TM.87 Change of Visa Type (Other categories) TM.87
Convert other visa categories to Non-Imm in Thailand — Education, Diplomatic transfers, or special cases.
Who
Foreigners on non-tourist visa needing a different Non-Imm sub-category
Gov Fee
THB 2,000
Timeline
Standard processing ~7–14 days
Authority
Immigration Bureau Division 1
Legal Basis
Immigration Act §35 + relevant Ministerial Regulations
Eligibility
- Currently in another non-tourist category
- Meets criteria of target type
Required Documents
- TM.87
- Passport
- Previous visa documentation
- Target-category supporting docs
Procedure
- Submit at Chaengwattana Division 1
- Interview if required
- Receive new visa sticker upon approval
Fee Structure
Includes consulting on alternative routes (e.g. LTR, SMART, DTV) where more advantageous.
Cross-Border Notes
Some categories (Diplomatic/Official) must transit through MFA Protocol Department.
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.87 Change of Visa Type (Other categories)?
TM.87 Change of Visa Type (Other categories) — Convert other visa categories to Non-Imm in Thailand — Education, Diplomatic transfers, or special cases.
Who is this for?
Foreigners on non-tourist visa needing a different Non-Imm sub-category
Fees and timeline?
THB 2,000; Standard processing ~7–14 days
Legal basis?
Immigration Act §35 + relevant Ministerial Regulations
Issuing authority?
Immigration Bureau Division 1
Required documents?
TM.87; Passport; Previous visa documentation; Target-category supporting docs
Procedure steps?
Submit at Chaengwattana Division 1; Interview if required; Receive new visa sticker upon approval
How are fees structured?
Includes consulting on alternative routes (e.g. LTR, SMART, DTV) where more advantageous.
Cross-border notes?
Some categories (Diplomatic/Official) must transit through MFA Protocol Department.
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.