Tourist Visa for Thailand
|
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
|
TOURIST VISA EXEMPTION - According to the Interior Ministerial Announcements dated 6 February B.E.2538 (1995), 8 December B.E. 2541 (1998) 1 October B.E. 2545 (2002) and 20 December B.E. 2545 (2002) , passport holders from 39 countries do not require a visa when entering Thailand for tourism purposes if their stay in the Kingdom does not exceed 30 days. - The applicant must possess instrument of means of living expenses 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family accordingly. - Please also be advised that ordinary passport holders of 39 countries who intend to engage in certain activities are eligible to apply for a visa when entering the Kingdom if their qualifications meet the conditions set forth by the Office of Immigration Bureau. For more information, please contact the Office of Immigration Bureau, Soi Suan Plu, off South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, Tel. (662) 287-3101-10 or at website http://police.go.th • List of 39 countries are as follow: 1. Australia : Commonwealth of Australia 2. Austria : Republic of Austria 3. Belgium : Kingdom of Belgium 4. Brazil : Federative Republic of Brazil 5. Bahrain : State of Bahrain 6. Brunei Darussalam : Negara Brunei Darussalam 7. Canada 8. Denmark : Kingdom of Denmark 9. Finland : Republic of Finland 10. France : French Republic 11. Germany : Federal Republic of Germany 12. Greece : Hellenic Republic 13. Hong Kong : Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 14. Indonesia : Republic of Indonesia 15. Ireland : Republic of Ireland 16. Israel : State of Israel 17. Italy : Republic of Italy 18. Japan 19. Korea : Republic of Korea 20. Kuwait : State of Kuwait 21. Luxembourg : Grand Duchy of Luxembourg 22. Malaysia 23. Netherlands : Kingdom of the Netherlands 24. New Zealand 25. Norway : Kingdom of Norway 26. Peru : Republic of Peru 27. Philippines : Republic of the Philippines 28. Portugal : Republic of Portugal 29. Qatar : State of Qatar 30. Singapore : Republic of Singapore 31. Spain : Kingdom of Spain 32. South Africa : Republic of South Africa 33. Sweden : Kingdom of Sweden 34. Switzerland : Swiss Confederation 35. Turkey : Republic of Turkey 36. United Arab Emirates 37. United Kingdom : United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 38. United States of America 39. Vietnam : Socialist Republic of Vietnam TEMPORARY TOURIST VISA : VISA ON ARRIVAL - According to the Interior Ministerial Announcements, passport holders from 14 countries may apply for visas at the immigration checkpoints for the purpose of tourism for the period of not exceeding 15 days. - The applicant must possess instrument of means of living expenses 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family accordingly. - The applicant must produce instrument of means of transport (full paid ticket) which is usable within 15 days since the date of entry. - Visa on arrival is provided at 23 designated international checkpoints and applicants should produce the application form to which his/her recent photograph (2 ˝ inches) is attached. The application fee is 300 Baht. - Visitors 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. They can submit an application at the Office of Immigration Bureau , Immigration Division 1, Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120. Tel. (662) 287-3127 or 287-3101-10 ext. 2264-5 or at website http://www.police.go.th/frconten.htm • List of 14 countries are as follow : 1. Bhutan : Kingdom of Bhutan 2. China : People’s Republic of China (including Taiwan) 3. Cyprus : Republic of Cyprus 4. Czech : Czech Republic 5. Hungary : Republic of Hungary 6. India : Republic of India 7. Kazakhstan : Republic of Kazakhstan 8. Maldives : Republic of Maldives 9. Mauritius : Republic of Mauritius 10. Oman : Sultanate of Oman 11. Poland : Republic of Poland 12. Russian Federation 13. Saudi Arabia : Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 14. Ukraine • List of Thailand’s Immigration Checkpoints which provides facilities for issuance of visa on arrival are as follow : 1. Don Muang International Airport , Bangkok 2. Chiangmai International Airport , Chiangmai 3. Phuket International Airport , Phuket 4. Hatyai International Airport , Songkla 5. U Tapao Airport , Rayong 6. Mae Sai Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai 7. Chieng Saen Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai 8. Chieng Khong Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai 9. Betong Immigration Checkpoint , Yala 10. Sadoa Immigration Checkpoint , Songkla 11. Samui Airport , Surat Thani 12. Sukhothai International Airport, Tak Immigration Checkpoint 13. Bangkok Harbour Immigration Checkpoint, Bangkok 14. Sri Racha Immigration Checkpoint , Chonburi 15. Mabtaput Immigration Checkpoint , Rayong 16. Nong Khai Immigration Checkpoint, Nong Khai 17. Samui Immigration Checkpoint , Surat Thani 18. Phuket Immigration Checkpoint , Phuket 19. Satun Immigration Checkpoint , Satun 20. Krabi Immigration Checkpoint , Krabi 21. Songkhla Harbour Immigraion Checkpoint , Songkhla 22. Chiangrai Airport Immigration Checkpoint, Chiangrai 23. Surat Thani Airport Immigration Checkpoint , Surat Thani |
||||||||
|
||||||||
|
|
||||||||
|
LAST UPDATED ON JULY 21, 2003 The above information was correct at the time of publishing. We will not be hold responsible for any changes herein after as the visa regulation may have changed. For up to date information, we recommend that you contact the Thai Embassy in your country or check the official website for Thailand visa at: http://www.mfa.go.th/web/12.php |
||||||||
|
|
||||||||
We accept: |
||||||||
Copyright © and Trademark ™ 1997-2006 T.Traveller2000 Ltd. All Rights Reserved Including International Rights.