Visa for Thailand​

There are several types of visa applications for Russians wishing to stay in Thailand. It depends on the purpose of your stay and the length of time you want to stay in the country. Here is information about the visa that Russians can obtain for their stay in Thailand:

1. Tourist Visa
Duration: Russian citizens can enter Thailand without a visa in advance under the Visa Exemption Scheme for a stay of no more than 30 days.
Extension: A 30-day extension of stay can be requested at the Immigration Office in Thailand.
Purpose: For tourism or short trips
2. Non-Immigrant Visa O (Retirement Visa)
Duration: 90 days (can be extended to 1 year)
Extension: Can be extended to a 1 year visa within Thailand. They must be 50 years of age or older and have a deposit in a Thai bank account of not less than 800,000 baht or have an income of not less than 65,000 baht per month.
Purpose: For those who want to retire in Thailand.
3. Non-Immigrant B Visa (Business Visa)
Duration: 90 days (can be extended to 1 year)
Extension of time: Extension of time is possible in Thailand. with evidence of working or conducting business in Thailand
Purpose: For working or conducting business in Thailand Must have legal employment or business operations in Thailand.
4. Non-Immigrant ED Visa (Education Visa)
Duration: 90 days (can be extended to 1 year)
Extension: Can be extended by enrolling in an accredited educational institution in Thailand.
Purpose: For study or participation in an educational program in Thailand.
5. Elite Visa
Duration: From 5-20 years, depending on the package chosen.
Advantages: This is a long-term visa issued by the Thailand Elite Visa Program for foreigners who wish to stay in Thailand for an extended period of time. Can enter and exit Thailand an unlimited number of times throughout the duration of the visa.
Purpose: For those who wish to stay long-term in Thailand without special conditions regarding age, work or education.
6. Non-Immigrant Visa O (Family Visa)
Duration: 90 days (can be extended to 1 year)
Extension: Can be extended to a 1 year visa in cases where the applicant has Thai family (such as a Thai spouse or child).
Purpose: For Russian citizens whose family or spouse is Thai.
7. Non-Immigrant O-A Visa (Long Stay Visa)
Duration: 1 year
Extension: The period of stay can be extended for an additional year at a time.
Purpose: For those who wish to stay in Thailand for a long term (must be 50 years of age or older and have specified financial conditions)
Renewal and change of visa type
If Russians residing in Thailand want to change their visa type or extend their visa. This can be done at the Immigration Office in Thailand. Relevant documents and evidence should be prepared completely.

Precautions
Overstay without renewing your visa or leaving the country before it expires. Will result in a fine and may affect future entry into the country.

Conclusion: Russian citizens wishing to stay in Thailand can choose the visa type that best suits their purpose of stay, such as tourism, work, study or retirement. You should study the conditions and requirements of each visa type. and strictly comply with Thai laws