Home / Visa / United States · ภาษาไทย
US Visa from Thailand
DS-160 filing, MRV payment, U.S. Embassy Bangkok interview coaching, 214(b) refusal recovery, and E-2 treaty-investor petitions — Thailand is a US treaty country.
Quick Answer
Most visitors apply for a B1/B2 visa online and attend an interview at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. Interview waiting times vary, so check the embassy's current appointment information early. Fees, visa-free rules and processing times change often, so confirm the current figures with the embassy or official portal before you apply. We prepare and translate documents; we do not guarantee a decision.
Visa classes we handle
| Class | Use case | MRV fee | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| B-1/B-2 | Tourism, family visit, short business meetings | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 4–10 wks |
| F-1 | Academic studies at SEVP school (I-20 required) | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 3–6 wks |
| J-1 | Exchange visitor (Work & Travel, intern, au pair) | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 3–6 wks |
| L-1 | Intra-company transferee (manager or specialist) | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | petition 2–6 mo |
| O-1 | Extraordinary ability in arts, science, sports | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | petition 3–5 mo |
| E-2 | Treaty investor (Thailand is a treaty country) | Set by the embassy — verify the current rate | 6–10 wks |
Our 214(b) recovery method
- Refusal audit — line-by-line review of the pink slip and prior DS-160.
- Ties rebuild — fresh employment continuity, property records, family dependents.
- Financial re-proof — 6-month bank flow, tax filings (ภ.ง.ด.), payslips.
- Statement of purpose — English/Thai bilingual, addressed to the exact refusal ground.
- Mock interview in English or Thai, with visa-officer role-play.
FAQ
- Which US visa class fits my trip?
- Tourism/visit family → B-2. Business meetings/conferences → B-1 (often issued as combined B-1/B-2). Studies at an accredited SEVP school → F-1. Exchange programs → J-1. Intra-company transferee → L-1. Extraordinary-ability worker → O-1. Investors from treaty countries → E-2 (Thailand is a treaty state). We match your intent to the class before booking DS-160.
- How long does it take from Bangkok?
- DS-160 preparation 1–2 days. MRV fee payment via Krungsri same-day. Interview appointment at U.S. Embassy Bangkok currently 4–10 weeks (varies with backlog). Post-interview passport return via EMS 3–5 business days. Total: 5–12 weeks.
- What is the 214(b) refusal and how to reverse it?
- 214(b) means the officer was not convinced of your non-immigrant intent (strong ties to Thailand). Reapplying without new evidence usually fails. We rebuild the file with fresh financial proof, employment continuity letters, family ties documentation, and a coached interview strategy addressing the exact concern raised.
- Total fees?
- Fees depend on the documents, destination and urgency. Send your documents for a written quote after review — no prices are published. Any government or embassy fees are set by the authority; verify them directly before filing.
- Do you help after a prior refusal?
- Yes — refusal review is our specialty. Bring the pink slip (221(g) or 214(b)), we audit the DS-160 for inconsistencies, rebuild ties evidence, and prepare a written statement addressing the refusal ground before re-interview.
Contact: 083-2494999 · LINE @NYC168 · contact@nyclegal.co.th
Knowledge bases behind every service
3,057 answered questions written by our lawyers and translators, grouped by service. Free to read, no sign-up.
- Certified translation — every language
Certified translation across civil, academic, corporate, contractual, financial, medical, technical and IP documents — with the Notary → MFA → embassy legalization chain handled end to end.
500 answered questions
- Visa filing — 195 destinations
Tourist, business, study, work, marriage, family, retirement and transit visas across Schengen, UK, US, Australia, Canada, Asia and the Middle East.
300 answered questions
- Police clearance certificate
Royal Thai Police clearance certificates for applicants in Thailand and abroad, with translation, MFA legalization and destination-embassy filing.
500 answered questions
Official sources — visa & work permit
The information on this page follows the official sources below. Always check the latest version before you file.
- สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง — วีซ่า รายงานตัว 90 วัน TM.30— Immigration Bureau
- Thai e-Visa Official Portal— MFA Thailand
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)— Immigration Bureau
- กรมการจัดหางาน — ใบอนุญาตทำงานคนต่างด้าว— Department of Employment
- สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน (BOI) / LTR Visa— Thailand Board of Investment
- กรมการกงสุล — บริการรับรองเอกสาร (นิติกรณ์)— กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ
Related services
Most document work runs across several steps — jump straight to the next one you need.
- Thailand visa
- Work permit
- Police clearance certificate
- Certified translation
- Expat & VIP services
- Full service index
For an exact quote and turnaround, call, LINE or email our team on any business day.
Expert reviewed: This page is written and checked by practitioners with 15+ years of hands-on filing experience, sourced from the responsible authorities and signed off by a second reviewer before publication — meet the team · editorial policy
Not sure which service you need? Read the guides
Each guide answers first, then explains: decision criteria, comparison tables, the real process and the mistakes we see most often.
- Choosing a certified translation provider
How to pick a translator accepted by consular, embassy and receiving bodies
- Services for expats living in Thailand
Signature certification, residence, marriage and everyday paperwork
- Notary Public and consular legalization
The correct order of steps before sending documents abroad
- Choosing the right visa and work permit
Compare visa categories and the documents each one needs translated
- Translation by language
English, Chinese, Japanese, European, Arabic, Russian and embassy rules
- Specialized translation
Contracts, financial statements, MSDS, ISO and BOI filings
Talk to us first: 083-2494999 · LINE @NYC168 · contact@nyclegal.co.th
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 the current official rate 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.