In recent years, Thailand has become one of the most coveted tourist attractions for a large number of visitors. To access it legally, we suggest you find out all about the visas procedures offered by the local authorities.
Nationalities eligible for the Thai visa
Thailand is a country open to all nationalities in the world. Equipped with a passport valid for at least 6 months, service or a refugee title, the visa applicant can make their request online. His file will be processed by the consular service of the Thai embassy closest to his place of residence.
Nationalities exempt from tourist visa to access Thailand
Travelers from the following countries can stay in Thailand for a maximum period not exceeding 60 days :
- South Africa
- Germany
- Andorra
- Saudi Arabia
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Canada
- South Korea
- Denmark
- United Arab Emirates
- Spain
- Estonia
- UNITED STATES
- France
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Indonesia
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Finland
- Japan
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Monaco
- The Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Oman
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Czech Republic
- United Kingdom
- San Marino
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Sweden
- Swiss
- Türkiye
- Ukraine
THE different types of Thai visas
Thailand offers its visitors several visa options for varying lengths of stay. Visa applicants can choose the most appropriate procedure depending on the specifics of their trip to the country.
Indeed, there are two types of tourist visas, namely the TR Single visa and the Multiple TR Visa. As its name suggests, the first allows the tourist to have a single entry into Thai territory. In this case, the maximum length of stay should not exceed 60 days. Unlike the second formula where the visa applicant could benefit from a trip with a validity of 6 months.
For stays exceeding two months in Thailand, the tourist is invited to choose other types of visas. To do this, you must choose between non-immigrant visa O, B or ED. These procedures are intended for people who visit the country for family reasons, studying, providing professional services or for humanitarian missions.
The Thai government also wants to attract people from over 50 years old. To achieve this, local authorities have created a new type of long stay visas which offer tourists the ability to stay in the country for a period of one year (OA type) at 5 years (OX type).
THE supporting documents to provide to start a visa application for Thailand
To get a response to your visa application, you must count between 3 and 4 weeks. The following documents are required to begin the process:
- A copy of your scanned passport
- A color ID photo
- Proof of address
- A photo of you showing your face next to the passport
- A bank statement that indicates possession of a minimum credit balance
Depending on the specifications of the chosen visa, the Thai authorities may request additional supporting documents such as a copy of hotel reservation or a copy of plane ticket. You will find all the information regarding your request on the Thai Embassy website.
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