VISA ON ARRIVAL

• According to the Interior Ministerial Announcements, passport holders from 21 countries and territories may apply for visas at the immigration checkpoints for the purpose of tourism for the period of not exceeding 15 days.
   
• The applicant must possess means of living expenses at the amount of 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family accordingly.
   
• The applicant must possess a passport with at least six-month validity and must present full paid ticket which is usable within 15 days since the date of entry
   
• Visa on arrival is provided at 24 designated international checkpoints and applicants should submit the application form duly filled out and to which his/her recent photograph (4 x 6 cm) is attached. The application fee is 1,000 Baht.
   
• Visitors who enter the Kingdom with Visa on Arrival generally cannot file an application for extension of stay except in special cases such as illness which prevents them from travelling, etc. They can submit an application at the Office of Immigration Bureau , Immigration Division 1, Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120. Tel. 02 287-3127 or 02 287-3101-10 ext. 2264-5 or at website http://www.immigration.go.th
   
• List of countries and territories is as follows :
  1. Bhutan : Kingdom of Bhutan
  2. China : People's Republic of China
  3. Cyprus : Republic of Cyprus
  4. Estonia : Republic of Estonia
  5. India : Republic of India
  6. Kazakhstan : Republic of Kazakhstan
  7. Latvia : Republic of Latvia
  8. Liechtenstein : Principality of Liechtenstein
  9. Lithuania : Republic of Lithuania
  10. Maldives : Republic of Maldives
  11. Mauritius : Republic of Mauritius
  12. Oman : Sultanate of Oman
  13. Russian Federation
  14. Saudi Arabia : Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  15. Taiwan
  16. Ukraine
  17. Principality of Andorra
  18. Republic of Bulgaria
  19. Republic of Malta
  20. Romania
  21. Republic of San Marino
  
   
• Qualifications to receive VISA on ARRIVAL
  1. Passport holders from 20 countries (see list below) may apply for visas at the immigration checkpoints for the purpose of tourism for the period of not exceeding 15 days. Tourist must have the same nationality as indicate in passport.
      
  2. Passport must be valid not less than 6 months.
      
  3. Duration of proposed stay does not exceed 15 days.
      
  4. The applicant must present full paid ticket which is usable within 15 days since the date of entry.
      
  5. Tourist must inform the true and verifiable address of stay in Thailand. The hotel/accommodation reservation document should be presented to immigration officer for verification.
      
  6. Picture size 4 x 6 cm. = 1 Picture (must be taken within past 6 months)
      
  7. Not being prohibited from entering the Kingdom under the Immigration Act.
      
  8. Visa Fee = 2,000 BAHT. Tourist must prepare visa fee in Thai currency.
      
  9. The applicant must possess means of living expenses at the amount of 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family accordingly.
      
  10. *** Please note that RUSSIA passport holder is no longer need to apply VISA on ARRIVAL because at present, RUSSIA passport holder is permitted to enter Thailand for tourism purpose without VISA for a period of stay not more than 30 days.
  
  
  
• List of Thailand's Immigration Checkpoints which provide facilities for issuance of visa on arrival :
  1. Suvarnabhumi Airport
  2. Don Muang International Airport , Bangkok
  3. Chiangmai International Airport , Chiangmai
  4. Phuket International Airport , Phuket
  5. Hatyai International Airport , Songkhla
  6. U Tapao Airport , Rayong
  7. Mae Sai Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai
  8. Chieng Saen Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai
  9. Chieng Khong Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai
  10. Betong Immigration Checkpoint , Yala
  11. Sadoa Immigration Checkpoint , Songkhla
  12. Samui Airport , Surat Thani
  13. Sukhothai International Airport, Tak Immigration Checkpoint
  14. Bangkok Harbour Immigration Checkpoint, Bangkok
  15. Sri Racha Immigration Checkpoint , Chonburi
  16. Mabtaput Immigration Checkpoint , Rayong
  17. Nong Khai Immigration Checkpoint, Nong Khai
  18. Samui Immigration Checkpoint , Surat Thani
  19. Phuket Immigration Checkpoint , Phuket
  20. Satun Immigration Checkpoint , Satun
  21. Krabi Immigration Checkpoint , Krabi
  22. Songkhla Harbour Immigraion Checkpoint , Songkhla
  23. Chiangrai Airport Immigration Checkpoint, Chiangrai
  24. Surat Thani Airport Immigration Checkpoint , Surat Thani