THAILAND

CAPITAL: BANGKOK
CURRENCY: BAHT

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TOURIST VISA

Covering letter and invitation letter should be addressed to
THE VISA OFFICER
ROYAL THAILAND CONSULATE GENERAL, MUMBAI
MUMBAI 400 021

  • 1 Form

  • 2 Photos (35x45 mm, white background, matt finish, 80 % face portion to be visible. Pax signature behind the photograph is a must. In case of minor, both the parents should sign behind)

  • Covering letter( on letterhead) with name and designation/ profession of the person travelling and that of the person signing on it.

  • NOC from the company in case pax is working somewhere.

  • Return confirmed air tickets

  • Photo ID card copy (in case of students)

  • last 7 months bank statement with signature and bank stamp and with a minimum closing balance of Rs. 55000/- per person

  • Original purchase receipt of Foreign exchange of USD 700 per person and USD 1400 Per family ( for 1 couple with 2 children less than 10 years) if children are more than 10 years then USD 700 per person OR International Credit card copy, front & back. If pax has bank closing balance of more than INR 55000 per person, then forex receipt or credit card is not required.But bank statement / Passbook has to be in Original with the bank seal near the closing balance.

  • Proof of Hotel accommodation with contact number and address with all passengers name clearly mentioned on it.

  • If intended to stay with relative/friend, must provide invitation letter along with copy of their ID / Passport and in case they are not Thai, must provide their work permit, valid at least six months.

  • For Incentive Group, Cover Letter from the Company sponsoring the trip and a letter from the travel agency, stating all names with passport numbers and its place of issue along with plan of travel and palces to stay for incentive group. Letter of Financial Guarantee from Company for USD 700 per person along with the above mentioned documents.

  • For Incentive Group, company's bank statement attested by the bank and a photocopy of Company's business registration attested by the Company.

Thailand’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) has LAUNCHED a new six-month multiple-entry tourist visa (METV) on November 13, 2015. The visa, costing INR 10,000 (5,000 baht) will grant travelers multiple entries during a 6-month period, for up to 60 days per entry. Indian travelers must be able to show a proof of funds in excess of INR 400,000, 12-months’ validity on their passports and must display an intention to travel to Thailand at least twice during the six-month period in order to be eligible for the METV. One can only apply for an METV at a Royal Thai Consulate. It is not available on-arrival.

BUSINESS VISA

Covering letter and invitation letter should be addressed to
THE VISA OFFICER
ROYAL THAILAND CONSULATE GENERAL, MUMBAI
MUMBAI 400 021

  • 1 Form

  • 2 Photos (35x45 mm, white background, matt finish, 80 % face portion to be visible. Pax signature behind the photograph is a must. In case of minor, both the parents should sign behind)

  • Covering letter ( on letterhead) with name and designation/ profession of the person travelling and that of the person signing on it.

  • NOC from the company in case pax is working somewhere.

  • last 7 months bank statement with signature and bank stamp and with a minimum closing balance of Rs. 55000/- per person

  • Return confirmed air tickets (showing less than 10 days stay)

  • Original purchase receipt of Forex of USD 500 per person or International Credit card copy, front & back. If pax has bank closing balance of more than INR 55000 per person, then forex receipt or credit card is not required. But bank statement/ Passbook has to be in Original with the bank seal near the closing balance.

  • Proof of Hotel accommodation with all passengers name clearly mentioned on it.

  • INVITATION in original to be submitted along with the case. It has to be in Thai Language.

VISA ON ARRIVAL

VISA ON ARRIVAL ( VOA) IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF TOURISM AND STAY FOR UP TO 15 DAYS.REQUIREMENTS FOR VOA APPLICATION– COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM
– PHOTOGRAPH (4×6 CM)
– PASSPORT WITH AT LEAST 6 MONTHS OF VALIDITY**
– CONFIRMED RETURN TICKET WITHIN 15 DAYS.
– 2,000 BAHT FEE IN CASH
– APPLICANT MUST CARRY SUFFICIENT FUNDING (AT LEAST 10,000 BAHT PER PERSON OR 20,000 BAHT PER FAMILY) AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ACCOMMODATION IN THAILAND.

*REMARKS: IT IS STIPULATED IN THAI IMMIGRATION BUREAU (RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR VISA AND CHANGE OF VISA) REGULATIONS 2014 THAT THE PASSPORT SHOULD HAVE A MINIMUM 30 DAYS OF VALIDITY AT THE TIME OF APPLYING FOR VOA AT DESIGNATED THAI VOA CHECKPOINTS. HOWEVER, AS A GENERAL RULE AND THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO), IT IS ADVISED THAT A PASSPORT SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 6 MONTHS OF VALIDITY WHILE TRAVELING ABOARD. SO IT COULD BE THE CASE THAT CERTAIN AIRLINES MIGHT NOT ALLOW THOSE WHO TRAVEL WITH LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OF VALIDITY ON THE PASSPORT TO BOARD THE PLANE.

LIST OF VOA CHECKPOINTS

1. Suvarnabhumi Airport
2. Don Muang International Airport, Bangkok
3. Chiangmai International Airport, Chiangmai
4. Phuket International Airport, Phuket
5. Hatyai International Airport, Songkhla
6. U Tapao Airport, Rayong
7. Mae Sai Immigration Checkpoint, Chiangrai
8. Chiang Saen Immigration Checkpoint, Chiangrai
9. Chiang Khong Immigration Checkpoint, Chiangrai
10. Betong Immigration Checkpoint, Yala
11. Sadao Immigration Checkpoint, Songkhla
12. Samui Airport, Surat Thani
13. Sukhothai International Airport, Tak Immigration Checkpoint
14. Bangkok Harbour Immigration Checkpoint, Bangkok
15. Sri Racha Immigration Checkpoint, Chonburi
16. Mabtaput Immigration Checkpoint, Rayong
17. Nong Khai Immigration Checkpoint, Nong Khai
18. Samui Immigration Checkpoint, Surat Thani
19. Phuket Immigration Checkpoint, Phuket
20. Satun Immigration Checkpoint, Satun
21. Krabi Immigration Checkpoint, Krabi
22. Songkhla Harbour Immigration Checkpoint, Songkhla
23. Chiangrai Airport Immigration Checkpoint, Chiangrai
24. Surat Thani Airport Immigration Checkpoint, Surat Thani
25. Sattahip Habour Immigration Checkpoint, Chonburi
26. Khlong Yai Immigration Checkpoint, Trat
27. Pong Nam Ron Immigration Checkpoint, Chanthaburi
28. Aranyaprathet Immigration Checkpoint, Sakaeo
29. Mukdahan Immigration Checkpoint, Mukdahan
30. Tak Immigration Checkpoint, Tak
31. Padang Besar Immigration Checkpoint, Songkhla
32. Su-ngai Kolok Immigration Checkpoint, Narathiwat
33. Nong Khai Immigration Checkpoint, Nong Khai
34. Bueng Kan Immigration Checkpoint, Bueng Kan
35. Phibun Mangsahan Immigration Checkpoint, Ubon Ratchathani
36. Tha Li Immigration Checkpoint, Loei
37. Nakhon Phanom Immigration Checkpoint, Nakhon Phanom
38. Nan Immigration Checkpoint, Nan
39. Ban Prakob Immigration Checkpoint, Songkhla
40. Khuan Don Immigration Checkpoint, Satun
41. Tak Bai Immigration Checkpoint, Narathiwat
42. Bukit Tal Immigration Checkpoint, Narathiwat
43. Samut Prakan Checkpoint, Samut Prakan
44. Kanchanaburi Land Border Checkpoint, Kanchanaburi
45. Prachuap Khiri Khan Checkpoint at Hua Hin Airport, Prachuap Khiri Khan
46. Phusing Land Border Checkpoint, Sisaket
47. Satun Checkpoint at Koh Lipe Marine Port, Satun
48. Trang Airport, Trang

SPECIAL NOTES

Online registration (e VISA) is a must for availing Thailand visa on arrival. Please contact our office for details. List of Thailand’s Immigration Checkpoints which provide facilities for issuance of visa on 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