What is a Thailand Tourist Visa?

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List of exempted countries and visa on arrival ones.

Thailand Tourist Visa on Arrival

If you come from one of the countries below, you will not need to file for a Thailand Tourist Visa prior to visiting Thailand. The Thai Tourist Visa on Arrival is only authorized for 15 days. It must be used within that time frame; it cannot be extended. You can receive one upon arrival at one of the approved entry points:

What are the Types of Thailand Tourist Visas?

Thailand Tourist Visas are categorized into three types:

• Single-entry visa with a three-month validity period. Even if you haven’t used up all of your days, you won’t be able to re-enter the nation after leaving.
• Many-entry visa, valid for six months, allows the owner to depart and re-enter the country more than once within the visa’s validity period.
• Thailand Tourist Visa On Arrival is only available to nationals of selected countries for a term of 15 days that cannot be extended.

How can You Apply for a Thailand Tourist Visa?

You must request a Thailand Tourist Visa at one of Thailand’s embassies overseas. The following is the application procedure:

• Contact the Thai Embassy or Consulate nearest to you. Find out their working days, opening hours, and how to pay the Thai visa fee if you need one.
• Gather all the necessary papers for a Thailand Tourist Visa.
• Fill out the Thailand Tourist Visa application form. You can send the application to the following embassies, depending on which one you apply to:
  • In-person
  • By mail. In this case, you must include a pre-paid and self-addressed envelope.
• Wait for the visa application process to be over.
• Gather your passport and visa. They would be returned back to you if you applied via mail.
• If your Thai Tourist Visa is issued, you must enter Thailand within the time frame specified on your visa, or else your visa will expire.

How Long Does a Thailand Tourist Visa Take to Process?

The period process for a Thai Tourist Visa application is determined by the embassy where you apply. It might take from 7 to 10 business days to process your application after it is received, while some diplomatic missions promise to grant visas as soon as two working days after receipt.

However, since there is no specific time limit, you must apply at least a couple of weeks before the day you expect to go. Consider the amount of time it takes for your paperwork to be mailed to the Thai embassy and returned to you if you submit your application by mail.

Thai Tourist Visa Application Required Documents

Applying for a Thailand Tourist visa requires you to have a number of documents to back up your application. The required documents include the following:

• A passport that is valid for at least six more months and contains at least two blank visa pages.
• Make a photo of your passport information page.
• A Thai Visa Application Form that has been filled and signed.
• A confirmed return flight ticket demonstrating your intent to depart the country when your visa expires.
• Two current passport-size photographs
  • 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
  • White background
  • Not older than six months
  • Taken with a neutral facial expression
  • Fully visible face
  • Only religious headgears are allowed.
  • Glasses are allowed with no heavy frames.
• Evidence of adequate capital resources to support the period of your stay, including bank statements from the previous six months
• Evidence of accommodation in Thailand, such as a hotel reservation or a letter of invitation from a family member or a friend.
• Some payment evidence for the Thai Visa cost.
• If you are meeting relatives or friends in Thailand, you must provide proof of your relationship.
• An invitation letter
• If you seek a multiple-entry visa, you must:
  • Proof of employment, such as
    • If you are hired, a letter from your company or employer.
    • Entrepreneurs or self-employed people will need a self-assessment form and your company’s registration paperwork.
    • A student will need a letter from your school.
  • Your documents proving the need for multiple entry visas

Note:  The Thai embassy where you apply may request any extra documentation they deem necessary. The documentation will also differ depending on the reason for your trip. Documents that are not written in English must be translated and authorized.

How Much is the Thailand Tourist Visa Fee?

A Thailand visa fee varies based on the nation from which you apply and the national currency. But, as a reasonable approximation, the Thai Tourist Visa costs

• Single-entry visas: $30 to $50
• Multiple-entry visas: $150 to $250

Furthermore, depending on the rules of the Thai embassy through which you apply, you may be required to pay in cash at the time of application or by bank transfer.

How Long is a Thailand Tourist Visa?

A Thailand Tourist Visa is valid for the following period of time:

• A single-entry Thailand Tourist Visa: Three months of validity for a single-entry visa. Within three months, visitors can remain in the country for up to 60 days. If you leave, you will not be able to return, even if you have not spent the maximum number of days.
• A multiple-entry Thailand Tourist Visa: It is valid for six months. During this period, you can enter numerous times for a total of sixty days.
• A Thai visa on arrival is valid for up to 15 days.

Can I Extend a Thailand Tourist Visa?

Unless you obtain a Thai Visa On Arrival, you can extend your tourist visa. If you are in Thailand on a standard Tourist Visa and wish to remain further than the visa allows, you can request an extension at the Thailand Immigration Bureau in Bangkok. You must do it before the visa expires. Extensions are granted for up to 30 days. However, the final decision is made by Immigration Officers. You will need the papers below to apply for an extension:

• Your passport must be valid.
• Copies of the passport information page, your valid Thai visa, and the entrance and departure stamps
• There are two ways to apply for an extension of your Thai visa: online or at the Thai office of immigration.
• Adequate cash to cover the Thai visa extension charge (close to $62)
• One passport-sized photo.
• Thai visas on arrival, which are only valid for 15 days, are not subject to extensions. If you want to remain for more than 15 days, you must get a standard Thai Tourist Visa.

What Happens If You Overstay a Thailand Tourist Visa?

You will be punished if you decide to stay on your Thai tourist visa for more than you were supposed to. Overstaying for 40 days or more can result in fines of up to 20,000 Thai Baht per day.

When you overstay your visa for more than 90 days, you will be deported and restricted from reentry for a period of time (from 1 to 10 years, depending on how much you overstayed).

Can You Work With a Thailand Tourist Visa?

No, a Thai Tourist Visa does not grant the applicant the right to work. Any foreigner wishing to get hired or do business in Thailand must get a Non-Immigrant Visa type “B.” Furthermore, if you wish to work for a living, you must get a Thailand Work Permit, which your employer must secure on your behalf.

Let’s Sum Up…

Thailand’s exotic locations attract millions of tourists annually. Therefore, the Thia government grants tourist visas to foreign travelers in order to boost its tourism industry. Although a tourist visa is limited, it is subject to extension.

This article covered everything you need to know about Thai tourist visas, including the requirements, how to apply, processing time, and fees.

On the Visa Library website, you can learn about other Thailand visas as well as Thailand insurances. If you have any questions, write them in the comment section. The visa library team will answer your questions right away.