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Exemption of Visa Requirements

By Bart, 12 July 2008 at 06:56:56 :: General Information

LIST OF COUNTRIES WHICH HAVE CONCLUDED AGREEMENTS ON THE EXEMPTION OF VISA REQUIREMENTS WITH THAILAND

I. List of Countries which have concluded agreements on the exemption of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic or official or service/special passports with Thailand and permitted to stay for a period of not exceeding 30 and 90 days

*

30 DAYS

1. Cambodia
2. China
3. Laos
4. Mongolia
5. Myanmar
6. Oman
7. Vietnam

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90 DAYS

1. Argentina
2. Austria
3. Belgium
4. Bhutan
5. Brazil
6. Chile
7. Costa Rica
8. Croatia
9. Czech Republic
10. Germany
11. Hungary
12. India
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Japan
16. Korea : Republic of Korea
17.Luxembourg
18. Malaysia
19. Mexico
20. The Netherlands
21. Nepal
22. Panama
23. Peru
24. The Philippines
25. Poland
26. Romania
27. Russian Federation
28. Singapore
29. Slovak Republic
30. South Africa
31. Switzerland (including Liechtenstein)
32. Tunisia
33. Turkey
34. Ukraine

II. List of countries which have concluded agreements on the exemption of visa requirements for holders of ordinary passports with Thailand and permitted to stay for a period of not exceeding 30 and 90 days

*

30 DAYS

1. Laos
2. Russia
3. Vietnam
4. Hong Kong SAR (***)
5. Macau SAR (***)

(***) According to the Agreements on Exemption of Visa Requirements between Thailand and Hong Kong SAR and between Thailand and Macau SAR, all types of Thai passports including diplomatic and offcial passports shall be exempted from visa requirements for a visit of not exceeding 30 days to Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR.

*

90 DAYS

1. Argentina
2. Brazil
3. Chile
4. Republic of Korea
5. Peru

NB : Nationals of countries which hold Agreements on Visa Exemption Requirements with Thailand intending to work or stay in Thailand beyond the agreed bilateral arrangement must apply for an appropriate visa before entry into Thailand in order to submit the application for work or stay permit.

LIST OF COUNTRIES WHICH HAVE CONCLUDED BILATERAL AGREEMENTS ON VISA FEE EXEMPTION WITH THAILAND

1. Malaysia
2. The Philippines (visa fee exemption for stay of not exceeding 59 days)
3. Singapore
4. Republic of Korea
5. Tunisia

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Visa Application, Visa Run and Visa Renewal in Malaysia

By Bart, 05 July 2008 at 06:30:44 :: Useful Addresses

Malaysia is a good place for visa application, visa run and visa renewal because the country is close to Thailand, cheap, and doesn't require a visa to enter (90day visa on arrival is granted to almost all nationalities).

There are 3 Thai embassies in Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Kota Bharu (see addresses below). Obviously (based on visa applicants reports) Kuala Lumpur is the most "visa-friendly" of all 3. But also the most expensive to reach and to stay in.

For Non-immigrant B visa, the procedure in Kuala Lumpur is to bring you passport and all your document between 9:30 and 11:30 and to collect your passport back the next working day between 11:30 and 12:30.

At the time of writing, Non-immigrant B visa 1 year-multiple entry costs 550 Malaysian Ringgit and Non-immigrant B visa 3 months-single entry costs 220 Malaysian Ringgit.

Thai embassies in Malaysia - Addresses:

Malaysia, Royal Thai Embassy, KUALA LUMPUR
206 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 2148 8222, 2148 8350, 2148 8420, 2145 8004
Fax: +603 2148 6527
Office hours: Monday-Friday: 09:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00
Visa application: 09:30-11:30
Visa collection (usually the next working day): 11:30-12:30

Malaysia, PENANG
Royal Thai Consulate-General
No. 1, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman
10350 Penang
Tel. (60-4) 2268029, 2269484
Fax:(60-4) 2263121
E-mail : thaipg@tm.net.my

Malaysia, KOTA BHARU
Royal Thai Consulate-General
4426 Jalan Pengkalan Chepa,
15400 Kota Bharu, Kelantan
Tel. *(60-9) 7445266, 7482545
Fax: *(60-9) 7449801
E-mail : thaicg@tm.net.my

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Yellow Fever and vaccination

By Bart, 28 June 2008 at 07:13:54 :: General Information

The Ministry of Public Health has issued regulations that applicants who have travelled from or through the countries which have been declared Yellow Fever Infected Areas must provide an International Health Certificate proving that they have received a Yellow Fever vaccination.

The International Health Certificate must be submitted together with the visa application form. The traveller will also have to present the said certificate to the Immigration Officer upon arrival at the port of entry in the Kingdom. As for those nationals of the countries listed below but who have not travelled from/through those countries, such a certificate is not required. However, they should possess concrete evidence showing that their domicile is not in an infected area so as to prevent unnecessary inconvenience.

In Bangkok, the Yellow Fever vaccination is available at the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok (No appointment needed. Bring your passport and THB 550.00)

Immigration Medial Office, Immigration Bureau, Soi Suan Plu, Sathorn District, Bangkok 10120
Tel: 02 87-3101-10
Office hours: 8:30-16:30, Monday to Friday. 9:00-12:00 Saturday

Other vaccination places in Bangkok:
International Vaccination Room, Bamrasnaradura Institute
Tel: 0 2951 1168-79
Port Health Office, Bangkok International Airport
Tel: 0 2535 1482

Other vaccination places in Thailand:
Port Health Office, Chiangmai Airport
Port Health Office, HatYai Airport
Port Health Office, Phuket Airport
Port Health Office, Laem Chabung port
Port Health Office, Songkla port

LIST OF COUNTRIES WHICH ARE DECLARED YELLOW FEVER INFECTED AREAS

1. Angola : Republic of Angola
2. Benin : Republic of Benin
3. Bolivia : Republic of Bolivia
4. Brazil : Federative Republic of Brazil
5. Burkina Faso : Burkina Faso
6. Burundi : Republic of Burundi
7. Cameroon : Federal Republic of Cameroon
8. Central African Republic
9. Chad : Republic of Chad
10. Colombia : Republic of Colombia
11. Congo : Democratic Republic of the Congo
12. Congo Republic: Republic of the Congo
13. Cote d’ Ivore : Republic of Cote d’Ivoire
14. Ecuador : Republic of Ecuador
15. Equatorial Guinea : Republic of Equatorial Guinea
16. Ethiopia : Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
17. French-Guiana
18. Gabon : Gabonese Republic
19. Gambia : Republic of the Gambia
20. Ghana : Republic of Ghana
21. Guinea-Bissau : Republic of Guinea Bissau
22. Guinea : Republic of Guinea
23. Guyana : Cooperative Republic of Guyana
24. Kenya : Republic of Kenya
25. Liberia : Republic of Liberia
26. Mali : Republic of Mali
27. Mauritania : Islamic Republic of Mauritania
28. Niger : Republic of Niger
29. Nigeria : Federal Republic of Nigeria
30. Panama : Republic of Panama
31. Peru : Republic of Peru
32. Rwanda : Republic of Rwanda
33. Sao Tome & Principe : Democratic Republic of Sao Tome & Principe
34. Senegal : Republic of Senegal
35. Sierra Leone : Republic of Sierra Leone
36. Somalia : Somali Democratic Republic
37. Sudan : Republic of the Sudan
38. Suriname : Republic of Suriname
39. Tanzania : United Republic of Tanzania
40. Togo : Republic of Togo
41. Trinidad and Tobago : Republic of Trinidad and Togago
42. Uganda : Republic of Uganda
43. Venezuela : Republic of Venezuela

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Non-Immigrant Visa “O-A” (Long Stay)

By Bart, 28 June 2008 at 07:06:57 :: Non-Immigrant Visa

This type of visa may be issued to applicants aged 50 years and over who wish to stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 1 year without the intention of working.

Holder of this type of visa is allowed to stay in Thailand for 1 year. Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited.

1. Eligibility

1.1 Applicant must be aged 50 years and over (on the day of submitting application).

1.2 Applicant not prohibited from entering the Kingdom as provided by the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979).

1.3 Having no criminal record in Thailand and the country of the applicant’s nationality or residence.

1.4 Having the nationality of or residence in the country where applicant’s application is submitted.

1.5 Not having prohibitive diseases ( Leprosy, Tuberculosis, drug addiction, Elephantiasis, third phase of Syphilis) as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No. 14 B.E. 2535.

2. Required Documents

- Passport with validity of not less than 18 months.

- 3 copies of completed visa application forms.

- 3 passport-sized photos (4 x 6 cm) of the applicant taken within the past six

months.

- A personal data form.

- A copy of bank statement showing a deposit of the amount equal to and not less than 800,000 Baht or an income certificate (an original copy) with a monthly income of not less than 65,000 Baht, or a deposit account plus a monthly income totalling not less than 800,000 Baht.

- In the case of submitting a bank statement, a letter of guarantee from the bank (an original copy) is required.

- A letter of verification issued from the country of his or her nationality or residence stating that the applicant has no criminal record (verification shall be valid for not more than three months and should be notarised by notary organs or the applicant’s diplomatic or consular mission).

- A medical certificate issued from the country where the application is submitted, showing no prohibitive diseases as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No.14 (B.E. 2535) (certificate shall be valid for not more than three months and should be notarised by notary organs or the applicant’s diplomatic or consular mission).

- In the case where the accompanying spouse is not eligible to apply for the Category ‘O-A’ (Long Stay) visa, he or she will be considered for temporary stay under Category ‘O’ visa. A marriage certificate must be provided as evidence and should be notarised by notary organs or by the applicant’s diplomatic or consular mission.

3. Channels to submit application

Applicant may submit their application at the Royal Thai embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General in their home/residence country or at the Office of the Immigration Bureau in Thailand located on Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Sathorn District, Bangkok 10120. Tel 0-2287-4948 (direct) or 0-2287-3101 - 10 ext. 2236.

4. Visa fee

2,000 Baht for single entry
5,000 Baht for multiple entries

5. Recommendations for foreigners with Non-Immigrant Visa “O-A” (Long Stay) while staying in the Kingdom

5.1 Upon arrival, holder of this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand for 1 year from the date of first entry. During the one-year period, if he or she wishes to leave and re-enter the country, he or she is required to apply at the Immigration office for re-entry permit (single or multiple) before departure. In the case of leaving the country without a re-entry permit, the permit to stay for 1 year shall be considered void.

5.2 At the end of the 90-day stay , the foreigner must report to the immigration officer in his or her residence area and report again every 90 days during his or her stay in Thailand. The foreigner may report to the police station if there is no immigration office in his or her residence area.

5.3 Foreigner may report to the competent authority by post and should provide the following:

- A report form (Tor Mor 47).

- A copy of passport pages showing the foreigner’s photo, personal details, and the latest arrival visa stamp.

- A copy of the previous receipt of acknowledgement.

- A self-addressed envelope with postage affixed.

Such documents must be sent to the Office of the Immigration Bureau, Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Sathorn District, Bangkok 10120, and must be submitted 7 days before the end of every 90-day period. A receipt of acknowledgement will be given and should be used for future correspondence.

5.4 Foreigner who wishes to extend his or her stay shall submit a request for extension of stay at the Office of the Immigration Bureau with documented evidence of money transfer or a deposit account in Thailand or an income certificate showing an amount of not less than 800,000 Baht or an income certificate plus a deposit account showing a total amount of not less than 800,000 Baht. A one-year extension of stay shall be granted at the discretion of the immigration officer to the foreigner as long as he or she meets the above requirements.

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Useful Addresses in Bangkok

By Bart, 28 June 2008 at 07:04:48 :: Useful Addresses

For Visa Extension and Visa Renewal:
Immigration Bureau in Bangkok

Immigration Bureau, Soi Suan Plu, Sathorn District, Bangkok 10120
Tel: 02 87-3101-10
Office hours: 8:30-16:30, Monday to Friday. 9:00-12:00 Saturday

For Work Permit:
Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare

Mitmaitri (Mit-Maitree) Road, Dindaeng, Bangkok 10400
Tel: 02 2452745

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