How to apply for a 1 year Thailand visa in the UK

A visa allows the holder to travel and formally apply for entry into the issuing country. Thailand has assigned Royal Thai Embassies around the world as the diplomatic agency responsible for the receipt and processing of visas.

The respective consulate for the United Kingdom is Royal Thai Embassy London. It is located at 29-30 Queen’s Gate London SW7 5JB and is open from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Monday to Friday. There are also several Thai consulates in the UK that issue visas for Thailand.

Thailand 1 Year Visa Types

This Thai visa, also known as a non-immigrant visa, allows the holder to travel to Thailand. It is valid for multiple entries for a period of one year. The usual purposes recognized by the Thai embassy are retirement (Type “OA”), religious mission (Type “R”), visiting relatives (Type “O”), media (Type “M”), official duties (Type “F”), research (Type “RS”), employment in Thailand (Type “B”) and conducting business in Thailand (Type “B”). On the contrary, it is not granted if the reason for the visit is tourism, in order to look for a job opportunity or a school where you can study or teach.

Thailand 1 year visa application

The standard papers needed are the Thai visa application form, valid passport (validity period required depends on the type of Thailand nonimmigrant visa) and recent photographs. The essential documents for the visa application are contingent on the purpose of the visit. It may also be necessary to provide evidence of the applicant’s financial adequacy, physical and mental fitness, and compliance with Thai immigration laws.

If the application for a one-year Thai visa is decided in favor of the applicant, a label or stamp will be affixed to the submitted passport.