*** Non-immigrant visas will not be issued for such purposes as tourism, seeking employment opportunities, looking for a school for teaching or studying purposes, etc.
*** The Consulate will consider the application on a case-by-case basis and may ask for additional documents.

Validity of visa
       The validity of visa is 3 months for a single-entry and 1 year for a multiple-entry.
Period of stay
       Travelers with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 90 days per entry.
       Extension of stay may be granted to the Thai Immigration Bureau, please visit www.imm.police.go.th for additional information.
Fee
       $65 for a single-entry , $175 for a multiple-entry.
The fee must be paid in the form of MONEY ORDER or CASHIER’S CHECK only payable to “ROYAL THAI CONSULATE GENERAL LOS ANGELES”. Cash, Credit Card, Personal or company checks are NOT acceptable.

For the purpose of research (Type “RS”)

Your actual Passport or Travel Document.
      (Passport or Travel Document must not expire within 6 months and contain at least ONE completely empty visa page).

1 copy of Passport or Travel Document
     (The page(s) shows your photo , name , date and place or birth and the expiration date of passport)

1 application form |Download|
     (completed and signed by the applicant.)

2 photos
     (Passport-type photo, 2” x 2”, color, front-view, taken within 6 months, and write your name and last name on the back of each photo).

An original letter of invitation from the accredited institution concerned

Additional Requirements
       Passport holders from the countries below are required to submit the additional documents :
Afghanistan , Algeria , Bangladesh , China , Egypt , India , Iraq , Iran , N. Korea , Lebanon , Libya , Nepal , Nigeria , Pakistan , Palestine , Saudi Arabia , Sri Lanka , Sudan , Syria , Yemen |Click here|

Regulations are subject to change without notice.
Consular officers reserve the right to request additional documents as deemed necessary.
Consular officers assumes the right to deny or grant any type of visa to the applicant.