THAILAND TOURIST VISA
Thailand is a country in south-east Asia. It is renowned for its sandy beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples depicting Buddha figures. Bangkok, the capital city houses the famous temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Pattaya and the trendy Hua Hin beach resorts are close by.
Thailand is known for fantastic food, martial arts, beaches, and several temples. It also has several well-known islands which have numerous tourist resorts.
There are two kinds of visas if you are traveling to Thailand. One is the tourist visa which allows you to stay in Thailand for a period of three months, however, the maximum duration of stay can be for 60 days. The other is the Visa on arrival with which you can stay in the country for 15 days.
You can apply for this visa at the Royal Thai Consulate-General, which is in three cities-New Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata. You will get your passport back in 3 working days if your application is complete.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE VISA APPLICATION:
- A valid passport with six months validity
- Three passport size photos
- A copy of your completed and signed visa application form
- Details about your itinerary
- Proof of hotel bookings, flight bookings
- International Health certificate on Yellow Fever Vaccination
- A cover letter from the ‘primary applicant’ or the individual incuring travel expenses which describes the reason for the travel
- If you are a businessman, a cover letter from your company stating your position and length of service
- Bank statement of last three months
DOS AND DON’TS FOR A THAILAND TOURIST VISA:
Do’s:
A tourist visa must be applied 4 weeks before the scheduled travel date.
You must fill out the visa application form carefully and correctly. An incomplete form will be refused.
Bring both photocopies and originals of all the supporting documentation to the Thai Embassy when submitting the visa application form.
Be prepared to supply additional documents if requested by the embassy authorities.
Don’ts:
Any false or fake documents that you provide will lead to serious trouble.
Never distort or conceal facts.
Cost of Visit visa:
CategoryFeesSingle Entry VisaINR 2,500Multiple Entry VisaINR 12,000
VISA ON ARRIVAL:
The visa on arrival can be obtained at major international airports in Thailand. This visa is valid for 15 days.
HOW VIN CONSULTANCY CAN HELP
- Advise you on the required documentation
- Advise you on the funds that need to be shown
- Fill out the application forms
- Review your documents for the visa application
FAQ
You can stay in Thailand [for the purposes of tourism] for up to 15 days.
As per the Ministerial Regulation of the Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Thailand, those holding valid passports from certain countries can apply for VoA at Thailand’s 48 designated immigration checkpoints.
Countries eligible for Thailand’s Visa on Arrival for the purposes of tourism are –
| Bulgaria | Cyprus | Georgia | Malta | Taiwan | Romania |
| Bhutan | Ethiopia | India | Mexico | Vanuatu | Saudi Arabia |
| China [excluding Hong Kong and Macau] | Fiji | Kazakhstan | Nauru | Papua New Guinea | Uzbekistan |
Foreigners that enter Thailand are not permitted to work, unless they are granted a work permit. Those intending to work in Thailand must have the appropriate visa for being eligible to apply for a work permit.
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