| According to the Nationality Act, an | | | | Embassy, such as, passport with validity not |
| immigrant is an individual who is not of a | | | | less than six months, duly filled visa |
| Thai nationality. In the Kingdom of Thailand, | | | | application form, applicant's recent |
| the laws with regard to the immigration are | | | | photograph, plane ticket, and proof of |
| governed by the Immigration Act of 1979. | | | | sufficient finance. Depending upon the |
| Additionally, they are managed by the | | | | different categories of people, Thai |
| Immigration Bureau of the Royal Thai Police | | | | government issues different types of visas |
| Department, Ministry of Interior. | | | | such as Transit Visa, tourist visa, |
| | | | non-immigrant visa, diplomatic visa, official |
| In other words, the Minister of Interior has | | | | visa, immigrant visa, and non quota immigrant |
| the authority to execute this act and he is | | | | visa. |
| in charge of appointing officials concerned | | | | |
| and fixing the rates as well as other | | | | Transit visa is mostly issued to a person who |
| expenses in connection with the immigration. | | | | wishes to enter the country for purposes like |
| In addition, in order to control the affairs | | | | to tour in transit via the country to enter |
| of immigration, an Immigration Commission, | | | | his own country or a person who want to take |
| controlled by the under secretary, is also | | | | part in sports activities. In order to apply |
| set up in the country. | | | | for this type of visa, certain additional |
| | | | documents are required such as letter of |
| Prominent among the immigration requirements | | | | invitation to take part in sports and visa of |
| is that any non Thai national who wishes to | | | | a third country. |
| enter the country is required to receive a | | | | |
| proper visa from a Thai Consulate or a Royal | | | | In the case of tourist visa, it is issued to |
| Thai Embassy, prior to the arrival to the | | | | people who want to enter the country for |
| country. | | | | tourism related purposes. As per the Interior |
| | | | Ministerial Announcements, nationals from 38 |
| Bahamas, Belize, Republic of Bolivia, | | | | countries needn't have to obtain a visa to |
| Republic of Chile, Republic of Costa Rica, | | | | enter the country and stay here for a period |
| Republic of Haiti, Jamaica, Republic of Peru, | | | | not exceeding 30 days. Non-immigrant visa is |
| Kingdom of Bhutan, Republic of Cameroon, | | | | for people who want to enter the country for |
| Zimbabwe, Republic of Maldives, Vatican City | | | | such reasons as to set up and conduct |
| and Tuvalu, are among the countries whose | | | | business, perform official tasks, to study or |
| nationals are entailed to have a visa on the | | | | to take part in seminars and projects, and to |
| arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok), | | | | carry out scientific research works. |
| Phuket International Airport, and Hat Yai | | | | |
| International Airport. But, the nationals of | | | | When comes to the immigrant visa, it is |
| certain countries that have agreements with | | | | issued by Thai Embassies and Consulates to |
| the country need not have to obtain a visa to | | | | foreigners who wish to enter the country and |
| enter Thailand, and stay here for not more | | | | stay here permanently. However, it is |
| than 30 days. However, these people are | | | | mandatory to obtain the consent of the |
| required to get an entry stamp at the entry's | | | | Ministry of Interior. In the case of Non |
| checkpoint. Some of the nations that are | | | | Quota Immigrant Visa, it is issued by the |
| included in this category are Algeria, | | | | Immigration Bureau in Bangkok to foreigners |
| Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Hong Kong, | | | | domiciled in the country as well as with |
| Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, | | | | valid documents to re-enter the country. In |
| Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Western | | | | order to obtain this visa, the applicants are |
| Samoa, and Yemen. | | | | required to relevant documents including the |
| | | | Certificate of Residence with the Immigration |
| However, these lists of countries may be | | | | Bureau in Bangkok. |
| changed by the Immigration Bureau in regular | | | | |
| intervals or according to certain | | | | There are a plenty of reputable law firms and |
| circumstances. Likewise, for a longer stay | | | | other related service providers in Thailand |
| exceeding 30 days, the nationals of all | | | | to provide the best in Thai immigration |
| countries are required to have a valid visa. | | | | services. These service providers undertake a |
| But, there is exception for this for people | | | | continuum of services in connection with |
| of such nations as Denmark, Finland, New | | | | immigration, such as, work permit |
| Zealand, Norway, South Korea, and Sweden. | | | | registrations for foreign workers, visa |
| These people can stay here without a visa for | | | | processing for non-immigrants, resident |
| a period up to 90 days. | | | | permits registrations, and consultation |
| | | | services regarding general immigration |
| In order to apply for a visa, certain | | | | services. |
| documents must be submitted with the Thai | | | | |