Thailand - Apply for a NonImmigrant Visa

ProcedureEdit

Before you apply for a visa, check first if you will need one or if you are eligible to obtain one. To help you figure out if you will need a Visa to enter Thailand, you may check a list from Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affair's Website.Summary of Countries and Territories entitled for Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival to Thailand
The next thing you will need to check is where should you apply to obtain a visa. Nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa only at the Thai Embassy or Consulate-General in their home/residence country or at the designated Thai Embassy. Therefore, travelers are advised to contact the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate-General to find out where they may apply for a visa to Thailand before departure.
Gather all the documents you will need to present or submit in order to obtain a visa.
Complete an application form and submit it along with all other required documents.
Pay the visa application fee.

Extension of Stay

Those qualified persons who would like to extend their stay in Thailand can obtain an additional one year stay permit counting from the date of entry in the Kingdom pertaining to the Office of the Immigration Bureau's regulations on extension of stay. The extension of stay is at the discretion of the Immigration officer.

Applicants wishing to stay in the Kingdom longer than 90 days have to file their application either at the Thai consular mission aboard or at the Office of Immigration Bureau in Bangkok located on Government Center B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, Tel 0-2141-9889 (or website at (http://www.immgration.go.th ) . The consular officer must refer the case to the Office of Immigration Bureau for approval. Upon receiving approval, the consular officer may issue the visa as instructed by the Bureau.

Required DocumentsEdit

Applicants must submit the following relevant documents depending on the purpose of their visit. *Visa application form completely filled out

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months. The validity of 18 months is required for one year visa application.
(4 x 6 cm) photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
Evidence of adequate finance ( 20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family )
Birth Certificate ("O")
Certifcate of Marriage or its equivalents ("O")
Transcript / Letter of acceptance from the concerned schools/universities or institutes ("ED")
Letter from Thailand's Board of Investment. ("IB")
Official Note certifying the purpose of travel from the Government Agencies /Embassies and Consulates / International Organizations / State Enterprises in Thailand. ("F" / "B" / "ED" / "M" / "R") - Letter of approval from the Ministry of Labour (To obtain this letter, the prospective employer in Thailand is required to submit Form WP3 at the Office of Foreign Workers Administration, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour Tel 02-2452745, 02-2453209 or at a Provincial Employment Office in the respective province. For more information you may check - www.doe.go.th/workpermit/index.html) ("B")
Letter from a company stating the objective of the visit to Thailand ("B")
Document showing correspondence with trading partners in Thailand. ("B") - Letter of invitation from companies qua

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EligibilityEdit

A Non-Immigrant visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for the following purposes: *to perform official duties (Category "F")

to conduct business / to work (Category "B")
to invest with the concurrence of the Thai Ministries and Government Departments concerned (Category "IM")*to invest or perform other activities relating to investment, subject to the provision of the established laws on investment promotion (Category "IB")
to study, to come on a work study tour or observation tour , to participate in projects or seminars , to attend a conference or training course , to study as a foreign Buddhist monk (Category "ED")
to work as a film-producer, journalist or reporter (Category "M")
to perform missionary work or other religious activities with the concurrence of the Thai Ministries or Government Departments concerned (Category "R")
to conduct scientific research or training or teaching in a research institute (Category "RS")
to undertake skilled work or to work as an expert or specialist (Category "EX")
other activities (Category "O") as follows:
- to stay with the family, to perform duties for the state enterprise or social welfare organizations, to stay after retirement for the elderly, to receive medical treatment, to be a sport coach as required by Thai Government, to be a contestant or witness for the judicial process.

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InstructionsEdit

Visa on Arrival

Nationals of certain countries may apply for visa upon their arrival in Thailand. Travellers with this type of visa are permitted to enter and stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 15 days.

According to the Interior Ministerial Announcements, passport holders from the following countries and territories may apply for visas at the immigration checkpoints for the purpose of tourism for the period of not exceeding 15 days.

List of countries and territories:

Bhutan : Kingdom of Bhutan
China : Peoples Republic of China
Cyprus : Republic of Cyprus
Czech : Czech Republic
Estonia : Republic of Estonia
Hungary : Republic of Hungary
India : Republic of India
Kazakhstan : Republic of Kazakhstan
Latvia : Republic of Latvia
Liechtenstein : Principality of Liechtenstein
Lithuania : Republic of Lithuania
Maldives : Republic of Maldives
Mauritius : Republic of Mauritius
Oman : Sultanate of Oman
Poland : Republic of Poland
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia : Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Slovakia : Slovak Republic
Slovenia : Republic of Slovenia
Uzbekistan
Ukraine
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Taiwan
Bulgaria
Andorra
Malta
Romania
San Marino

Thailands Immigration Checkpoints which provide facilities for issuance of visa upon arrival :

Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Muang International Airport , Bangkok
Chiangmai International Airport , Chiangmai
Phuket International Airport , Phuket
Hatyai International Airport , Songkhla
U Tapao Airport , Rayong
Mae Sai Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai
Chieng Saen Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai
Chieng Khong Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai
Betong Immigration Checkpoint , Yala
Sadoa Immigration Checkpoint , Songkhla
Samui Airport , Surat Thani
Sukhothai International Airport, Tak Immigration Checkpoint
Bangkok Harbour Immigration Checkpoint, Bangkok
Sri Racha Immigration Checkpoint , Chonburi
Mabtaput Immigration Checkpoint , Rayong
Nong Khai Immigration Checkpoint, Nong Khai
Samui Immigration Checkpoint , Surat Thani
Phuket Immigration Checkpoint , Phuket
Satun Immigration Checkpoint , Satun
Krabi Immigration Checkpoint , Krabi
Songkhla Harbour Immigraion Checkpoint , Songkhla
Chiangrai Airport Immigration Checkpoint, Chiangrai
Surat Thani Airport Immigration Checkpoint , Surat Thani

Requirements:

Applicants must possess means of living expenses at the amount of 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family accordingly.
The applicant must possess a passport with at least six-month validity and must present a fully paid ticket which is usable within 15 days from the date of entry.

Visa on Arrival - Application

You may apply for a visa at a designated international checkpoints.
You must submit a duly filled out application form, do not forget to attach your recent photograph (4 x 6 cm).
Pay the application fee of 1,000 Baht.
You will be issued a type of visa in accordance to your purpose of visit.

Extension

Foreigners who enter the Kingdom with Visa on Arrival generally cannot file an application for extension of stay except in special cases such as illness, which prevents them from travelling, etc.

To extend their stay in Thailand, they can submit an application at the Office of Immigration Bureau , Immigration Division 1, Government Center B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210. Tel 0-2141-9889 or they may visit the Immigration Bureau's website.

Yellow Fever Infected Areas

Travellers travellling from/through countries which have been declared Yellow Fever Infected Areas must acquire an International Health Certificate that proves that they have received Yellow Fever vaccination.

List of Countries which are Declared Yellow Fever Infected Areas

Applying for a Visa at a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate

Nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa only at the Royal Thai Embassy or the Royal Thai Consulate-General in the applicants country of residence, or at the Royal Thai Embassy which has jurisdiction over his or her country of residence. Travellers are advised to enquire about authorised office for visa issuance at any Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General before departure.

Normally, applicants are required to apply for a visa in person. However, Royal Thai Embassies and Royal Thai Consulates-General in some countries and in some cases may also accept applications sent through representatives, authorised travel agencies or by post. Please enquire at the Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General where you intend to submit your application of acceptable ways of application.

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