NepalThailand
Nepali passport · policy checked 20 Jul 2026
e-Visa
Apply online - no embassy visit. Thailand e-Visa system (thaievisa.go.th) launched globally on 1 January 2025 across 94 Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates-General.
60
days
on a tourist visa
1,000
THB · visa fee
about $29
1-3
days
processing time
Online
apply before travel
Policy note
Applies to nationalities not entitled to visa exemption.
Specific visa types and stay durations depend on visa category applied for.
How Nepali citizens apply for a Thailand visa
- Apply online before travel and carry the approval. Apply here ↗
Thailand visa cost for Nepali citizens
THB 1,000
Tourist Visa (embassy/consulate-issued, single entry, incl. e-Visa applications submitted via thaievisa.go.th)
Thailand e-Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs online application, thaievisa.go.th)
not published
Tourist Visa (embassy/consulate-issued, single entry, incl. e-Visa applications submitted via thaievisa.go.th)
3 months (single entry)
THB 1,000
Thailand visa types for Nepali citizens
Tourist Visa "STV"Touristdocuments
- Passport with a minimum validity of no less than 12 months prior to departure and its copy
- Recent passport-sized photograph (3.5 x 4.5 cm) of the applicant
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g. an updated 6-month bank statement with a minimum blance of THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per person and THB 40,000 (NPR 160,000) per family
- Confirmed accommodation under the applicant’s name for the duration of intended stay in Thailand
- “Police name check certificate” issued less than 3 months prior to submitting the visa application
- A complete “Medical Certificate Form” with a valid/legal rubber stamp of medical doctor to confirm its authenticity
- A certificate of health insurance issued by Thai insurance companies covering the entire period of stay in Thailand containing the details of coverage as follows: In-house patients of not less than THB 400,000/policy year, as for out-patients, not less than THB 40,000/policy year. Please check
- A fully paid hotel reservation for your stay in Thailand issued by the hotel showing the duration of stay, and hotel’s contact details and tax ID number; OR A fully paid residential lease in Thailand issued by the lessor showing the duration of stay, and the lessor’s contact details and tax ID number; OR A hire-purchase or mortgage agreement of immovable property; OR Condominium title deed;
- Proof of relationship (For the spouse: Marriage certificate; For the child/children whose age under 20 years old: Birth certificate)
- Evidence of reservation of flight to Thailand
- Visa fee
longstay.tgia.org ↗ (longstay.tgia.org ↗)
for more information regarding participating Thai insurance companies.
Tourist Visa "TR"Touristdocuments
- Original Passport with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure.
- Three copies of the passport bio page.
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant with white background.
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g., an updated 6-month bank statement with a minimum balance of THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per person and THB 40,000 (NPR 160,000) per family. Applicants need to bring relationship certificate, marriage certificate or birth certificate, if the applicant is being sponsored by his own family members, e.g., father, mother, children, husband and wife. (In case of e-statement or bank statement photocopy it should have original stamp of bank.)
- Confirmed accommodation under the applicant’s name for the duration of intended stay in Thailand. If the accommodation is being covered by an inviter, a letter of invitation, national ID of the host person and rental or lease agreement of the residence should be submitted.
- Travel itinerary, i.e., a detailed plan of the applicant's trip in Thailand
- A copy of confirmed airline ticket indicating the date of arrival to Thailand and departure from Thailand.
- Visa fee (NPR) which can be paid in in house bank counter.
Tourist Visa "TR"Touristdocuments
- Original Passport with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure.
- Three copies of the passport bio page.
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant with white background.
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g., an updated 6-month bank statement with a minimum balance of THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per person and THB 40,000 (NPR 160,000) per family. Applicants need to bring relationship certificate, marriage certificate or birth certificate, if the applicant is being sponsored by his own family members, e.g., father, mother, children, husband and wife. (In case of e-statement or bank statement photocopy it should have original stamp of bank.)
- Confirmed accommodation under the applicant’s name for the duration of intended stay in Thailand. If the accommodation is being covered by an inviter, a letter of invitation, national ID of the host person and rental or lease agreement of the residence should be submitted.
- Travel itinerary, i.e., a detailed plan of the applicant's trip in Thailand
- A copy of confirmed airline ticket indicating the date of arrival to Thailand and departure from Thailand.
- Visa fee (NPR) which can be paid in in house bank counter.
Tourist visa MTTouristdocuments
- Passport with a minimum validity of no less than 06 months prior to departure and its copy
- Recent passport-sized photograph (3.5 x 4.5 cm) of the applicant
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g. an updated 6-month bank statement with a minimum blance of THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per person and THB 40,000 (NPR 160,000) per family
- Confirmed accommodation under the applicant’s name for the duration of intended stay in Thailand
- A copy of confirmed airline ticket indicating the date of arrival to Thailand and departure from Thailand.
- Medical records from the hospital in Nepal/Thailand or confirmed appointment from the hospital in Thailand.
- Visa fee
Thai e-VisaTourist
60 dayssingle entry3-7d processingvalid 90donline
Tourism (and other visa categories via online application)
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Thai e-Visa system launched globally January 1, 2025 across 94 Thai embassies/consulates. Applies to nationalities not entitled to visa exemption. Online application via thaievisa.go.th. Multiple visa types (TR, Non-B, Non-O, etc.) available through the portal. Specific stay durations depend on visa category.
Official page ↗TR Visa (Tourist)Tourist
60 dayssingle entry1-3d processingvalid 90d
Tourism
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Applied at Thai embassy/consulate. Single-entry (TR) or multiple-entry (TRMT) available. Standard single-entry TR: 60 days, extendable once by 30 days at immigration office (THB 1,900 fee). Multiple-entry TR valid 6 months, each stay up to 60 days. CORRECTED official_url: the previous link (…5d5bcc2615e39c306000a309) was verified by direct HTTP fetch to resolve to the MFA 'Summary of countries and territories entitled for Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival' page - it does not describe the Tourist Visa at all. Replaced with MFA's 'Issuance of Visa' page (title confirmed via fetch), whose Section 2 'TOURIST VISA' documents the base fee (THB 1,000/entry per the standard MFA schedule; higher USD-denominated fees such as USD 40 apply at specific embassies e.g. Washington DC), 3-6 month validity, and 60-day permitted stay - matching the figures already recorded here.
Official page ↗Three-Year Non-Immigrant Visa "B" (Business Only)Businessdocuments
90 daysmultiple entryvalid 1095d
Multiple-entry, long-validity business visa for foreign businesspeople who need to visit Thailand repeatedly over several years for business purposes (not for employment)
- Original Passport with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure.
- Three copies of the passport bio page.
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant with white background.
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g., an updated 6-month original bank statement with a minimum balance of THB 50,000 (NPR 2,000,000)
- Invitation letter from the host company / organization in Thailand indicating the date and length of stay, purpose of visit.
- Evidence of registered capital of the host company /organization with a minimum amount of THB 2,000,000.
- A copy of confirmed airline ticket indicating the date of arrival and departure from Thailand
- Confirmed accommodation under the applicant's name for the duration of intended stay in Thailand.
- Visa fee (only cash accepted in NPR) which can be paid in in house bank counter.
Confirmed on the official MFA page (title verified via HTTP fetch: 'Three-Year Non-Immigrant Visa "B" (Business only)'). Distinct from the standard 90-day-validity Non-Immigrant B (Business/Work) visa already in this dataset. Valid for 3 years with multiple entries; each visit permits a stay of up to 90 days. Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited under this visa - it is for business visits only (meetings, inspecting operations, negotiating with partners), not for working in Thailand. Fee: THB 10,000, non-refundable, per the MFA page (~USD 400, consistent with the Royal Thai Embassy Washington DC's own USD-denominated fee schedule for this visa). Applied at a Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate-General in the applicant's country of residence; Consulates-General headed by an Honorary Consul-General are not authorized to issue this visa. Issuance is at the discretion of the consular officer. This was previously absent from the visa_types catalog even though the standard Non-B, O-A, O-X and IB variants were all present.
Official page ↗Transit Visa (TS)Transitdocuments
30 dayssingle entryvalid 90donline
Transit through Thailand en route to another country, or attend a sports competition as a non-professional; also for aircraft/ship crew
- Original Passport with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure.
- Three copies of the passport bio page.
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant with white background.
- Letter of invitation to participate in sport activities from the concerned organization in Thailand
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g., an updated 6-month original bank statement with a minimum balance of THB 10,000 (NPR 40,000) per person and THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per family. (In case of e-statement or bank statement photocopy it should have original bank stamp)
- A copy of confirmed airline ticket indicating the date of arrival to Thailand and departure from Thailand (and for applicants applying for double entries visa, a copy of an airline ticket showing the second entry to Thailand)
- Visa fee (NPR) which can be paid in in house bank counter.
Category S-TS-C. Required for transit passengers staying more than 12 hours or leaving the transit area; proof of onward travel required.
Official page ↗Transit Visa "C"Transitdocuments
- Original Passport with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure.
- Three copies of the passport bio page.
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant with white background.
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g., an updated 6-month original bank statement with a minimum balance of THB 10,000 (NPR 40,000) per person and THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per family. (In case of e-statement or bank statement photocopy it should have original bank stamp)
- Letter of verification from the concerned airline.
- A copy of confirmed airline ticket indicating the date of arrival to Thailand and departure from Thailand(and for applicants applying for double entries visa, a copy of an airline ticket showing the second entry to Thailand)
- Applicants need to bring relationship certificate, Marriage certificate or birth certificate if applicant has been sponsored by his own family members e.g.: father, mother, children, husband and wife.
- Visa fee (only cash accepted in NPR) which can be paid in in house bank counter.
Transit Visa "TS"Transitdocuments
- Original Passport with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure.
- Three copies of the passport bio page.
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant with white background.
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g., an updated 6-month original bank statement with a minimum balance of THB 10,000 (NPR 40,000) per person and THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per family. (In case of e-statement or bank statement photocopy it should have original bank stamp)
- Visa of a third country in passport
- A copy of confirmed airline ticket indicating the date of arrival to Thailand and departure from Thailand
- Applicants need to bring relationship certificate, Marriage certificate or birth certificate if applicant has been sponsored by his own family members e.g.: father, mother, children, husband and wife.
- Visa fee (only cash accepted in NPR) which can be paid in in house bank counter.
Non-Immigrant O Visa (Medical Treatment)Medicaldocuments
90 dayssingle entryvalid 90donline
Undergo medical treatment at a licensed hospital or facility in Thailand
- Original Passport with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure.
- Three copies of the passport bio page.
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant with white background.
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g., an updated 6-month original bank statement with a minimum balance of THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per person and THB 40,000 (NPR 160,000) per family. (In case of e-statement or bank statement photocopy it should have original bank stamp)
- A copy of an official document indicating a court appearance request issued by the concerned Thai authority
- Visa fee (NPR) which can be paid in in house bank counter.
For patients receiving treatment in Thailand. Requires a confirmation/appointment letter from a licensed Thai medical facility and proof of funds. Single-entry 90-day stay, extendable up to one year at the Immigration Bureau. Up to three accompanying companions may apply for a linked visa. A short-stay Tourist Visa 'MT' also exists for treatment under 90 days. Fee THB 2,000 (~USD 80).
Official page ↗Non-Immigrant Visa "O" (For medical treatment)Medicaldocuments
- Original Passport with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure.
- Three copies of the passport bio page.
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant with white background.
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g., an updated 6-month original bank statement with a minimum balance of THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per person and THB 40,000 (NPR 160,000) per family. (In case of e-statement or bank statement photocopy it should have original bank stamp)
- A copy of confirmed airline ticket indicating the date of arrival to Thailand and departure from Thailand.
- Medical records from the hospital in Thailand indicating the medical purpose and duration of treatment of more than 60 days.[ For a duration of treatment of less than 60 days, the applicant is advised to apply for a Tourist "MT" visa]
- Visa fee (NPR) which can be paid in in house bank counter.
Non-Immigrant O Visa (Spouse / Family / Dependent)Familydocuments
90 dayssingle entryvalid 90donline
Accompany a Thai spouse, or a family member/dependent of a person working, studying, or living in Thailand
- Passport or travel document with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure and its copy
- Three copies of passport bio page.
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant
- A copy of confirmed airline ticket indicating the date of arrival to Thailand and departure from Thailand
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g., an updated 6-month bank statement with a minimum balance of THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per person and THB 40,000 (NPR 160,000) per family
- Invitation or acceptance letter from the host organization in Thailand indicating the applicant’s position, responsibilities and length of stay in Thailand.
- A copy of the host organization’s registration or license in Thailand as a non-profit organization
- A copy of the passport or ID card of the person who signed the invitation or acceptance letter.
- Visa fee
- Validity of a visa.
- Period of stay
90 days from the date of issuance
Not exceeding 90
For spouses/dependents of Thai nationals or of foreigners working/studying in Thailand. Single-entry 90-day stay; extendable to one year at the Immigration Bureau (marriage extension requires THB 400,000 in a Thai bank or THB 40,000/month income). Fee THB 2,000 (~USD 80). Applied online via thaievisa.go.th.
Official page ↗Non-Immigrant Visa "O” (For a person who has a Thai family or a person in family has valid non-immigrant visa )Familydocuments
- Passport or travel document with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure and its copy
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant
- A copy of confirmed airline ticket indicating the date of arrival to Thailand
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g. an updated 6-month bank statement with a minimum blance of THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per person and THB 40,000 (NPR 160,000) per family
- A copy of the main applicant’s visa and supporting documents (in case a person in family has a valid non-immigrant visa)
- Proof of relationship with the main applicant, such as birth certificate, marriage certificate or its equivalents
- Confirmation letter from the applicant’s family member residing in Thailand (in case of having a Thai family) or from the main applicant (in case a person in family has a valid non-immigrant visa)
- Visa fee
- Validity of a visa
- Period of stay
90 days from the date of issuance / single entry
Not exceeding 90 days (Possible to apply for an extension at the Immigration Bureau in Thailand)
Non-Immigrant ED Visa (Education)Studentdocuments
90 dayssingle entryvalid 90donline
Study at a school, university, language/vocational course, training, or Muay Thai course in Thailand
- Original Passport with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure.
- Three copies of the passport bio page.
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant with white background.
- Evidence of adequate finance, an updated 6-month original bank statement with a minimum balance of THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per person and THB 40,000 (NPR 160,000) per family. (In case of e-statement or bank statement photocopy it should have original bank stamp)
- A copy of school’s profile,registration or license in Thailand(Incase of training,doing an internship and attending religious activities,please provide the host organization’s profile,registration or license in Thailand)
- Letter of acceptance from the concerned schools/universities or institutes in Thailand indicating length of stay and the applicant’s field of study or visiting program.
- Proof of enrolment (if applicable)i.e transcript,tuition fee payment,course registration
- For students of higher education institutions in Thailand,a police clearance certificate issued no longer than 3 months is required,except for the Royal Thai Government’s scholars,TICA’s scholars,approved AIT students.
- A copy of confirmed airline ticket indicating the date of arrival to Thailand and departure from Thailand
- Applicants need to bring relationship certificate, Marriage certificate or birth certificate if applicant has been sponsored by his own family members e.g.: father, mother, children, husband and wife.
- Visa fee (only cash accepted in NPR) which can be paid in in house bank counter.
For study/training in Thailand (schools, universities, language schools, vocational and Muay Thai courses). Single-entry 90-day stay, extendable in-country at the Immigration Bureau for the duration of the course. Fee THB 2,000 (~USD 80) single-entry; multiple-entry (1-year validity) also available. Applied online via thaievisa.go.th; requires acceptance letter from the institution and proof of funds.
Official page ↗Non-Immigrant B Visa (Business/Work)Workdocuments
90 dayssingle entry3-7d processingvalid 90d
Business activities or employment in Thailand
- Passport or travel document of (1) Japan (2) Australia (3) Denmark (4) Finland (5) France (6) Germany (7) Italy (8) Netherlands (9) Norway (10) Sweden (11) Switzerland (12) United Kingdom (13) Canada (14) United States of America, with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure and its copy
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant
- A copy of confirmed airline ticket indicating the date of arrival to Thailand and departure from Thailand
- Biography
- Certificate of bank deposit stating bank contact information, copy of bank book and bank statement which shows fixed deposit with the amount of not less than THB 3,000,000 deposited in Thai bank located in Thailand,
- Certificate of criminal record clearance from the country of nationality. In case the applicants have permanent residence in other country, they must provide the aforementioned document from both country of nationality and country of permanent residence.
- Medical certificate from the country where the applicants apply visa stating that applicants do not have any prohibited diseases according to the Ministerial Regulation No. 14 (B.E.2535) which include Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Elephantiasis, drug addiction, third stage of Syphilis. The medical certificate must not be issued over 3 months.
- Evidence stating that applicants have insurance as per stipulated by the Office of Insurance Commission and health insurance of Thailand which has insurance money for outpatient not less than THB 40,000 and for inpatient not less than THB 400,000. For more information regarding the insurance requirement, please visit
- Visa fee
Certificate of bank deposit stating bank contact information, copy of bank book and bank statement which shows fixed deposit with the amount of not less than THB 1,800,000 deposited in Thai bank located in Thailand and certificate of annual income with the amount of not less than THB 1,200,000 (local currency equivalent) per year
** Once the applicants enter Thailand, they must have accumulated money deposited in Thai bank located in Thailand not less than THB 3,000,000 within 1 year.
** The money must be kept in bank account at least 1 year before withdrawing and, within another next year, the money must be left in the account with the amount of not less than THB 1,500,000 and can only be spent in Thailand.
longstay.tgia.org ↗ (longstay.tgia.org ↗).
** The applicant’s spouse may also apply for the Non-Immigrant "O-X" Visa by submitting the same required documents as the main applicant. If not qualified, the spouse may apply for Non-Immigrant "O-A" or "O" Visa.
** The applicant’s children that are less than 20 years old may also apply for the Non-Immigrant "O-X" Visa by submitting the same required as the main applicant, except (7)-(9). Otherwise, they can apply for Non-Immigrant "ED" or "O" Visa.
For business activities or employment. Requires letter from Thai employer or business. Initial 90-day stay; must obtain work permit and convert to 1-year extension of stay at immigration in Thailand. Multiple-entry Non-B available for established employees. CORRECTED official_url: the previous link (…5d5bcc2615e39c306000a31a) was verified by direct HTTP fetch to resolve to the MFA 'General Information' overview page (visa exemption/VOA/health-certificate overview), not a Non-B-specific page. Replaced with MFA's dedicated 'Non-Immigrant Visa "B"' page (title confirmed via fetch), which explicitly covers Category B (business/work), confirms the THB 2,000 single-entry/3-month and THB 5,000 multiple-entry/1-year fee structure (USD 80 at Thai Embassy Washington DC for single-entry, matching the the fee shown already recorded here), and also documents the related Business-Approved ('B-A') and Investment and Business ('IB') sub-categories - the same page already correctly used as official_url for this dataset's separate 'Non-Immigrant IB Visa' entry.
Official page ↗Non-Immigrant Visa "B / IB" (For Employment)Workdocuments
- Passport or travel document with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure and its copy
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant.
- A copy of confirmed airline ticket indicating the date of arrival to Thailand
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g. an updated 6-month bank statement with a minimum blance of THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per person and THB 40,000 (NPR 160,000) per family
- An ORIGINAL Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Labor and Alien Income Tax return (Por Ngor Dor 91), OR Letter of approval from the Ministry of Labor (To obtain this letter, the applicant’s prospective employer in Thailand is required to submit Form WP3 at the Office of Foreign Workers Administration, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labor, or at the Provincial Employment Office in the employer’s respective province), OR Letter from Thailand’s Board of Investment, together with the approved name list of aliens.
- An ORIGINAL Cover Letter from the applicant’s employer/host company/organization in Thailand stating the applicant’s position, length of employment, salary, date and purpose of visit. If the applicant is a business owner, please provide relevant documents.
- An ORIGINAL Employment contract SIGNED BY BOTH parties stating applicant's POSITION, LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT, SALARY, etc.
- Corporate documents of associated partners/companies in Thailand, such as business registration and business license, list of shareholders, company profile, details of business operation, list of foreign workers stating names, nationalities and positions, map indicating the location of the company, balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and Business Tax (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30) of the latest year, Alien Income Tax return (Por Ngor Dor 91) and Value-Added Tax registration (Por Ngor Dor 20)
- Visa fee
- Validity of a visa
- 90 days from the date of issuance / single entry
- Period of stay
- Not exceeding 90 days
Non-Immigrant IB Visa (Investment and Business)Investmentdocuments
90 dayssingle entryvalid 90donline
Work on or invest in a project promoted by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)
- Original Passport with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure.
- Three copies of the passport bio page.
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant with white background.
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g., an updated 6-month original bank statement with a minimum balance of THB 500,000 (NPR 2,000,000) per person (In case of e-statement or bank statement photocopy it should have original bank stamp)
- A copy of an official document indicating a court appearance request issued by the concerned Thai authority
- Visa fee (NPR) which can be paid in in house bank counter.
For foreign nationals investing in or employed by BOI-promoted projects (One Start One Stop Investment Center, OSOS). Initial 90-day stay, extendable to one year in Thailand; work permit required to work. Fee THB 2,000 (~USD 80) single-entry, THB 5,000 multiple-entry. Related categories on the same MFA page: 'B' (business/work), 'B-A' (business approved) and 'IM' (investment, min THB 10 million capital).
Official page ↗Non-Immigrant O-A Visa (Retirement)Retirementdocuments
365 daysmultiple entry3-7d processingvalid 365d
Retirement in Thailand for persons aged 50+
- Original Passport with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure.
- Three copies of the passport bio page.
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant with white background.
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g., an updated 6-month original bank statement with a minimum balance of THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per person and THB 40,000 (NPR 160,000) per family. (In case of e-statement or bank statement photocopy it should have original bank stamp)
- A copy of an official document indicating a court appearance request issued by the concerned Thai authority
- Visa fee (NPR) which can be paid in in house bank counter.
For applicants aged 50+. Requires proof of funds: THB 800,000 in Thai bank account (or monthly income/pension of THB 65,000, or combination totaling THB 800,000). Must have health insurance with minimum THB 40,000 outpatient / THB 400,000 inpatient coverage. 1-year stay, extendable annually at immigration. Applied at Thai embassy/consulate abroad. Issued as a multiple-entry visa; fee THB 5,000 (~USD 145) per official MFA O-A page (corrected from prior USD 80). Official URL updated to the MFA O-A page.
Official page ↗Non-Immigrant O-X Visa (Long Stay 10 Years)Retirementdocuments
1825 daysmultiple entryvalid 1825d
Long-stay retirement for nationals of 14 eligible countries aged 50+
- Original Passport with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure.
- Three copies of the passport bio page.
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant with white background.
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g., an updated 6-month original bank statement with a minimum balance of THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per person and THB 40,000 (NPR 160,000) per family. (In case of e-statement or bank statement photocopy it should have original bank stamp)
- Letter of acceptance from an institute school in Thailand. For applicants who are going to teach at international schools that are not listed as recognized international schools, a letter of approval from the Office of the Private Education commission is required.
- Evidence of educational qualification such as a copy of diplomas / teaching certification or copies of transcript.
- A copy of school (in Thailand) license or business registration, list of shareholders and school's profile.
- Resume of applicant.
- An original letter of verification stating that the applicant has no criminal record / background check.
- Visa fee (only cash accepted in NPR) which can be paid in in house bank counter.
10-year long-stay retirement visa (5-year validity, renewable once for another 5 years) for applicants aged 50+ from 14 eligible countries: Japan, Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. Requires THB 3 million on deposit in a Thai bank, or THB 1.8 million deposit plus THB 1.2 million/year income, plus Thai health insurance. Multiple-entry. Fee THB 10,000 (~USD 400). Distinct from the O-A 1-year retirement visa.
Official page ↗Diplomatic Visa "D"Otherdocuments
- Diplomatic passport or UN passport (UN Laissez-Passer), which is equivalent to a diplomatic passport, with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure and its copy
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant
- Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or from the embassy of the applicant’s country or from the agency or organization of the UN. The letter must clearly specify the name, position and purpose of the trip.
Diplomatic Visa "F"Otherdocuments
- Diplomatic passport or UN passport (UN Laissez-Passer), which is equivalent to a diplomatic passport, with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure and its copy
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant
- Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or from the embassy of the applicant’s country or from the agency or organization of the UN. The letter must clearly specify the name, position and purpose of the trip.
Non-Immigrant Visa "F"Otherdocuments
- Original Passport with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure.
- Three copies of the passport bio page.
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant with white background.
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g., an updated 6-month original bank statement with a minimum balance of THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per person and THB 40,000 (NPR 160,000) per family. (In case of e-statement or bank statement photocopy it should have original bank stamp)
- Letter from the Government, embassies and consulates of the applicant's country, from agencies or international organizations, or from state enterprises in Thailand. the letter must clearly specify the name, position and purposes of the trip.
- Visa fee (NPR) which can be paid in in house bank counter.
Non-Immigrant Visa "M"Otherdocuments
- Original Passport with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure.
- Three copies of the passport bio page.
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant with white background.
- A copy of confirmed airline ticket indicating the date of arrival to Thailand and departure from Thailand.
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g., an updated 6-month original bank statement with a minimum balance of THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per person and THB 40,000 (NPR 160,000) per family. (In case of e-statement or bank statement photocopy it should have original bank stamp)
- Permission letter by the department of Tourism of Thailand.
- Reference letter issued from the coordinating agency in Thailand.
- A copy of The Thai coordinator's ID card or passport.
- Visa fee (NPR) which can be paid in in house bank counter.
Non-Immigrant Visa "O-A"Otherdocuments
- Three passport-sized photographs
- Passport with minimum validity of 18 months from the date of planned entry to Thailand
- Proof of adequate finance, in the form of (i) a deposit account of at least THB 800,000, or (ii) an income statement with a monthly salary of THB 65,000, or (iii) a deposit account plus monthly income of no less than THB 800,000 a year
- Health Insurance
- A certificate of health insurance policy issued by Thai insurance companies which covers all kind of medical treatment (both in-house patient and out-patient) and includes COVID-19 related treatment, with the minimum coverage of 3,000,000 THB, during the entire period of stay in Thailand. More information for the health insurance can be found on
- The applicant who prefers to use health insurance policy issued by foreign insurance companies for the visa application must furnish a completed “Foreign Insurance Certificate”, as well as a copy of certificate of health insurance policy that which covers all kind of medical treatment (both in-house patient and out-patient) and includes COVID-19 related treatment, with the minimum coverage of 3,000,000 THB during the entire period of stay in Thailand. The Foreign Insurance Certificate as stipulated by the Office of Insurance Commission and Health Insurance of Thailand, must be completed, signed and stamped by the insurance company. The Foreign Insurance Certificate form is available at
- Police Clearance Certificate, issued less than 3 months prior to submitting the visa application.
- Completed Medical Certificate Form, with a valid/legal rubber stamp of medical doctor to confirm its authenticity, issued from the country where the application is submitted, showing no prohibitive diseases as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No.14 (B.E. 2535) (kathmandu.thaiembassy.org ↗ (kathmandu.thaiembassy.org ↗))
- Visa fee
longstay.tgia.org ↗ (longstay.tgia.org ↗)
** The applicant’s spouse may also apply for the Non-Immigrant "O-A" Visa by submitting the same required documents as the main applicant. If not qualified, the spouse may apply for Non-Immigrant "O" Visa.
Non-Immigrant Visa "O-A"Otherdocuments
- Three passport-sized photographs
- Passport with minimum validity of 18 months from the date of planned entry to Thailand
- Proof of adequate finance, in the form of (i) a deposit account of at least THB 800,000, or (ii) an income statement with a monthly salary of THB 65,000, or (iii) a deposit account plus monthly income of no less than THB 800,000 a year
- Health Insurance
- A certificate of health insurance policy issued by Thai insurance companies which covers all kind of medical treatment (both in-house patient and out-patient) and includes COVID-19 related treatment, with the minimum coverage of 3,000,000 THB, during the entire period of stay in Thailand. More information for the health insurance can be found on longstay.tgia.org ↗ (longstay.tgia.org ↗)
- The applicant who prefers to use health insurance policy issued by foreign insurance companies for the visa application must furnish a completed “Foreign Insurance Certificate”, as well as a copy of certificate of health insurance policy that which covers all kind of medical treatment (both in-house patient and out-patient) and includes COVID-19 related treatment, with the minimum coverage of 3,000,000 THB during the entire period of stay in Thailand. The Foreign Insurance Certificate as stipulated by the Office of Insurance Commission and Health Insurance of Thailand, must be completed, signed and stamped by the insurance company. The Foreign Insurance Certificate form is available at PDF checklist ↗ (PDF checklist ↗)
- Police Clearance Certificate, issued less than 3 months prior to submitting the visa application.
- Completed Medical Certificate Form, with a valid/legal rubber stamp of medical doctor to confirm its authenticity, issued from the country where the application is submitted, showing no prohibitive diseases as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No.14 (B.E. 2535) (kathmandu.thaiembassy.org ↗ (kathmandu.thaiembassy.org ↗))
- Visa fee
** The applicant’s spouse may also apply for the Non-Immigrant "O-A" Visa by submitting the same required documents as the main applicant. If not qualified, the spouse may apply for Non-Immigrant "O" Visa.
Non-Immigrant Visa "O-X"Otherdocuments
- Passport or travel document of (1) Japan (2) Australia (3) Denmark (4) Finland (5) France (6) Germany (7) Italy (8) Netherlands (9) Norway (10) Sweden (11) Switzerland (12) United Kingdom (13) Canada (14) United States of America, with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure and its copy
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant
- A copy of confirmed airline ticket indicating the date of arrival to Thailand and departure from Thailand
- Biography
- Certificate of bank deposit stating bank contact information, copy of bank book and bank statement which shows fixed deposit with the amount of not less than THB 3,000,000 deposited in Thai bank located in Thailand, OR Certificate of bank deposit stating bank contact information, copy of bank book and bank statement which shows fixed deposit with the amount of not less than THB 1,800,000 deposited in Thai bank located in Thailand and certificate of annual income with the amount of not less than THB 1,200,000 (local currency equivalent) per year
- Certificate of criminal record clearance from the country of nationality. In case the applicants have permanent residence in other country, they must provide the aforementioned document from both country of nationality and country of permanent residence.
- Medical certificate from the country where the applicants apply visa stating that applicants do not have any prohibited diseases according to the Ministerial Regulation No. 14 (B.E.2535) which include Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Elephantiasis, drug addiction, third stage of Syphilis. The medical certificate must not be issued over 3 months.
- Evidence stating that applicants have insurance as per stipulated by the Office of Insurance Commission and health insurance of Thailand which has insurance money for outpatient not less than THB 40,000 and for inpatient not less than THB 400,000. For more information regarding the insurance requirement, please visit longstay.tgia.org ↗.
- Visa fee
** Once the applicants enter Thailand, they must have accumulated money deposited in Thai bank located in Thailand not less than THB 3,000,000 within 1 year.
** The money must be kept in bank account at least 1 year before withdrawing and, within another next year, the money must be left in the account with the amount of not less than THB 1,500,000 and can only be spent in Thailand.
** The applicant’s spouse may also apply for the Non-Immigrant "O-X" Visa by submitting the same required documents as the main applicant. If not qualified, the spouse may apply for Non-Immigrant "O-A" or "O" Visa.
** The applicant’s children that are less than 20 years old may also apply for the Non-Immigrant "O-X" Visa by submitting the same required as the main applicant, except (7)-(9). Otherwise, they can apply for Non-Immigrant "ED" or "O" Visa.
Non-Immigrant Visa "O” (For former Thai citizens )Otherdocuments
- Original Passport with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure.
- Three copies of the passport bio page.
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant with white background.
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g., an updated 6-month original bank statement with a minimum balance of THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per person and THB 40,000 (NPR 160,000) per family. (In case of e-statement or bank statement photocopy it should have original bank stamp)
- A copy of an official document indicating a court appearance request issued by the concerned Thai authority
- Visa fee (NPR) which can be paid in in house bank counter.
Official Visa "F"Otherdocuments
- Original Passport with validity of not less than 6 months prior to departure.
- Three copies of the passport bio page.
- Three recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant with white background.
- Evidence of adequate finance, e.g., an updated 6-month original bank statement with a minimum balance of THB 20,000 (NPR 80,000) per person and THB 40,000 (NPR 160,000) per family. (In case of e-statement or bank statement photocopy it should have original bank stamp)
- Letter from the Government, embassies and consulates of the applicant's country, from agencies or international organizations, or from state enterprises in Thailand. the letter must clearly specify the name, position and purposes of the trip.
- Visa fee (NPR) which can be paid in in house bank counter.
Long-Term Resident Visa - Work-From-Thailand (LTR-WFT)Digital nomad
multiple entry20-30d processingvalid 3650donline
Remote work from Thailand for foreign employer
10-year LTR visa for Work-From-Thailand Professionals. Requirements: employed by a publicly listed or large foreign company; minimum personal income USD 80,000/year (or USD 40,000/year with master's degree/investment/work in targeted field); health insurance USD 50,000+ coverage. 5-year permission to stay, renewable once for additional 5 years. THB 50,000 visa fee (~USD 1,430). 17% flat income tax option available. No work permit needed for remote/overseas employer income. Issued by Thailand BOI.
Official page ↗Work and Holiday VisaWorking holiday
365 daysmultiple entryvalid 90donline
Youth exchange: young adults holidaying in Thailand who may also work incidentally
Bilateral youth-exchange scheme (agreements with Australia and New Zealand). Applicants aged 18-30 with tertiary qualifications. Multiple-entry, stay up to 12 months (visa valid 3 months to make first entry). Employment with any single employer limited to 3 months; one-time, non-renewable. Fee varies by embassy (e.g., ~NZ$1,000 at Wellington). Applied online via thaievisa.go.th.
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Thailand visa for Nepali citizens - FAQ
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Yes, but it can be completed entirely online - no embassy visit is required for eligible short-term visits.
What documents do Nepali 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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