ngor Dor 91) of the previous year is required.
  14. In case of having dependents (husband / wife, children), the certified document from the applicant accompanied with evidence showing their relationship with the applicant is required. All documents in other languages must be translated into Thai and certified by the embassy or Consulate of the foreign national(s).
  15. The officials reserve the rights to examine or ask for additional documents if necessary.
  Application for further stay to research or science research or teaching in the Research Institution or Educational Institution in the Kingdom  

  1. Application form T.M.7 with one 4x6 cm. photograph and 1900 Baht Visa Fee.
  2. Copy of passport ( Certified true copy )
  3. Visa Extension in case of working for
    Researching
    1. An official letter from the concerned Government Department or Director of the State Enterprise or Embassy or Consulate

In case of science research or teaching in the Research Institution or Education Institution in the Kingdom of Thailand

    1. An official letter from the national research committee department or the concerned Government Department or the equivalent (science research department) or the Embassy or the Consulate. (in case of short term, not more than 90 days)
    2. A copy of the work permit or copy of the receipt of the application for the work permit (Tor Thor 2) from the Department of Employment
    3. In the case of having income need;
      • The evidence of tax payment of an applicants (Por Ngor Dor 1) with receipt of payment in the latest month (First year) and
      • The evidence of income tax form (Por Ngor Dor 91) with receipt of payment for the last year worked in Thailand (Another year)
  Application for further stay to evangelize which is approved by a Ministry of the Government, a Government Department, or a Bureau involved  

  1. Application form T.M.7 with one 4x6 cm. Photograph and 1900 Baht Visa Fee.
  2. Copy of passport ( Certified true copy )
  3. Visa Extension in case of staying in Thailand for
    Evangelization
    The document requirements are;
    1. An official letter from the Department of Religious Affairs or Ministry of Culture
    2. An official letter from the church headquarters where the alien will stay
    3. A copy of the work permit or copy of the application for the work permit (Tor Thor 2) from the Department of Employment
    4. A list of names of all aliens who come to evangelize, Separate list of those who have a residence and staying temporarily
    5. In the case of having income need;
    • The evidence of tax payment of an applicants (Por Ngor Dor 1) with receipt of payment in the latest month (First year) and
    • The evidence of income tax form (Por Ngor Dor 91) with receipt of payment for the last year you worked in Thailand (Another year)

Study or Practice Buddhism
The document requirements are;

    1. An official letter from the Department of Religious Affairs or Department of Prime minister or Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
    2. An official letter from the abbot where the alien will study
  Application for further stay to work for a public charity organization  

  1. Application form T.M.7 with one 4x6 cm. photograph and 1900 Baht Visa fee.
  2. Copy of passport ( Certified true copy )
  3. Visa extension in case of working for
    Public Charity Organization or Foreign Private Organization
    The document requirements are ;
    1. An official letter from the State Enterprise or the concerned Government Department
    2. A letter to support from the Public Charity Organization or Foreign Private Organization
    3. A copy of the work permit or copy of the application for the work permit (Tor Thor 2) from the Department of Employment
    4. A permission form that shows you can run a foreign private organization in the country
    5. A letter to explain the work performed by the foreign national on behalf of the Public Charity Organization ( The letter must be formatted the Immigration Bureau's standard)
    6. The name list of all foreigners who work in the Public Charity Organization
    7. In the case of having income need;
    • The evidence of tax payment of the applicant (Por Ngor Dor 1) with receipt of payment in the latest month (First year) and
    • The evidence of income tax form (Por Ngor Dor 91) with receipt of payment for the last year worked in Thailand (Another year)

Foundation or Association
The document requirements are;

    1. An official letter from the concerned Government Department (In case of One Stop)
    2. A letter to support from the Foundation or Association
    3. A copy of a permission form to establish the Foundation or Association
    4. A copy of work permit or copy of application for the work permit (Tor Thor 2) from the Department of Employment
    5. A letter to explain the work performed by the foreign national on behalf of the Foundation or Association ( The letter must be formatted to the Immigration Bureau's standard )
    6. The name list of all foreigners who work in the Foundation or Association
    7. In the case of having income need;
    • The evidence of tax payment of the applicant (Por Ngor Dor 1) with receipt of payment in the latest month (First year) and
    • The evidence of income tax form (Por Ngor Dor 91) with receipt of payment for the last year worked in Thailand (Another year)
  Application for further stay to be on duty as a journalist  

  1. Application form T.M.7 with one 4x6 cm. Photograph and 1900 Baht Visa Fee.
  2. Copy of passport ( Certified true copy )
  3. An official letter from the Department of Information, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the concerned Government Department
  4. A copy of the work permit or copy of the work permit application. (Tor Thor 2) from the Department of Employment
  5. A copy of Identity of correspondent card
  6. Employment contract
  7. In the case of having income need;
    • The evidence of tax payment of a applicants (Por Ngor Dor 1) with receipt of payment in the latest month (First year) and
    • The evidence of income tax form (Por Ngor Dor 91) with receipt of payment for the last year worked in Thailand (Another year)
  Application for further stay as a technical skilled workman or an expert  


To work for government sectors

  1. Immigration Form 7 (Tor Mor 7)
  2. Copy of passport
  3. A 4 cm. X 6 cm. Photograph
  4. 1,900 baht application fee
  5. A certified document from a related government department or equivalent
  6. Evidence showing the applicant's knowledge, expertise, skills and workings experience
  7. A work permit or a document showing the acceptance of the request for working permission
  8. When applying for further stay next year, evidence of income tax Payment (Por Ngor Dor 91) of the previous is required.
  9. In case of having dependents (husband / wife, children), the certified document from the applicant accompanied with evidence showing their relationship with the applicant is required. All documents in other languages must be translated into Thai and certified by the embassy or consulate of the foreign national (s).
  10. The officials reserve the rights to examine or ask for additional documents if necessary

To install or repair machines

  1. Immigration Form 7 (Tor Mor 7)
  2. Copy of passport
  3. A 4 cm. X 6 cm. Photograph
  4. 1,900 baht application fee
  5. A document / letter from companies, department stores, or shops clarifying all details
  6. Evidence showing the registration of Sole Proprietorship
  7. A work permit or a document showing acceptance of the request for working permission
  8. Evidence of the machine import
  9. The officials reserve the rights to examine or ask for additional documents if necessary
  Application for further stay to work for the companies which have a contract with a Government Department or State Enterprise  

  1. Application form T.M.7 with one 4x6 cm. Photograph and 1900 Baht Visa Fee.
  2. Copy of passport ( Certified true copy )
  3. Applying visa for a extension in the case of
    Working in the company which has a contract with a Government Department or State Enterprise
    The document requirements are :
    1. An official letter from the concerned government department or the equivalent which is responsible for that school specifying :
      • project(s) worked on?
      • How long does the
      • What does the private company have any contract with the government ?
    2. A copy of the work permit or copy of the application for the work permit ( Tor Thor 2 ) from the Department of Employment
    3. Certification of salary amount from the company that the foreign national works for
    4. Employment contract between the Private Company and concerned Government or state enterprise.
    5. A copy of the company licence
    6. In the case of having income need;
      • The evidence of tax payment of a applicants (Por Ngor Dor 1) with receipt of payment in the latest month (First year) and
      • The evidence of income tax form (Por Ngor Dor 91) with receipt of payment for the last year worked in Thailand (Another year)

In the case of being under the foreign national business work permission law of the year 1999, the following are needed:

    1. Merchandise Registration Department and the foreign national Business Permit/ Verification form from the Merchandise Registration Department Others
    2. Copy of marriage certificate/ children's birth certificate or proof the individual is a family member ( If translated, must be verified by the embassy or consul from the applicants, country, or from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) or the verification form of the rights holder.
  Application for further stay to work at International Sole Proprietorship Offices (International Trade or Regional Offices of International / Multinational Companies)  

  1. Immigration Form 7 (Tor Mor 7)
  2. Copy of passport
  3. A 4 cm. X 6 cm. Photograph
  4. 1,900 baht application fee
  5. A certified document indicating the positions and responsibilities of the applicant and other foreign nationals in the office as well as clarifying the reasons of employing the foreign nationals to work in such positions
  6. The work permit of the foreign national or a document showing acceptance of the request for working permission
  7. A certificate of incorporation from Ministry of Commerce
  8. A license of business operation of the foreign national
  9. A certified document indicating authority from the Head Office
  10. Evidence of money importation to the kingdom of Thailand according to the conditions (Thor Tor 03 or Thor Tor 04)
  11. A business contract (if any)
  12. Evidence of income tax payment of Thai and alien employees (Por Ngor Dor 1) of the {latest,most recent} month. If applying for further stay next year, the evidence of income tax payment for regular individual (Por Ngor Dor 91) of the foreign national in the recent year is required
  13. In case of having dependents (husband / wife, children), the certified document from the applicant accompanied with evidence showing their relationship with the applicant is required. All documents in other languages must be translated into Thai and certified by the embassy or consulate of the foreign national(s).
  14. The officials reserve the rights to examine or ask for additional documents if necessary
    •International trading business (Agency office) is a business that provide service in looking for product suppliers / manufactures or services in Thailand for the head office. This agent is responsible for inspecting and controlling quality and supplies of the products the head office wants to purchase or hire to the supplyer.The agency has to provide advice about the product and disseminate information about the new products or services of the head office to the public. In addition, the agent must inform and report to the head office the information about the business trends and movement in Thailand .

    **A Regional office is the office of an international company established in other countries other than the one in which the head office is registered. These offices are not required to register as a legal entity according to the law of such countries. The regional office will provide different kinds of service such as coordinating and supervising the operation of company's branches or subsidary located in the same region instead of the head office. In addition, the regional office will provide consultation and trainings as well as product development and research conduct. The income of the regional office comes from the services provided. The office has no authority to accept the orders, propose the sales it is located. The regional office receives the budget from the head office to pay for office operation expenses.

    ***A multinational company (branch office) is an individual or legal entity which is established in accordance with the laws of the foreign countries but operates its business in other countries.
  Application for further stay to work in regional operation offices  

  1. Immigration Form 7
  2. Copy of passport
  3. A 4 cm. X 6 cm. Photograph
  4. A certified document or letter indicating the position of the applicant and other foreign nationals who work in the officer, a reason of hiring the foreign nationals to work in this position
  5. The work permit of the foreign national or a document showing the acceptance of the request for working permission
  6. A certified of company limited, Value Added Tax registration (Por Por 20), a list of shareholders, certificate of incorporate from Ministry of Commerce of a permit / license for the alien's
  7. Evidence presenting the latest income tax payment of Thai and foreign national employees (Por Ngor Dor 1). One must present the evidence of income tax payment for individual (Por Ngor Dor 91) of the previous year if applying next year.
  8. In case of having dependents (husband / wife, children), the certified document from the applicant accompanied with evidence showing their relationship with the applicant is required. All documents in other languages must be translated into Thai and certified by the embassy or consulate of the foreign national(s).
  9. The officials reserve the rights to examine or ask for additional documents if necessary.


    **A regional operation office is a company which is established according to Thai laws to provide administrative, technical, or support services to its subsidiaries in Thailand or other countries.
  Application for further stay due to other necessity (Unlimited type of visa)  


General document:

  1. Immigration form 7 (Tor mor 7)
  2. Copy of passport
  3. A 4 cm. X 6 cm. photograph
    Specific documents for each case
    • In case of illness
      1. A certified document or letter from the hospital indicating a doctor's diagnosis with the following details:
        • Cause of the illness.
        • Does the illness prohivit long traveling? How?
        • Does the applicant need medical treatment?
        • How long must the applicant stop travelling? Date: ______ to _____
    • In case of losing belongings / properties that are important for travel .
      1. A copy of police record dealing with the loss.
      2. A document to be substituted for passport, a certified document from the embassy indicating the entry and permission to stay in this country. (In case of passport loss)
    • In case of being accuser, victim, alleged offender, defendant, or witness.
      1. A certified document or letter from the court or prosecutor or
      2. A certified document or letter from the head of the police office that has authority to investigate.
    • In case of having biological relationship with a Thai citizen .
      1. Evidence showing the status of being a child of a Thai citizen or previously a Thai citizen.
      2. A request for further stay to:

•  Be supported by parents or relatives who are Thai citizens.

•  Visit relatives or

•  Return and remain in Thailand .

The officials reserve the right to examine or ask for additional documents if necessary.*

  Application for extension of tourist visa  

  1. TM. 7 (application must be made in person)
    • Passport copy
    • Passport picture 4x6 cm
    • Application fee 1,900.- Baht
  2. Documents required for special cases:
    Illness:
    • Hospital certificate stating the doctor's examination with the followimg details:
      • Kind of illness,
      • Whether/How the illness prohibits traveling.
  3. Visa Stamp
  • Foreigners applying for the first time for an extension of stay are given a 30 day extension from the date of expiry of the original admission, except for citizens of Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Iran, Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Togo, and Uganda, whose application for extension of stay will not be approved and the applicants are ordered to leave the kingdom within seven days.
  • If a foreigner wishes to apply for a second extension after being admitted to the Kingdom for 90 days,
    • the applicant is asked to report to the immigration office again in 15-30 days from the date of application, according to case if he produces evidence of necessity of extension,
    • the applicant is asked to report to the immigration office again in 15 days from the date of application if the applicant does not produce evidence or documentation. During the period of consideration the applicant is allowed to remain in the Kingdom.
  Application for extension of stay of holders of different visa types  

  1. General case
    1. Application form TM. 7 (Tor Mor 7)
    2. Passport
    3. Passport copy of relevant pages, viz.
      • page with name, surname and picture
      • page with issue and expiry dates of passport
      • page with visa and arrival stamp
      • Arrival/departure card (TM. 6)
    4. Passport picture 4x6 cm (not more than 6 months old)
    5. Application fee 1,900.- Baht
  2. In case of necessity of extension of stay,
    the application is examined by the officer in charge and the applicant is requested to report back to the immigration office in 14 days for the result of the consideration.
    1. The above listed documents must be produced,together with supporting evidence showing the necessity to extend the stay according to the individual case.
  3. Foreigners overstaying the admission period as stated in the passport
    1. Must report with their passport to the immigration officer in room 205, 2nd floor, building 1 of the Immigration Bureau head office on Soi Suanphlu in Bangkok in order to pay the applicable fine of 500.- Baht per day for overstaying,
    2. And make their application for extension at counter 5 (ground floor, building 1) together with the above mentioned documents and the receipt of the fine paid. The application will be processed by the immigration officer in charge as usual.
  Application for extension of stay of persons investing a minimum of 3 million Baht in the Kingdom  

  1. Evidence of transfer of at least 3 million Baht from abroad into Thailand . The applicant must be either the sender abroad or the recipient in Thailand of the investment.
  2. Evidence of investing the transferred money after the transfer is completed in one or several of the following cases:
    • Deposit the money in a fixed account of a state bank (Krung Thai Bank, Government Savings Bank, Bank for Agriculture and Cooperative, Ratanasin Bank, Srinakhorn Bank, Nakhornluang Thai Bank, Housing Bank)
    • Buy bonds issued by a state agency or government enterprise. The bonds must be purchased directly from a state agency or government enterprise or an authorised dealer.
    • Buy an apartment or condominium at the price set and registered by the Land Department.
    • Any kind of investment deemed beneficial to the country by the Immigration Bureau.

Conditions for permission

The foreign national must permanently possess the investment. If he wishes to change the kind of investment, he first has to ask for permission to change the kind of investment and may then change to a new permanent kind of investment.

 

Nationality

Minimum Income

1. European Countries, Australia , Canada , Japan , and U.S.A.

Baht 50,000/month

2. South Korea , Singapore , Taiwan and Hong Kong

Baht 45,000/month

3. Asian Countries, South America, Countries in Eastern Europe, Countries in Central America, Mexico, Turkey, Russia and South Africa

Baht 35,000/month

4. African Countries, Cambodia , Myanmar , Laos and Vietnam

Baht 25,000/month

 
 

 

Download necessary form : Visa Application (??.7) | Re-Entry Permit | Notifying 90 days Overstay | Recognition for Alien | Acknowledgement of conditions | Necessay letter | Change New Passport | 90 days table |

 
     

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