Tourist visa in thailand

Any foreigners wishing to enter Thailand must obtain a visa from a Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General unless one wishes to stay in the Kingdom for 30 days for tourism purposes only. In this particular case, they are required to have a 30 day entry stamp and NOT a visa.

30 DAY ENTRY STAMP: is obtained free of charge at any port where you enter the Kingdom. There is no need for a visa and you can extend your stay up to 7-15 days in addition, depending on the immigration officer’s authorization. You must leave the kingdom upon the expiry. If you’re holding any kind of visa and getting this stamp, your visa is not relevant and will be valid until you re-enter the Kingdom (in which the stamp is “used”)

TOURIST VISA EXEMPTION
Some certain nationals are exempted from visa requirements due to Thailand’s bilateral agreements with the nations. Please note that this exemption applies ONLY to travelers with tourism purposes who stay in Thailand for 30 days. List of the exempted countries as following.

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. Iceland: Republic of Iceland
15. Indonesia: Republic of Indonesia
16. Ireland: Republic of Ireland
17. Israel: State of Israel
18. Italy: Republic of Italy
19. Japan
20. Korea: Republic of Korea
21. Kuwait: State of Kuwait
22. Luxembourg: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
23. Malaysia
24. Monaco: Principality of Monaco
25. Netherlands: Kingdom of the Netherlands
26. New Zealand
27. Norway: Kingdom of Norway
28. Oman: Sultanate of Oman
29. Peru: Republic of Peru
30. Philippines: Republic of the Philippines
31. Portugal: Republic of Portugal
32. Qatar: State of Qatar
33. Singapore: Republic of Singapore
34. Spain: Kingdom of Spain
35. South Africa: Republic of South Africa
36. Sweden: Kingdom of Sweden
37. Switzerland: Swiss Confederation
38. Turkey: Republic of Turkey
39. United Arab Emirates
40. United Kingdom: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
41. United States of America
42. Vietnam: Socialist Republic of Vietnam

VISA ON ARRIVAL
For tourists from certain countries (see below) who expect to stay less than 15 days, you can apply for a visa at certain immigration checkpoints upon your arrival in Thailand (see below). The applicant must possess at least 10,000 baht and a passport with at least six-month validity. A recent photograph (4X6 cm) is required in the application and the fee is 1000 baht. The duration of stay cannot be extended for this type of visa.
List of countries and territories is as follows:

1. Bhutan : Kingdom of Bhutan
2. China : People’s Republic of China
3. Cyprus : Republic of Cyprus
4. Czech : Czech Republic
5. Estonia : Republic of Estonia
6. Hungary : Republic of Hungary
7. India : Republic of India
8. Kazakhstan : Republic of Kazakhstan
9. Latvia : Republic of Latvia
10. Liechtenstein : Principality of Liechtenstein
11. Lithuania : Republic of Lithuania
12. Maldives : Republic of Maldives
13. Mauritius : Republic of Mauritius
14. Oman : Sultanate of Oman
15. Poland : Republic of Poland
16. Russian Federation
17. Saudi Arabia : Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
18. Slovakia : Slovak Republic
19. Slovenia : Republic of Slovenia
20. Taiwan
21. Ukraine

List of Thailand’s Immigration Checkpoints which provide facilities for issuance of visa on arrival:
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. Chieng Saen Immigration Checkpoint , Chiangrai
9. Chieng Khong Immigration Checkpoint , Chiangrai
10. Betong Immigration Checkpoint , Yala
11. Sadoa 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 Immigraion Checkpoint , Songkhla
23. Chiangrai Airport Immigration Checkpoint, Chiangrai
24. Surat Thani Airport Immigration Checkpoint , Surat Thani

Other Types of Visa
If you wish to stay longer than one month or require multiple entries, you will be legally required to apply for a visa prior to your arrival in Thailand.

1. Three month validity, single entry tourist visa
A holder of this kind of visa is permitted to stay for 60 days in the Kingdom. This type of visa can be extended for another 30 days at an immigration office. This visa can be used only once and the holder is required to leave the country once it expires.
2. Six month validity, 2 to 4 entry tourist visa
This type of visa permits a tourist to stay in the Kingdom for 60 days. A holder can file an application for a 30-day extension of stay after which one must leave the country. The holder may return to Thailand and will be able to stay in Thailand for another 60 days. The holder may re-enter the Kingdom until the stipulated entries are used.
3. Three month validity, single entry non-immigrant visa
The holder of this kind of visa obtains a permission to stay in Thailand for 90 days and is able to extend his/her stay up to one year with additional documentation at an immigration office (see No.5). This visa can be used for one only entry and the holder must leave the Kingdom as soon as the visa expires
4. Twelve month validity, multi entry non-immigrant visa
This visa permits a holder to stay in Thailand for 90 days. Upon each entry, the holder of a valid visa of this type will obtain a further 90 days of permission to stay in the Kingdom. This visa can be issued for students, work, family etc. but additional documentation is required and can be extended up to one year for specific reasons with supporting documentation (see No.5). If you are married to a Thai citizen and can provide proper marriage certificate to some Royal Thai embassies, you may be qualified for a 12-month validity, multi entry non-immigrant visa.
5. Twelve month extension to a non-immigrant visa.
A holder of a non-immigrant visa may extend his/her visa up to12 months upon such requirements as retirement (50 years old or over) or support to Thai citizen, education or work. This can be obtained only at any immigration offices inside the Kingdom and certain requirements must be fulfilled. The extended visa will contain details of “issue date” and “permitted to stay until” date.

Notes

1. A holder of a non-immigrant visa with an extension who wishes to leave the Kingdom at any time will need to obtain a re-entry permit. Re-entry without a proper multi-entry permit will require you to re-apply your visa and subsequently the extension of stay.
2. A holder of a non-immigrant visa with an extension is legally required to report current address to an immigration office using the form TM. 47 every 90 days. Re-entering is considered equivalent to the report.
3. A holder of a valid tourist visa or a 30 day visa exempt who are plan to extend his/her stay may be permitted to a non-immigrant visa at an immigration office inside the Kingdom. The change of the status of your visa can be accomplished under certain restrictions and your circumstances. Therefore, it is important to ask an immigration officer beforehand.

Additional information regarding Thai visa issuance can be viewed on http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2482.php?id=2487.