FAQs

• Do I require a Visa to Visit Thailand?
• What is the Visa application procedure for Diplomatic / Official passport holders?
• Do I need to pay any other fee apart from the Visa fee?
• I want to apply for Transit Visa and am scheduled to visit Thailand more than once during this visit, what will be the Visa fee?
• Do I need to come in person to apply?

Do I require a Visa to Visit Thailand?
Passport holders from the following countries do not require a visa when entering Thailand for tourism purposes if their stay in Thailand does not exceed 30/90 days, as the case may be. The applicant must, however, possess sufficient instrument of means of living expenses (20,000 Baht per person or 40,000 Baht per family).

Country which has concluded agreement on the exemption of visa requirement for holders of diplomatic passport with Thailand and permitted to stay for 30 days.
The Kingdom of Cambodia

List of Countries which have concluded agreement on the exemption of visa requirement for holders of diplomatic or official passport or service/special passport with Thailand and permitted to stay for 30 and 90 days

Country which has concluded agreement on the exemption of visa requirement for holders of diplomatic, official and ordinary passports with Thailand and permitted to stay for 90 days
Republic of Peru

List of countries which have concluded agreement on the exemption of visa requirement for holders of ordinary passport with Thailand and permitted to stay for 30 and 90 days

Visa Exemption
According to the Interior Ministerial Announcements dated 1 October B.E. 2545 (2002), 20 December B.E. 2545 (2002) and 18 October B.E. 2547 (2004) , passport holders from 39 countries and Hong Kong SAR do not require a visa when entering Thailand for tourism purposes if their stay in the Kingdom does not exceed 30 days. However, the applicant must possess sufficient instrument of means of living expenses (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family).

Please also be advised that ordinary passport holders of 39 countries and Hong Kong who intend to engage in certain activities are eligible to apply for a visa when entering Thailand if their qualifications meet the conditions set forth by the Office of Immigration Bureau. For more information, please contact the Office of Immigration Bureau, Soi Suan Plu, off South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, Tel. (662) 287-3101-10 or at this website: http://police.go.th

List of countries who are exempted from visa for the purpose of tourism not exceeding 30 days  
 1. Australia   :  Commonwealth of Australia
 2. Austria  :  Republic of Austria
 3. Belgium  :  Kingdom of Belgium 
 4. Brazil  :  Federative Republic of Brazil   
 5. Bahrain  :  State of Bahrain
 6. Brunei Darussalam  :   Negara Brunei  Darussalam
 7. Canada
 8. Denmark  :  Kingdom of Denmark
 9. Finland  :  Republic of Finland
10. France  :  French Republic
11. Germany  :  Federal Republic  of Germany
12. Greece  :  Hellenic Republic
13. Hong Kong  :  Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
14. Indonesia  :  Republic of Indonesia
15. Ireland  :  Republic of Ireland
16. Israel   :  State of Israel
17. Italy   :  Republic of Italy
18. Japan
19. Korea  : Republic of Korea
20. Kuwait  :   State of Kuwait
21. Luxembourg :  Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
22. Malaysia 
23. Netherlands :  Kingdom of the Netherlands
24. New Zealand  
25. Norway  :  Kingdom of Norway
26. Oman  :  Sultanate of Oman
27. Peru  : Republic of Peru
28. Philippines  :  Republic of the Philippines
29. Portugal  :  Republic of Portugal
30. Qatar  :  State of Qatar
31. Singapore  :  Republic of Singapore
32. Spain   :  Kingdom of Spain
33. South Africa :  Republic of South Africa
34. Sweden  :  Kingdom of Sweden
35. Switzerland :  Swiss Confederation
36. Turkey  :   Republic of Turkey
37. United Arab Emirates
38. United Kingdom :  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
39. United States of America
40. Vietnam : Socialist Republic of Vietnam

What is the Visa application procedure for Diplomatic / Official passport holders?
Diplomatic/ Official/ UNLP
Passport holders will apply with the VFS Thai Visa Application Centre on any working day (Sunday-Thursday) between 0800 hrs- 1200 hrs & 1400 hrs - 1500 hrs if the purpose of visit is personal. If accompanied by a Note Verbale then the Visa Fee will be Nil but have to pay VFS service charges of Taka 400 per person. If not accompanied by a Note Verbale then the applicant has to pay the respective Visa Fee, VFS Service Charges of Taka 400 per person & the Bank Demand Draft making fee of Taka 40 per person.

Do I need to pay any other fee apart from the Visa fee?
Yes, you are required to pay the VFS service charge of Tk.400 (inclusive of all) per passport. Other Charges payable for Value Added services are:
If you want to make a DD - Tk. 40 (All inclusive) as DD charge.

I want to apply for Transit Visa and am scheduled to visit Thailand more than once during this visit, what will be the Visa fee?
Transit Visa Fee is Tk. 1600 Per entry. (For Instance if an applicant wishes to enter 4 times to Thailand then his/her fee would be Tk. 1600 X 4 = Tk. 6400)

Do I need to come in person to apply?
Any one can submit your application as long as it is filled in complete and signed by the applicant.