TM.86 Change of Visa Type (Visa-Exempt / TR to Non-Imm) TM.86
Convert tourist/visa-exempt entry into Non-Immigrant visa inside Thailand — eligibility check, documents, IO submission.
Who
Foreigners on visa-exempt or TR visa who qualify for Non-Imm (work, marriage, retirement, etc.)
Gov Fee
THB 2,000
Timeline
Stay must have ≥21 days remaining when applying
Authority
Immigration Bureau Division 1 (Chaengwattana, BKK)
Legal Basis
Immigration Act §35 + Ministerial Reg. on change of visa type
Eligibility
- Stay ≥21 days remaining
- Meets target Non-Imm category requirements
Required Documents
- TM.86 form
- Passport
- TM.30
- Supporting documents per target visa type
Procedure
- Book appointment at Chaengwattana
- Submit TM.86 + 2,000 THB
- Receive Non-Imm sticker (usually B/O/ED/M)
Fee Structure
Translation + verification of foreign supporting documents included.
Cross-Border Notes
Some applicants must depart and re-enter under Non-Imm — we advise on the best route per nationality.
Related Services
ILC handles the full IO chain — dossier preparation, certified translation, filing on your behalf, IO liaison, and MFA legalization / Apostille for overseas use.
Post-Service Policy
If a document is rejected due to a defect in our translation or certification, we redo and resubmit at no extra service fee (government fees excluded). This is service responsibility, not a guarantee of any IO officer's discretionary decision.
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What is TM.86 Change of Visa Type (Visa-Exempt / TR to Non-Imm)?
TM.86 Change of Visa Type (Visa-Exempt / TR to Non-Imm) — Convert tourist/visa-exempt entry into Non-Immigrant visa inside Thailand — eligibility check, documents, IO submission.
Who is this for?
Foreigners on visa-exempt or TR visa who qualify for Non-Imm (work, marriage, retirement, etc.)
Fees and timeline?
THB 2,000; Stay must have ≥21 days remaining when applying
Legal basis?
Immigration Act §35 + Ministerial Reg. on change of visa type
Issuing authority?
Immigration Bureau Division 1 (Chaengwattana, BKK)
Required documents?
TM.86 form; Passport; TM.30; Supporting documents per target visa type
Procedure steps?
Book appointment at Chaengwattana; Submit TM.86 + 2,000 THB; Receive Non-Imm sticker (usually B/O/ED/M)
How are fees structured?
Translation + verification of foreign supporting documents included.
Cross-border notes?
Some applicants must depart and re-enter under Non-Imm — we advise on the best route per nationality.
Rejection policy?
If rejection is due to a defect on our side, we redo and resubmit at no extra service fee (government fees excluded). IO officer discretion is not guaranteed.