A volunteer visa for Thailand is a visa for you to participate in volunteer work or non-profit activities with an approved organization in Thailand. If you plan to volunteer for a longer period, you will need to apply for this visa before departure. The visa is valid for three months from the date of issue and must be used within this period. You can stay in Thailand for up to 90 days from the date of entry.
At Alla Visum you can get help with your application for a Volunteer visa to Thailand. We help you check the data, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before travel. You can easily start the application online, upload your documents, and get help throughout the process.
About the Thailand Volunteer Visa
The Thailand Volunteer Visa is an official Thai visa for people who are going to participate in volunteer work or non-profit projects with an organization in Thailand.
The visa is used by people who are going to work without pay in, for example, charity, education, social work or other non-profit projects approved by the Thai authorities.
The visa is a single-entry visa and is valid for three months from the date of issue. You must enter Thailand before the visa's validity expires.
After entry, you can stay in Thailand for up to 90 days from the date the immigration authority stamps your passport on arrival. If the volunteer work is to continue for a longer period of time, it may be possible to apply for an extension at the Immigration Bureau in Thailand. The final decision is always made by the Thai authorities.
You will need the following documents to apply:
- Completed visa application
- Copy of passport information page
- The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the date of entry
- Visa photo
- Invitation from the Organization with stamp and signature.
- CV and travel documents from your employer or certificates from your school in Sweden, if you have completed your studies in Sweden, you must attach your degree certificate
- Extract from the criminal record from the Police
- Bank statement of at least SEK 7000 per month
Thailand may change visa rules and document requirements at short notice. It is therefore important to check the current rules before submitting the application.
Volunteer Visa Rules
Volunteer visa is intended for people who are going to participate in volunteer work or non-profit activities in Thailand
Important rules to know:
- The visa must be used within three months from the date of issue
- The visa is a Single Entry visa
- You can stay in Thailand for up to 90 days from the date of entry
- The visa is intended for people who are going to participate in volunteer work or non-profit projects
- The visa does not entitle you to take paid employment in Thailand
- If you are going to study in Thailand, a different visa type is required
- The application must be submitted before departure to Thailand
- Extensions can often be applied for at the Immigration Bureau in Thailand and decided by the Thai authorities
Are you a Swedish citizen?
If you are a Swedish citizen and plan to volunteer in Thailand for an extended period, a Volunteer Visa may be a suitable option.
Many organizations in Thailand require volunteers to have the correct visa before starting operations. By applying for the Volunteer Visa in advance, you can avoid any issues with visa regulations and focus on your volunteer work when you arrive in Thailand.
Please note that you still need to apply for a Thailand Digital Arrival Card to enter the country.
Embassy of Sweden in Thailand
The embassy of Sweden is located in Bangkok and mainly helps Thai citizens who want to apply for a visa, work permit or residence permit to Sweden. If you want to apply for a visa to Thailand, you can contact All Visas for help with your application. If the matter concerns the extension of a visa when you are already in Thailand, you should contact the Thai immigration authorities.
Embassy of Thailand in Sweden
The embassy of Thailand in Sweden is located in Stockholm and mainly serves Swedish citizens and residents of Sweden who want to apply for a visa to Thailand. If you want to apply for a visa to Thailand, you can contact All Visas for help with your application. If the matter concerns the extension of a visa or residence permit while you are already in Thailand, you should contact the Thai immigration authorities.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
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FAQ Volunteer visa to Thailand (Non-Immigrant O) to Thailand
A volunteer visa is a visa for people who are going to participate in volunteer work or non-profit activities with an organization in Thailand.
People who have been accepted to or invited by a volunteer organization in Thailand can apply for the visa.
The visa is valid for three months from the date of issue and must be used before the validity period expires.
You can stay in Thailand for up to 90 days from the date of entry.
This is a Single Entry visa, which means that it is valid for an entry into Thailand.
You will need a valid passport, visa application, visa photo and documents from the organisation where you will be volunteering.
The price starts from 1 740 SEK per application and varies depending on the level of service (Standard, Express or Premium) as well as any additional services. You will see the final price on our website before completing your order.
The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications. Standard processing takes about four weeks.
You can submit your application as soon as you have gathered all the necessary documents. We will check when it is time to submit the application to the embassy based on your planned travel date. The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications.
At Alla Visum, we help you through the entire application process. We review your documents, help you complete the application correctly, and ensure that all documents meet the embassy's requirements before submitting the application. If the embassy or the authorities request additional documents, we will contact you and help you produce the right documents. We also follow up on your application and keep in touch with the embassy during the processing. Our goal is to make the process as simple and smooth as possible, while reducing the risk of delays and unnecessary rejections.
If your volunteer work is to continue for longer than 90 days, you can apply for an extension with the Immigration Bureau in Thailand before your stay ends.
Volunteer visas are not intended for paid work. If you are going to work and receive a salary in Thailand, you will need a work visa and work permit.
If you are going to study in Thailand, you will need to apply for a student visa or other suitable visa type.
If the purpose of the trip is business or work, a business visa or work visa is recommended instead.
If the purpose is primarily to visit family or friends, a tourist visa or family visa may be more suitable than a volunteer visa.
Yes. If the conditions are met, you can apply for an extension with the Immigration Bureau in Thailand before your current period of stay expires. The final decision is always made by the Thai authorities.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
Volontärsvisum till Thailand (Non-Immigrant O)
Valid for
3 months
Number of entries
Single entry
Max stay
90 days after arrival
Requirements for Volunteer visa to Thailand (Non-Immigrant O) to Thailand
- Copy of passport information page
- Visa photo
- Invitation from Thailand
- CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- Extract from the criminal record
- Proof of funding