Thank God I checked this video before my flight today. I completely forgot that i would need a passport photo which i do not have at the moment. going to the photographer now
Hey, just want to confirm like we have to show them proof of funds in bank account only ? Or we can show them in cash ? Suppose if 2 people travelling , then each of them have to show currency separately ? Cash is accepted because I work on cash only
@bovinhastir1232 At the visa on arrival counter, if they demand to see funds, then it will have to be currency only. You may carry either THB or another popular currency like USD. If two people are travelling together as friends, they have to show currency separately. Bank statements are not accepted as proof of funds.
Hi sir am a seafarer from India,. I need to go to Thailand for joining ship in 4 day . Unfortunately i dont have time to take transit visa for seaman,. And embassy is also saying you can go and you will get visa frm there actually am confused......... As a seafarer from India do i need visa or not..?
@muhammedbilal2201 I do not know the rules for seafarers, but as a tourist with an Indian passport, you can go without a visa up to November 11, 2024. Only immigration is to be cleared, no need for a visa. Again, I do not know if there is anything different for seafarers. This is my video on visa free entry: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-94iJHKyoWUA.html
I am planning to visit Pattaya in August. I am indian and currently studying in UK. Do i require visitor visa? If yes, then what more documents required?
@rinichristian8252 With an Indian passport, you can visit Thailand without a visa up to November 11, 2024. This video has the details: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-94iJHKyoWUA.html The visa policy is guided by the passport you hold.
Thanks for a clear and crisp video with all the required information. But what i really appreciate is the fact that you have been kind enough to reply to every comment/query that is there in the comments section. It's rare for any RU-vidr to do that. I really hope this channel gets many many more subscribers and views. I hav liked the video and subscribed to your channel. All the best 👍
Hi in some websites they mentioned min 6 months validity. My passport is expiring this year November 2024 and want to travel to Thailand on July. Is it ok or I have to renew?
Hi. Under the visa free policy, six month remaining validity is required. But under the visa on arrival policy, it is 30 days. Please wait for the policy news expected this month. If they extend the visa free policy, then renew your passport before travel. If they don't extend, then visa on arrival rules will apply.
Hi. For visa on arrival, the photo specification is 4x6 cm. For sticker visa, it is 3.5x4.5 cm. And if your passport is eligible for visa-free entry, then no photo is needed.
Hi @bestsinghvlogs633 If you are planning to take visa on arrival, then a bank account or bank statement does not serve any purpose. If they ask you to show proof of funds, you will have to show cash only, at the visa on arrival counter. You can show Thai Baht or another popular currency such as USD, etc. The requirement is 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family. The visa is required in addition to that. However, if you choose to take a fast track visa on arrival, they may just demand the visa fee of 2200 Baht, and may not ask you to show proof of funds. The reason is, at the fast track counter, a detailed scrutiny does not happen. There is no guarantee, but that is what I have observed during my last three visits to Thailand.
What about USA passport holders . How many days visa is valid. Thanks Beginning of this year they had changed from 30 days to 45 days validity. Is it the same or changed again
Hi. Effective April 1, 2023, the visa-free stay in Thailand for US passport holders is back to 30 days. And US passport holders need not go to the Visa on arrival counter. They can go straight to immigration. No fee is required to be paid. However, the passport needs to have a remaining validity of at least 6 months.
Hi, thankyou so much for a detailed video. I have a query regarding the printouts of vouchers and return flights. Is it necessary to keep colored printouts or we can have black and white printouts also?
Bro, I have a doubt regarding the cash. We are a 3 member group and I have exchanged 30000 THB with 75k inr. And the acknowledgement receipt is in my name only. So on arrival, is the same receipt enough for all three of us
Hi @anoopkrishnam6106 Please don't worry about the receipt because no one is going to ask about it. I see another problem, though. The funds requirement for visa on arrival is 10,000 Baht plus the visa fee. So, if you are planning to take VOA from the regular counter, you will need 12,000 Baht each, and if you're going for the fast track counter, the requirement will be 12,200 Baht. If you can arrange additional Thai Baht to pay the visa fee, that will be nice. Otherwise, try to take your visa from the fast track counter. Most of the times, at the fast track counter, a detailed scrutiny does not happen, and they do not ask about funds either. There is no guarantee, but this has been my experience during my last three trips to Thailand.
hi bro, Thanks for clearcut clarification.. need a info that i have booked ticket to chiang mai but my flight first land in bkk.. so i need to get visa on arraival at bkk or can get in chiangmai
Hi friend. When leaving Thailand, the immigration officer sees your boarding card and passport. If you are going to a country other than Ethiopia, then they may ask for Visa status for that country. No other docs or copies are needed.
What exact documentation is required for proof of funds ? We would be carrying 30k baht in cash for two people .In addition to this , do I need to submit my bank statement for proof of funds ?
@epeliloganimoce6651 In my opinion, E-VOA is a process which costs you some 650 Baht extra, but you don't get anything in return. In addition to the extra money, you have to take the trouble of scanning and uploading your documents. I feel that the best option is to just go to the VOA counter, and show them the documents in person. And these are the same documents which you will have to show them even after taking E-VOA.
Hi. If they ask you to show money, then a bank statement or credit card will not work. It will have to be cash only, either THB or USD or another popular currency. However, it may be possible to avoid this proof of funds scrutiny if you opt for fast track VOA. You will pay 200 Baht extra, but usually at the fast track counter, they don't ask questions. No guarantee, but this has been my personal experience.
Fiji citizen here, voa is only 15 days? Im planning for 3 weeks. Also do i have to book hotels first. Was planning on booking hotels after arrival. Thanks
@chan-pz5jz I checked the latest info, and saw that Fiji is in the list of 93 countries which have been allowed visa waiver by Thailand. That should mean that you can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days in a single visit. All you have to do is to clear immigration on arrival. No visa. But since Fiji is also in the list of "visa on arrival" counties, I guess this visa waiver may not be permanent. Actually, the info is a bit confusing. You may read it on the Tourist Authority of Thailand's website. I am not allowed to post links here, so please Google. And also verify the information from the Thai embassy in Fiji. About the hotels, you may book for the first few days in one booking, and for the remaining days on a "pay later - free cancellation basis". This type of bookings are available on Agoda.
Hi. No. Visa on arrival is available to citizens of a select list of countries and the maximum stay allowed under this type of visa is 15 days including the days of entry and exit. There is a different list of countries whose citizens enjoy visa exemption and get entry for 14, 30, or 90 days, depending on their nationality.
Hi. No, Sri Lankan passport holders are not eligible for visa on arrival. And since there is no exemption either, the only option is to apply for a tourist visa at the nearest Thai embassy.
Hi. When you arrive in Thailand with a prior visa, you can go straight to immigration. The immigration officer will see your passport, boarding card, return ticket, hotel bookings, and funds to cover expenses during the stay.
Hi @godivaadwubiagyeman-bonsu3371 Passport holders of Ghana are not eligible for a visa on arrival in Thailand. You will have to apply for a tourist visa at the nearest Thai embassy or consulate, and the application has to be submitted in person.
@elizacringanu7050 I have done some reading just now. What I see is, when traveling on a cruise, the cruise company takes care of the visa, even when a passenger is eligible for a visa on arrival. They collect the documents, the visa on arrival fee, and handling fee, etc., and arrange the visa for you through an agency. They will know the visa facilities at the port of call. I suggest that you contact the cruise operator in this regard.
Hi. The proof of funds, if they ask for it, will have to be in cash only. It can be THB or USD or another popular currency. Bank statement or cards, etc., are not accepted as proof of funds. And the visa fee has to be paid in Thai currency only.
@pragyachauhan If I have any leftover THB, I save it for my next trip to Thailand. If you have any left, you may like to keep it or give it to a friend who is going to Thailand next. You may also sell it to a local money changer in India.
Hi. I have used the fast track option at Don Mueang Airport before the pandemic. I am sure it is available at every Thai international airport where visa on arrival is processed. At Suvarnabhumi, the document verification counters are common, and thereafter one can choose between normal and fast track. But I am not aware of the current setup at DMK. There are usually some staff members present in the visa on arrival area who staple photographs to visa application forms. Before standing in the queue, look for them and ask them. They will gladly take you to the fast track counter.
As of now, there is no rule which requires any test or vaccination certificate. Visa rules, though, have changed for citizens of a few countries. This video has details about Indian citizens: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-84iZ-Y8zJAs.htmlsi=3Zo6hmAbj3Pwne5T
You have given the best help, thank you. My question not about this video, but I am worried about the new rules: What will happen to the people who settled there with financial abilities to live there without working 3--4 years ago and they got married and have children.
Hi. Since 2022, the requirement of RT PCR has been withdrawn, and there is absolutely no quarantine. I have travelled to Thailand three times in the last 12 months, and took visa on arrival all the three times. Never had any test report, and no one asked for it.
Hi @harigovindpazhat7893 I have not seen a background color specification for the visa on arrival photo, but I always use white. Actually, white is the common background color for a visa photo, regardless of which country you are visiting. Therefore, I will suggest white for you too.
Hi. I just got this information from the website of the Thai embassy in Tel Aviv: "Nationals of Israel are eligible to travel to Thailand, for tourism purpose, with the exemption of visa and are permitted to stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 30 days. However, please make sure that you are in possession of a passport valid for at least 6 months, a round-trip air ticket, and adequate finances equivalent to at least US$1,000 per person or US$2,000 Baht per family. Otherwise, you may be inconvenienced upon entry into the country. Furthermore, an Israeli who enters Thailand under this Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme may re-enter and stay in Thailand for a cumulative duration of stay of not exceeding 90 days within any 6-month period from the date of first entry. If you enter Thailand by a land crossing, you will normally be allowed to stay for up to 15 days without a visa." Hope it helps.
I am travelling from Jakarta to Vientiane via DMK Thailand airport. My first flight frm Jakarta to bangkok is Air Asia Indonesia.From bangkok to Vientiane is Thai Air Asia Flight. 2 different PNR. I have 10 hours lay over at Bangkok. Do I need Transit visa at Bangkok.
Hi. I believe yes, you will need a transit visa, which can be a visa on arrival if you have an eligible passport. The thing is, unless AirAsia has sold you a single PNR "Fly-Thru" ticket, they will not let you check in for the next flight in the transit area. You will have to go to the departure area check in counters, which means passing through immigration.
Hello! Great video, I have a question. We plan to travel directly to Chiang Mai from Delhi via a connecting flight in Bangkok. However, the transit/layover is only for 2 hours at Bangkok. How long does the visa and customs process take at the airport? Asking to ensure we would be able to make it for the Chiang Mai connecting flight on time
Thanks for your valuable video But i have a doubt? I am an Indian, First i am traveling to Vietnam, from Vietnam i am traveling to Phuket (Thailand). 2) My flight is from Hanoi(Vietnam) to Phuket via Bangkok with 5 hours layover 3) My question is, do i need to take Thailand visa in Bangkok 5 layover time or after reaching Phuket? 4) Is it mandatory to book the hotels for comlete Thailand itenerary prior? 5) can i carry USD ?
Hi. It is not possible to board a domestic flight in Thailand without clearing immigration first. So, you will have to take your visa at Bangkok itself. For visa on arrival, you need to have confirmed hotel reservations for your entire planned stay in Thailand. They will demand to see your booking confirmations. However, one solution to this problem is that you can book hotels with a free cancellation option. After clearing immigration, you can cancel the unwanted bookings, and make new ones as per your need. And about the currency, yes, you can carry USD, except that you have to pay the visa fee in Thai currency only. For guidance on currency exchange, you may like to watch my Thailand Currency Exchange videos in this playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PLcii2WHhv2RsC8SdEYpufzToOinX_WPEw&si=udpLzrmtFsrAstUS
What about transit?? I have a 19hours 10 mins layover for my connecting flight to Japan. Am I eligible for visa on arrival?? Also, do I need to book a hotel?? I will come back to the airport before my flight. Also my booking number is the same. Travelling by Thai Airways Kolkata -> Bangkok -> Japan
@VeNkIPrathapaneni At visa free entry to Thailand is available for Indian passport holders upto November 11, 2024. Visa on arrival, on the other hand, is available for citizens of a number of countries, and it may again be applicable for Indian citizens as well, if visa free entry is not extended beyond Nov 11. At present, Indian citizens do not need any kind of visa, and can enter Thailand by just clearing immigration. This video of mine has the details: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-94iJHKyoWUA.html
@JeRemy-uw3ke Yes, absolutely. You can make full payment for advance hotel booking on Goibibo, MakeMyTrip, Agoda, etc. When doing a booking on these websites, they will show you payment options. Pay Later option is available for some hotels, but 100% advance payment is possible for almost every hotel.
Hi bro … hotel reservation for one room and sharing with two people. Do we need show another person name in hotel booking output ? Or just we need to explain , both of us going to stay in same room
@shanmugasundaramnachimuthu6946 Before I answer your query, I will suggest that you watch my latest video on Thailand immigration: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-84iZ-Y8zJAs.html And about the hotel booking, if the two of you are traveling together and go to immigration together, then the hotel booking can be in one person's name. If anyone asks, just explain.
Hey I am planning to go in January of the upcoming year, but I haven't seen India in the list of E-visa. Could please check if Indians are still allowed to obtain E Visa or the visa on arrival, thanks
@rohithgrandhi8018 With an Indian passport, you can travel without a visa up to May 10, 2024. Here is more info: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-84iZ-Y8zJAs.html
Hi, I have a doubt i am planning to travel to Phuket next month. I have booked the ticket from Bengaluru which has 1 stop at Bangkok and layover time is 1:40 mins. The ticket has same PNR number but has different flight numbers in it Question:- Do i need to get my Visa on Arrival at Bangkok airport or can I get at Phuket airport Is it mandatory to get the visa at Bangkok itself. If so i have left with only 1:40 mins of time. Please clarity here
I am guessing, you are traveling on AirAsia, Bengaluru to Phuket via DMK. See, even if there is a 1 hour 40 minute gap in the two flights, according to the best of my knowledge, you will have to clear visa and immigration at Don Mueang Airport only. You cannot take a domestic flight in Thailand without having cleared immigration. But there is no need to worry. This is what you will have to do: Carry a pre-filled visa on arrival application form with your photograph stapled on it. Also, keep your passport, return flight ticket & hotel confirmation printouts, your boarding card of BLR-DMK flight, and the cash to show (equal to 10,000 THB), ready. When your flight lands, you will see some AirAsia staff near the aircraft or in the arrival terminal building. I have seen AirAsia staff many times near the visa on arrival area carrying placards for the Phuket flight. They know, some passengers arriving at DMK will have a short connection to Phuket. Even if you do not see any AirAsia staff on the way, keep going towards the visa on arrival area. When you finally see them, just approach them. AirAsia staff will help you with getting your visa at a special counter or maybe in the common area at the fast track counter. Here, it is important not to go through the regular immigration queue. After your visa is stamped, you will be taken through a special immigration queue meant for transfer passengers. The AirAsia staff will guide you on how to proceed to board your flight to Phuket after immigration. Don't worry, the AirAsia website says that your connection to Phuket is protected by the airline. This is the language they have used there: "Your airline will cover the connection for this leg of your flight. This means that they'll: Transfer your bags to the next flight, and provide the necessary assistance in case you miss your connection. They also suggest that you may contact the airline for more information."
Hi. No, there is no current requirement of carrying Covid vaccination certificate to Thailand. I traveled to Thailand in June 2023 and did not take any vaccination certificate with me.
Hi. I assume you have a Myanmar passport. If your passport is of a different country, please reply to this comment. Myanmar passport holders can visit Thailand for 14 days without a visa provided they arrive at a Thai international airport (travel by air directly to Thailand). The documents needed are, a valid passport (six months remaining validity), a return air ticket, confirmed hotel bookings, and funds (cash) to cover expenses during the stay, which is 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family.
Hi, I’m traveling next week to Thailand. I live in USA and have a green card. But my passport is from El Salvador. Do I need to get a visa before or can I get it over there ?
Hi. You will need to obtain a visa before you travel. El Salvador passport holders are not eligible for visa on arrival and there is no visa exemption. A tourist visa will allow you to stay in Thailand for up to 60 days, which you may obtain from any of the following missions: Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chicago / Royal Thai Consulate-General, Los Angeles / Royal Thai Consulate-General, New York / Royal Thai Embassy, Washington D.C. You may consider using a local visa agent.
Hi. If you have BookMyForex service in your area, they can sell you Thai currency at a good price. Otherwise, try a local currency exchange shop. And if you can't get Thai currency in India at a good price, then take USD and change after entering Thailand. For a lot more information on this, you may like to watch my Thailand Money Exchange Playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PLcii2WHhv2RsC8SdEYpufzToOinX_WPEw&si=n0tEp624-Khi-g6a
@sparrowsuthir When visa on arrival is required, it takes 5 to 10 minutes with the fast track option and 30 minutes to one hour at the normal counter. However, between November 10, 2023, and May 10, 2024, visa-free entry is allowed for Indian passport holders. If you have an Indian passport, during this period, you can enter Thailand without a visa. That means, you only have to clear immigration. No need to go to the visa on arrival counter. You may like to watch my video on visa-free entry at this link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qnGYiwdVOOg.html
@bovinhastir1232 The officials at the VOA counter do not accept bank statements as proof of funds. If they ask about funds, then you have to show currency only.
I am flying to Phuket. Please let me know, I will have to get the Visa at the port of entry (that is Bangkok for me) or I can get it at Phuket? The reason for asking is to plan my layover at Bangkok appropriately.
Hi. It is not possible to board a domestic flight in Thailand without clearing immigration first. As such, you will have to take your visa at Bangkok itself.
@monikadevi4998 If you have an Indian passport, then please watch this video first: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-84iZ-Y8zJAs.html The Visa Free entry for Indian passport holders has been extended up to November 11, 2024. About the money, even at the immigration stage, it they ask you about it, then you have to show currency only. Bank statement does not help.
Hi @sambhajishinde8428 While returning, the passport control at the Thai airport will see your passport and boarding card. If you are coming back to India, they will not ask anything else. The Indian immigration while returning will also see your passport and boarding card only. No other document copies are needed.
Thanks for the informative video. I have a query regarding stay. Duration of my trip is 1 week which includes Bangkok, Pattaya (maybe) and Phuket but confirmed hotel booking has been done only for 3 days. As, we may leave for Pattaya or Phuket from Bangkok on 3rd day so, we haven't got any hotel bookings done for rest of the days. Can you please confirm if this may land us in trouble???
Hi. Confirmed hotel bookings for the entire stay is one of the requirements for Visa on Arrival. They may demand to see hotel confirmations. What I suggest is, to make some bookings for both Pattaya and Phuket with the free cancellation option. There are many hotels in both the locations which allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before the check-in time. When you clear your visa and immigration, you can cancel the unwanted bookings and make new ones as per your final plan. Also, when applying for Visa on Arrival, opt for the Fast Track counter. You will pay 200 Baht more but will face the least amount of questioning.
@@saumyagupta3794 when u r going dear, solo trip, or family trip, how you book hotel booking without paying online payment, after reaching to the hotel location you pay hotel room booking, and which website or app you use to book hotel booking from India. And which website or app do you use to book flight ticket booking, humble request to you dear 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hi. If they ask you to show funds, then it will have to be cash only, in THB, USD or another popular currency. Cards or bank statement, etc., are not accepted. However, if you opt for the fast track VOA, there is a great chance that they may not ask you to show funds because a detailed scrutiny does not happen at the fast track counter. There is no guarantee, but this has been my experience.
What the difference between e visa and visa counter... And what's time taken to get the visa approved as i am having a fight from bangkok to Phuket form 4 hours of my arrival in bangkok
Hi. E-visa on arrival is not a real e-visa. It is just visa on arrival with a different name, which does not give you any benefit but takes away an extra 500 Baht from you. I suggest counter visa for you. But when you are there, go to the Priority Counter, where they will charge 200 Baht more, and will process your visa within 5 to 10 minutes. To help me guide better, please tell if your PNR for the Phuket ticket is the same or different from your India-Bangkok ticket. I assume you are flying via Don Mueang Airport, is that correct?
Hi. Apparently, your prospective employer has suggested that you visit Thailand on a tourist visa. Just follow visa on arrival or visa free process, as available on the date of your travel.
Hi. For the visa on arrival fee, you have to pay 2000 Thai Baht per person. If you are asking about the cost of your holiday, that I can't say. Please consult a travel agent.
Very useful information- one doubt…. even children below 4 years and infant also requires us to fill the form and do we need to pay 2000thb even for them 🤑
Hi. The first thing, every visitor to Thailand, including infants and children, needs a visa to enter Thailand and the visa fee has to be paid for each applicant. The second issue of a "separate form" is not 100% clear to me because I never thought about it. If you look at the visa on arrival form, it has space for writing the names, dates and places of birth of minor children traveling on the same passport. So, my understanding is (and I could be wrong), if a child has a separate passport, then a separate form is required, and if a child's name is written on the passport of a parent, then a separate form for the child is not required. However, to be on the safer side, I suggest that while filling up the forms, you may fill up separate forms for the children as well. Also carry photographs of the children because if they ask for the photo, and you don't have it, taking a photo in the VOA area will cost 300 Baht per photo. And, of course, write the names/d.o.b., etc., of the minor applicants traveling on the same passport in the relevant VOA form. Whichever way they accept it, you will get the visa for everyone.
Cash in hand must be 2200 Thai currency for quick visa and 12200 currency I can show on bank statement or should I keep that on cash? i am holding ethiopian passport
@hagosteklay6338 The visa fee has to be paid in cash in Thai currency only. About the funds, it can be in Thailand currency or an equal amount in another popular currency. As per my experience, at the fast track counter, they do not ask about funds. But if they ask, you will have to show currency only. A bank statement will not work.
Hi. Currently, there is no requirement of RTPCR for going to Thailand or coming back to India. I traveled to Thailand in June 2023, and had carried my vaccination certificate. But no one asked to see it.
Hi. You need a verifiable hotel confirmation, preferably from a booking site such as MakeMyTrip or Agoda. The payment status can be "Pay Later" or "Pay at Hotel". However, if the payment pending status is mentioned on the booking confirmation, and the staff at the document verification or visa counter notice it, they may ask you to show additional funds for the hotel cost. You may also tell them that you will pay for the hotel with a credit card. If you go to the Fast Track visa on arrival counter (recommended), they generally do not see anything other than your return flight ticket. At the document verification counter also, keep 2200 Baht on top of your documents. Showing 2200 Baht will mean that you want a Fast Track visa. That usually works. However, for your peace of mind, it is better if you travel with confirmed and paid hotel bookings.
Hi @desiyatri, i have a query. I am travelling from Delhi to Bangkok and then there is a 3.5 layover for my connecting flight to Krabi. So at which airport should I be applying for VOA? Bangkok (suvarnbhumi) or krabi airport? This clarification from your end will really help me bro ! 😊
Hi. Actually, you don't have a choice. VOA has to be taken at Suvarnabhumi only. It is not possible to board a domestic flight in Thailand without clearing immigration first. When you land, seek help from your airline's staff. They will guide you on how to go about the visa and immigration process.
your visa on arrival will be prosse first in Swarna Bhumi airport! after get visa stamp! than exit way go dispatcher gate then get ur connecting flight!
@Tonyinthephilippines With a US passport, you don't need any kind of visa to go to Thailand as a tourist. Upon arrival, proceed to an immigration counter where they will permit you to enter and stay for upto 60 days. This period of 60 days can even be extended by another 30 days after applying at a local immigration office. Just be careful about your return ticket, hotel bookings, passport remaining validity, and proof of funds which is now 20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family.
For VOA do i need to maintain a minimum bank account balance apart from the 10+2200 baht to be carried in cash? For an indian citizen do they check Bank account balance/statement on arrival
Hi. There is no requirement of any bank statement or balance for a visa on arrival in Thailand. Only the requirements shown in this video are to be met.
For a longer stay, up to 60 days, you need to apply for a visa to a Thai embassy or consulate. VFS Global is the official agent for processing those visa applications. The 60-day visa is different from e-VOA, which is also offered by VFS. You may see their website for more information. Another visa agent in your city can also help in submitting your application to VFS Global.
we are a grp of 3 friends, and have a four hour layout at Bangkok airport before our next flight to karabi ..would we be able to clear our immigration and get visa in time?
Hello sir I wanted to ask a quick question , firstly my passport expires on 30 oct. And i have booked my tickets for Thailand for 26 sept for one week. Also I have the return tickets booked. Will I be cleared for visa on arrival as most videos show that u need validation of 6 months. Is it true. Please help ASAP
Hi. If you are planning to take visa on arrival, then the remaining validity of your passport has to be a minimum of 30 days when you arrive in Thailand. As you are booked to arrive on 26th or 27th Sept., you will have more than 30 days validity. Therefore, you are eligible for a visa on arrival. However, you may face questioning from immigration officials while leaving for Thailand. You will have to explain to them that the Thailand VOA is issued with a remaining passport validity of 30 days only, and you will be back before the passport expires. The six months' remaining validity is applicable when you take a sticker visa, which is to be obtained before travel. That visa is valid for 60 days' stay. Hence, the remaining passport validity requirement is more.
Hi @chennagayathri7044 The easiest way to do this is for your brother to carry a confirmed hotel booking with a free cancellation option. After the visa and immigration are cleared, the booking can be cancelled. There can be two bookings. One for the first day, which will get utilized. The second booking, for the remaining days, can be for a hotel which allows free cancellation upto the check-in time. The other option is for him to carry a physical invitation letter, printed or written, and signed by you. This letter will say that your brother is invited to stay with you during his visit. Your brother's name, date of birth, his passport number, and current address will be mentioned in the letter. In addition, the letter will mention your name, address, and visa status in Thailand, which permits you to stay there on a long-term basis. You will need to attach copies of your passport, visa proof, and address proof in Thailand. Regardless of which option you choose, I will suggest that your brother opt for the fast track visa on arrival. At the fast track counter, a detailed scrutiny does not happen, and the visa gets cleared without trouble.
Hi. Your visa and immigration will take place at Don Mueang Airport itself. It is not possible to board a domestic flight in Thailand without clearing immigration first. May I know how much time you have at DMK before boarding the flight to Phuket?
This is what I know: The airline staff in the VOA area will help you in getting the visa quickly. Actually, eVOA is not a real e-visa. It is just a pre-arrival registration for VOA. You will still have to go to the visa on arrival counter. There may be some fast track visa applicants ahead of you in the queue. After they get their application submitted, you can submit yours. The visa counter staff may ask you to show your return air ticket, hotel bookings, funds, etc. After the visa is stamped on your passport, the airline staff will help you clear immigration through a special area. It is different from the regular immigration queue. After that special immigration, you can proceed to board your flight to Phuket. The layover time of 1.5 hours is short, but you can make it. Seek help from the airline staff after landing. They are usually present in the VOA area, carrying placards for the connecting flights.
Bro how long it will take for visa stamping ,my flight arrival is 07.45 ,& planning to go to Krabi on the same day.Flight timing is 13.50 from DMK.(need to take airport shuttle from BKK-DMK)what do you think ?is it possible to fly that flight to KBV or look for the next flight?
Hi. If you are taking fast track VOA (recommended), the visa and immigration process should be over within 30 minutes. Now that Chinese citizens have got exemption from visa, the VOA counters will not be that busy. For the 13.50 flight from DMK, you need to reach that airport by 11.50. The shuttle is expected to take 75 minutes, including wait time at the airport. Yes, it looks like a good plan. But don't wait anywhere. You have to account for the shuttle taking longer due to a traffic jam.
@@desiyatri thank you broi..just checked , there is flight from BKK at 14.00 ..just booked.. however thanks for your prompt response,&will be useful to others
@shyamkumarbhalsod3196 The photo size is mentioned in this video itself. However, from tomorrow, Nov 10, 2023, Indian nationals get 30-day visa-free entry to Thailand. This visa waiver will be available up to May 10, 2024: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qnGYiwdVOOg.html
Hi,I have a connecting flight to phuket via bangkok from bangalore.Same pnr luggage checked till phuket with 1.5 hr layover.Will i need to get my visa in phuket or bangkok?
Hi. It is not possible to board a domestic flight in Thailand without clearing immigration first. You will have to take your visa at Bangkok itself, and the airline staff will help you get it well in time. Go with a pre-filled VOA application form, with your photo stapled on it. Keep all documents ready so that you do not waste any time. If it is a single PNR ticket, your airline is responsible for the short connection. They already know it, and will make sure that you get your visa.
Hi. Travel insurance or any other insurance is not mandatory for Thailand Visa on Arrival. However, you can take it for your own comfort. It is your choice. I have traveled to Thailand three times after the pandemic without any insurance. All the three times, I took VOA.
Hi, Thanks for the information, please also let me know if they ask for Bank statements for the Visa on Arrival in Thailand. And also let me know how much cash to be carried in Thai Baht
@ARJDXB I would like you to know about the new Thailand visa rules for India. Please watch this video first. Then I will clarify any doubts you may have: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qnGYiwdVOOg.html
One more question we total 3 friend trvael together and we have hotel booked but on the hotel confirmation showed only one name but already we booked 3 separate rooms for each one but showing only one name on our hotel booking voucher then how can we manage on visa arrival?
Yes, if the three of you are going to the visa counter together, then the hotel bookings can be in a single name. But carry separate printouts for each friend. If they ask, just say that one friend did the hotel booking for everyone. But usually, at the Fast Track counter, they don't ask.
@@desiyatri and you mentioned that photos size for visa on arrival is 4*6 cm with white background than any specific size or percanatage how much face cover on photo size? And we applied photo with gum our self or visa officials applied photo themselves.. and photo stick with gum or its steplerd with steplerd pin?
A photo with approximate 4x6 cm size is acceptable. They have not specified the face coverage ratio. Usually, they are not very strict about the photo specifications. If you carry a photo separately, they will staple it on your visa application form. Gum is not used.
If you are going to the visa on arrival counter as a family, then a single printout of tickets and hotel bookings will do. Hotel booking can be in one person's name but the number of people should match.
