Visa application steps, complete guide!

19/03/2024

Traveling abroad nowadays, many countries require you to apply for a visa before entering the country. The visa procedures and documents that need to be prepared may vary. It depends on the type of visa and the destination country. This article is therefore a comprehensive guide. To help you understand the process and prepare for your visa application correctly.

1. Study the types of visas

Because there are many types of visas. Applying for a visa depends on the purpose of travel, such as a tourist visa. Student visa, work visa, business visa, family visiting visa, etc. You must choose the visa type according to the purpose of your travel. Study information about that type of visa. On the website of the embassy or consulate of the destination country. Examples of Thai visas include:

Temporary resident visa (Non-Immigrant Visa)

Tourist Visa: for travel and leisure, not more than 60 days.
Business and work visa (Non-Immigrant Visa B): for conducting business or working
Student/International student visa (Non-Immigrant Visa ED): for further studies
Other types of visas: such as marriage visas, medical visas Visa for studying Thai language, etc.

Visa for people coming to reside in the Kingdom (Immigrant Visa)

Visa Non-Immigrant “O-X” : Retirement visa for foreigners with permission to stay in the Kingdom of Thailand for a period of 5 years and can request to extend the visa for another 5 years.

Other types of visas

Diplomatic Visa (Diplomatic Visa): for diplomats
Official Visa: for government officials
Transit Visa (Transit Visa): for traveling through Thailand.

2. Prepare documents

Documents required to apply for a visa vary. It depends on the visa type and destination country. Common documents that are often required include:

Passport
- Has at least 6 months of useful life left.
- Have at least 2 blank pages for the visa application.
Photograph
- Size 2 inches
- white background
- Taken no more than 6 months
Visa application
- Complete information true to reality
- Signed
Financial evidence
- Passbook for the past 6 months
- Salary certificate
- Other evidence showing financial status
Proof of booking flight tickets and accommodations
- Travel plan
- Specify details about the date, time, and location of your trip.
Other evidence
- Depends on the type of visa such as
- Student Visa: Certificate of Attendance
- Work visa: work permit
- Visitor visa: Invitation letter from relative/friend

3. Apply for a visa

Applying for a visa can be done in several ways. Depends on the destination country

Applying for a visa through an embassy or consulate is the basic method. You must travel to submit the documents yourself. or schedule an interview
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Apply for a visa online It's convenient and fast, but some countries don't have this system yet.

4. Pay the visa fee

Visa fees vary. It depends on the visa type and destination country. Check the embassy/consulate website for fee information.

5. Wait to receive the results.

Visa processing times vary. It depends on the visa type and destination country. This usually takes 1-2 weeks. Follow up via the website or by calling the embassy/consulate.

6. Prepare before traveling.

When receiving the visa Prepare for your trip, such as booking plane tickets, accommodations, preparing travel documents such as travel insurance, accommodation reservations, checking the weather conditions, etc.

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