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Thai Visa Express · UK & Thailand

Thailand Visa & Travel Hub

Planning a holiday, an extended stay or retirement in Thailand? Our Thailand visa service for UK residents helps you prepare the right application, with practical support from our Pattaya team before travel and after arrival.

Two Countries. Two Offices. One Trusted Service.

Tell Us About Your Plans

Send your nationality, current country of residence, intended travel date and how long you would like to stay. We will explain the service options and provide a quote.

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Thai E -Visa Application Support from the UK

Different trips need different preparation. We help you identify the relevant category, understand the document checklist and prepare your Thai e-visa application. Eligibility depends on your nationality, residence, purpose of travel and supporting evidence.

Non-O visas

Application assistance for eligible retirement and Thai family visits, with retirement support through our Pattaya team after arrival.

Explore Non-O services →

Destination Thailand Visa

Help organising your DTV evidence for the relevant purpose of stay, including qualifying work or activity documents.

Explore the DTV service →

Tourist visas

Single-entry and multiple-entry application assistance for holidays and longer visits. Compare the options, documents and prices.

Compare tourist visas →

Visiting your Thai spouse or family? Tell us your relationship and travel plans so we can assess the relevant application category. Planning to work during your stay? Read our guide to working in Thailand on a Non-O marriage visa.

Support After You Arrive

Our Thailand team is based in Pattaya. Depending on the service agreed, we can assist with retirement extensions, re-entry permits and the practical steps associated with your immigration application. We explain what is included before you instruct us.

Already in Thailand and need a British passport? Our team also provides British passport renewal assistance in Thailand.

Hotels & accommodation

Plan your first nights in Thailand

Whether you are arriving in Bangkok, holidaying in Pattaya or settling into Jomtien, arrange accommodation that suits your plans. Check the location, total price, recent reviews and cancellation conditions before booking.

For retirement or relocation, consider an initial short stay while you explore neighbourhoods and longer-term accommodation.

Online hotel booking links will be added here when available.

Travel & medical insurance

Travel insurance for holidays

Check cover for your full trip, including a planned 90-day stay. Compare trip-length limits, medical conditions, age eligibility, activities and emergency assistance directly with the provider.

Read our travel insurance guide →

Medical insurance for expats

Moving to Thailand or retiring here? Explore medical cover suited to living abroad. Check benefits, exclusions, excesses, existing medical conditions, age eligibility and renewal terms.

Medical insurance enquiry links will be added here when available.

Insurance information here is general guidance. Confirm product suitability and cover directly with the insurance provider.

Thailand SIM cards & eSIMs

Stay connected from arrival

Compare a local SIM with a travel eSIM before you fly. Check that your phone is compatible and unlocked, and that the package covers your dates and expected data use.

If you need local calls, SMS or a Thai mobile number, check the exact product before buying. A data-only travel eSIM may not provide these features.

Read our SIM card and registration guide →

Thailand eSIM – Save 10%

Arrange mobile internet before travelling to Thailand. Use discount code TVE10 for 10% off.

View Thailand eSIM Plans & Discount →

How Our Service Works

  1. Tell us your plans. We review your circumstances and intended stay.
  2. Receive a clear quote and checklist. We explain professional fees, government charges and any additional costs.
  3. Prepare your evidence. We review the documents and help you complete the application.
  4. Travel with a clear next step. Where further assistance in Thailand is agreed, our team explains the arrangements.

Why Thai Visa Express?

Led by Paul Aslett, a UK immigration adviser since 2007, Thai Visa Express connects clients in the UK with an established Thailand team. You can ask questions in English and receive practical help throughout the agreed service.

Meet Thai Visa Express and learn how our two offices work.

Useful Planning Guides

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you help before I leave the UK?

Yes. We can review your plans and assist with an appropriate Thai e-visa application while you are resident in the relevant application jurisdiction.

Can you help once I reach Thailand?

Our Pattaya team can provide the services agreed in your quotation, including relevant retirement extension and re-entry permit assistance.

Are visa fees included?

Your written quotation states what is included and identifies any government charges or other costs payable separately.

Is approval guaranteed?

No. Visa and immigration decisions are made by the relevant Thai authorities. We help you prepare the application, but cannot guarantee approval, entry or an extension.

Start Your Thailand Visa Enquiry

Use the WhatsApp button near the top of this page to tell us your plans.

Thailand visa services are provided by Thai Visa Express Consultants Co., Ltd., our separate Thailand company. See About Us for office responsibilities and regulatory information.