Heading to Thailand for business meetings or an exhibition? Peninsula Visa now processes Thailand Business eVisa applications, helping eligible travelers prepare and file their Non-Immigrant B application online. For U.S.-based professionals and the teams arranging their travel, that means practical support with the paperwork before departure.
Start with the right category, not just the easiest form. Your passport, planned activities, residence and application location all matter. View our Thailand services and select Business e-Visa, or use the Business e-Visa application button below once you have confirmed the appropriate route.
Thailand business visa requirements: what changed on September 15, 2026?
Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that revised visa-exemption measures took effect on September 15, 2026, replacing the previous 60-day exemption. The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington and Royal Thai Consulate-General in Los Angeles now describe the U.S.-passport exemption as up to 30 days for tourism, subject to entry conditions. U.S. residence alone does not give a traveler the exemption available to a U.S. passport holder.
This was an entry-exemption change, not the cancellation of the Non-Immigrant B category. The MFA directs travelers with other purposes to the relevant visa category and applicable laws. If your trip involves business rather than tourism, confirm your exact activities and entry route before relying on a tourism exemption.
Who should consider a Thailand Business eVisa?
The Thai embassy's Non-Immigrant B guidance includes a business track for meetings and exhibitions, separate from its teaching and working/internship tracks. A Business eVisa may be appropriate when your planned business visit requires a Non-Immigrant B visa. It is not interchangeable with a Tourist eVisa, and not every professional activity belongs in the same application track.
Exceptions and individual checks matter. Bilateral arrangements can affect entry eligibility; do not assume that every nationality has the same visa requirement or that a waiver covers every activity. Los Angeles also identifies an exception for qualifying APEC Business Travel Card holders whose card bears “THA”; it does not extend that benefit to accompanying family members.
Official wording is not fully consistent: Copenhagen's embassy update describes short-term business under its revised exemption, while the MFA briefing and U.S. posts describe tourism-purpose exemptions. We therefore do not claim that every business-related visit universally requires a visa. Ask the Thai post responsible for your application to confirm whether your passport and planned activities qualify for an exception.
Applying from the United States
Use the Thai embassy or consulate responsible for your residence and circumstances. Los Angeles serves specified western states and U.S. Pacific territories; other residents should check the appropriate U.S. post. A temporary U.S. visit or mailing address does not automatically establish eligibility to apply through any post you choose.
The U.S. posts direct applicants to the official Thai eVisa system and require evidence of current location. Their guidance also states that they cannot issue a visa to an applicant currently in Thailand. Non-U.S. citizens should check the additional U.S. immigration-status and employment or study evidence required by their issuing post.
Documents to prepare for a Non-Immigrant B business application
Your responsible post's current checklist controls. For a business visit, expect to prepare:
- Passport biodata page: check the post's passport-validity requirement against your travel dates.
- A recent photograph: the U.S. Non-B guidance specifies a photo taken within the previous six months.
- Evidence of current location: examples listed by the posts include a driving license, bank statement or proof of stay.
- Financial evidence: bank statements meeting the issuing post's requirements. Washington specifies three months of statements; Los Angeles describes a recent statement. Do not assume one checklist applies everywhere.
- An invitation from the Thai company: identifying you, the purpose of the visit and intended length of stay, signed by an authorized person.
- Additional supporting evidence where applicable: U.S. immigration status, employment, study or business-registration evidence, plus any documents the consular officer requests.
Employment, teaching and internships have different supporting-document requirements. Tell your specialist what you will actually do in Thailand so the application is prepared for the correct purpose.
How Peninsula Visa helps
- Choose the Business e-Visa service. Review your trip purpose and eligibility before ordering; do not select Tourist e-Visa for a business application.
- Provide your traveler details and documents. Peninsula Visa helps prepare the online application and supporting paperwork for your circumstances.
- We file the application online. Peninsula Visa submits the application on your behalf and helps with the application process. The Thai authorities may request additional documents or clarification.
- Receive the decision electronically. If approved, your eVisa approval letter is delivered by email. Print it and carry it with the passport used for the application.
The eVisa process does not require mailing your passport to Peninsula Visa. Review current service charges and available options before placing your order, and allow time for consular review. Peninsula Visa is a private assistance service, not a Thai government agency. Approval, timing and admission decisions remain with the Thai authorities; none is guaranteed.
Business eVisa FAQs
Is a Thailand Business eVisa the same as a Non-Immigrant B visa?
For this service, Business eVisa refers to the online application route for the Non-Immigrant B business category. “eVisa” describes the electronic process, not a separate permission to undertake any type of work.
Does it authorize employment in Thailand?
No. A visa is not, by itself, permission to work. The MFA states that a visa holder wishing to work must obtain a work permit before starting work. Employment and other regulated activities need the appropriate authorization and application track.
How long can I stay?
The MFA describes Non-Immigrant B admission as generally up to 90 days. Visa validity, number of entries and permission to stay are different things. Follow the conditions on your visa and the stay granted by Thai immigration; extensions are not automatic.
Do all U.S. business travelers need one?
Do not decide from U.S. residence or the word “business” alone. Check nationality, exact activities, length of visit and any qualifying exemption with the responsible Thai post. The U.S.-passport 30-day exemption is described by U.S. posts as tourism-purpose entry, not a blanket business or employment permission.
Get your Thailand business application underway
Bring us your travel plans and supporting documents, and let Peninsula Visa help prepare and file your Thailand Business eVisa application. Explore Thailand services and choose Business e-Visa, or continue with the dedicated Business e-Visa application button below. Unsure which category fits? Contact Peninsula Visa before ordering.
Official sources and policy check
Checked on September 25, 2026. Requirements can change. Confirm the latest instructions with the Thai post responsible for your application before you apply or travel.
- Thai MFA briefing, September 3, 2026: exemption revision effective September 15, 2026 and its scope.
- Royal Thai Embassy, Washington: visa information (updated September 17, 2026): U.S.-passport tourism exemption and application guidance.
- Washington: Non-Immigrant B (updated September 1, 2026): business purpose and supporting documents.
- Royal Thai Consulate-General, Los Angeles: visa information and Non-B requirements: jurisdiction, location and document guidance.
- Thai MFA: Non-Immigrant B for business and work: visa categories, admission and separate work authorization.
- Los Angeles: APEC Business Travel Card holders: the conditional THA-card exception.
- Royal Thai Embassy, Copenhagen: revised visa measures (updated September 2, 2026): differing short-term-business wording noted above.
- Official Thai eVisa portal: the government application channel linked by the U.S. posts.