Type B business visa
Visa neededTravellers conducting business or attending business conferences.
2 ways to enter
Thailand visas
Thailand business visa
Type B covers business and business conferences. Some business travellers can enter without a visa using an APEC Business Travel Card.
Ways to get a Thailand business visa
APEC Business Travel Card
No visa neededHolders of passports from the listed countries and territories who also hold an APEC Business Travel Card showing THA on the back.
- Stay
- Up to 90 days for business trips.
Passports that qualify (18)
Australia
Brunei
Chile
China
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Japan
South Korea
Malaysia
Mexico
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Russia
Singapore
Taiwan
VietnamWho needs it
Travellers coming to conduct business or attend business conferences can use a Type B visa.
Who doesn't
Eligible APEC Business Travel Card holders with THA on the back of their card can make business visits of up to 90 days without a visa.
Good to know
- An APEC Business Travel Card must show THA on the back to qualify.
Questions
Do I need a business visa for Thailand?
Travellers coming to conduct business or attend business conferences can use a Type B visa. Eligible APEC Business Travel Card holders with THA on the back of their card can make business visits of up to 90 days without a visa.
What are the ways to get a business visa for Thailand?
There are 2 options: Type B business visa (a visa from an embassy); APEC Business Travel Card (no visa at all).
Who can go to Thailand without a business visa?
Holders of passports from the listed countries and territories who also hold an APEC Business Travel Card showing THA on the back.
Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Thailand?
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Thailand visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
Can a business visa for Thailand be refused?
Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.
Where do I check the latest Thailand business visa rules?
On Thailand's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
Can I change my business visa once I am in Thailand?
Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.
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