Formalities and regulations

Passports

All visitors entering Thailand must posse valid passports.

Visas

Immigration Information

Temporary visitors to Thailand for the purpose of pleasure who are exempted from applying for entry visas, and who can stay for a maximum of 30 days in Thailand, must be of the nationality of and holding valid passports or traveling documents issued by:

They must enter the kingdom by passenger transports such as aircraft or sea-going vessels of 500 registered tons and up-, or through channels of immigration check- points or border check-points on the Malaysian boundary-, or enter by means of passenger aircraft, sea-going vessel, rail, bus, taxi, touring coach or hired motor-cycle and having:-

1. Fully paid ticket or other document belonging to the vehicle owner or to the operator of the vehicle which is to be used for leaving the kingdom within the period specified, or

2. Documentary evidence of the owner or operator of the vehicle showing fully paid reservation for the departure from the kingdom within the period specified.

Exempted are Malaysian nationals entering the kingdom by means of bus, hired car, touring coach or hired motor- cycle through immigration check- points or border check-points bordering on Malaysian territory, who need not have travelling ticket or documents mentioned under Items 1and 2.

Persons mentioned in the above conditions are exempted from visas and are permitted to remain in the kingdom for a period not exceeding fifteen days from the day of entry.

They are not allowed to extend their stay for more than fifteen days, unless under unforeseen circumstances such as illness or delay of aircraft departure. Visitors wishing to stay in the kingdom for more than fifteen days are advised to apply to missions in their countries.

In the event there are no Thai diplomatic missions, they may apply to missions in neighbouring countries, or forward their request and supporting evidence to the Immigration Division, Soi Suan Phlu, Sathon Tai Rd., Bangkok 10120, Thailand. Tel: 2873101-10

Visitors to Thailand may Obtain Visas Arrival at

1. The Bangkok International Airport

2. The Chiang Mai International Airport

3. The Phuket International Airport

4. The Hat Yai International Airport

They must also have a fully paid ticket which enables them to travel out of the kingdom within the stipulated time.

The application for a visa must be accompanied by a photograph as well as the necessary fee.

Validity of Visas

Every kind of visa is valid for a 90 day period from the date of issue.

Length of Stay

Transit Visa 30 days

Tourist Visa 60 days

Non-immigrant Visa 90 days

Note: Please check the period of stay stamped in your passport by the Immigration officer. Visitors who overstay their visa will, at the time of their departure, be fined 100 baht for each excess day.

Apply for extensions of stay at the Immigration Office.

Fee 500 baht.

Re-Entry

Application fee for re-entry permit 1500 baht.

Exit Visa

Not required.