Guide: How to Apply for a Thailand Non-Immigrant B (Business) E-Visa
Are you planning to work, conduct business, or join a company in Thailand? The Non-Immigrant B Visa is your gateway. With the transition to the E-Visa system, the process is now entirely digital. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the application smoothly.
The Application Process (Step-by-Step)
Step A: Visit the Official E-Visa Website
Go to the official Thai E-Visa portal : https://www.thaievisa.go.th
Step B: Create an Account
Register using your email address. You will receive a verification email to activate your account.
Step C: Fill Out the Application
Log in and select “New Application.” Choose the “Non-Immigrant B” category. Fill in your personal details, passport information, and intended length of stay accurately.
Required documents for the suggested visa service centers. Link
| No. | Requirement / Detail | London, England | Vientiane, Laos | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Manila, PH | Penang, Malaysia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passport - Biodata page, validity > 6 months. |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2 | Proof of Accommodation when apply for E-visa outside of Thailand - Booking confirmation or invitation letter. - Document indicating your current location showing your name. |
UK/Ireland utility bills (electricity/energy/mobile) or rental agreement/driving license (< 3 months old). | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3 | Residence Permit -Proof of accommodation in Thailand - Accommodation bookings, invitation letters from family/friends in Thailand |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4 | Financial Evidence - Min 30,000 THB for current balance - Statment : Trace back 3 months from the present - Bank statement showing name, account number |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5 | Selfie with Passport | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 6 | Provide your arrival stamp | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 7 | Flight to Thailand | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| 8 | Photograph - Taken within last 6 months. Clear, current appearance. |
Taken within last 6 months. Crop: top of shoulders/face (70-80% of photo). | ✓ | ✓ | Recent 3.5x4.5cm or 2x2in photo with white background. | ✓ |
| 9 | Visa Fee | £60 | ~3,000 THB | 80 USD | 3,600 PHP | 300 MYR |
| 10 | Payment Method | Online | In-Person (Cash only) at Consular Section (09:00–12:00, Mon–Fri). | Online | Online | Online |
Step D: Upload Documents
Upload the digital copies of the documents you prepared in Step 2. Double-check that every file is uploaded to the correct field.
Step E: Submit and Pay
Review your application one last time. Once submitted, you will be directed to the payment gateway. Pay the visa fee using a credit/debit card. Keep your receipt!
Tracking and Approval
- Track Status: You can log back into the E-Visa portal at any time to see the status of your application (e.g., “Under Process,” “Approved,” or “Pending Additional Documents”).
- Approval: Once approved, your E-Visa will be sent to your registered email.
Final Step: Print Your E-Visa
- This new digital form replaces the TM.6 paper immigration form.You may complete the TDAC form individually or as a group.
- Form and further information: tdac.immigration.
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After Arrival in Thailand
Report your residence to Immigration within 24 hours, this is called TM.30.