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Home > Thai Visa Home Page M&B Thai Visa Blog - Useful info about Visa, Work Permit, Business & Legal 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 * 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 0 comment :: Add a comment 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 0 comment :: Add a comment 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 0 comment :: Add a comment 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. 0 comment :: Add a comment 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 0 comment :: Add a comment Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next |
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