Thailand is a country that attracts a large flow of tourists every year. People who own a refugee title can in turn access one of the most popular countries in the world.
Discover useful information about this destination and its procedures for obtaining tourist visas.
What is a refugee title
Refugee status is mentioned in Article 1 A2 of the Geneva Convention. This is a universal law that applies to everyone involved:
- Any person threatened with persecution for their race, religion, nationality or social and political affiliation,
- individuals seeking protection who cannot return to their countries.
Like the Office French protection of refugees and stateless persons (OFPRA) in France, this status is recognized throughout the world.
Does a refugee document allow you to travel to Thailand?
Thailand is one of the countries accessible to refugees in possession of a valid residence permit.
The different types of tourist visas to travel to Thailand
If you are travelling to Thailand for more than 60 days, you will need a valid passport and a number of supporting documents. This is not compulsory if your stay in Thailand does not exceed 2 months (60 days).
In fact, the Thai authorities offer two types of tourist visas. The first is the TR Single visa which allows holidaymakers to enter the country only once, unlike a visa TR multiple, which allows multiple entries.
It should be noted that both approaches are valid for a maximum period of 60 days.
To have a visa with a duration limited to 90 days, you would have to opt for another type of approval, namely a non-immigrant visa, B or ED
As for seniors over 50 years, the Thai government offers two types of tourist visas. Visitors in this category will have the choice between a limited one-year visa or another which allows them to stay in the country for 5 years.
Documents to provide to obtain a visa for Thailand
- A residence permit for refugees
- A color ID photo
- A photo that shows the visa applicant's face next to the passport
- Proof of booking the plane ticket
- A bank receipt indicating a credit balance exceeding 1,500 euros or a recent pay slip
- Hotel reservation
- Proof of address
- A copy of the passport showing the stamp of your previous trips to Thailand
For more information on the supporting documents required, visit the official website of the Thai embassy in your country of residence. You will find all the useful information for your trip there.
Deadlines for obtaining a Thai visa
To get a response to your visa request, the processing times are estimated between 3 and 4 weeks. Visas are valid 90 days for a stay which does not exceed 60 days on Thai lands.
Consular fees, excluding processing fees
- Tourist visa for single entry: 35,00 €
- Tourist visa for multiple entries: 175,00 €
- Single entry non-immigrant visa: 70,00 €
- Multiple entry non-immigrant visa (1 year): 175,00 €
- Multiple entry non-immigrant visa (5 years): 350,00 €
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