VISAS TO THE UNITED STATES

We're pleased that you're interested in traveling to the United States.  For information about the different types of nonimmigrant visas and the application procedures for each, please choose the appropriate link below. 

VISA WAIVER PROGRAM

The Visa Waiver Program enables citizens of 35 countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.  For full details, and to find out if you qualify, please visit the Department of State's Visa Waiver Program page at http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html.

NONIMMIGRANT VISAS

Business and Tourism: If you are traveling to the United States for business or tourism, you will need a B1/B2 Business/ Tourist Visa. Applying for a U.S. Business/Tourist Visa (B1/B2)

Academic Study: If you are traveling to the United States to attend school, you will need an F1 Academic Student Visa.  Applying for a U.S. Student Visa (F1)

Exchange Visitors: If you are traveling to the United States as part of an Exchange Visitor program, you will need a J1 Exchange Visitor Visa.  Applying for a U.S. Exchange Visitor Visa (J1)

For about the Summer Work and Travel (SWT) Program, please visit the Consulate's special SWT web page, which has official program information and a list of local agencies that are familiar with our special SWT visa application procedures.  The list also has contact and fee information for each of these agencies.  Summer Work and Travel Program (SWT)

Petition-based Visas: If you are applying for a petition-based nonimmigrant visa in the H, L, O, P, or R classifications, you must first have a petition approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).  Once USCIS has approved your petition, please contact us before you make an appointment for an interview, as your case might require advance processing.  Send an email to conschiangmai@state.gov.  Please attach a scanned copy of the I-797 Approval Notice you received from USCIS.

VISA APPLICATION FORMS

Please use the link below to see the full library of U.S. nonimmigrant visa application forms. 
     Visa Application Forms Online

ASK A CONSUL

The Consulate has compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions in both English and Thai to further assist with the visa application process.  Please visit the link below for further information.
     Ask a Consul

IMMIGRANT VISAS

The Chiang Mai Consulate only issues nonimmigrant visas for temporary stays in the United States.  If you wish to settle permanently in the United States, you will need an immigrant visa.  Please see http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/immigrant_visas.html for further information.