Foreigners who want to apply for a change of visa to perform duties in state enterprises, public charitable organizations, international non-governmental organizations, the International Chamber of Commerce, the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Thai Industries,  or other foundation (an O visa) should prepare documents and evidence for applying for or requesting to change the type of visa, as follows:

1. TM.86 only for foreigners who have Tourist Visa or Transit Visa to change the type of visa, or TM.87 form only for foreigners who do not have a visa but are allowed to stay in the kingdom, and P.30, PP.30 and PP.90 to apply for a visa;     

2. Copy of passport (such as personal information page, entry stamp, residence permit stamp (if any)), and departure card (TM.6);     

3. 1 4X6 cm or 2-inch photo;     

4. Fee of 2,000 baht; 

5. Letter from government agencies at the department level to obtain or request to change the type of visa (to Immigration Office Commander);        

6. A letter from the organization to obtain or request a change of type of visa (to Immigration Office Commander);

7. A copy of the permits for establishing the foundation; 

8. A copy of the minutes of the most recent foundation meeting.

       However, permission will be granted for no more than 90 days, provided that the applicant has more than 15 days remaining. If the applicant is overstaying, an application cannot be filed. In addition, the applicant must come to do it in person every time, with a notification of residence according to Section 38, together with evidence of a residence notification. All pages of documents must be signed for certification.

       
       Documents must be in the name of the applicant alone, and all original documents must be submitted to the competent official.

Source: Immigration Division 1
Tel: +66 2141 9889