Thailand Visa

Enlisted below are some of the key features of the Thailand Visa:

• Thailand Visa is available on arrival including at the airport if the duration of stay is less than 15 days.

• A Thailand Visa is issued by the Consulate or Embassy of Thailand in the resident country of the applicant.

• Depending on your travel needs, you can pick the desired type of Thailand Visa.

• An Indian passport is mandatory for applying for a Thailand Visa.

Based on the purpose of travel, the Thailand Visa is categorised into different types. Some of the types of Thailand Visa are mentioned below:

• Tourist Visa: As the name implies, the Thailand Tourist Visa is meant for those who visit Thailand for leisure purposes. The Tourist Visa can also be extended for additional 30 days if need be.

• Non-immigrant B-Visa: The Non-immigrant B-Visa is for business travellers making a visit to Thailand. Anyone who is going to Thailand for business purposes or for work must get this type of visa.

• Non-immigrant Ed-Visa: This is applicable to students who are going to Thailand to get enrolled in educational or vocational courses. A letter of recommendation is essential for applying for this type of visa.

• Non-immigrant O-Visa: This type of visa can be applied by those who are getting married to a Thai national or by someone who plans to settle in Thailand after retirement.

• Permanent Resident Visa: The Thailand Permanent Visa can be applied by those who plan to completely settle in Thailand. However, to get this type of visa, one must continue living in Thailand for at least three years.

Except for visas on arrival, you need to apply for all the other kinds of Thailand visas in advance. To apply for a Thailand Visa here is all that you need to do:

• First, visit the official website of the Thailand Embassy and go to the e-visa Thailand portal.

• Then, select a preferred Thailand visa type and fill out the application form. For filling out the application form, you need to enter details such as date of birth, type of travel, passport number, etc.

• Next, upload all the documents that are essential for the Thai visa application form.

• Then, carefully check all the details entered by you and proceed to the payment gateway.

• After successfully completing all the required processes, the Thailand visa will be issued to you.

Here are the documents required for filling out the Thailand visa application form:

• Valid passport

• Duly-filled visa application form

• Coloured passport-size photograph

• Valid identity proof

• A copy of the tickets to Thailand

• Income proof to validate that you will be able to carry out the expenses in Thailand

Depending on the purpose of travel to Thailand, the visa fees vary, and here are details of the same:

• The Thailand Tourist Visa for single-trip is Rs 2500 and for a multi-trip is Rs. 12,000.

• The Thailand Business Visa for a single-trip is Rs. 4,442 and for a multi-trip is Rs. 11,056.

• The Thailand Transit Visa is Rs. 1,900.

• The Thailand Non-Immigrant Visa is Rs. 4,442 for single trip and for multi-trip it is Rs. 11,056.

The processing time for a Thai visa application form may vary depending on the type of visa you have applied for. So, it becomes important to keep a track of your Thai visa application form to be updated. You can do so by registering on the e-visa Thailand portal with your correct date of birth, verification code, and whatever else is required. After logging in, you can track the exact status of your Thai visa application form.