Visa on Arrival

If you’re from one of the 31 approved countries or regions, you can apply for a Visa on Arrival at immigration checkpoints when entering Thailand for tourism. This visa allows a stay of up to 15 days. To apply, you’ll need a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and the visa fee, which must be paid in cash, in Thai baht, upon arrival.

Securing a Visa on Arrival upon Entering Thailand

The Visa on Arrival program allows passport holders of 31 listed countries and territories to enter Thailand without needing to apply for a Thailand Tourist Visa from a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate.

To receive a Visa on Arrival, visitors must meet the following requirements:

-Hold citizenship from an approved country
-Provide a completed Visa on Arrival Form (available at immigration)
-Provide a photo sized 4 x 6 cm taken within 6 months
-Hold a passport with at least 30 days of validity remaining
-Pledge to visit Thailand strictly for tourism purposes
-Provide verifiable proof of accommodation in Thailand such as a hotel or an apartment address
-Provide proof of funds to support their stay (minimum 10,000 THB for single travelers and 20,000 THB per family)
-Provide proof of a return ticket for exiting Thailand (open tickets do not qualify, and the ticket’s destination cannot be a neighboring country of Thailand)

Visitors do not need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Visitors may be asked to show their onward travel ticket upon entering Thailand. If they do not possess a ticket proving their exit from Thailand within the allowed 15 days, they will most likely be refused entry.

Thailand On Arrival Visa Fees

There is a non-refundable entry fee of 2,000 THB that must be paid in cash at the checkpoint. It is advised that visitors acquire this amount in Thai Baht via currency exchange before arriving in Thailand.

List of Countries Eligible for the Visa on Arrival

-Africa: Namibia, Seychelles, Tunisia
-America: Bolivia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico, Paraguay, Venezuela
-Asia: Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Taiwan, Uzbekistan,
-Europe: Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Georgia, Malta, Romania, Russia, Serbia
-Middle East: Cyprus, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia
-Oceania: Fiji, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu

List of Thailand Immigration Checkpoints for Visa on Arrival

-Suvarnabhumi Airport
-Don Muang International Airport, Bangkok
-Chiang Mai International Airport
-Phuket International Airport
-Hatyai International Airport, Songkhla
-U Tapao International Airport, Rayong
-Mae Sai Immigration Checkpoint, Chiang Rai
-Chiang Saen Immigration Checkpoint, Chiang Rai
-Betong Immigration Checkpoint, Yala
-Sadao Immigration Checkpoint, Songkhla
-Samui International Airport, Surat Thani
-Sukhothai International Airport
-Tak Immigration Checkpoint
-Bangkok Harbor Immigration Checkpoint
-Sri Racha Immigration Checkpoint, Chonburi
-Maptaphut Immigration Checkpoint, Rayong
-Nong Khai Immigration Checkpoint
-Samui Immigration Checkpoint, Surat Thani
-Phuket Immigration Checkpoint
-Satun Immigration Checkpoint
-Krabi Immigration Checkpoint
-Songkhla Harbor Immigration Checkpoint
-Chiang Rai Airport Immigration Checkpoint

There are currency exchange counters at major airports. If a traveler is entering Thailand by land, it is best to exchange currency for Thai Baht before leaving their home country.

What is a Thailand Tourist Visa?

The Thailand Tourist Visa is a stamp or document provided by a Thai Embassy or Consulate in your home country, allowing entry for tourism or medical purposes. You can also apply online through the Thailand e-visa system, which some embassies exclusively use, meaning walk-ins are not permitted. Contact the embassy you will be applying from beforehand to learn more.

The Thai Tourist Visa differs from the Visa Exemption stamp, placed in your passport upon arrival in Thailand. Remember that you are not allowed to work in Thailand while holding this visa, as it’s only for tourism purposes.

Single-Entry Tourist Visa

-Visa Duration: Valid for 3 months from the date of issue
-Visa Type: Single entry
-Length of Stay per Entry: Up to 60 days
-Extendable: Yes, by an additional 30 days at a Thai immigration office
-Obtainable From: Thai embassies or consulates abroad and e-visa portal
-Option to Include Family: Not available as a package; each family member must apply individually.

The Single-Entry Tourist Visa is perfect for travelers planning one visit to Thailand. It allows a stay of up to 60 days, with the option to extend by 30 days once in Thailand. Upon leaving Thailand, this visa expires, and you will need a new visa to re-enter.

ACCOMMODATION

YANH Ratchawat Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

TRAVELLING

Suvarnabhumi Airport (IATA: BKK, ICAO: VTBS)] is the main international airport serving Bangkok
https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/

CONTACT
If you have questions about the registration for the conference, visa & accommodation, please contact Prof. Denis Ushakov E-mail: Denis.se@ssru.ac.th