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How to Travel to Thailand in 2022

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Thailand Travel Restrictions 2023

Thailand Travel Restrictions for 2023

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During the global COVID-19 pandemic, measures have been enforced to prevent and control COVID-19 from spreading in Thailand. This includes measures to keep an influx of visitors to Thailand in check.

After two years of dealing with Covid and extensive travel restrictions, international travel is finally returning to normal on the 1st of July, 2022. From July 1st, the following changes have been implemented for all international travelers.

• Foreigners do not need to show proof of Covid Insurance.
• All mandatory hotel quarantine has been removed.
• Thailand Pass is no longer required for foreign travelers to enter Thailand.
• Vaccinated travelers do not need to provide proof of vaccination before arriving.
• Unvaccinated travelers (including children traveling with unvaccinated parents) will need to complete an RT-PCR or Professional Antigen Test (Pro-ATK) 72 hours before departing for Thailand. Proof does not need to be uploaded before traveling.
• Airlines and Thai Immigration will do random checks to confirm travelers meet Covid prevention requirements (vaccination or Covid test).

Read below and you can see how you can once again visit Thailand with ease.

Required Documents for Travel to Thailand

Please have the following documents ready.

• Passport with at least six month validity
• Visa or visa exemption qualification
• Buy Thailand Travel Insurance
• Boarding pass to be presented at Passport Control
• Hotel booking confirmation if asked by Immigration Officer
• Note: Vaccination record no longer required

Incorrect documents will delay the entry screening by rules from the Thai immigration bureau and its Thai immigration officials.

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Step 1 – Check your eligibility

It is important to start your travel plans to Thailand by checking your eligibility. After July 1, you will need to check on what to do depending on your vaccination status, and what type of visa you will use when visiting Thailand.

For a general traveler, you may opt to enter Thailand without a visa under the Visa Exemption program. If you are entering Thailand for a holiday, you may be eligible to receive a “Visa on arrival”.

For those entering Thailand for a different purpose of stay, they need to obtain a Thai visa from their local Thai Embassy or Consulate prior to coming to Thailand. In the next step of the process, you may check the available visas for you.

Step 2 – Apply for the Visa

Thailand elite visa.

Do you want to stay in Thailand for 5, 10, or 20 years? You may consider the Thai Elite Visa program. It is an easy-to-apply and hassle-free visa application for your long-term stay in Thailand. For more information about the Thai Elite Membership and Visa application, you may check this page: https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thai-elite-visa

Visa Exemption

Nationalities under the Visa Exemption Program are allowed to enter Thailand without a visa from a Thai Embassy or Consulate. Upon arriving in Thailand, most nationalities who are part of the Visa Exemption Program are allowed to stay for 30 days. Certain nationalities can arrive as part of this program but for a shorter period of time. It is best to check the country exemption list and confirm how long you can visit Thailand without needing to apply for a Visa.

Tourist Visa and Special Tourist Visa (STV)

Foreigners may also apply for a Tourist Visa from the Thai embassy or consulate. There is the normal 60-day tourist visa that can be extended for additional 30 days, and the 90-day Special Tourist Visa (STV) which can be extended for two 90-day visa extensions at the local immigration office. There are certain requirements needed for the STV, but it allows a visitor to stay in Thailand for a potential 9 months.

Non-Immigrant Visa

Foreigners may also apply for a wide range of non-immigrant visas:

• Non-immigrant B Visa – for conducting business or employment
• Non-immigrant O visa – for visiting Thai spouse and family
• Non-immigrant ED visa – for students of recognized institutions in Thailand as well as their Parents or Legal Guardians
• Non-immigrant O retirement visa – for those who wish to retire in Thailand
• Non-immigrant OA and OX visa – for those who wish to obtain a Thailand retirement visa for long stay (it is different from type O visa)

Step 3 – Book a Flight, Hotel, and COVID-19 Insurance

There are many changes for how to enter Thailand after July 1, so it is important for a traveler to know what is required before departing their country and entering Thailand.

Flights to Thailand

At present, most airlines such as Qatar, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, All Nippon, Finnair, Thai Airways, and other major airlines are now permitted to operate flights to Thailand whether it is on a daily or weekly basis.

Vaccinated travelers are required to have their vaccination certificates on hand. Unvaccinated travelers will need to complete an RT-PCR or Pro-ATK 72 hours before departure from their home country.

Though Thailand Pass has been removed from July 1, and travelers no longer need to upload proof of vaccination or Covid Test, Airlines will do random checks and if travelers do not meet Covid requirements they will not be allowed to board their flight.

Before booking flights to Thailand with the airlines, travelers should ensure that they study the different categories of Thai visas granted to foreign nationals at this time to determine the possibility of travel. Please note that having plane tickets does not guarantee entry to Thailand, non-Thai travelers must have the correct Covid documents to enter Thailand. Since all mandatory quarantine conditions have been removed, travelers no longer need to worry about booking “sealed” flights if they wish to transit directly to a domestic flight.

Hotel Updates

From July 1, travelers are no longer required to book a SHA+ hotel and undergo an RT-PCR test on arrival. Travelers can enter the Kingdom and travel freely, booking any of the many wonderful hotels in Thailand .

Unvaccinated travelers do not need to provide proof of a hotel booking as mandatory quarantine measures have been removed for all travelers.

It is recommended to browse hotels in Thailand on Agoda.com before arriving as it is easier to organize transport to your first night’s rest if pre-booked.

Travelers are free to travel anywhere in Thailand when they arrive and do not need to worry about any testing or Province restrictions.

Book Your Insurance

Having Travel Insurance was a good practice before the world had to deal with Covid. During the Covid pandemic it was mandatory.

It is recommended for all visitors coming to Thailand to purchase travel insurance . Testing positive for Covid is still a possibility, and though people hope for an incident-free holiday, injuries and illness can happen.

Foreign visitors are not eligible for free medical care in Thailand. If the worst happens, a traveler could have expensive medical bills. Having a quality insurance policy can save a traveler potential medical expenses and allow them to enjoy a worry-free holiday.

A good insurance policy will also cover incidents like delayed flights, damage to personal possession, and loss of luggage.

Step 4 – Do I Need to Apply for the Thailand Pass?

From July 1st, 2022, foreign travelers no longer need to apply for a Thailand Pass before entering Thailand. The system is still in place but is now a platform where visitors can notify the Thai authority and medical facilities, and seek advice if they are diagnosed positive for Covid during their stay.

If you need to access the Thailand Pass system while in Thailand, please visit https://tp.consular.go.th/ and register by filling in your personal details on the Thailand Pass registration page.

Step 5 – Prepare the documents for your flight

Once you have booked your flights and ready to travel, it is recommended to prepare some documents for your holiday.

• Valid Thai visa in your passport or electronic visa approval (if applicable)
• COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate in case you are asked to present it to the airline or Passport Control for a spot check on arrival.
• RT-PCR or Pro-ATK test result if you are asked to present it for a random Covid check before boarding or on arrival.
• Travel insurance for Thailand is recommended by the Thai Government

Siam Legal has received reports from potential clients that some hospitals are creating difficulties for them until full payment is made for their medical expenses. Also, foreigners have allegedly been threatened with lawsuits for not settling their medical bills before being discharged. Using out-of-country policies can be problematic. We recommend using insurance providers headquartered inside Thailand with proper cover to avoid any undesirable outcomes.

Siam Legal International, a premier law firm in Thailand, recommends purchasing the proper insurance and so endorses AXA Insurance for your travel to Thailand insurance needs.

HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT POINTS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE PURCHASING TRAVEL INSURANCE

• Please review the details of any insurance before purchasing to understand if the policy has adequate cover. Cheap policies with inadequate levels of cover can lead to significant personal liability, and scenarios where policy holders incur hundreds of thousands of baht in out-of-pocket medical expenses have been reported. There are significant financial risks to being underinsured during your stay in Thailand.
• These policies do not cover medical costs from accidents (like motorcycle accidents) or common unexpected illnesses (common fever or food poisoning). Best to pay a few baht more for the peace of mind that comes from having proper coverage.
• AXA covers medical expenses (outpatient and inpatient) for accidents and illnesses, including COVID-19. Other insurance coverage might not.
• AXA also covers telemedicine and teleconsultation, which may be required during the quarantine period of any traveler.

Thai hospital staff are familiar with AXA cover, which should prevent any inconvenience during hospital admission or medical treatment from your hotel room. AXA Thailand also offers 24/7 local support during your stay in Thailand.

You can buy your Thailand Travel insurance today at:

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List of approved covid-19 vaccines.

As of December 1, the MoPH has approved the following vaccines:

• Pfizer–BioNTech or Comirnaty
• Janssen or Janssen/Ad26.COV2.S
• AstraZeneca or Covishield
• Sinopharm or COVILO
• CoronaVac or SinoVac
• Sputnik Lite

How to Obtain COVID-19 Insurance

Though COVID-19 travel insurance is no longer mandatory for entry to Thailand, it is recommended to have comprehensive insurance for the duration of your stay. Good travel insurance covers not only medical expenses relating to Covid, but also accident cover, personal damage or loss of possessions and missed or delayed flights.

It is best to purchase insurance before you travel. The easiest way to buy your policy is online through a reputable insurance provider. The insurance company will provide you with the all-important certificate of cover that you can present to authorities or medical professionals if you need to make a claim.

You may also be asked to present this certificate to the airline before they will allow you onboard. It’s quick and easy to do online. You can choose your length of policy from 7, 15, 30, 60 days, and 180 days. Just make sure that the policy covers your entire period of stay in Thailand as foreigners are not eligible for free medical care in Thailand and insurance companies will not cover claims for existing conditions.

You may purchase AXA COVID-19 travel insurance within a few minutes. Check them below.

You can buy budget insurance here: https://www.siam-legal.com/axa-insurance

How to Open a Bank Account in Thailand

Siam Legal offers and provides aid for a smooth and hassle-free way to open up a Thai bank account.

• You will receive help in opening a saving/current bank account
• You will receive a Bankbook and a debit/ATM card
• Online Banking (Thai mobile number is required)

Requirements

• Guarantee letter (to be provided by Siam Legal)
• The applicant may book for our service online.
• Our staff will prepare the application and necessary documents for the bank and arrange an appointment with the applicant.
• The applicant will collect the application form and documents from Siam Legal Bangkok office and proceed to the specific bank branch. Opening the account at the bank takes 1 to 2 hours.

Service Fee

Our service fee is 150 USD for opening a Thai savings account in Bangkok.

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im looking forward to traveling Thailand on 24th Sep for my upcoming holiday, what should i do or prepare in order to enter thailand?

For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link: https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf

Good afternoon, I will be travelling to Thailand in December 2022 with my 8 year old child. I am fully vaccinated but by child is not. My questions are: – Does my child need PCR test before entering Thailand? – My COVID-19 immunisation booster was done in February 2022. Will I need to get an updated booster to enter Thailand?

Many thanks

That would be okay, children can enter without test if accompanied by fully vaccinated parents.

My wife and I from India are planning a 20 day trip to Thailand from 29 Nov 2022. From Thailand we will be travelling by air to Kuala Lumpur. Is the new policy of 30 Days VOA applicable to us. If so do we have to register online for Visa on arrival

Effective on 1st October , VOA will be allowed from 15 days upto 30 days of stay . Please check this for your guidance https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/visa-on-arrival

I am an Indian travelling with family to Thailand from 1st October 2022 to 7th October 2022. Is visa free for Indians on that time or On arrival I need to Pay 2000 bhat. Do I have to register online for visa on arrival.

If you will apply evoa , Yes. https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/visa-on-arrival

Good day, I am planning to go in Thailand in December for 5 months as a tourist do I need visa? Also I am not vaccinated for Covid-19 can I freely enter ?

The length of your tourist visa will depends on your nationality. https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thai-visa-exemption-and-bilateral-agreement https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thailand-tourist-visa

We are 2x fully vaccinated adults, do our 2x children (7 & 3) need PCR tests prior to arrival or not?

Hi there, I’m travelling to Bangkok on 23 Sep 2022. is travel insurance still a must for entering Thailand? Thank you.

It’s not compulsory but still recommended.

I am coming to Thailand early September with my wife. I will be teaching at a Public University in Bangkok and they will cover for my insurance after I start teaching. Do I need an extra insurance for the travel? My wife has an Allianz health insurance, is that acceptable?

Another question we both go our Covid Vaccine boost is February, is that ok?

Thank you very much! Raul

Yes, booster is okay since you are fully vaccinated. For travel insurance with covid coverage, it’s not actually compulsory but still suggested. If you have other insurance provider, that would be fine.

Hi we are ravelling to Bangkok and Chaingmai on 3rd of September 2022 Do we need Visa ?or any travel documents for entry We got covid vaccination certificates and insurance

thanks Dr NINI

Hi Dr. Khin,

Visa will depends on your nationality, there’s a visa exemption and there’s also eligible for visa on arrival. Check it here https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/visa-on-arrival https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thai-visa-exemption-and-bilateral-agreement

We (4 us citizens) are traveling to Thailand in November with Us passports do we still need to purchase A Visa?

Hi Annette,

You are eligible to enter free visa for 30 days. Please click for your guidance https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thai-visa-exemption-and-bilateral-agreement

Hi, I am Covid vaccinated with 3 doses, last on January 2022 can I freely enter to Thailand on November or I need next dose to be not older than 6 or 9 months?

Yes that’s okay, last vaccine should not longer than 12 mos.

Hi, I am Covid vaccinated with 3 doses – last on Jan 2022. Can I freely enter to Thailand in November? Or I need to take next vaccine to be not older than 6 or 9 months?

HI, I am going to Thailand on 1st week of September,. I am unvaccinated when is the best date for me to take rt-pcr test. It’s ok if I take rt- pcr test 2 days before I go.

Hi Shahira,

Your RT PCR should valid 72 hours upon arrival.

Hi can come to thiland with a one way air line ticket as I mate like to stay longer if I like Thailand may thanks

Hi Anthony,

Depending on what your purpose and availed visa https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thailand-tourist-visa

I am Indian National and visit Thailand during 10 September to 18 September 2022. Thai pass is mandatory or not after 1 July 2022 or Do I need to apply the thai pass….???

Hi Vikrant,

You’re right, Thailand Pass is no longer required since July 1st.

Hi, If I received two doses of the Pfizer vaccine 10 months apart, am I considered as fully vaccinated?

I’m from uk,if I enter the kingdom on a visa exempt at the airport, whick allows me to stay 30 days, can I then extend my stay by going to immigration at jomtien a further 2 times or is it just the once I can extend my stay?

You can extend your permit to stay for a further 30 days at any local immigration office.

HI I intend to go to thailand the 1st of September.

I don’t clearly understand… there is no Thai Pass needed ?

For the insurance, do I need to buy the Axa Insurance ?

I come from France and will departure at Zurich(Switzerland) I’m fully vaccinated (2 doses).

Thanks for your answer !

Kind Regards.

Yes, Thailand Pass was no longer required and insurance is not mandatory but still recommended.

Hi there My friend is coming Thailand on 29/08/22 He plans to travel around south east Asia but doesn’t know for how long. Does he need to book a return flight back to the uk as won’t know where he’s going to be and when

Some countries in Asia , doesn’t require visa for short period of travel. He/She can go it directly from Thailand. Incase needed, he may go and visit with the nearest Embassy so they can be assisted further.

Hi, my wife and I are uk citizens and plan to visit Thailand in November 22 for 4 months. Is the tourist 60 day visa renewable or should we apply for a different visa? we are both retired. Thanks.

Hi Kenneth,

You can apply special tourist visa, please see this link for your guidance. https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/travel-to-thailand-from-the-uk

I’m planning to visit Thailand coming November 2022 but have a Jamaican passport and Canadian PR card. Is it OK to travel with both without a visa.. Thanks

Hello Deanna,

For Jamaican citizens, need to get a visa for Thailand by going to the nearest embassy. However, if you have a Canadian Passport you can travel to Thailand without a visa for no longer than 30 days.

I am Indian National and visit Thailand during 16 August to 28 August 2022. Do I need to apply for E-Visa in advance or can I get visa on arrival in Bangkok/Phuket? What is the difference between E-Visa and Visa on arrival for Indians?

For Indian passport holder can apply visa on arrival amounting Thb 2000.

Visa on arrival (VOA) is a visa that you will get at any International airports upon arrival while the electronic visa (E-visa) is one of the visa types issued to foreigners via electronic system.

Does my child aged 8 needs to vaccinated or needs RT PCR test

Hello Aashi,

If you are fully vaccinated, your children doesn’t need to do the RT-PCR test.

Hello, I have an Indian passport but a UK resident. Do I need to apply for a visa. Staying there for 10 days

If you are Indian passport holder, you can apply visa on arrival granted for 14 days.

Hi I’m entering Thailand under visa exemption scheme. Do I need to show the proof of funds on arrival? If so, how much do I need to show? Can I show in cash? Thanks & Regards.

Yes. Normally 10,000 Baht

Hi, my country is under the visa exemption scheme but only 14 days. I’m planning to enter Thailand on 1st Oct and leave on 14th Oct. So that will be exact 14 days. Is it ok?

Also I will arrive in Bangkok but leave from Phuket. Would it be ok when I show the return ticket (that will be 2 one-way tickets) ? Thanks & Regards.

Hello Korn,

Yes, that would be fine. There is no problem in which Airport you would be as long as your flight date will return on your 14th day in Thailand.

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Thailand travel guidelines: latest rules for entry for Indians

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With easy access and visa on arrivals, Thailand has been a perennial favourite for Indian travellers looking for a quick shopping getaway or a longer beach vacay. Now after a long pandemic-induced hiatus, the borders have opened once again and restrictions have been lifted. From March 21st, all vaccinated travellers can enter Thailand with a negative RT PCR test and requisite insurance without having to quarantine on arrival.

So, whether it is a week at a luxury wellness resort or a whirl through the beaches, here’s your chance to plan your holidays to Thailand again.

Here’s what you need to know

All travellers above 18 need to be fully vaccinated to enter Thailand and will have to undergo an exit-screening at the point of departure at the airline check-in counter. Here is the full list of all that is required to be eligible for entry into the country:

• COVID-19 vaccination certificate and a certificate of recovery for those who have been infected with COVID-19 within three months of their travel date.
• A Thailand Pass to be obtained here for arrivals via air or land, or a certificate of entry, from the Royal Thai Embassy or appointed Consulate Generals for arrivals by water. Visitors can choose the pass that suits them the past and pick between the faster Test and Go programme or go for the existing Sandbox programme which restricts your stay to a government approved list of areas for seven days before travelling elsewhere. For non-vaccinated travellers there is an option of 7/10/14 days quarantine on arrival.
• A negative RT-PCR lab for all adults conducted within 72 hours of the travel date. Children below the age of 6, travelling with parents with a negative RT-PCR test, are not required to have a pre-arrival negative RT-PCR test result and can undergo a saliva test on arrival. For unaccompanied travellers between the ages of 12-17 years, a single dose of approved COVID-19 vaccines is mandatory.
• Health insurance with a coverage of atleast US$20,000/Rs1,52,500 that includes medical expenses associated with COVID-19.
• Proof of payment for one night’s accommodation at a government-approved hotel including expenses for one RT-PCR test on Day 1 and 1 Antigen Self-Test Kit on Day 5 (this is not required for those who are travelling for a shorter duration).
• All travellers must download and install the MorChana app via Apple or Android platforms and register their Day 5 test results in case they are staying on for a longer duration.

Travel from India to Thailand

Flights to Thailand are available from most major cities in India and airlines including Air India, Thai Smile, Spice Jet and Vistara are now operational.

Visas Indian travellers to Thailand can either opt for the regular stamped visa in person via VFS or, apply for an e-visa online here . There is also a visa-on-arrival option that is available but will increase your time spent at the airport on arrival.

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Thailand Visa Guide: Eligibility, Documents & Process for Indians

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13 Jan 2022

Why is Thailand visa needed?

Thailand Visa is required for Indian in order to visit the country whether for tourism or work purpose or if you are transiting from Thailand while traveling to some other place. For Indians, tourist visa for up to 30 days of travel can be issued on arrival at any of the ports of Thailand. People also keep inquiring about the process of Bangkok visa for Indians, however, you must know that there is no such thing as Bangkok visa, you just need to get a Thai visa.

Thailand Visa Eligibility

Visa eligibility of Thailand depends on various factors, like:

Country of Residence:

Based on your country of residence, you will be issued the short-term visa on arrival for either 14 days or 30 days or 60 days or 90 days. For different countries, there are different set of eligibility rules.

Purpose of Visit:

Based on the purpose of your visit, you would need to check the eligibility criteria.

Type of Employment:

If you are business personnel, you can apply for Type B visa. If you are a skilled worker, you are eligible under the Type EX visa. If you are a media professional, you can apply under the Type M visa. Based on your profession and employment, you can check your eligibility.

Thailand Visa Application Process

Basic types of thailand visas.

There are two basic types of Thailand visas that foreigners can avail:

This includes short term visit visa from 14 to 90 days, long term visa, transit visa, and courtesy visa.

This includes special categories of visas issued to different people based on their profile, purpose of travel, and duration of travel. Such a visa can be issued to students, sports personnel, government personnel, military officials, business people, skilled workers, media personnel, retirees, scientists, teachers, etc.

• General Visa
• Non-Immigrant Visa

Process for different types of visas

Short-term tourist visa generally does not require any process as such, till you actually arrive in the country. Upon your arrival in Thailand, you can visit the immigration desk and get your visa issued. Such a visa for Indians would be valid for 30 days.

Process for long term and non-immigrant categories of visa would require you to apply in advance before visiting the country. The Thai embassy has recognized two agencies in India to carry out the application process on behalf of candidates. These agencies are VFS Global and Cox & Kings. You can contact one of these agencies and sort out the documents as well as the visa application process. Otherwise, you can download the application form, submit it to the embassy or consulate along with relevant supporting documents and then wait for the visa. The visa will be either approved or rejected within a timeline of 3 days from the application.

The process of application for long term and non-immigrant categories can be completed online as well as offline based on your convenience.

Where to apply for Thailand Visa?

Offline application:.

Offline application can be made by visiting any of the VFS Global Thailand Visa Application Centres. You can download the application form from the website of VFS Global and submit it at any of the offline centres along with your photo and relevant supporting documents. VFS Global has application centres in Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Chandigarh, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Kolkata and Kochi.

Online Application:

You can also apply for Thailand visa online. You will need to visit the website of VFS Global Thailand page. You can fill the form here and submit it online along with your basic personal details. Once you submit the form, you will need to select one of the Thailand Embassy and Consulates for the application process based on your location within India. The Royal Thai Embassy is in New Delhi, whereas there are Royal Thai Consulate Generals in Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata.

Visa on Arrival:

For short-term tourism related purpose of traveling up to 30 days in Thailand, you do not need to apply before you reach the country. Once you land in Thailand, you would just need to visit the immigration office at the airport and furnish relevant documents along with return flight ticket in order to get the visa issued.

How to book Appointment?

There is no need of any prior appointment in order to apply for Thailand visa. If you wish to apply offline, you can just walk in to any of the above-mentioned Visa Application Centres of VFS Global and get the process done. If you wish to apply online, you can just fill the form and submit the application. In case of visa on arrival, you can just stand at the queue (if at all) at the immigration desk of the airport through which you entered Thailand.

How to Check Status of Thailand Visa

The status of your Thailand visa application can be checked online from the track your application page on VFS Global website. You will need to enter your passport number along with your date of birth in order to avail the status check feature.

Thailand Visa Document Requirements

The basic type of visas required for visiting Thailand include general visa and non-immigrant visa. General visa is issued to people wanting to travel to the country for short term, long term, on courtesy, or for transit. Non-immigrant visa is issued to people wanting to travel to the country with specific purposes including but not limited to studies, business, sports, arts, science, teaching, training, military duty, government duty, international organization duty, journalism, producing a movie, religion, etc.

Documents Required for Tourist or Transit Visa:

• Passport with a validity of at least 4 months and with at least 2 empty pages
• Visa application form duly filled and signed by the applicant
• Two color photographs as specified by the Royal Thai Embassy
• Visa fee receipt
• Confirmed onwards and return flight ticket
• Proof of accommodation in Thailand in either hotel or a friend or relative’s place. In case you are traveling in group, you would need to present the details of all the travellers with passport numbers, travel plan and places of travel within Thailand
• In case staying with friends or relatives, you would need to present an invitation letter along with their passport number. In case your friends or relatives are not Thai, their work permit should be valid for at least 6 months
• Proof of sufficient funds

Thailand Visa Requirements for Non-Immigrant Visa for Business, Sports, Media (Type B, S, M)

• Filled visa application form duly signed by the applicant
• Checklist document duly filled and signed by the applicant
• Appointment confirmation on an A4 sheet
• Original passport that must be valid for at least 6 months
• Two photocopies of the biodata of the applicant
• Two color photographs
• Flight ticket booking
• Proof of sufficient funds – either 6 months bank statement or EPF slips or fixed deposit certificates
• Letter from the sponsor along with his financial, ID, and address proofs
• Original marriage certificate (if applicable)
• Original birth certificate
• Original company registration certificate (if applicable)
• Letter issued by the applicant’s employer explaining the sanctioned leave of absence and/or the official purpose of Thailand visit (if applicable)
• For sports visa, you would additionally need an official letter from the Ministry of Sports in Thailand to grant you permission of participating in the sports event in the country
• For media visa, you would additionally need an official letter from the Ministry of Tourism in Thailand to grant you permission of making a film or conducting specific media activities within the country
• In case of a journalist, you would additionally need to provide proof on your agency being registered with the Thai government or a specific state
• In case you were issued visa earlier and did not use, you would need to provide an explanation letter on the reasons the previous visa was not used
• In case your name is different in any of the documents you have furnished, you would additionally need evidence to verify your identity

Documents Required for Education Visa (Type ED)

• Letter issued by a registered institute confirming the admission along with the details of the course
• Letter issued by the current employer of applicant granting leave to attend training/seminar/conference (if applicable)
• Proof of education of the applicant with all important marksheets
• If the applicant is less than 18 years in age, he/she would need to furnish all important details of parents including their marriage certificate, consent letter duly signed, copies of their biodatas and passports, etc.

The above Thailand visa documents are to be furnished to the relevant embassy or consulate in correct order and with a checklist.

Thailand Tourist Visa

What is thailand tourist visa.

Thailand tourist visa is handed over to Indians upon arrival to the country through any of its port. The immigration department at these ports function 24*7 so that any visitor can avail tourist visa right upon arrival.

Duration of Thailand Tourist Visa

The duration of Thailand tourist visa would depend on your nationality. For a small group of countries, Thailand does not even require a visa. For another small group of countries, Thailand allows 90 days of tourist visa on arrival. For another set of countries, it allows 60 days of tourist visa. However, for most of the countries, including India, Thailand allows up to 30 days of tourist visa on arrival. This tourist visa can be extended once for 30 more days at an additional visa fee of 1900 Baht.

Eligibility Criteria for Thailand Tourist Visa

There are no pre-defined eligibility criteria for Thailand tourist visa as such. However, you are deemed to be eligible if you are able to produce the relevant requested documents. In special cases and under special visa categories, the eligibility will be checked on the basis of your profile, financial proof, and other types of proofs of evidence. For example, you will need to be a Thai government approved participant in order to participate in a sports tournament or a movie production stint in the country.

For on arrival visa, you need to directly apply at the port of entry in Thailand upon your arrival in the country.

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Application process for thailand tourist visa.

For on-arrival Thailand visa, there is no application process as such. You just have to book your to and fro tickets for Thailand and visit the country. Upon landing at the port of entry, you will need to furnish your documents to the immigration officer. After verifying your identity, proofs, and documents, the officer will issue the visa to you which will be valid for stay of up to 30 days. A basic fee of Baht 1000 will be levied for the visa issuance. Thailand is among the countries with easiest and most relaxed laws in regards to visa overall, and on-arrival visa, specifically.

Documents required for Thailand Tourist Visa

Tourist visa for Thailand from Indiais not very difficult to get and do not require much documentation either. Here is a checklist of the important documents that you would need for a tourist visa to Thailand:

• Proof of accommodation in Thailand along with the hotel details and address. In case you are traveling in group, details of all travellers along with their passport numbers, itinerary, and places of interest in Thailand will need to be provided
• Proof of sufficient funds, at least INR 40,000 in your bank account per traveller. For this, you can either present your bank statement from the last 6 months, or EPF slips, or fixed deposit certificates

Where to apply Thailand Tourist Visa?

For on arrival visa, you need to directly apply at the port of entry in Thailand upon your arrival in the country. Once you reach the airport or the seaport, you will be guided to the visa application desk to face an immigration officer. The officer will check all the documents you present along with your return flight ticket. Based on your profile, documents, eligibility, country of residence, and overall identity, you will be granted the visa at a minimal processing fee of Baht 1000.

For tourist visa applications from India, you can either do it online or offline.

For offline applications, you must download the form from the official website of VFS Global and then walk in to any of the Visa Application Centres of VFS Global to submit the filled application form along with relevant supporting documents. VFS Global Visa Application Centres in India are in New Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Bengaluru, Kochi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, and Chennai.

How to Track Thailand Tourist Visa?

You can track your Thailand tourist visa application online from the official website of VFS Global. Once on this page, you must enter your passport details and date of birth in order to successfully track the status of your application

Thailand Visa Fees

Basic types of Thailand visas include general and non-immigrant visas. General visas are further divided into short term visa, long term visa, transit visa, and courtesy visa. Non-immigrant visas are further divided primarily on the basis of occupation and the purpose and duration of the visit.

Thailand and Bangkok Visa Fees for Tourists

Thailand visa fees for transit, fees for thailand non-immigrant visas, miscellaneous point to note:.

• All fees as listed above is on per candidate basis for Thailand visa fees for Indians.
• For tourist multiple entry visa and for all non-immigrant visas, applicants in Chennai, Bengaluru, Kochi, and Hyderabad will need to pay the visa fees via a cheque issued in favour of “The Royal Thai Consulate General” payable in Chennai.
• In addition to the visa application fee, the applicants from the above mentioned 4 cities would need to pay an additional service charge of INR 315 per applicant including GST.
• By paying an additional fee of INR 215, the applicant can get the passport with the visa stamp delivered at his doorstep.
• For a group size of 11 and above, additional service charge of INR 235 including GST per person is levied. Also, in such cases, you would need to submit a letter from the organizing company, with detailed itinerary, and travel tickets of everyone on a single PNR for traveling on the same flight.
• All fees and charges as mentioned above are non-refundable even in case of visa rejection.

Frequently Asked Questions on Thailand Visa

Here is a list of commonly asked questions while applying for visa.

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1. TOURIST VISA FOR SINGLE ENTRY

Requisite documents for tourist visa, 1. travel documents and pictures.

1.1 Valid Passport for 6 months from date of entry (with at least 2 empty pages). 1.2 A complete Visa Application form (must be filled in blue ink/typed) with the original signature of the applicant. 1.3 Two recent photographs (not older than 3 months) of applicant Size – 3.5×4.5cm, white background & matt finish, with applicant’s signature on the back. 1.4 Cover letter, typed and sign specifying the purpose of travel, travel dates, address in Thailand. Family name and passport number with relation (if applied with family) 1.5 A photocopy of the return confirmed travel ticket.

2. Proof of Adequate Finance For Individual Tourist

2.1 Bank statement of six months (must be original and attested by the bank) with equivalent minimum current balance to USD 700 per person or USD 1400 per family. 2.2 Cover letter, typed and signed by a family member who sponsors the trip, and whose name is on the above bank statement along with singed photocopy of passport of the sponsor (in case of submitting the financial proof of the applicant’s sponsorship by a family member)

3. Accommodation

3.1 Proof of hotel/accommodation reservation in Thailand with contact number and address 3.2 If travel in group, must provide a cover letter stating all names with passport numbers, plan of Travel, and place(s) to stay. 3.3 If intended to stay with relatives or friends (Proof of accommodation lease agreement/Tabian Baan), must provide invitation letter along with copy of their ID / passport and in case they are not Thai, must provide their work permit, valid at least six months.

4. TOURIST VISA (MEDICAL TREATMENT)

4.1 Same requirements as above i.e. from point 1 to 3. 4.2 Medical report from local hospital requesting treatment in Thailand. 4.3 Acceptance letter from Thailand’s hospital for treatment of applicant.

5. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

(below documents are supplementary, while No. 1- 4 are mandatory) 5.1 Evidence of employment and regular/monthly income in India such as Income Tax Returns, Letter of Employment stating salary, Payment Slips, and Business License/Registration, etc.

2. TOURIST VISA FOR MULTIPLE-ENTRY

Requisite documents for tourist visa (multiple-entry).

1.1 Valid Passport for 6 months from date of entry (with at least 2 empty pages). 1.2 A complete Visa Application form (must be filled in blue ink/typed) with the original signature of the applicant. 1.3 Two recent photographs (not older than 3 months) of applicant Size – 3.5×4.5cm, white background & matt finish, with applicant’s signature on the back. 1.4 A photocopy of the return confirmed travel ticket (At least for first trip) 1.5 Cover letter, typed and sign specifying the purpose of travel, travel dates, address in Thailand. Intended travel Itinerary for six months. Family name and passport number with relation, If applied with family. (Only father, mother, spouse or children are acceptable) 1.6 Proof of residence in India (for non-Indian passport holders)

2. Proof of Adequate Finance and Occupation For Individual Tourist

2.1 Bank statement of six months (must be original and attested by the bank) with equivalent minimum current balance to 200,000 THB. (For Individual traveler) For travelling with family required minimum balance of 400,000 THB. 2.2 Evidence of employment and regular/monthly income in India including Income Tax Returns,Letter of Employment stating salary, Payment Slips, VAT/Services Tax Registration Certificate, and Business License/Registration where applicable.

3.1 Proof of hotel/accommodation reservation in Thailand with contact number and address. (For at least first trip) 3.2 If travel in group, must provide a cover letter stating all names with passport numbers, plan of Travel, and place(s) to stay. 3.3 If intended to stay with relatives or friends, must provide invitation letter along with copy of their ID / passport and in case they are not Thai, must provide their work permit, valid visa at least six months.

Please Note

– Validity of the visa denotes the time period during which the traveler can use the visa. Period of stay denotes the amount of time the traveler can stay in Thailand – Visa Process takes at least 5 working days from the date when the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Mumbai receives all required documents and fees – The above guidelines are defined by Royal Thai Consulate General, Mumbai and must be strictly followed. Visa Information and Application Centre will not accept visa applications which do not meet above specified guidelines. The documents must be arranged in the order given above. – Royal Thai Consulate-General, Mumbai reserves the right to ask for a Personal Interview or Additional Documents. – The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Mumbai maintains full and exclusive competence for visa application and granting process.

3. VISA ON ARRIVAL (VOA)

2.1 ELGIBLE APPLICANT: – Single entry validity of up to 15 days and cannot be extended. Passport should hold validity of minimum 6 months from the date of expiration

2.2 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: -Complete Application Form -Photograph (4x6cm) -Sufficient Funding of THB 10,000 per person and THB 40,000 per family -Confirmed return ticket within 15 days -RT-PCR Negative certificate taken less than 72 hrs before departure. – Health insurance policy with a minimum coverage of USD 20,000 stating clearly covering treatment and medical expenses related to COVID-19 during stay in Thailand.

-Visa Fees: THB 2000

4. E-Visa On Arrival (E-VOA)

Apply for visa on arrival online.

Thailand Visa on Arrival (VOA) which enables you to apply online, through Internet, to make your trip happen to Thailand than ever, all you need to do is to complete the online application form via  www.immigration.go.th For passengers who would like to apply for Visa on Arrival to travel in Thailand, there are two service counters provided by Suvarnabhumi airport before reaching to the Immigration on 2nd level. The details and required documents are listed as follows:

Qualification required for visa on arrival

The Visa on Arrival must be used only on the date of issue • Must be the citizens of nationalities accordance with Ministry of Interior’s announcement • Passport must be genuine and over 30 days validity. • Purpose of touring not more than 15 days. • Must have confirmed return ticket within 15 days. • Must notify the address In Thailand that can be verified. • Not under section 12 Immigration Act B.E.2522 (A.D.1979) • Visa fee in Thai currency only (Cash)/Non-refundable • Having appropriate means of living. (10,000 Baht/person, 20,000 Baht/family)

Passport holders of the following countries/territories may apply for Visa on Arrival.

After apply visa on arrival application online..

• Once an application has been completed by the applicant. Applicant will get Transaction Reference Number (TRN). • Please print it out and bring it along when you travel to THAILAND to get Visa on Arrival stamped on your passport.

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This is the most popularly availed type of visa. It is issued to foreigners entering Thailand for the purpose of tourism. This kind of visa can be acquired in India ahead of travelling to Thailand. Typically, a tourist visa entails a stay of 60 days, with the option available to extend it for another 7 days. A holder of a thailand tourist visa cannot apply for a work permit, though holders of tourist visa can apply to change the visa altogether from tourist to non-immigrant visa in case they wish to work in Thailand, or feel that they won’t be allowed a longer duration stay without the non-immigrant visa.

Thailand Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV)

The single entry tourist visa allows you to stay in Thailand for 60 days from the date of arrival. For Indian citizens it can further be extended for a period of 7 days for an additional cost. But this needs to be done before your 60 days have expired, and need the date stamped in your passport. A single entry tourist visa has a total validity of 3 months, while this hasn’t got anything to do with the length of your stay. It simple means that you must enter Thailand before the expiry date mentioned. Once 60 days have lapsed you can re-enter Thailand with a fresh single entry tourist visa which too would be issued by the Thai embassy and can be bought from an OTA. The most misunderstood aspect about the single entry tourist visa is that it is after all a thailand single entry visa . While it has a validity of 60 days with an extension of 7 days, you need to use it up when you first enter the country, and the moment you step outside the Thai border before completing your 60 day tenure it is immediately cancelled. And to re-enter, you need to once more apply for a brand new visa whether single or multiple entry. After a 20-day stay in Thailand in case you visit Cambodia and travel around to Angkor Wat and then wish to return to Thailand by air, you are given a 30 days (airport) visa extension stamp. In such a case you do not have to buy the 60-day single entry tourist visa, and lose your stay for the remaining 40 days. But in case you have bought a single entry tourist visa and also wish to see some of the neighbouring countries, then you must first consume your 60-day stay in Thailand and only then leave.

Documents Required to Get a Single Entry Tourist Visa to Thailand

• - Passport with at least six month validity
• - Visa application form completely and accurately filled
• - Confirmed return air tickets
• - A photograph of 4*6 cm dimensions
• - Bank statement to show that you have sufficient amount to support your stay in Thailand
• - A cover letter that states the purpose of your visit, any local who would be hosting you, and other interests you may have during your travels to Thailand.

How to Get a Single Entry Tourist Visa to Thailand

You need to ready all your documents and application form and visit the OTA and they will send your documents for processing to the high commission of Thailand. Once your document is ready you will be asked to visit your OTA to collect the visa approval papers.

Thailand Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV)

A multiple entry tourist visa is issued only at the country of origin. In order for this visa to be granted, there is a strict criteria that needs to be met. In a multiple entry tourist visa each stay must not exceed more than 60 days. You need to show your bank statements which should have at least $6000 for 3 months, letters of employment mentioning where you presently work, or in case you are self-employed. Registration documents, return air tickets and hotel reservation vouchers for all days of stay in Thailand. The multiple entry tourist visa is valid for 6 months from the date of issue, where you are granted 60 days per trip. You can re-enter the country only on completion of a 60-day period. Such a visa itself has a validity of 6 months, and hasn’t got anything to do with the length of your stay. It simply means that you need to enter the country before the expiry date mentioned in the document.

Documents Required to Get a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa to Thailand

• - Passport with a minimum of six month validity
• - Visa application form duly filled
• - Proof of return air travel paid in full
• - Bank statement to show that you have enough funds to support your stay in Thailand. The requirement here is higher than in a single entry tourist visa.
• - A cover letter that mentions the reasons for your travel, it could even be from a friend who is a local and is ready to host you, and any other interests you may have like doing a short term course in art, cookery among others.

How to Get a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa to Thailand

You first have to ready all your documents and fill up the application form accurately, and then visit your agent on the decided date and hand him over your documents which he will send for processing to the consulate. Once your approval has arrived, you can visit them again and take back your passport and documents.

Thailand Tourist eVisa on Arrival

The most preferable way of getting a quick visa approval is by opting for a Thailand eVisa on arrival. This process was first introduced in 2018, and is a provision through which Indian citizens can pre-register for a short stay of no more than 15 days to Thailand, in any part of the country, only for the purposes of tourism. It is a procedure put in place by the Kingdom of Thailand to fasten border control operations for travellers. A simple online method of attaining visa approval, here travellers can fill up the application online, file their documents online, pay the visa fee and agent commission online and await their visa approval document too online. This E-VOA saves you the stress of waiting in long queues at the immigration desk at the airport and filling up your form and then getting your documents verified one by one. By opting for the Thailand eVisa on arrival, a traveller can straightaway head to the designated fast track desk for eVisa on arrival, show his documents and get a prompt stamp on the passport. No more paying visa fee at the airport and struggling to find sufficient local currency to make the payment. This facility can only be availed by those arriving by air, and that too at select international airports of the country including its hub the Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok. Such a visa is valid for 30 days from the date of approval, letting you stay in Thailand for no more than 15 days. And most importantly, this is a single entry visa.

Documents required to get a Thailand eVisa on arrival

• - Your application form accurately filled.
• - The front and back cover of your passport which has a minimum validity of 30 days. Your passport should have a complete blank page for the visa stamp.
• - Proof of accommodation for all the days of your stay whether someone’s house, home stay, hotel, resort or serviced apartment.
• - Confirmed return air tickets paid in full.
• - Proof of funds; as an individual you need to be carrying 10,000 Thai Baht to support your stay in the country, and per family the rate is 20,000 Thai Baht.
• - A recent coloured photograph of 4*6 cm dimensions.

Thailand eVisa on Arrival Regular

When you approach your OTA to get this sort of eVisa, he would want to know what kind of service would you opt for whether regular or express. A regular Thailand eVisa on arrival is principally the same as an express Thailand eVisa on arrival only the time taken to process the documents is different, and as a result the costs of both the procedures are different too. A regular Thailand eVisa on arrival demands the same set of documents and the form to be filled is also the same, but the visa takes 48 to 72 hours to get processed, and land in your inbox. The cost of getting a Thailand eVisa on arrival regular with Yatra is INR 1950. Both the visas are single entry visas, letting you stay in the country for only 15 days and is valid for a total of 30 days from the date of approval.

Thailand eVisa on Arrival Express

Those who opt for the eVisa on arrival express category are usually travelling to Thailand at a very short notice and need their approvals to come through in record time. To facilitate this the Royal Thai Embassy has worked out the system of getting a Thailand E-VOA within 24 hours. All other terms and conditions of the eVisa on arrival remain the same. The form is the same, the documents you need to produce too are the same, and both are single entry visa, allowing you a brief stay of no longer than a fortnight in Thailand. Just that your visa documents get processed in the quickest possible time and you receive your visa approval within 24 hours. The fee to get such a visa too is substantially higher. If you get this done by Yatra, trusting Yatra to go through all your papers before processing them, so that an approval is guaranteed, you need to pay a fee of INR 7150 which is inclusive of the agent commission and the visa fee charged by the Thai high commission.

How to Get a Thailand eVisa on Arrival

You can get this pre-approved visa document through Yatra. Simply fill up a basic form from the comfort of your home or office, upload a scanned copy of the aforesaid documents and make the payment of the visa fee online. The Yatra team will then scan your documents for accuracy and let you know if your papers are ready to be sent for approval. Once they forward the documents to the consulate, you need to wait for 2 to 3 day, or 24 hours, depending on which service you have opted for for your approvals to come through in your mailbox. The approved eVisa on arrival is then sent by Yatra to your registered email id. And it is almost as simple as that.

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Thailand tourism strategy: Visa-free stay for Russian tourists extended to 60 days

Russian passport-holders who arrive in thailand between may and july can stay up to 60 days per trip under the new measure to boost tourism by thai government.

Thailand’s cabinet approved a plan to allow Russian tourists who enter the country without a visa to stay for a maximum of two months as the Southeast Asian country bets on tourism to support an economic recovery.

Russian passport-holders who arrive in Thailand between May and July can stay up to 60 days per trip under the new measure, according to deputy government spokesperson Rudklao Suwankiri. The new rule will kick in after the current arrangement that allows Russians to stay up to 90 days lapses at the end of this month, she told a briefing after a weekly cabinet meeting on Tuesday.

Tourism-reliant Thailand last year relaxed visa rules for travelers from some of its main markets including China and India. Russians are the third-largest group of visitors to Thailand so far this year, after Chinese and Malaysians.

“This is a special case and it’s temporary,” Rudklao said referring to the cabinet nod for Russians. “The extension will help attract more Russian tourists during those three months, generating more tourism income and boost the economy.”

Tourism is one of Thailand’s key industries accounting for about 20% of total jobs and making up about 12% of the nation’s $500 billion economy. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s administration has set a goal of attracting 80 million tourists by 2027.

Russian tourist arrivals have topped 700,000 so far this year, on course to beat 1.48 million in 2023, according to data from the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

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Documents Required

• Completed Visa Application Form
• Passport validity required more than 6 month with at least 2 blank pages
• Old visa copy if they have traveled to India before
• 2 recent (not older than 3 months) colored photographs (2 inches X 2 inches) with white background ONLY.
• 1 Passport front page copies
• Thai ID copy (Child under 15 years old must have these following documents for submission:  Birth Certificate/House registration, Copy of parents Thai passport/Thai ID, Letter from parents for allowing to travel and specifying details of travel (ex. will be travelling with .....and when and how)(if travelling with a guardian/School/Tour must attach documents of the guardian/school/Tour along) 

Processing Time

• Three working days.

Note: Special privilege to Buddhist monks/nuns holding Thai Passports:  Gratis (Free) Visa is granted to Buddhist monks/nuns intending to visit India for pilgrimage

Non-Thai Nationals 

Documents Required:

• Completed Visa Application Form
• 2 recent colour photographs - 2 inches X 2 inches
• Two Photocopies of passport, to include current Thai visa page to confirm residency status in Thailand.
• Reference form.
• Copy of return flight ticket
• Copy of hotel booking
• Gap of two months is mandatory between two visits to India on tourist visa in respect of nationals of Afghanistan, China, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, foreigners of Pakistan origin and Stateless persons.
• For Non-Thai nationals visa is issued on the 6th working day.

#Some individual cases may require around 6-8 weeks time for processing.

The Embassy of India reserves the right to refuse visa without assigning reasons and without refund of fee.

Tourist Visa on Arrival Scheme

For further details, please visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/

Thai Nationals

• Thai ID copy (Child under 15 years old must have these following documents for submission:  Birth Certificate/House registration, Copy of parents Thai passport/Thai ID, Letter from parents for allowing to travel and specifying details of travel (ex. will be travelling with .....and when and how)(if travelling with a guardian/School/Tour must attach documents of the guardian/school/Tour along)
• Two Photocopies of passport
• Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) may submit proof of Indian origin for long term visa.

Special privilege to Buddhist monks/nuns holding Thai Passports:

Gratis (Free) Visa is granted to Buddhist monks/nuns intending to visit India for pilgrimage

Non-Thai Nationals

• Two Photocopies of passport, to include current Thai visa page
• Gap of two months is mandatory between two consecutive visits for nationals of Afghanistan, China, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, foreigners of Bangladesh and Pakistan origin only.
• For Non-Thai nationals, visa is issued on the 6th working day.

# Some individual cases may require around 6-8 weeks’ time for processing .

Singapore nationals

Tourist visa ( 30 days single/double entry)

Tourist visa ( 90 days single/double/multiple entry)

Tourist visa ( 6 months double/multiple entry)

UK nationals

Up to 1 yr single/multiple

1 yr to 5 yrs (multiple)

Ukrainenationals ( 6 months single/double/multiple)

Emergency Visa fee ( all types of visa)

Note for all categories other than Buddhist monks - Embassy Service charge Baht 70 per applicant. - IVS service charge Baht 15 per applicant.

A "Tourist Visa-on-Arrival (TVOA)" Scheme is available to International Travellers whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation , sight-seeing , casual visit to meet friends or relatives, short duration medical treatment or casual business visit. For further details, please visit the e-Tourist Visa segment in the Embassy’s website.

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A "Tourist Visa-on-Arrival (TVOA)" Scheme is available to International Travellers whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation , sight-seeing , casual visit to meet friends or relatives, short duration medical treatment or casual business visit. For further details, please visit the e-Tourist Visa segment in the Embassy’s website.

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Visa Information

The India Visa and Consular Services Application Centre are the outsourced partner of the Embassy of India in Thailand. In this capacity, the India Visa, Passport and Consular Service Application Centre is responsible for receipt of visa applications for travel to India and visa fees, submission of applications at the Embassy / Consulate of India in Thailand, collecting the processed passports from the Embassy of India in Thailand, and returning passports back to applicants.

The India Visa and Consular Services Application Centres are managed by VFS Global who is not involved in the process of assessment of visa applications. The assessment of visa applications is carried out by the Embassy / Consulate of India in Thailand and the decision to grant or refuse a visa to India is at their sole discretion. Staff members of VFS Global have no role or influence over the outcome of an application.

All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document in the form of a national passport with a valid visa obtained from an Indian Mission or Post abroad.

Important Notice

All visa applicants seeking visa for India are advised to mention the purpose of their visit to India clearly in their visa application forms and apply for relevant visa only. Please check the VFS Global website before filling in online India visa form to ensure that you are applying for appropriate visa and all the requisite documents are attached when presenting the printed application at the VFS Global.

It is mandatory to be present in Thailand at the moment of your visa application.

Please note that the validity of the visa begins from the date of issue by the Embassy / Consulate of India in Thailand and not from the date of travel mentioned on your application form.

Applicants can apply for any of the below category of Visas from Thailand to India based on their purpose of travel and supporting documents as per the related checklists and filling the online visa application form by visiting https://indianvisaonline.gov.in

Tourist Visa

Business visa, employment visa, student visa.

• Emergency Visa

Conference Visa

Journalist visa, research visa, transit visa.

• Medical and Medical Attendance Visa
• Transfer of Visa

Documents Required

Photo specifications, processing time, download forms.

Please study with the General instruction of the Embassy’s Website  

Tourist Visa is granted to a Thai National / Foreigner who does not have a residence or occupation in India and whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sight-seeing, casual visit to meet friends and relatives. No other activity is permissible on a Tourist Visa. The Tourist Visa is non – extendable and non-convertible.

All foreign nationals applying for visa in Bangkok are required to fill Reference Form along with the online visa Online Application. Please  CLICK HERE  to download form.

Non-Thai Applicants are requested to print the Reference Form, fill in the details (WITH BLACK INK ONLY, FILLED IN CAPITAL LETTERS), and submit the form along with the online visa Online Application.

For further details, please visit the Embassy’s website 

Tourist Visa on Arrival Scheme

A "Tourist Visa-on-Arrival (TVOA)" Scheme is available to International Travelers whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation , sight-seeing , casual visit to meet friends or relatives, short duration medical treatment or casual business visit.

A “Tourist Visa-on-Arrival (TVOA)” Scheme is available to tourists that are nationals of Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Djibouti, Fiji, Finland, Germany, Guyana, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue Island, Norway, Oman, Palau, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russia, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, UAE, Ukraine, USA, Vanuatu, Vietnam.

ETV is valid for entry through 9 designated Airports i.e. Bengaluru, Chennai,Cochin, Delhi ,Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai & Trivandrum. However, the foreigner can take exit from any of the authorized Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) in India.

For further details, please visit the e-Tourist Visa segment (ETV) in the Embassy’s website .

For detailed fee list and refer to your nationality and purpose of travel or document requirement.

• The Embassy of India reserves the right to refuse visa without assigning reasons and without refund of fee.

For complete list of fees according to the purpose of your travel, duration of stay and nationality, click the following:

• Visa Application Fees
• Consular Fees
• Passport Application Fees

Please note:

• Fees are accepted in Cash only for walk in customers at the VAC, while we accept bank transfer only for applications submitted through courier
• Walk in customers can pay in cash only; while applications sent through courier can pay through bank transfer only.

For your convenience, applications sent through courier must transfer to the following bank account and send us the proof of payment:

Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please check the Documents required as per what has been mentioned below:

Thai Nationals for tourist visa

• Completed Visa application form online www.indianvisaonline.gov.in
• Passport validity required more than 6 month with at least 2 blank pages
• Copy of previous Indian visa in case of a prior travel to India
• 2 recent (not older than 3 months) colored photographs (2 inches X 2 inches) with white background ONLY.
• 2 copies of Passport Bio page
• Thai ID copy
• Child under 15 years old must have these following documents for submission: Birth Certificate/House registration, Copy of parents Thai passport/Thai ID, Consent Letter from parents specifying details of travel (eg. travel dates, mode of travel, accompanying person)(if travelling with a guardian/School/Tour must attach documents of the guardian/school/Tour) )

Non-Thai Nationals for Tourist Visa:

Documents Required:

• Completed Visa Application Form
• Two Photocopies of passport bio page and current Thai visa page
• Copy of previous Indian visa in case of a prior travel to India Copy of Work permit / Resident permit in Thailand
• Reference form.
• Travel & Tour Itinerary
• Copy of Return flight ticket ( In and Out of India)
• Copy of Hotel Booking for minimum of 2 weeks
• For Applicants that have their own house or going to stay with friends or relatives in India must write a letter of stay and provide an invitation letter from the host with their supporting documents (like passport copy or Indian identity card copy )
• Minimum gap of two months is mandatory between two consecutive visits for nationals of Afghanistan, China, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, foreigners of Bangladesh and Pakistan origin only.

*For Non – Thai Nationals the duration of the Visa is decided by the Indian Embassy as per case to case basis.*

Please note: Countries that must have a bank statement attached with the document are listed below:

Nigeria, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Russia, Armenia, Tajikistan, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan

Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

• Un-mounted - 2 inch x 2 inch in size.
• Face should cover about 70 to 80% of the photo area.
• Frame Subject with Full Face, Front view, Eyes open
• Taken within the last 3 months to reflect your current appearance.
• The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white background.
• Appropriate brightness and contrast showing your skin tones naturally
• Even lighting (no shadows across or behind the face)
• Face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling and with your mouth closed.
• If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
• Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
• Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
• Photograph for Child/babies - The photograph should show the baby or child awake, looking straight at the camera with mouth closed and nothing covering the mouth. It should also show both edges of the face clearly (no toys, blankets, chair backs or other people visible) and no hair across the eyes.
• PASTE FIRMLY one photograph in the RIGHT HAND SIDE TOP CORNER BOX & STAPLE another photograph at LEFT HAND SIDE TOP CORNER of the application form

Please Note: A photo service is available in all of our centres.

The Embassy of India and VFS cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed on time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic, your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India and/or its consulate in its full right.

Each application is processed individually by the Embassy of India hence processing time may vary between applications that appear to be similar.

Minimum processing time

For Non-Thai nationals normally visa is issued on the 6th working day.

For some category of individuals depending on case to case basis it requires a minimum of 6-8 weeks time for processing.

VFS has no influence over the processing time of a visa application. as issuing of visas is the prerogative of Embassy of India. Hence VFS will not be in a position to guarantee definite processing time. VFS will only be able to communicate stipulated processing time provided for information purposes only.

The Mission/Consulate makes all possible efforts to process the visa applications within the stipulated time frame, yet this must not be construed as an obligation on the part of Mission/Consulate.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL APPLICANTS:

• Use only Internet Explorer 8.0 (IE 8.0) & above (browser) for form filling (3 pages)
• Use Adobe Acrobat 11 software for viewing & printing application forms in .pdf (2 pages)
• Go to https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ & complete the form
• Once form filling is completed, PRINT / DOWNLOAD application form.

Please check the application form as pre the instructions in the Embassy’s website.

Business Visa is granted to a foreign national who wants to visit India to establish an industrial /business venture or to explore possibilities to set up industrial/business venture, or wants to purchase/sell industrial products in India.

*Validity: Duration of visa will depend on contractual terms in each case.*

*For more information please refer to  www.mha.gov.in

All foreign nationals applying for visa in Bangkok are required to fill Reference Form along with the online visa Online Application. Please  CLICK HERE to download form.

Please check the Documents required as mentioned below:

Business Visa-Thai National

• application form( www.indianvisaonline.gov.in )
• 2 Photographs of size 2 inch x 2 inch with a white background
• 2 copies of Passport bio page
• 1 copy of Thai ID card
• Letter from Thai company affixed with company seal (letter must mention purpose of visit )
• original passport must have 6 months validity at least two blank pages
• Copy of previous Indian business visa in case of a prior Business travel to India

Business Visa for Non-Thai applicants

• application form(www.indianvisaonline.gov.in)regular application form
• 2 copies of Passport bio page 1 copy of Thai visa
• 1 copy of Thai Work permit Invitation letter from the company in India
• Reference form (to be completed only using black ink)

For Non-Thai nationals normally, visa is issued on the 6th working day.

For some category of individuals depending on case-to-case basis it requires a minimum of 6-8 weeks time for processing.

VFS has no influence over the processing time of a visa application. as issuing of visas is the prerogative of Embassy of India. hence VFS will not be in a position to guarantee definite processing time.VFS are only able to communicate stipulated processing time, provided for information purposes only.

The Mission/Consulate makes all possible efforts to process the visa applications within the stipulated time frame yet this must not be construed as an obligation on the part of Mission/Consulate.

Employment Visa is granted to foreigners desiring to come to India for the purpose of employment.

Validity: The validity will depend upon the category of employment and the employment contract. Generally, a visa up to one year validity is granted which can be extended in India.

For more information please refer to www.mha.gov.in

Non-Thai Applicants are requested to print the Reference Form, fill in the details (IN BLACK INK ONLY, FILLED IN CAPITAL LETTERS), and submit the form along with the online visa Online Application.

Please refer to the General instruction of the Embassy’s Website for more information

Employment visa

• Complete visa application form ( www.indianvisaonline.gov.in ) regular application form
• 2 recent colour photographs - 2 inches X 2 inches with white background
• 1 copy of Thai ID card (for Thai nationals)
• Original passport with minimum validity of 1 year
• Previous passport (if available)
• Profile of company in India

Copy of Company registration in India

• Employment Contract signed between the Employer and the Employee indicating salary and benefits.
• Request letter from the Indian company addressed to the Embassy of India Bangkok with details on the duration of work and with the address details of the company. Letter must indicate that no Indian is available for the said position
• Proof of educational qualifications and expertise of the applicant.( All documents issued by Thai companies or authorities should be translated and attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand and in case of a non-Thai certification same must be translated and attested by the Ministry of Foreign affairs of the respective country)
• Experience certificate ( if available)
• Copy of previous Indian visa (in case of a prior travel to India)

Non- Thai nationals must also provide additional documents as per below:

• Proof of having permanent residence in Thailand for more than 2 years
• Copy of work permit , if working in Thailand
• Copy of current Thai visa page

Bonafide students who intends to pursue regular studies at recognized institutions in India may apply for a student visa

Validity: Duration of visa will depend on the duration of the course. For cases where only provisional admission is granted, a PROVISIONAL STUDENT Visa Is issued. A maximum of three entries per year will be granted for a Student Visa

Notice: School/College/University/Institution in India must issue original admission/bonafide letter to the student well in time so that the student can produce the same at the time of visa application. A copy of the letter may also be endorsed to the Embassy. This provision will be effective from 01/08/2011.

*For more information please refer to www.mha.gov.in

Please note - Non-Thai nationals who have less than 3 years residence in Thailand are not eligible to apply for a student visa

Please check the Documents required as per what is mentioned below:

• Completed Visa Application Form (www.indianvisaonline.gov.in)
• Two photocopies of passport
• One Copy of Thai ID card
• Admission Letter (BONAFIDE) copy - in Original and One Photocopy
• Copy of Transcript (English) Sponsorship Letter
• Bank statement of Sponsor for the last 6 month (Updated till the previous month from visa application submission))
• Flight reservation arrivals to India (if available)
• Copy of the sponsor’s passport and ID card
• Copy of applicant’s birth certificate
• Copy of translated birth certificate by an accredited translator(in case of a non-English language birth certificate)
• Copy of the document to change the name and extension (if applicable) translated and certified by an accredited translator alongwith a copy of the original
• Copy of House registration and ID copy of the applicants parents
• Copy of the House registration of the applicant’s other relatives connected to sponsor (English version)along with a copy of the Original
• In case of a change in name or surname of the applicant or the applicant’s parent – documentary proof of the same needs to be provided along with a translated copy by an accredited translator .

If applicant’s parent is a sponsor below additional documents are required :

• Household registration (of the parent who is a sponsor).

*In case of relatives being a sponsor following additional documents need to be submitted:

• Copy of the House Registration of the relatives, alongwith translated copy of the document by an accredited translator
• Copy of the sponsor’s marriage certificate (if applicable) alongwith a translated copy of the document by an accredited translator..
• In case of a new passport or expiry of previous Indian visa issued, applicant needs to provide a letter duly signed which specifies the reason for the visa application
• In case of applicants (less than 15 years), consent letter has to be provided by the applicants parents. In case of death or divorce , copy original and copy of the translated death/divorce certificate by an accredited translator needs to be provided

In case of students who already have a Student visa and who want to increase the number leaves - Resident permit (RP) please provide below:

• Copy of resident permit (duly signed by the applicant on each page)
• Copy of ID card, house registration, birth certificate in original and translated copy by an accredited translator

The Embassy of India and VFS cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India and/or its consulate in its full right.

Minimum processing time: 6 working days

VFS has no influence over the processing time of a visa application. as issuing of visas is the prerogative of Embassy of India. Hence VFS will not be able to guarantee definite processing time.VFS are only able to communicate stipulated processing time, provided for information purposes only.

As per the extact instructions of the Government of India, an Entry (X) Visa can only be granted to the following persons:-

• A foreigner of Indian origin, who wishes to come to India for visiting relatives, holiday etc.
• Spouse and children of a foreigner of Indian origin
• Spouse / dependents of foreigners coming to India on any other type of valid visa like Student/Business/Employment/Research, etc.
• Family members of diplomatic households who do not qualify for diplomatic visas.
• Applicants intending to participate in Sports Tournament.

Validity: Duration of visa is requirement specific depending on a case to case basis. A maximum period of one year validity is granted which can be extended in India.

All foreign nationals applying for visa in Bangkok are required to fill Reference Form along with the online visa Online Application. Please  CLICK HERE  to download form.

To avoid delays when lodging the visa application should include the following:

• Only Online Visa Application Forms are accepted. Please note that handwritten or typed forms are no longer accepted. Incomplete visa forms/insufficient/false documents may result in visa rejection or possible delay.
• Additional Online Applications should be downloaded and filled in by Nationals of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and applicants of Pakistan origin as applicable.

Additionally please note below requirements:

Entry visa (Spouse or dependents of Indian passport holder)

• 2 Photographs of size 2 inch x 2 inch in white background
• Copy of ID card
• Copy of house registration
• Copy of marriage certificate (If the marriage certificate is in Thai then a translated and attested copy from the Ministry of Foreign affairs will be required)
• Copy of Spouse’s passport bio page
• Original passport with a minimum 12 months validity with atleast 2 blank pages
• Invitation letter from applicant’s spouse permitting the applicant to reside at Spouse’ home
• Proof of booking flight ticket ( one way ticket)
• Copy of previous India visa if the same

Entry visa(Spouse or dependents of foreigners employed/residing in India)

• Copy of House Registration
• Copy of marriage certificate (If the marriage certificate is in Thai then a translated and attested copy from the Ministry of Foreign affairs will be required) (If the marriage certificate is from another country then the same need to be attested by the Embassy of that country)
• Copy of birth certificate (in case of dependents)
• Copy of Inviting Spouse’s passport bio pages, Indian employment visa page
• Original passport with a minimum validity of12 months and at least 2 blank pages
• Invitation letter from spouse permitting applicant to reside at spouse’s home
• Flight ticket booking (one way ticket booking can be provided)
• Copy of previous India visa issued (if available)Consent letter from parents permitting child to travel to India
• For dependents less than 15 years in age, passport copy of both parents bio pages needs to be provided

Entry visa ( Related to participation in sport tournament, for attending Embassy of UN meeting in India)

• Application form( www.indianvisaonline.gov.in )
• 2 copies of Passport Bio page Copy of ID card
• Original passport with a minimum validity of 6 months and at least 2 blank pages
• Invitation letter from India
• Letter/ Certificate from Thai organisation
• Return flight bookings
• Copy of previous India visa issued (if available)
• Consent letter from parents permitting child to travel to India
• Clearance from The ministry of external affairs/Nodal ministry/The ministry of home affairs
• Reference form for Non-Thai nationals but must have resident permit in Thailand)

This is not intended to be a complete list of documents that may be needed. Embassy officer reserves the right to ask for additional documents post submission of application.

Applications processed individually

Emergency visa

Please refer to the Emergency Visa as per instructions in the Embassy’s website.

Please check the visa fees as per instructions in the Embassy’s website.

Please Note:

• All fees are accepted by Cash only
• The Embassy of India reserves the right to refuse visa without assigning reasons and without refund of fee
• There will be additional Consular surcharge of 100 THB per applicant .
• There will be additional VFS Service charge of 23.94 THB per applicant

Please check the documents required as per instructions in the Embassy’s website.

International Conferences/Seminars/Workshops (herein after referred to as events) are those events where substantive discussions/deliberations/interaction and exchange of thoughts and ideas will take place on a specific subject matter and in which participants from foreign countries will take part.

Validity: Duration of visa is event specific.

• There will be additional Consular surcharge of 100 THB per applicant.
• Invitation letter from company in India
• Letter from Thai organization with affixed company seal (specifying the purpose of the visit)
• Clearance from the Ministry of external affairs/ Nodal Ministry/ The ministry of home affairs
• Reference letter (completed in black ink) in case of non – thai national
• Hotel bookings in India (if available)

Journalist visa is given to professional journalists and photographers for up to three months’ stay in India

Validity: Duration of visa will be decided on a case-to-case basis.

Please check the Documents required as per below:

Journalist visa Non-Thai

• Copy of Thai visa
• Reference form (to be completed in Black Ink)
• Copy of Thai work permit
• Employment letter issued by the company in Thailand
• Copy of Press card
• Copy of Previous issued Indian journalist visa (if applicable)

The Embassy of India and VFS cannot, in any circumstances be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India and/or its consulate in its full right.

Foreign research scholars staying in India for research purpose.

Validity: Duration of visa will depend on duration of course with a maximum period of 3 years.

For more information please refer to www.mha.gov.in

Please check the Documents required as perbelow:

Research visa

• *Research project approval from University in India.
• *research itinerary *plan ปี1, ปี2*(from University in India)
• Synopsis *บทคัดย่อ* (from University in India)
• *University affiliation letter *คล้ายกับ Bonafide* (from University in India)

*Education certificate*

• Copy of Thai Id
• Admission Letter (BONAFIDE) copy in original and photocopy of the same
• Copy of Transcript in English
• Sponsorship letter
• Sponsor’s Bank statement for previous last 6 months (Updated at least to a month prior to submission of visa application
• Flight reservations (if available).
• Copy of sponsor’s passport bio pages and ID Card

*In case of relatives as a sponsor additional documents required as follows:

Consent letter from parents in case applicant is less than 15 years of age along with copy of parents passport bio paged

The Embassy of India and VFS cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic; your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India and/or its consulate in its full right.

A transit visa is granted for the sole purpose of enabling the holder to travel through India to reach his/her ultimate destination.

Validity: Transit visa will ordinarily be valid for single journey and for entry within 15 days from date of issue.

3 days each entry (including the day of arrival and departure)

All foreign nationals applying for visa in Bangkok are required to fill Reference Form along with the online visa Online Application. Please  CLICK HERE   to download form.

Please check the Documents required as per instructions in the Embassy’s website.

The Embassy of India and VFS cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic your application may be accepted modified or refused by the Embassy of India and/or its consulate in its full right.

Medical and Medical attendance visa

For persons coming for medical treatment, there is a separate category of Medical Visa. Foreign nationals coming for medical treatment will have to come only on Medical Visa and not on Tourist Visa.

Please check the visa fees as per instructions in theEmbassy’s website.

• Fees are accepted only in Cash
• Additional Consular surcharge of 100 THB is applicable
• Additional VFS Service charge of 23.94 THB is applicable

Medical visa for Non-Thai

• application form ( www.indianvisaonline.gov.in ) regular application form
• photo 2 inch x 2 inch only white background
• passport first page 2 copy
• Thai visa 1 copy
• non-Thai form (only black ink)
• flight booking ticket in-out India
• hotel booking in India
• Original passport valid minimum 6 month blank for visa minimum 2 Blank page
• Medical report from Hospital in Thailand
• Letter form Hospital in Thailand (Purpose of send to India Hospital)
• Letter of acceptance by Indian Hospital
• Letter for allowing child to travel to India with parent allowance
• attached copy passport first page father and mother( less than 15 years)

Medical visa for Thai

• Thai Id 1 copy

Medical attendant visa for non-Thai

• Reference form (to be completed in Black Ink) for non-Thai nationals
• Letter of acceptance from Indian Hospital
• Letter from Hospital in Thailand for medical attendant

The Embassy of India and VFS cannot, in any circumstances be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure. Kindly note that obtaining a visa is not automatic your application may be accepted modified or refused by the Embassy of India and/or its consulate in its full right.

Transfer Of Visa

For transferring an Indian visa from an old passport to a new passport For more information please refer to  www.mha.gov.in

For further details, please visit the Embassy’s website

Please note: Only visa’s issued from Indian embassy in Thailand are transferable. Visa issued from other countries are not transferable.

• Photocopy of valid India visa
• Photocopies of both old and new passport
• Authority letter along with the representative’s ID card copy if applicant cannot come personally.
• Embassy of India in Bangkok has requested all applicants to submit a copy of their travel tickets to India and onward journey. Also applicants will need to provide document evidence of their stay in India (Hotel Booking or Invite letter if staying with friend/family).
• All Thai applicants intending to apply for Tourist Visa to India at VFS, India Visa Application Centre Bangkok Thailand are requested to apply at least 5 days before their travel date to help us serve you better.
• All Foreign Nationals applying for Tourist Visa to India are advised to apply at least 8 days in advance from their date of travel. Applicants and Travel agents are requested to strictly follow above instructions.
• Copy of TAZKARA (Afghanistan passport holder)
• Any other supporting documents.

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