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Thailand Visa for Kenyan Citizens

e-Visa

Kenyan passport holders need an e-Visa for Thailand — applied for online before travel.

Thailand e-Visa system (thaievisa.go.th) launched globally on 1 January 2025 across 94 Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates-General. Applies to nationalities not entitled to visa exemption. Specific visa types and stay durations depend on visa category applied for.

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How Kenyan citizens apply for a Thailand visa

  • → Apply for the e-Visa online before travel and carry the approval.
  • See the exact document checklist for Kenyan applicants, by visa type.
  • → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.

Documents required for Kenyan applicants

The exact documents Kenyan citizens must submit for Thailand, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

transitTransit Visa

- Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months - A copy of passport biodata page - Visa application form completely filled out. - Two photographs (passport size 3.5x4.5 cm) with a white background taken within the past six months. - Evidence of travel from Thailand (confirmed air ticket paid in full) - Original bank statement of the applicant or a printout with official stamp of the bank showing a balance of at least 1,000 USD per person or 2,000 USD per family in equivalent during the past six months. - For Category TS (transit) only - Visa of a third country in a passport or travel document - Letter of invitation stating the application's participation in sports activities in the Kingdom - Hotel booking if staying for a night - For Category S (sport) only - Letter of invitation stating the application's participation in sports activities in Thailand

otherNon-Immigrant Visa “O–A” (Long Stay 10 years)

- Passport with validity of not less than 18 months - 3 copies of passport biodata page - 3 copies of completed visa application forms - 3 passport-sized photos (4 x 6 cm) of the applicant taken within the past six months - Accommodation/Hotel booking confirmation - One-way or round-trip (if applicable) flight booking confirmation - Additional personal data form (See attachment) - Bank statement or evidence of adequate finance showing – a deposit of the amount equal to and not less than 800,000 Baht; or – an income certificate (an original copy) with a monthly income of not less than 65,000 Baht; or – a deposit account plus a monthly income totalling not less than 800,000 Baht. – In the case of submitting a bank statement, a letter of guarantee from the bank (an original copy) is required. - Criminal record – Letter of verification stating that the applicant has no criminal record – It shall be valid for not more than three months and should be notarised by the applicant’s diplomatic or consular mission. - Medical certificate - Form is in the attachment. It must be issued from the country where the application is submitted, showing no prohibitive diseases as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No.14 (B.E. 2535) - It shall be valid for not more than three months and should be notarised by the applicant’s diplomatic or consular mission before submission. - Insurance – Applicant must have a health insurance for the duration of stay, with coverage for covid-19 disease, and with the total sum insured of THB 3,000,000 (100,000 USD) per policy year. - In case of a foreign insurance company, the applicant must submit the original insurance policy document with 2 copies. - In case of a Thai insurance company, the applicant must submit 2 copies of the insurance policy document or, if available, the original insurance policy document with 2 copies. - A list of Thai insurance companies participating in the scheme can be found at http://longstay.tgia.org (http://longstay.tgia.org) - Foreign Insurance Certificate (See attachment) must be completed, signed and stamped by the insurance company.

touristTourist Visa

For All Categories: - Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months - A copy of passport biodata page - Visa application form completely filled out. - Two photographs (passport size 3.5x4.5 cm) with a white background taken within the past six months. - Proof of employment (the Business Registration Services, Certificate of Incorporation, Certificate of Registration, or equivalent, must be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country) or student ID card (if applicable) - Original bank statement of the applicant or a printout with official stamp of the bank showing a balance of at least 1,000 USD per person or 2,000 USD per family in equivalent during the past six months (in case of using immediate family member's bank statement, proof of kinship such as marriage certificate or birth certificate must also be attached) - Round-trip flight booking confirmation (duly paid) Only for Category "TR": - Hotel booking confirmation (duly paid) or proof of accommodation in Thailand such as invitation letter from family or friend in Thailand with copies of passport or Thai national ID and work/stay permit (in case of non-Thai national) Only for Category "MT": ONLY for those with special cases approved by the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand - Letter from the hospital in Thailand - Document proving relationship between the patient and attendants as immediate family (if applicable) - Proof of accommodation in Thailand such as hotel booking or invitation letter from family or friend in Thailand (in case of staying in the hospital, the letter from the hospital must mention that accommodation is provided in the hospital) For Minor Child: - A birth certificate (original and a copy /or a notarised copy) - A letter of consent from a parent who will not be traveling or from both parents if both are not traveling (original and a copy /or a notarised copy)

otherDiplomatic Visa / Official Visa / Courtesy Visa

Diplomatic Visa (D / F) - Requirements (1) Diplomatic passport or UN passport (UN Laissez-Passer) which is equivalent to diplomatic passport (2) A copy of passport/UNLP biodata page (3) Duly completed visa application form with 2 photographs (4) Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Embassy of the applicant’s country, or the agency or organization of the UN, which clearly specifies the name, position and purpose of the trip (5) Flight booking confirmation (6) Hotel booking confirmation Official Visa (F) - Requirements (1) Official passport or UN passport (UN Laissez-Passer) which is equivalent to official passport (2) A copy of passport/UNLP biodata page (3) Duly completed visa application form with 2 photographs (4) Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Embassy of the applicant’s country, or the agency or organization of the UN, which clearly specifies the name, position and purpose of the trip (5) Flight booking confirmation (6) Hotel booking confirmation Courtesy Visa (CY) - Requirements (1) Passport or UN passport (UN Laissez-Passer) (2) A copy of passport biodata page (3) Duly completed visa application form with 2 photographs (4) Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Embassy of the applicant’s country, or the agency or organization of the UN, which clearly specifies the name, position and purpose of the trip (5) Flight booking confirmation (6) Hotel booking confirmation

otherNon-Immigrant Visa

For All Categories: - Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months - A copy of passport biodata page - Visa application form completely filled out. - Two photographs (passport size 3.5x4.5 cm) with a white background taken within the past six months. - One-way or round-trip (if applicable) flight booking confirmation. - Accommodation/Hotel booking confirmation. Additional requirements for each category: Those going to assume position in Thailand (Category "F") - Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of the applicant’s country, or the agency or organization of the UN, which must clearly specify the name, position and purpose of the trip. Those going to attend a meeting with the Royal Thai Government, foreign government or International Organization in Thailand (Category "F") - Letter from applicant’s company/ university/ institution indicating the applicant’s position, length of employment, purpose of visit to Thailand, length of stay in Thailand, and the financial coverage for the trip (if applicable) - Letter of invitation from Thailand indicating length of stay (period of stay), purpose of visit to Thailand, and the financial coverage for the trip (if applicable) Those going to work in Thailand (Category "B") (Note: Standard Process for foreigners who wish to work in Thailand as shown below) - Cover letter from the company in Thailand specifying employment detail including position, salary, and employment period. - Copy of Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Labour (only in case the applicant has previously worked in Thailand) OR Letter of approval from the Ministry of Labour (Form WP.3) Note: To obtain this letter of approval, the prospective employer in Thailand is required to submit Form WP3 at the Office of Foreign Workers Administration, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour Tel 02-2452745, 02-2453209 or at a Provincial Employment Office in the respective province. - Employment contract indicating rationale for employing the applicant as well as his/her salary, position, and qualifications (document must be signed by authorized managing director and affixed the seal of the company) - Copy of corporate documents; namely (1) list of shareholders (2) business registration and business license (3) company profile (4) details of business operation (5) list of foreign workers stating names, nationalities and positions (6) map indicating the location of the company (7) balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and Business Tax (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30) of the latest year (8) Alien income tax return (Por Ngor Dor 91) and (9) Value-added tax registration (Por Ngor Dor 20), etc. - Original bank statement of the applicant or a printout with official stamp of the bank showing a balance of at least 1,000 USD per person or 2,000 USD per family in equivalent during the past six months. - Copy of educational records of the applicant and letters of recommendation from the prior employers, identifying job description and length of service time (if any) Those going to work as teacher in Thailand (Category "B") - Letter confirming the employment from a educational institution in Thailand - Letter from the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) or the hiring government agency Note: Teachers at the international schools is exempted for the letter from OPEC. - Copy of the educational institution's registration papers - Employment contract indicating salary, position, and qualifications. - Copy of educational records of the applicant - Police clearance from the applicant's country of origin - Original bank statement of the applicant or a printout with official stamp of the bank showing a balance of at least 1,000 USD per person or 2,000 USD per family in equivalent during the past six months. Those going to conduct business in Thailand (Category "B") - Letter from the applicant’s company indicating the applicant’s position, length of employment, salary, and purpose of visit(s) to Thailand. - Documents showing correspondence with business partners in Thailand. - Evidence of financial status in the case where the applicant is self-employed. - Letter of invitation from trading or associated partners/companies in Thailand - Corporate documents of the company in Thailand, such as business registration and business license issued by the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, list of shareholders, company profile, details of business operation, list of foreign workers stating names, nationalities and positions, map indicating location of the company and balance sheet, statement of income tax and business (Por Ngor For 50 and Por For Ngor 30 of the latest year) - Original bank statement of the applicant or a printout with official stamp of the bank showing a balance of at least 1,000 USD per person or 2,000 USD per family in equivalent during the past six months. Those going to study in Thailand (Category "ED") - Letter of acceptance from the concerned school/university or institute in Thailand - Letter from the OPEC or local educational office where the school is located Note: Students at the international schools or universities are exempted from this requirement. - Copy of the educational institution's registration papers - Evidence of financial support for the study in Thailand Those going to attend a conference, workshop, or training course in Thailand (Category "ED") - Letter from applicant’s company/ university/ institution indicating the applicant’s position, length of employment, purpose of visit to Thailand, length of stay in Thailand, and the financial coverage for the trip (if applicable) - Letter of invitation from Thailand indicating length of stay (period of stay), purpose of visit to Thailand, and the financial coverage for the trip (if applicable) - Evidence of financial support such as bank statement (if not supported by the company or institution above) Those going to accompany family members to Thailand (Category "O") - Document proving relationship with concerned family member, such as birth certificate or marriage certificate Note: Documents in foreign languages must be translated into Thai or English and properly notarized by notary organs or the applicant’s diplomatic/consular mission. - Evidence of financial support for the stay in Thailand Those going to volunteer without paid in Thailand (Category "O") - Cover letter from the host organization confirming the position as volunteer, including copy of the registration paper in Thailand and ID copy (if Thai) or passport copy and work permit (if non-Thai) of the signee. - Document from the Thai government agency responsible for the host organization approving the volunteer position. - Evidence of financial support for the stay in Thailand Those going to conduct scientific research or training or teaching in a research institute (Category "RS") - Letter from the National Research Council of Thailand

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Thailand visa for Kenya citizens — FAQ

Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Thailand?

Kenyan passport holders need an e-Visa for Thailand — applied for online before travel.

What documents do Kenyan citizens need for Thailand?

A valid passport plus the Thailand document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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