Visa to Thailand?
Thai Visa Assistance from the UK
Planning a trip to Thailand? Whether you're visiting for a holiday, spending time with family, retiring or travelling for business, choosing the right visa can make your plans easier. The Penn Visa Company provides assistance with Thai visa applications and a range of practical services for your journey. All your key visa questions are answered here.
Not sure which visa you need? Your dedicated consultant will manage your application for you and be with you from start to finish. We can help you understand the available options, prepare the required documents and guide you through the application process. Our aim is to make the paperwork more straightforward, so you can concentrate on your trip
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Not sure where to start? Tell us about your plans and we'll help you explore the appropriate visa option. contact us.
Our Visa Services
More than Thai visa assistance. From choosing a visa to preparing for everyday travel, explore services and information designed to help make your Thailand plans easier.
Tourist visa
Planning to stay longer than the visa-exempt period allows? Explore tourist visa options and find out how we can help with the application and supporting documents. Stay for up to 60 days (can be extended a further 30 days)
Family visit visa
Visiting family in Thailand? If you're joining a Thai spouse, partner or other family members, we can help you explore the visa options relevant to your circumstances
Retirement visa
Over 50? Planning retirement in Thailand? Explore long-stay visa options and the supporting requirements you may need to meet. We can help you understand the application process
Destination Thailand Visa
Interested in an extended stay, remote work or eligible activities in Thailand? Explore the DTV requirements, supporting documents and application assistance. See our video too
Long-Term Resident Visa
Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa. Explore Thailand's LTR visa categories, eligibility criteria and application requirements to see whether this route may suit your circumstances
Non Immigrant OX and OA visas
Find out about these longer stay visas, including eligibility criteria, financial conditions and supporting documentation
Business visa
Travelling to Thailand for business? The appropriate visa depends on what you plan to do in Thailand. Explore business visa options and the requirements for your circumstances
Laos & Vietnam
Ask about our newest service arranging tourist visas and landing permits for Laos & Vietnam
Schengen visa
Schengen Visa Assistance. Planning a trip to Europe? Explore visa assistance for eligible travellers who need a Schengen visa, including Thai nationals
Visa Exemption Changes
The Thai visa exemption programme has been reduced to 30 days from 15 September 2026. Check if you now need a visa.
Easy Cash Transfer to Thailand
Sending money to Thailand? Explore our guide to transferring money to a Thai bank account, with information to help you understand your options
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Frequently Asked Visa Questions
Here's a selection of our most regular FAQs.
Thailand has a 30 day visa exemption programme for most nationalities. Anything beyond that, or if you have already used some exemptions recently, then the answer is probably yes.
We provide a one stop shop where we do all the work for you. Once you have engaged us we will send you a list of documents and information required. After that you sit back and wait for your visa.
The obvious ones are your passport and flight and accomodation details, but it varies according to the type of application. Don't worry, all our clients are sent a detailed check list of everything that's required.
No. The relevant Thai authorities decide whether to approve an application and may request additional documents or an interview. Assistance with preparing an application does not guarantee approval.
The Royal Thai Embassy have a stated processing time of at least 15 working days. Sometimes it is quicker, other times, such as in the busy lead up to peak travel periods such as Christmas, take longer. The best advice is apply early. Applications are accepted upto 3 months prior to departure.
A standard single entry tourist visa permits a stay of up to 60 days, with a possible extension of up to 30 additional days subject to approval. By contrast a multi entry tourist visa permits up to 180 days. The permitted stay and conditions depend on the visa issued. .
Yes, you can extend most visas for an additional 30 day period by visiting a local Thai immigration office and paying a fee of 1,900 THB.
Alongside visa assistance, we are able to assist with travel insurance, Thailand eSIMs, money transfers, document legalisation and translation, driving licences, flights, accommodation and Thailand travel guides. Availability and terms vary by service.
Document legalisation is the final official step in confirming that a foreign document (such as a UK-issued birth certificate, degree, or power of attorney) is authentic and recognised for use in Thailand. As part of the service we also are able to obtain the required official Apostille stamp from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Our promise: Personal support throughout your application.
We aim to provide clear guidance, careful document preparation and responsive support throughout your application. Every case is different, and while the relevant authorities make the final decision on visa applications, our team of highly qualified employees will make the process as smooth as possible – because your satisfaction is our highest priority.
