How Much Does a UK Visa Application Cost?

The UK visa fees depend on the type of visa you apply for, as well as where you apply (inside or outside the UK).

UK Visa Fees for Applications Made Outside the UK

The following fees apply to applications made outside the UK for different categories.

UK Study Visa Fees

If you plan to study in the UK, unless you are a British citizen, you must apply for a UK student visa and pay the study visa fee on top of that. The visa fee depends on whether you apply in the UK or outside the UK:

UK Work Visa Fees

Depending on where you are when you apply, UK Work Visa fees are as follows:

Optional Premium Services Outside the UK

If you wish to get a faster decision on your application, you may purchase extra services, such as Priority and Super Priority service. Extra services are optional, and you will normally be charged an extra fee. The fees for these services are as follows:

Optional Premium Services in the UK

Extra services (priority and super priority services) for applications made within the UK, fees are as follows:

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Where Can Mexican Passport Holders Travel Without a Visa?

As of December 2022, Mexican passport holders can travel visa free to 119 countries and territories:

• Albania
• Andorra
• Anguilla
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Argentina
• Aruba
• Austria
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belarus
• Belgium
• Belize
• Bermuda
• Bolivia
• Caribbean Netherlands
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Botswana
• Brazil
• British Virgin Islands
• Bulgaria
• Canada
• Cayman Islands
• Chile
• Colombia
• Cook Islands
• Costa Rica
• Croatia
• Curaçao
• Cyprus
• Czechia
• Denmark
• Dominica
• Dominican Republic
• Ecuador
• El Salvador
• Estonia
• Faroe Islands
• Fiji
• Finland
• France
• French Guiana
• French Polynesia
• French West Indies
• Georgia
• Germany
• Gibraltar
• Greece
• Greenland
• Grenada
• Guatemala
• Haiti
• Honduras
• Hong Kong
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Indonesia
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Jamaica
• Kazakhstan
• Kosovo
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Macau
• Malaysia
• Malta
• Mauritius
• Mayotte
• Micronesia
• Moldova
• Monaco
• Montenegro
• Montserrat
• Morocco
• Netherlands
• New Caledonia
• New Zealand
• Nicaragua
• Niue
• North Macedonia
• Norway
• Oman
• Palestine
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Philippines
• Poland
• Portugal
• Qatar
• Réunion
• Romania
• San Marino
• Serbia
• Singapore
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• South Korea
• Spain
• Sri Lanka
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Martin
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Tunisia
• Turks and Caicos Islands
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• Uruguay
• Uzbekistan
• Vanuatu
• Vatican City
• Venezuela

For visa-free travels, you still must have a valid passport — usually six months after your departure date— and you must purchase travel health insurance as required by your destination country.

What Countries Issue eVisa to Mexican Citizens?

The following 14 countries issue eVisas for Mexican passport holders:

• Australia
• Azerbaijan
• Benin
• Djibouti
• India
• Kenya
• Lesotho
• Pakistan
• Russia
• São Tomé and Príncipe
• Suriname
• Türkiye
• Ukraine
• Vietnam

The process of getting an eVisa is more or less the same as applying for a traditional visa. However, in this case, you don’t have to visit a visa application center— you can submit your application online, including the visa payment.

After your application is approved, you will receive an email confirming your visa status along with a document you must print out and bring with you when crossing the border. Your visa will be registered online, but some officers may ask you for a physical copy of the permit; that is why it’s important to keep the copy on your person while traveling.

What Countries Issue Visa on Arrival to Mexican Passport Holders?

If you are a Mexican citizen, you can get a visa on arrival for the 40 countries listed below:

• Armenia
• Bahrain
• Burundi
• Cambodia
• Cabo Verde
• Comoros
• Egypt
• Ethiopia
• Gabon
• Guinea-Bissau
• Iran
• Jordan
• Kyrgyzstan
• Laos
• Lebanon
• Madagascar
• Malawi
• Maldives
• Marshall Islands
• Mauritania
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Nepal
• Palau
• Papua New Guinea
• Rwanda
• Samoa
• Senegal
• Seychelles
• Somalia
• Saint Helena
• Tajikistan
• Tanzania
• Thailand
• Timor-Leste
• Togo
• Tuvalu
• Uganda
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

You receive a visa on arrival (VOA) after entering the country that issues such a visa. Usually, there is a separate section at the airport where you can submit your application for your visa on arrival.

Countries With Visa Requirements for Mexican Citizens

You need a valid visa to enter the following 53 countries with a Mexican passport:

• Afghanistan
• Algeria
• American Samoa
• Angola
• Bangladesh
• Bhutan
• Brunei
• Burkina Faso
• Cameroon
• Central African Republic
• Chad
• China
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Republic of the Congo
• Ivory Coast
• Cuba
• Equatorial Guinea
• Eritrea
• Falkland Islands
• Ghana
• Guam
• Guinea
• Guyana
• Iraq
• Japan
• Kiribati
• Kuwait
• Liberia
• Libya
• Mali
• Mongolia
• Myanmar
• Nauru
• Niger
• Nigeria
• North Korea
• Northern Mariana Islands
• Puerto Rico
• Saudi Arabia
• Sierra Leone
• Solomon Islands
• South Africa
• South Sudan
• Sudan
• Syria
• Taiwan
• Gambia
• Tonga
• Turkmenistan
• United States Virgin Islands
• United States
• Yemen
• Eswatini

The application for a visa goes as follows:

1. Make an appointment at the visa center in Mexico. You must contact a local visa application center in your home country and make an appointment to submit your application. It may take several months to schedule a meeting with the embassy or consulate.
2. Get your documents ready. To submit a successful application, you have to prepare the required documents for your visa, i.e., passport, application form, health insurance, etc. Some of your documents must be verified with an apostille stamp or certified by a foreign office.
3. Submit your application. Finally, you can submit your application and attend the visa interview—you may also be required to submit your biometrics. Once you translate your documents as required by the embassy or consulate and verify them with an apostille stamp — if possible, then you can submit your application. From then it will take several weeks until a decision is made regarding your visa application.

Please note that if you have a valid visa that allows you to enter more than one country, you don’t have to apply for a new visa.

What Documents Do Mexican Citizens Need to Apply for a Visa?

Mexican citizens that want to visit countries that require them to apply for a visa beforehand need to submit a few documents. Depending on the country you want to visit, document requirements may vary. However, most countries will certainly require the following:

• Your valid Mexican passport (plus a photocopy). Some countries require the passport to be valid for more than six months after the day you plan on departing their country.
• A filled visa application form.
• Passport pictures that are not older than six months.
• Travel health insurance that covers your entire period of stay.
• Proof of paid visa fee.
• Detailed travel itinerary that shows all the places you want to visit.
• Letter of invitation (if applicable)
• Proof of booked return ticket for the flight home.
• Proof of booked accommodation.
• Proof that you have sufficient funds to cover your visit
• Civil status documents (marriage papers, certificates of birth, etc.)

Important: Please note that your visa will most likely be rejected if you have a previous criminal history.

Where Can I Enter Visa-Free With an APEC Card?

If you have an APEC business card from Mexico, you can enter the following countries visa-free:

• Australia
• Brunei
• Chile
• Hong Kong
• Indonesia
• Japan
• South Korea
• Malaysia
• New Zealand
• Papua New Guinea
• Peru
• Philippines
• Russia
• Singapore
• Thailand
• Taiwan
• Vietnam

The APEC Business Travel Card is a travel document that is issued to countries that belong to the APEC agreement. This is an economic arrangement between several countries (participating economies) to make business deals and travel easier. Holders of an ABTC enjoy many benefits that include:

• Visa-free entry to the participating economies.
• Taking on lawful business deals in participating economies.
• An accelerated border crossing process when traveling between member countries.
• An accelerated visa appointment for transitional countries (e.g. the US).

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• Temporary residence fees;
• Permanent residence fees;
• Family sponsorship fees;
• Citizenship fees;
• Other applications and services fees;

Canada Temporary Residence Fees

The temporary residence fees include temporary visas that are given to international visitors in Canada. These include Canada tourist visa fees and Canada student visa fees. There are 5 types of visa fees as explained below.

Canada Visitor Visa Fee

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) Fees

Work Permit Fees

Study Permit Fees

Biometric fees

If the Embassy asks for you to submit your biometrics, they will be part of your Canada visa cost. The fees will cover the cost of a digital photo and the collection of fingerprints. Additionally, if you have submitted your application through a Visa Application Center (VAC), it will also cover the costs of the core services of VAC which include:

• Checking if application is complete;
• Sending application to the visa office;
• Moving passports and supporting documents to and from the visa office;
• Tracking applications that are submitted online;

Canada Permanent Residence Fees

Permanent residence fees include fees that applicants have to incur if they want to permanently immigrate to Canada. There are eight types of fees as shown below.

Right of permanent residence fee (RPRF)

This fee must be paid by most applicants when their permanent residence application is approved. If the Canadian Government informs you that you must pay the fee, then you cannot become a permanent resident without making the payment.

This fee is nonrefundable, but it will be refunded to you if you withdraw your application or the Canadian Government refuses it.

The RPRF is not applicable to the following people:

• Dependent children of the principal sponsor or applicant;
• Sponsorship applications for adopted children;
• Sponsorship applications for an orphaned sister, brother, nephew, niece, or grandchild;
• Protected persons, including those eligible on humanitarian and compassionate grounds and convention refugees.

Business Immigration Fees

These are fees which apply for:

• Self-employed people;
• Quebec business immigration;
• Start-up visa;

Economic Immigration Fees

These are fees which apply for:

• Atlantic immigration pilot;
• Caregivers;
• Canadian Experience Class;
• Federal Skilled Trades;
• Federal Skilled Workers;
• Quebec-selected skilled workers;
• Provincial Nominee;
• Express Entry;

Humanitarian and compassionate immigration fees

Protected persons immigration fees

Permit Holders Class Fees

Permanent resident cards fee

When you are given permanent residence, you must have the permanent resident card. This card is delivered to you only at an address in Canada and not to an international address.

Permanent resident travel document

If your permanent resident card is lost or if it was stolen and you are outside Canada, you must apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document.

Canada Family Sponsorship Fees

Family sponsorships allow people who are already citizens or permanent residents of Canada to sponsor their family members so they can get family reunion. There are three types of family sponsorship fees.

Sponsoring adopted children and other relatives

Sponsor your parents and grandparents

Sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, or children

Canada Citizenship Fees

These fees apply to those who are seeking to become citizens of Canada. They can be application fees or other fees.

Citizenship application fees

Other citizenship fees

Other Canada Visa Application Fees

Besides the different groups of fees that have been covered so far, there are also some Canadian visa application fees that do not necessarily fit there. These can be found below.

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The application process for a Singapore visa is done online, and subject to processing fees. In addition, if you are applying for a long-term stay, such as for employment or studying, you will also have to pay an issuance fee for the specific Pass you need.

All Singapore visa fees are non-refundable.

Singapore Visa Fees

Singapore visa fees change depending on what type of visa, pass, or permit you are applying for. Foreign nationals will have to pay an extension fee if they wish to stay longer than their Short-Term Visit Pass allows, even if they are exempt from Singapore visa requirements.

The Singapore Visa fees are as follows:

Information obtained from Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoint Authority’s (ICA) and the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) official websites.

How to Pay Singapore visa fees?

Since you can apply for most Singapore visas and Passes online, you need to pay the Singapore visa fees electronically as well.

There are two authorities in charge of issuing Singapore visas and passes: the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

They both accept different payment methods.

Applications processed by the ICA

If you are applying for a Singapore visa or Pass through the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA), you can pay through one of the following methods:

• A Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card
• An American Express (AMEX) credit card
• Internet Direct Debit (through DBS/POSB, OCBC (Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation), UOB (United Overseas Bank), Standard Chartered Bank and Citibank Internet Banking accounts in Singapore).
• NETS or CashCard (if you are applying in person)

Applications processed by the MOM

If you are applying for one of the work passes and permits or another type of Singapore Pass through the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), you can pay through:

• General Interbank Recurring Order (GIRO)
• A Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card
• eNets Debit

Additionally, applicants for an EntrePass can pay through:

• PayNow (if they have no Singaporean internet banking account)
• A Telegraphic Transfer (only if they cannot use PayNow)

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For those who want to stay in Thailand for a longer time, they may apply for visa extension. A certain fee will be charged by the immigration department, and for most cases only 1 week of extension will be granted. Some applicants from the European countries or the US might be given 30 – 60 days extension, but it is completely up to the official’s decision.

Extension will only be allowed for 1 time. After that you will have to leave the country or re-enter again. As Cambodia is just 2-3 hours away from Bangkok, some may find re-entering from there be an option, and the Thai officials seldom check and ask for reasons about frequent entry.

Overstaying in Thailand is a serious criminal

Thailand does have clear writings in their laws indicating that overstaying is a serious crime, as it has violated the terms of entry, no matter what reasons you have.

Recently, vigorous campaigns against illegal immigration have been undergoing throughout the country, and even if you overstay for just a few days, you can be fined or detained in a local prison where hygiene conditions are far from satisfaction.

In lucky case, you will be deported, blacklisted and banned from stepping into the land of Thailand for at least 5 years. But you can still be fined for US$10,000 for overstaying a considerably long period of time. Though the Thai law does not have clear definition of how long would that be, it is known that if you are found having intention to overstay, for example, over 1 month, you will likely to face serious legal consequences if you are caught by the local police.

Besides, records will be stored and stamped on your passport, that would severely affect your travel experience with other countries.

What should I do if I have overstayed in Thailand?

It depends on how long you have been overstayed.

For some reasons when you have found yourself overstayed in Thailand, and if it is just 3-4 days, you should go directly to the immigration centre and apply for an extension. You will be fined at a per day charge of 500 Baht plus 4,900 Baht for extending 1 week, and the number of days overstayed will be counted within the period, e.g. you have overstayed for 4 days and be granted 1 week extension, then you will have to leave in 3 days.

You are always be advised to be accompanied by a local Thai or a representative from any agency when it comes to legal procedures with the Thai officials, as you will be asked a lot of questions. It is not them wanted to be harsh towards foreigners, as they will have to complete a series of clumsy yet strict procedures for dealing with overstay problem, not to mention about the language barrier you have with them.

But if you have overstayed for over 1-2 weeks, you are advised not to pump into the immigration or custom or you might be caught and fined right at the border. You should apply for visa extension with a local agency and let it deal all the things for you.

Some agencies will have their way to let you extend for unlimited times. For some of their service, your overstay records can even be written off. You should hire agencies that have local support in Thailand.

For such kind of agency you may refer to Thai visa extension service here.

Be reminded that if you are now overstaying in Thailand, do not go to bars or any entertainment venues as these places are frequently raided by the police. Once you are caught, you will have no chance to ask for help. Or if the embassy is involved, your bad records with the country will always be stored in the immigration system to be shared among some other Southeast Asian countries.

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Malaysia visa fees

The Malaysia visa fee, both for a Single Entry or Multiple Entry Visa and a Transit Visa, is RM 20 (Malaysian Ringgit) for all countries, other than the countries listed below. When converted, RM 20 is about $4.7 or €4.25.

The Malaysia visa fees are different for the following countries:

How to pay the Malaysia visa fee?

The method of payment changes depending on the Malayisan Representative Office nearest to you (Embassy or Consulate) through which you are applying.

Some Malayisan Representative Offices will require for you to pay the Malaysia visa fee in cash when you appear to submit the application. Others will only accept payments done through bank draft and addressed to the specific Embassy or Consulate.

You must visit the website of the nearest Malayisan Representative Office to find out how they will accept payment.

Other Malaysian visa fees

Malaysia work visa fees

If you want to work in Malaysia, you must pay a visa fee in your country (as outlined above) as well as a Malaysian Work Pass fee. The fees for Malaysian work Passes change depending on the duration of the Pass.

Malaysia student visa fee

International students must pay a Malaysia Student Pass fee of RM 60 per year for every year (or part of the year) of studies.

Therefore, for a three year program, you would pay RM 180 for your Malaysia Student Pass.

This is in addition to the Malaysia visa fee as outlined above.

Malaysia family visa fees

Foreign national family members of Malaysian citizens or expats can come to Malaysia through the Dependent’s Pass or Long Term Social Visit Pass.

Malaysia Visa On Arrival

If you are a national of India and China, you are eligible for a Malaysian Visa On Arrival. The processing fee for a Malaysian Visa On Arrival is $100.

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Additionally, you must also get an extension of the right to stay in Thailand, if you want to live there long-term. As such, the process of working in Thailand is as follows:

• Apply for a Thai Work Visa in your country from an Embassy or Consulate
• Apply for a Thai Work Permit at the Department of Employment in Thailand
• Get an Extension of Stay Permit at the Thai Immigration Bureau

Thailand Work Visa Basics

A Thailand Work Visa is a Category “B”  of Thailand Non-Immigrant Visas which you have to apply for when you enter Thailand with the intention of working.

However, regardless of the fact that the Category “B” Non-Immigrant Visa is issued for work purposes, you cannot actually work with just the visa. In order to be allowed to live and work in Thailand, you have to get a Work Permit and an extension of stay once you enter the country.

Who Needs a Thailand Work Visa?

Everyone who is not a Thai citizen and wants to work in Thailand has to get a Thai Work Visa from their home country. You must be in possession of a Thai Non-Immigrant Visa in order to apply for a Work Permit and Extension of Stay, so even those who are exempt from Thai Tourist Visas have to get a Work Visa.

Thailand Work Visa Requirements

When you submit an application for a Thailand Work visa, you need the following documents:

• Your passport, which is valid for at least another six months and has at least two blank visa pages. If you’re applying for a one-year visa, your passport should be valid for at least another 18 months.
• A completed and signed Thailand Work Visa application form. You may be able to download it from the website of the embassy/consulate or get it there if you apply in person.
• Passport-sized picture of yourself, with the following specifications:
  • Dimensions: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
  • White background
  • Taken within the last six months
  • You must have a neutral facial expression, staring straight ahead
  • Your entire face must be fully visible
  • Headgear is only allowed for religious purposes and even then, only if it does not cover the face
  • Glasses are allowed only if they do not cover your eyes and do not have heavy frames
• Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the duration of your stay. You need 20,000 Thai Baht if you are traveling alone and 40,000 Thai Baht if you are traveling as a family.
• Police clearance certificate
• A Letter of Approval issued by the Thailand Ministry of Labour. Your employer in Thailand has to submit an approval request at the Office of Foreign Workers Administration in the Department of Employment of the Thai Ministry of Labour.
• If you will work as a school teacher at a pre-university level:
  • Letter of acceptance from the educational institution
  • A Letter of Approval issued by a relevant Thai government agency, such as the Office of the Private Education Commission or the Office of the Basic Education Commission.
  • The school’s license or business registration along with the list of stockholders and the school’s profile
  • Your CV

How to Get a Thailand Work Visa?

You have to apply for a Thailand Work Visa from one of the diplomatic mission offices of Thailand (an Embassy or Consulate) in your country or in a neighboring country before you travel.

1. Contact the Thailand Embassy or Consulate where you will submit the application or visit their website if one is available. Make an appointment and inquire about the opening hours, working days, and their preferred method of Thai visa fee payment.
2. Collect the required documents for a Thai Work Visa.
3. Submit the documents and visa application. Depending on which Embassy/Consulate you apply in, you can submit the application:
   • In-person
   • Through the post, in which case you have to enclose a pre-paid and self-addressed envelope
4. Wait for the application to be processed
5. Collect the passport and visa. If you applied by mail, they will be mailed back to you.

If your Thailand Work Visa is approved, you have to enter the country within the time stated on your visa, otherwise, it will expire.

Note: If you are in Thailand already using a Tourist Visa, you may also be able to change its category into a Non-Immigrant Visa “B” Category from the Immigration Department Offices in Thailand. However, this is not always a sure option.

How Much Is the Thailand Work Visa Fee?

The fee for a Thailand Work Visa is as follows:

• Single-entry Thailand Work Visa fee is 2,000 Thai Baht (about USD 65)
• Multiple-entry Thailand Work Visa fee is 5,000 Thai Baht (about USD 164)

The fees can change slightly from one country to the next, based on the local currency, as can the method of payment. Some offices will only accept cash, while others may require you to pay through bank transfer.

Thailand Work Permit Basics

The Thailand Work Permit allows the holder to work in Thailand legally.

In order to be eligible to obtain a Thai Work Permit, you have to work for a company which fulfills conditions set by the Ministry of Labour, such as:

• The company has a registered capital of at least 2,000,000 Thai Baht.
• The company has paid income tax to the Revenue Department in the past 3 years of at least 5,000,000 Thai Baht.
• The company is an export business that has has a foreign remittance of at least 3,000,000 Thai Baht in the past year
• The company employs at least 50 Thai nationals.

Additionally, there is a limit regarding the number of foreigners a company can employ, in line with the company’s capital. E.g. Companies can hire one foreign worker per every 2,000,000 Thai Baht of registered capital or one foreign worker per 50 Thai nationals.

The Thai Work Permit is tied to a specific occupation and employer. If you want to change your employer of the address of your office has changed, then you have to notify the Ministry of Labour and make the necessary revisions.

Thailand Work Permit Requirements

When submitting an application for a Thailand Work Permit, both you and your employer must have several supporting documents, such as:

• Your passport, and copies of all the pages in your passport
• Your Thai Work Visa
• Your academic degrees and certificates
• Your Letter of Employment / Work Contract which states your salary, position, and work responsibilities
• Any relevant certificates and licenses
• Your CV/Resume
• Three pictures of you with  5 x 6 cm dimensions
• Proof of accommodation in Thailand
• A Health Certificate
• If you are married to a Thai citizen: Marriage Certificate
  • The company’s Company Certificate
  • A list of the company’s Stakeholders
  • VAT Certificate
  • The company’s Withholding Tax
  • Any additional documents that the Ministry of Labour staff handling your application requests.

Note:

The documents you submit from your home country have to be legalized before submission as well as translated into Thai.

The documents which your employer submits have to be stamped with the company seal on every page as well as signed by the company’s Managing Directors.

How to Apply for a Thailand Work Permit?

You, or your employer, have to apply for the Thailand Work Permit at the Ministry of Labour after you receive your Non-Immigrant (Work) Visa and travel to Thailand. Both you and your employer must have the necessary documents to support the application. The application for the work permit has to be submitted before your visa expires and before you start to work.

Once you have submitted the application, it generally takes about 7 ways for the Ministry of Labour to process the work permit. Once a decision has been made (and you have received the work permit), you must go back to the Ministry of Labour to receive it and finish the necessary formalities.

Once you have obtained the Work Permit, you must keep it with you at all times, in case the Immigration Officers make visits to your workplace and ask to see it. If you do not have your permit on you, you could be fined.

How Much Is the Fee for a Thai Work Permit?

The fee for a Thai Work Permit changes depending on the duration of the permit:

• Thai Work Permit for up to three months: 750 Thai Baht
• Thai Work Permit between three to six months: 1,500 Thai Baht
• Thai Work Permit longer between six to 12 months: 3,000 Thai Baht

What Is the Duration of a Thai Work Permit?

A Thai Work Permit is issued for a maximum duration of 1 year. If your work contract is for a period of less than one year, your work permit will also be issued for that duration.

Extending a Thai Work Permit

If your Thai Work Permit is issued for a period of up to 1 year, then you can apply to extend it for another year, provided that you fulfill the necessary requirements (ie. you have a valid work contract, a sufficient salary, etc.)

Extending Your Thai Work Visa (Extension of Stay)

If your Work Permit application is approved, then you can start working. However, in order to be allowed to stay in Thailand long-term, you have to request an extension of stay at the Immigration Bureau.  You have to submit the request for the extension of your Work Visa before the current one expires, meaning within 90 days of entering Thailand. The extension of stay is given for 1 year starting from the day you entered Thailand.

After the extension period expires, you can apply to extend it again for another year. After at least three years of living with a Work Visa, you become eligible to apply for a Permanent Residence Permit.

Getting a Thai Re-Entry Permit

In addition to extending your visa, you also have to get a Thai Re-Entry Permit at the Immigration Department.

The Re-Entry Permit allows you to leave Thailand during the validity of your visa without the visa becoming void. If you don’t have a Re-Entry Permit and you leave Thailand, then you won’t be able to re-enter without getting a new visa.

Mandatory 90-Day Check-In

Everyone who stays in Thailand for over three months – for whatever reason – has to report their presence to Thailand’s Immigration Department every 90 days. You can report your presence starting from 15 days before the exact date and up to 7 days afterward at one of the following:

• The nearest Immigration Office in person
• The nearest Immigration Office through registered mail
• Online through the Immigration Department’s electronic system

However, most people choose to apply in-person because the process is the most forward and fool-proof.

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