Visa for Thailand
General entry Before landing in Thailand the Entry card [sample] are handed out by the flight companies. In order to avoid difficulties with entering the country, this card should be filled out completely and accurately. It is examined thoroughly at passport control. In
former times, a customs declaration form was given out in the airplane, which was collected in again when leaving the airport. The customs officials now do without this form. Of course, you are obliged to declare the commodity and confirm the tariff code, just like everywhere in the world. In Thailand luggage can also be randomly inspected. Entry without visa (Visa on Arrival)- Granted: Entry stamp when passing through the border.
- Requirement:
Citizen of most European countries [more] Return flight or onward flight ticket Passport still has at least 6 months validity Child passports are not recognized - Duration of stay:
30 days for Citizen of most European countries [more]
- Extension: 1x7 days
- Multiple entry: 3 x 30 days is permitted in half a year (new Oct 2006)
- Working: prohibited
Tourist visa sample- Granted: Only at the embassy and in consulates outside of Thailand
- Requirement:
Return flight or onward flight ticket Passport still has at least 6 months validity Child passports are not recognized - Duration of stay: 60 days (for each entry)
- Extension: 1 x 30 days
- Multiple entry: You must state the number entries required
- Working: prohibited
http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2482.php?id=2490 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kingdom of Thailand Non-immigrant 90 day visa sample Type O: married to a Thai and/or pensioner Type B: Businessmen - Granted: Only at the embassy and in consulates outside of Thailand
- Duration of stay: 90 days (for each entry)
- Extension: 1 x 14 days
- Multiple entries: Request “Multiple Entry Visa”
- Working: only with work permit [more]
Extension of Non-immigrant visa for 1 year
Married to a Thai women: type O-B sample
Form download: http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/download/tm7.doc Pensioner starting from 50 years: type O-A sample
Form download: http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/download/tm7.doc- Granted: Only at the foreigners authority (immigration office) in Thailand
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Requirement:
valid 90 day non-immigrant visa (attain before departure) Thai Bank assets of 800 000 Baht or monthly income of 65 000 Baht -Upon application it must have been in the account for 3 months- -It must be available at all times and therefore may not be committed- - Duration of stay: 365 days
- Extension: annual
- Departure from Thailand:
Request a re-entry permit (otherwise yearly visa is forfeited) [more] - Fees: 1900 Baht
http://www.pattaya-immigration.org/visas.php?cat=family&menuOther=_Click&lang=EN
For Businessmen type BNon-Immigrant Visa “B” - (business and work) http://www.pattaya-immigration.org/visas.php?cat=business&lang=EN Immigration Pattaya http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2482.php?id=2492 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kingdom of Thailand Three-Year Non-Immigrant Visa “B” (Business only) Foreign citizen who wishes to visit Thailand for business purpose may apply for a three-year Non-Immigrant Visa “B”. This type of visa may be issued to businessmen for multiple-entries and is valid for 3 years. It allows holder to visit
Thailand as often as required for as long as the visa remains valid and allows holder to stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 90 days during each visit. Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited for holder of such visa.
http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2482.php?id=2498 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kingdom of Thailand
Thai Long Stay Management This is a support program to encourage affluent pensioners to consider a longer stay in Thailand. The privileges of this program are assistance varying from entering the country and applying for a visa to discounts and offers in shops, holiday homes and health arrangements.http://www.thailongstay.co.th
Residence Permit- Granted:
Only at the foreigner’s authority (immigration office) in Bangkok Information at the local immigration offices or in Bangkok: Bangkok, Soi Suan Plu, Sathorn District, Bangkok 10120, Section 1, Sub Division 1, Immigration Division 1, Room 301, Tel. (02) 2373117 or 2873101 A new date is set each year for the residence permit application. -
Requirement:
After 3 years as the owner of annual visas, you can apply for a permanent residence permit. - Duration of stay: Permanent
- Departure from Thailand:
Request a re-entry permit (otherwise yearly visa is forfeited) - Fees:
1) 7600 Baht for an application
2) If successful: 191 400 Baht and/or 95 700 Baht if married to a Thai.
Register obligation Sample Owners of an annual visa must report to the immigration office every 90 days and fill out a report form. Neglecting to do this can lead to strong punishments. The 90
day period is calculated from the date of entry. Foreigners often count the 90 days from their last immigration office visit and then have to pay hefty fines because the period was exceeded. Therefore the best option is to confirm the next date with an official. Foreigners who have found accommodation with friends or relatives must imperatively remember to register at the immigration office immediately upon arrival. Hotels take over this service for tourists.
Since July 2008, the immigration office requires an address confirmation for the 90 day registration. This address confirmation does not necessarily have to be a landlord/rental contract. The immigration office will also accept different types of documents which confirm the address. This can be a Thai driver’s licence or an electricity, telephone or internet bill.
Form download: http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/download/tm47.doc
Notification by registered mail: http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/base.php?page=90daysRe-entry permit sample Owners of an annual visa must request a "re-entry permit" before a departure. Failure to request a re-entry permit means forfeiting the annual visa. Fees: 1000 Baht, multiple entries: 3800 Baht Notes Check entry stamps. You should immediately check the stamp which has been entered into your passport. At this time, you will still be able amend any errors without any problems. For example, if a non-immigrant visa is mistakenly stamped with only a 60 day stamp, you will surely have a problem later. Overstay You should absolutely avoid exceeding the duration of your stay stated in your visa. One day is possibly still tolerated at departure. For each day exceeded over the departure date, a fee of 200 Baht becomes due. If an entry is made in your passport, it can lead to problems in acquiring a visa at a later date. If you are stopped and checked by the police and are found to have an expired visa, you can
count on detention and deportation. Long-term overstays lead to high fines and/or detentions. Good manners As with all authorities, decent clothes and a friendly conversational language are recommended. Sickness If you are not able to stick to the duration of your visa due to illness or accident,
you must present a medical certificate. Certificates from national hospitals are recognized by the immigration office. It is possible that treatment at a private hospital must be confirmed by a national hospital. Forms available to download http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/base.php?page=download http://www.pattaya-immigration.org/download.php?lang=EN
Links http://www.mfa.go.th Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kingdom of Thailand http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2482.php?id=2649 Questions & Answers on Thai Visa http://www.immigration.go.th Thai Immigration Police http://www.pattaya-immigration.org/index.php?lang=EN Pattaya Immigration Bureau http://www.pattaya-immigration.org/download.php?lang=EN Download Forms
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