Special Tourist Visa (STV)

The Thailand Special Tourist Visa (STV) is a special visa introduced by the Tourism Authority of Thailand for long-stay tourists who would like to travel to Thailand.

Requirements for Thailand STV

Foreigners applying for the STV will need to provide the following:

Proof of accommodation after quarantine, which could be any of the following: 

Proof of payment for hotel or accommodation to be used after discharge from quarantine.

Copy of a condominium title deed owned by the visitor or a family member.

Evidence of renting accommodation- condominium or house.

Evidence of payment for the purchase or lease of a condominium-type residence that foreigners can legally buy or lease.

Proof of medical and travel insurance policy:

Medical and Travel Insurance with a minimum 100,000 USD coverage for COVID-19 medical treatment and a minimum coverage of 400,000 THB for other medical and accident expenses. The insurance must cover for at least 90 days which is the initial validity of the visa.

Foreigners with the evidence needed above will be eligible to apply for an STV from Thai embassies or consulates in selected countries.

STV Application Process

The interested applicant must get in touch with the Thai Embassy or Consulate or local office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand in their country or an accredited travel agency. An initial application will be submitted to the Bureau of Immigration for a background check.

After receiving the approval from the Immigration Bureau, the applicant or the agency will be requested to submit the visa application form, pay the visa fee, provide proof of AQ/Sha+ accommodation, proposed chartered flight to Thailand, and copy of the health insurance policy. The application will be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

After the visa application has been approved by the MFA, the applicant will collect the STV visa  and the Certificate of Entry (COE)  which will be issued by the Thai Embassy or Consulate in his/her current location.

Update: The Thai Embassies and Consulates are currently issuing the normal 60-day tourist visa (SETV) and the special tourist visa (STV). Kindly contact your local Thai embassy for more information.

TOURIST VISA

What is a Thailand Tourist Visa?

A Thailand tourist visa is a stamp or document needed so you can stay in Thailand for a specific period of time, for the purpose of tourism. It is issued by a Thai embassy or consulate in your country and stamped on your passport upon arrival at the airport in Thailand. The tourist visa can also be extended if necessary. The tourist visa should not be confused with the visa exemption stamp issued at the airport.

There are certain countries that made agreements with the government of Thailand so their citizens can benefit from the visa exemption when entering Thailand as tourists. These tourists are allowed to stay in Thailand for 45 days to 90 days without the need to apply for a tourist visa from the Thai Embassy.

Requirements of a Tourist Visa to Thailand

When applying for a tourist visa, certain documents and fees are needed to obtain one. The documents and the fee are subject to change anytime and without prior notice.

Documents required: