Korea Visa from Thailand
Thai passport holders are ineligible for K-ETA (since April 2024) — every trip needs a proper C-3-9 visa. We handle refusal-heavy tourist files, D-2/D-4 study, E-7 specialist, F-6 marriage, and the H-1 Working Holiday quota race.
Quick Answer
C-3-9 tourist fee THB 1,400. Refusal rate for first-time Thai applicants runs 25–35%. Our service from THB 5,500 (C-3-9) to THB 28,000 (D-8 investor). Interview only for D-2/E-7/F-6.
Visa classes we handle
| Class | Use case | Fee | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-3-9 | Short-term tourism, single-entry 90 days | THB 1,400 | 6–10 wd |
| C-3-4 | Short-term business, meetings, conferences | THB 1,400 | 6–10 wd |
| D-2 | Student — degree at Korean university (CCVI) | THB 2,500 | 2–4 wk |
| D-4 | General trainee / Korean language institute | THB 2,500 | 2–4 wk |
| E-7 | Specific occupation specialist (85 job codes) | THB 3,200 | 4–6 wk |
| F-6 | Marriage to Korean national (KIIP required) | THB 3,200 | 6–10 wk |
| H-1 | Working Holiday — 500 slot quota, ages 18–30 | THB 1,400 | 3–4 wk |
Our C-3-9 refusal-proof method
- Bank flow ≥ THB 200,000 over 6 months (not sudden deposits).
- Employment continuity letter (Thai + English) signed by HR + payslips.
- Land title / condo deed / vehicle registration = property ties.
- Confirmed KAL/TG/OZ round-trip + Korean hotel bookings.
- Day-by-day English itinerary + Korean-embassy-approved insurance.
- Prior travel stamps (Japan/Singapore/EU strong; Cambodia/Laos weak).
FAQ
- K-ETA or C-3-9 visa?
- Since April 2024, Thai passport holders are NOT part of K-ETA visa-waiver — you MUST apply for a proper C-3-9 short-term visa for tourism. C-3-9 is single-entry, 90-day max stay, filed at Korean Embassy Bangkok (23 Thiam-Ruammit Road) or via the authorised Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC).
- Why so many refusals for Thai passports?
- MOFA Korea flags Thai applicants as high overstay-risk (previously ~11% overstay to work illegally). Refusal rate for first-time solo applicants without strong ties runs 25–35%. Your file must overcome this baseline. We build the ties dossier: 6-month bank flow ≥ THB 200,000, employment letter, land title / condo deed, family dependents, prior travel history to Japan/Singapore/EU.
- How long?
- C-3-9 tourist: 6–10 working days standard. D-2 student: 2–4 weeks after Certificate for Confirmation of Visa Issuance (CCVI) issued by Korean university. D-8 investor / E-7 specialist: 4–6 weeks after CCVI, plus in-Korea Alien Registration Card within 90 days of arrival.
- Fees?
- C-3-9 THB 1,400 (single-entry). D-2 Student THB 2,500. D-8/E-7 THB 3,200 + THB 3,200 for multi-entry conversion. Our service THB 5,500 (C-3-9 tourist) to THB 28,000 (D-8 investor with business plan Korean-translated).
- F-6 marriage visa — what's different?
- F-6 requires the Korean spouse to complete the KIIP orientation (International Marriage Guidance Program, 4-hour session at their local Korean immigration office) BEFORE filing. Thai spouse then needs TOPIK Level 1 certificate or KIIP Stage 1 to prove basic Korean. We coordinate both sides.
- Working Holiday (H-1)?
- Thailand has a bilateral quota of 500 H-1 slots per year with Korea, ages 18–30, single, no dependents. Opens twice a year (usually Feb & Aug). We track the quota, prepare the itinerary + THB 100,000 proof, and file on opening day — slots close within 48 hours.
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- สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง — วีซ่า รายงานตัว 90 วัน TM.30— Immigration Bureau
- Thai e-Visa Official Portal— MFA Thailand
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- สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน (BOI) / LTR Visa— Thailand Board of Investment
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the DTV and who realistically qualifies?
- The Destination Thailand Visa is a five-year multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 180 days per entry, extendable once per entry by a further 180 days at an immigration office. It targets remote workers employed or contracted outside Thailand, freelancers with foreign clients, and participants in Thai soft-power activities such as Muay Thai training, cooking courses or medical treatment, and it requires evidence of at least THB 500,000 in available funds.
- How is the LTR visa different from the DTV?
- The Long-Term Resident visa is a ten-year visa administered by the Board of Investment for wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals and highly skilled professionals, and it bundles a digital work permit, a flat 17% personal income tax rate for the skilled-professional category and annual instead of 90-day reporting. The DTV is cheaper and faster but grants no work permit for Thai-sourced work and no tax privileges.
- Can I work in Thailand on a tourist or DTV visa?
- No — any work performed inside Thailand requires a work permit or an equivalent digital work authorization, regardless of where the employer or client is located. The DTV is intended for work delivered to foreign employers and clients; taking on Thai clients or a Thai employer requires switching to a Non-B or LTR pathway with proper authorization.
- What most often causes a Schengen or UK visa refusal from Thailand?
- The dominant causes are weak evidence of ties to Thailand, bank statements that show a sudden unexplained deposit shortly before filing, inconsistencies between the application form and supporting documents, insufficient or non-compliant travel insurance, and an itinerary that does not match the stated purpose. Refusals are recorded, so a re-application must directly address the refusal ground rather than simply resubmit the same file.