Crew
Thailand crew visa: for airline and ship crew members
Verified against official sources on 1 September 2026.
Our service fee and the government fee will be shown as two separate numbers. No indicative figure appears until the real price list exists.
Thailand Crew Visa — key takeaways at a glance
- Validity
- Per the crew assignment
- Stay per entry
- Per the crew assignment, typically short
- Government fee
- Varies
- Financial requirement
- Not applicable
- Where to apply
- At a Royal Thai Embassy or through the airline/shipping company
- Processing time
- Expedited for regular crew
Who it is for: Airline pilots, flight attendants, ship captains and crew members entering Thailand as part of their professional duties.
Who the Thailand Crew Visa is designed for
A good fit
- You are a crew member of an airline or shipping company
- You are entering Thailand as part of your professional duties
- Your company handles the visa arrangement
Not for you if
- You are travelling to Thailand for personal reasons
- You are not an active crew member
Baseline requirements
Crew identification or airline/shipping company letter
Valid passport
Company arrangement for the crew visa
Costs and fees
| Crew visa fee | Varies | Government fee |
Government fees differ by country of application and change often. Verify with the mission you are applying at before you pay.
Documents: yours and ours
- National ID passport (copy or scan)
- Passport valid for at least 1 year
- Statement of available balance for the last 3 months, in English
- Digital photo: portrait orientation, light background
- The official consulate application form in English, error-free
- Flight and hotel bookings
- Certified translations of your documents
- Guarantee and sponsorship letters
The final list of documents is set by the specific mission you file at.
How we work together
You fill in a short questionnaire and hand over the basics of your case.
We assess the risk — past stamps, refusals, overstays — build the filing strategy and fix the final price with no hidden charges.
You collect the documents from our checklist — bank statement, certificates, photo, bookings.
We audit the documents: statement format, translations, dates, wording. You get corrections back.
You complete the e-Visa form under our supervision and pay the consular fee.
We run the process, track the status and help you answer any follow-up request from the consulate.
You enter Thailand.
We check the issued visa for consulate errors and give you border-crossing instructions.
Where the time goes
We pick the consulate with the lightest current load for your situation.
Frequently asked questions
Do airline crew need a visa for Thailand?
It depends on the nationality and the bilateral agreements. Many airlines handle crew visa arrangements centrally. Check with your airline's crew scheduling department.
Can crew members leave the airport?
During layovers, crew members with valid entry permission can leave the airport. The duration depends on the visa or stamp.
Sources
- Non-Immigrant Visa "B" (business and working) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · checked 27 August 2026
This page is informational and reflects the rules as verified on the date above. Thai visa rules change without notice and the final decision always rests with the Thai authorities. Nothing here is legal or tax advice.