Non-R
Thailand religious visa (Non-R): for missionaries and religious workers
Verified against official sources on 1 September 2026.
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Thailand Religious Visa (Non-R) — key takeaways at a glance
- Validity
- 90 days to 1 year
- Stay per entry
- 90 days per entry, extendable
- Government fee
- 2,000 THB single entry · extension 1,900 THB
- Financial requirement
- Set by the mission and the sponsoring organisation
- Where to apply
- At a Royal Thai Embassy with endorsement from a Thai religious organisation
- Processing time
- Varies by mission
Who it is for: Missionaries, monks, religious workers and volunteers coming to Thailand for religious purposes with an approved organisation.
Who the Thailand Religious Visa (Non-R) is designed for
A good fit
- You are coming to Thailand for genuine religious work
- You have endorsement from a recognised Thai religious organisation
- Your stay is for religious purposes only
Not for you if
- You want to do religious work as a cover for other activities
- You do not have a sponsoring Thai religious organisation
Baseline requirements
Endorsement from a Thai religious organisation
Letter from the sending organisation in your home country
Passport valid at least 6 months
Approval from the Thai National Buddhism Office or relevant authority
Costs and fees
| Non-R visa fee | 2,000 THB | Government fee |
| Extension of stay | 1,900 THB | 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
Can I do volunteer work on a religious visa?
The religious visa is specifically for religious activities. General volunteer work requires a different arrangement.
Do I need to be ordained?
Not necessarily. Religious workers, missionaries and lay volunteers can all qualify, depending on the nature of the work and the sponsoring organisation.
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.