Many people may have questions or confusion that between visa and passport. What is it? How are they different? Today we will give knowledge. So that you can understand more about this matter.

Passport

Passport is a document used to identify a person. For use when traveling abroad that will contain personal information such as first name and last name , date of birth , province of birth , gender and nationality, etc. Normally, the general public can only obtain a ordinary passport which is a crimson red cover that can be used for travel or go visit relatives. In the case of studying abroad, you must apply for a visa specifically for study. Foreigners must also obtain a passport before entering Thailand but can’t be used to work because it’s illegal. If your passport is about to expire or has less than six months remaining. You will not be able to use it to travel anywhere anymore as well.

Visa

Visa here refers to evidence of permission to enter the country that is made by a stamp or a sheet of sticker paper stuck in the passport. But there are exceptions in some countries that have made an agreement with that country, thus eliminating the need to apply for an international visa, or some countries may make an exception by allowing people of other nationalities to enter the country without having to apply for a visa at all.

Thailand Passport Type

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Ordinary Passport

Issued for general public. Passport valid not more than 5 years

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Official Passport

Passport must be valid for no more than 5 years and must be used by the holder for official business only. Cannot be used for personal travel.

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Diplomatic Passport

Passport valid for no more than 5 years. Visa-free travel to 86 countries.

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Temporary Passport

Temporary passport that is allowed to travel abroad. Not more than 2 years old

Visa type

  • 1. Transit Visa
  • 2. Tourist Visa
  • 3. Non-Immigrant Visa
  • 4. Diplomatic Visa
  • 5. Official Visa
  • 6. Courtesy Visa
  • 7. Business Visa
  • 8. Temporary Worker Visa
  • 9. Visa On-Arrival
  • 10. Spouse Visa, Partner Visa, Marriage Visa
  • 11. Student Visa
  • 12. Working Holiday Visa
  • 13. Jounalist Visa
  • 14. Immigration Visa
  • 15. Pensioner Visa / Retirement Visa
  • 16. Ship Crew Visa