Star Visa Service - Chang Moi
419, 3 Wichayanon Rd, Chang Moi Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300
One of Chiang Mai's oldest visa agents, operating since 1995 from Wichayanon Road in Chang Moi. Handles retirement, dependent, business, student, marriage, and Thailand Privilege visas. Provides government-approved certified translations accepted at Chiang Mai immigration. Also assists Thai nationals in obtaining foreign visas.
Star Visa Service has operated from Chang Moi - a neighborhood east of the Chiang Mai moat - since 1995, making it one of northern Thailand's most established visa agencies. The Wichayanon Road location is within walking distance of the Chiang Mai Immigration Office, which is the practical center of gravity for most of its services.
The agency handles the main long-stay visa categories: retirement visa (Non-O based on retirement), dependent visa (Non-O based on family), business and work visa (Non-B), student visa (Non-ED), marriage visa, and the Thailand Privilege (formerly Elite) visa program on behalf of the government authority.
Government-approved certified translations are a significant service offering. Thailand immigration offices require Thai-language certified translations of foreign documents, and Star Visa's government approval means these translations are accepted without question at Chiang Mai immigration.
The agency also handles requests from Thai nationals applying for foreign visas - a less common offering among expat-focused agencies.
The 26-year track record matters for Chiang Mai specifically. Immigration regulations are interpreted and applied at the local level, and long-standing agencies with established relationships at the Chiang Mai Immigration Office know how to prepare applications to local expectations.
For northern Thailand expats in Chiang Mai, Lamphun, or Chiang Rai, this office is well-positioned geographically and institutionally. English service available.