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JURISDICTION for Thailand: Residents of IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD and WI are processed in Chicago.


VALIDITY for Thailand: Visas should be used with 90 days of the issue date. In other words, do not apply too early. Length of stay in Thailand is generally 90 days for business and 60 days for tourists.

Visas for Thailand

Step 1: Have a Valid Passport

You must have a passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining and blank visa pages available for the visa stamp. If you need to obtain a United States Passport, renew a US Passport or add pages, we can help you with that - see "Get a US Passport" above. Non-US Passport Holder, click here for additional, important information.

Step 2: Print and Complete Thailand application

This file contains the application you must fill out. Please complete all questions in ink on the application. The signature must be original (faxes, copies not accepted) and in blue ink. Many non-US Passport holders will need to supply 3 filled-out applications and 3 photos. If you do not have a US Passport, call us for details. Click the icon below for the application:


Step 3: Assemble Documents

We will take your documents to the Consulate of Thailand and once the visa has been issued, pick it up and ship it to you.

There may be occasions when the Consulate will want to see additional documentation; AVS will contact you as soon as we are notified of any problems. We cannot always predict what additional items the Consulate may need to see.

In addition to your completed application, you must provide the following:

For All Applicants

+ Valid Passport - see Step 1. Passport must be signed.

+ 2 Passport-type Photos - 2 inches x 2 inches, color photos on a white background; colored or dark backgrounds not accepted

+ Travel Itinerary - showing travel plans in and out of Thailand. Should be on airline or Travel Agency letterhead
For tourism For business
Tourist visas are not necessary for US Passport holders staying less than 30 days - non-US passports should call us for info + Original business letter on company letterhead signed by Senior Management (other than the applicant) stating the following:
  • name and address of contact in Thailand
  • length and purpose of visit
  • statement of financial responsibility
  • mention of round trip tickets
  • If you are requesting a Multiple entry visa to Thailand it should be clearly stated in the letter 

(Click here for a sample business letter)

+ Original invitation from the company to be visited in Thailand. This invitation should state the nameof the aaplicant, the purpose of the visit, and why a multiple-entry visa is required (if requested). Thailand is not accepting copies or faxes of the invitation.
For non-US Passports

+ Copy (front & back) of Alien Registration Card ("Green Card"), or copy of other US visa

Step 4: Place order & send documents

Once you have completed the application, gathered all the necessary documents and review any Important Notes you are ready to place you order with American Visa Service.

Enter your departure date and type of processing requested below and this will generate the cost of the request. If you are paying by credit card (Vis , MC, or Amex) follow the instruction below. If you are paying by check or need more than one type of service, generate the cost below then click HERE to proceed.

Type: Visa
Country: Thailand
Departure Date: Click Here to Pick the date  << Click here to select a date
Select a Service:
Weekends and Holidays do not count as processing days.
Regular (5+ days)-Non-US Passport
Rush (less than 5 days)-Non-US Passport
Regular (4-5 days)-Single Entry
Rush (3 days)-Single Entry
Regular (4-5 days)-Multiple Entry
Rush (3 days)-Multiple Entry

NOTE: Documents not in our office by 9:30 a.m. (CST) may be submitted the following business day and/or may be charged additional rush fees to meet a date of departure. We suggest you ship documents by UPS Next Day Air as all other options generally arrive after 9:30 a.m. AVS is not responsible for deliveries to our office. American Visa Service, Inc. is not responsible for passports lost, delayed or damaged by any government office, Consulate or delivery service. American Visa is not responsible for the websites of other offices nor for problems with those sites. Fees and/or requirements may change with little or no advance notice. All cancelled orders will incur a 3% credit card fee to cover the fees AVS is charged by Visa/MC/Amex to process charges and refunds.

First time processing a passport or visa?

Please follow the instruction for the Visa or Passport service that you require. If you still have questions, call our office at the number you will find near the end of the process. Our phones are always answered by a member of our professional staff. You won't speak to an answering service or be forced to choose from a list of confusing options.

9 am – 4:30 pm (CST) Monday – Friday