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Since year 2006, a visitor without a visa is only allowed to stay 60-90 days in Thailand. (even if passing the border to extend the stay with 30 days). After this he or she has the leave Thailand for six months. So if you are going to stay longer, make sure you apply for a visa. Let us introduce you to the types of visas in Thailand.
Tourist Visa
Visitors from most countries who arrive in Thailand without a visa will be granted a 30 day to 90 day stay if they have proof of onward ticket and adequate funds.
For longer stays you should apply for a visa before leaving home. A tourist visa allows the visitor to stay for 60 days, and a non-immigrant visa for 90 days. You should enter Thailand within 90 days of the visa being issued otherwise it will be invalid. Some countries have special agreements with Thailand regarding the issue of visas. Before travelling to Thailand check with the Thai embassy in your country or ask your travel agent for advice.
- Nationals of the following countries may enter Thailand without a visa in accordance with the Inter-Governmental Agreements for a maximum stay of 30 and 90 days for purposed of Tourism and Temporary Business only :-
30 Days |
90 Days |
1. LAOS
2. RUSSIA
3. VIETNAM
4. HONG KONG, SAR
5. MACAU, SAR |
1. ARGENTINA
2. BRAZIL
3. CHILE
4. KOREA, Republic of
5. PERU |
- Nationals of the following countries may enter Thailand without a visa in accordance with Ministry of Interior's regulation for a maximum stay of 30 days for purpose of Tourism only:-
- AUSTRALIA
- AUSTRIA
- BAHRAIN
- BELGIUM
- BRAZIL
- BRUNEI
- CANADA
- DENMARK
- FINLAND
- FRANCE
- GERMANY
- GREECE (Helenic Republic)
- HONG KONG
- INDONESIA
- ICELAND
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- IRELAND
- ISRAEL
- ITALY
- JAPAN
- KOREA, Rep. of
- KUWAIT
- LUXEMBOURG
- MALAYSIA
- NETHERLANDS
- NEW ZEALAND
- NORWAY
- OMAN
- PERU
- PHILIPPINES
- PORTUGAL
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- QATAR
- SINGAPORE
- SOUTH AFRICA
- SPAIN
- SWEDEN
- SWITZERLAND
- TURKEY
- UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
- UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- VIETNAM
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LIST OF NATIONALITIES ARE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN TOURIST VISA ON THEIR ARRIVAL AT THE IMMIGRATION CHECKPOINTS IN THAILAND AND ONCE THEY WERE GRANTED WITH TOURIST VISA THEY WILL BE ADMITTED INTO THE KINGDOM AND CAN STAY FOR 15 DAYS :-
- BHUTAN
- CHINA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC and TAIWAN
- CZECH REPUBLIC
- CYPRUS
- ESTONIA
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- HUNGARY, Rep. of
- INDIA
- KAZAKHSTAN, Rep. of
- LATVIA
- LIECHTENSTEIN
- LITHUANIA
- MALDIVES
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- MAURITIUS
- OMAN
- RUSSIA
- SAUDI ARABIA
- SLOVAKIA
- SLOVENIA
- POLAND, Rep. of
- UKRAINE
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Visa Note
(a) The total duration of stay in Thailand for persons who enter Thailand without a visa cannot exceed 90 days during any six month period, counting from the date of first entry. (b) If you intend on staying or working in Thailand for longer than 30 days you must obtain an extension of stay or a valid visa.
Application Requirements For Tourist Visa:
(a) Valid passport. (b) One completed application form. (c) Recent passport-size photo (4 x 6cm). (d) Fee (cash or postal order only). (e) Proof of sufficient funds to cover stay (Bt20,000 per person, Bt40,000 per family). (f) Confirmed onward or return ticket. (g) Registered, stamped, self-addressed envelope for postal enquiries.
Transit Visa
A transit visa is valid for a maximum of 30 days and can not be extended. A ticket that confirms an onward destination is also required. You are NOT allowed to work in Thailand with a transit visa. A transit visa can be issued at a Thai embassy or consulate.
Application Requirements For Transit Visa:
(a) Valid passport. (b) One completed application form. (c) Recent passport-size photo (4 x 6cm). (d) Fee (cash or postal order only). (e) Proof of sufficient funds to cover stay (Bt20,000 per person, Bt40,000 per family). (f) Confirmed onward or return ticket. (g) Registered, stamped, self-addressed envelope for postal enquiries. (h) Copy of passport and extra passport photograph. (i) Visa for next destination in passport or travel document. If applicable, a letter of invitation stating participation in sports activities in Thailand will also be requested.
Non-Immigrant Visa
A Non-Immigrant visa will normally be issued for 90 days at the first time. Some of the mentioned visas can then be extended up to a year if the applicant has a reference, and certificates to show that they meet the criteria.
Purpose of visit:
- BUSINESS & CONFERENCE
- RESEARCH, MASS MEDIA OR MISSIONARY
- TEACHING
- FAMILY REUNION
- SETTLEMENT AFTER RETIREMENT
- MEDICAL TREATMENT
Application Requirements For Non-Immigrant Visa:
(a) Valid passport. (b) One completed application form. (c) Recent passport-size photo (4 x 6cm). (d) Fee (cash or postal order only). (e) Proof of sufficient funds to cover stay (Bt20,000 per person, Bt40,000 per family). (f) Confirmed onward or return ticket. (g) Registered, stamped, self-addressed envelope for postal enquiries. (h) Copy of passport and extra passport photograph. (i) For a business visit, a letter from the employer in country of origin and from the business partner in Thailand explaining the purpose of the visit is required. Other documents may also be required, depending on purpose of visit.
Types of visa and cost:
Tourist: ?25 (single-entry); Non-immigrant (for activities such as performing official duties, conducting business, to study, etc): ?40 (single-entry), ?90 (multiple-entry); Transit: ?15 (single-entry: also issued to those participating in sports activities in Thailand or crew members of a conveyance entering Thailand). Consulate Contact
Royal Thai Embassy
Visa Section, Suite 101
1024 Wisconsin Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
Tel. (202) 298-4815, 4817
Fax. (202) 944-3641
e-mail: visa@thaiembdc.org |
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
9.00 a.m. -1.00 p.m. and 2.30-4.00 p.m.
(Walk-in Services : 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. only)
U.S. Eastern Standard Time
Closed on Thai and U.S. Official Holidays |
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