The Non-Immigrant Visa "M" is specifically designed for media and press professionals based in Thailand and film crews coming to Thailand for film production, documentaries, advertisements, or other media-related activities.
This visa category covers two main groups: (1) foreign correspondents and journalists stationed in Thailand, and (2) film production crews working on movies, TV shows, commercials, documentaries, or music videos in Thailand.
Purpose of Visit
- Media / Press: For foreign correspondents, journalists, and media professionals who are based in Thailand to report news, write articles, or produce media content.
- Film Production Crew: For actors, directors, producers, camera operators, and other crew members working on film, TV, documentary, or advertisement productions in Thailand.
Documents Needed
For Media / Press Professionals
- Passport with at least 6 months validity.
- Completed visa application form and recent passport-sized photographs.
- Financial evidence: at least 30,000 THB (single entry) or 120,000 THB (multiple entry).
- Cover letter from the media organization detailing the nature of work in Thailand.
- Approval from the Government Public Relations Department or relevant Thai government authority.
- Criminal record certificate from your home country.
- Media professionals must produce at least 10 reports annually about Thailand.
For Film Production Crews
- Passport with at least 6 months validity.
- Completed visa application form and recent photographs.
- Financial evidence as per the visa type.
- Approval from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) or the Thailand Film Office.
- Production schedule and script summary.
- List of all crew members and their roles.
Validity
- Single Entry: 3 months from the date of issue.
- Multiple Entry: 1 year from the date of issue.
- Maximum stay of 90 days per entry, with possible extensions at the immigration office.
- Re-entry permit required if leaving Thailand during the visa validity period.
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