| Thailand is a beautiful country. Her tropical | | | | applicant 4. Roundtrip air ticket or e-ticket (paid in |
| weather and rich culture act as natural magnets | | | | full) 5. Proof of financial means (20,000 baht per |
| for those who dwell in the far-side of the world. | | | | person/40,000 baht per family) |
| A big chunk of Thailand's revenues are obtained | | | | Don't forget that Thai consular officers reserve |
| from the tourism industry, making her the | | | | the rights to request for additional documents |
| tourism hub of the far-east. What if you live on a | | | | when they deemed it necessary, so it is advisable |
| different country and would want to have a | | | | that you present yourself when you're in a good |
| vacation in Thailand? For sure, it won't be as easy | | | | shape and state, together with your papers and |
| as going for a walk in a park, roam around and | | | | documents. Visa Fee: US $ 30.00 per entry or |
| get off the place after. Guidelines are followed, | | | | equivalent. The tourist visa fee is subject to |
| and documents are needed before you board the | | | | change without the prior notice, so it is a good |
| plane bound for the land of smiles. | | | | idea to be updated by visiting the nearest Thai |
| Visiting Thailand as a Tourist | | | | Embassy or consulate in your area, or by visiting |
| When you visit Thailand for the purpose of leisure, | | | | the Thai Embassy website for online updates. |
| sight-seeing and personal enlightenment, you are a | | | | Validity of the Thai Visa |
| tourist. A tourist is not allowed to work or | | | | The validity of a Thai tourist visa ranges from 15 |
| conduct business in Thailand. A tourist needs a | | | | days to 60 days, depending your nationality. |
| Thai tourist visa so he/she can stay in Thailand | | | | Applicants from USA, UK, and Australia will |
| for a period of 15 - 30 days while doing her own | | | | receive a 60 day Thai Tourist Visa from their |
| explorations and excursions in the Kingdom. | | | | Thai Embassies. |
| What is a Thai Tourist Visa? | | | | Visa Exemption Rule (No Thai Visa) |
| A tourist visa is a stamp or document needed so | | | | If you arrived on Thailand through an international |
| you can stay in Thailand for a specific period of | | | | airport, you will have permission to stay 30 days |
| time, for the purpose of tourism. It is stamped on | | | | (depending on whether your country made a |
| your passport upon arrival at the airport in | | | | bilateral agreement on visa exemption with |
| Thailand, or it can be obtained in your home | | | | Thailand.) If you enter Thailand via land border, |
| country through the Thai embassy or consulate | | | | you will be stamped a 15 day permission of stay |
| located there. The tourist visa can also be | | | | in Thailand as a tourist at the immigration post, |
| extended if necessary. There are certain | | | | after which you will have to exit the country |
| countries that made agreements with the | | | | again on or before the expiration of your |
| government of Thailand so their citizens can | | | | permission of stay. However, the tourist visa can |
| benefit from the Thai visa exemption when | | | | also be extended if you wish or need to stay |
| entering Thailand as tourists. | | | | longer in Thailand. You will have to file an |
| Requirements for a Tourist Visa | | | | application for an extension of stay at the Office |
| When applying for a tourist visa for Thailand, | | | | of Thai Immigration Bureau located at Soi Suan |
| certain documents and fees are needed to obtain | | | | Plu, off South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120. Bear |
| one. The documents and the fee are subject to | | | | in mind that the success for an extension of stay |
| change anytime and without prior notice, so it | | | | is solely at the discretion of the immigration |
| would be a good idea for an aspiring tourist to | | | | officer attending to your application. |
| inquire for the right information before flying off | | | | In summary, Thailand Tourist Visas can be |
| to Thailand. | | | | obtained for up to 60 days of travel in the |
| Documents Required: | | | | Kingdom. This can be extended an additional 30 |
| 1. Passport or travel document with validity not | | | | days at the Thai Immigration office. It is |
| less than 6 months 2. Visa application form (filled | | | | important to remember to apply for the Thai |
| out) 3. One (1) recent 4x6cm. photograph of the | | | | Visa prior to your departure to Thailand. |