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==Procedure==
#Before you apply for a visa, check first if you will need one or if you are eligible to obtain one. To help you figure out if you will need a Visa to enter Thailand, you may check a list from Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affair's Website.[http://www.mfa.go.th/main/contents/files/services-20140710-094347-873017.pdf Summary of Countries and Territories entitled for Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival to Thailand]
#The next thing you will need to check is where should you apply to obtain a visa. Nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa only at the Thai Embassy or Consulate-General in their home/residence country or at the designated Thai Embassy. Therefore, travelers are advised to contact the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate-General to find out where they may apply for a visa to Thailand before departure.
#Gather all the documents you will need to present or submit in order to obtain a visa.
#Complete an application form and submit it along with all other required documents.
#Pay the visa application fee.

'''Extension of Stay'''

If you wish to stay longer or wish to hold a different type of visa, you must file an application for permission at the Office of Immigration Bureau located on Government Center B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, Tel 0-2141-9889 (or at http://www.immigration.go.th ).

The extension of stay as well as the change of certain type of visa is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officer.

==Required Documents==
*Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
*Visa application form completely filled out
*Recent( 4 x 6 cm.) photograph of the applicant
*Evidence of travel from Thailand (confirmed air ticket paid in full)
*Evidence of adequate finance (10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family)
*Visa of a third country in a passport or travel document
*Letter of invitation stating the application's participation in sports activities in the Kingdom

Note: Consular officers may request additional documents as deemed necessary

==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs''' 
443 Sri Ayudhya Rd., Bangkok 10400 
Tel.: 0-2203-5000 
TeleFax : 0-2643-5320 
[http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/org-chart Directory of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thailand and Abroad] 
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==Eligibility==
A Transit visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for the following purposes:
*to travel in transit through the Kingdom in order to proceed to the country of destination or to re-enter his/her own country (category "TS")
*to participate in sports activities (sportsmen, sportswomen, etc.)(category "S") [Note]
*the person in charge or crew of a conveyance coming to a port, station or area in the Kingdom (category "C")

Note: Those who are scheduled to stay in the Kingdom longer than one month , Non-Immigrant Visa category O can be issued to them.

==Fees==
'''Transit Visa: ''' 800 Baht per entry

''Visa fee may be changed without prior notice''

List of countries which have concluded bilateral agreements on visa fee exemption with Thailand:
#Malaysia
#Philippines (visa fee exemption for stay of not exceeding 59 days)
#Singapore
#Republic of Korea
#Tunisia

==Validity==
A Transit visa is valid for three months.

Travelers coming to Thailand with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in the Kingdom for a period not exceeding 30 days.

Visa holders must note that the period of '''visa validity is different from period of stay'''.
*'''Visa validity''' is the period during which a visa can be used to enter Thailand. In general, the validity of a visa is 3 months, but in some cases, visas may be issued to be valid for 6 months, 1 year or 3 years. The validity of a visa is granted with discretion by the Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General and is displayed on the visa sticker.
*'''Period of stay''' is granted by an immigration officer upon arrival at the port of entry and in accordance with the type of visa. For example, the period of stay for a transit visa is not exceeding 30 days, for a tourist visa is not exceeding 60 days and for a non-immigrant visa is not exceeding 90 days from the arrival date. The period of stay granted by the immigration officer is displayed on the arrival stamp.

Foreigners entering Thailand are not permitted to work, regardless of their types of visa, unless they are granted a work permit. Those who intend to work in Thailand must hold the correct type of visa to be eligible to apply for a work permit.

==Documents to Use==
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==Sample Documents==
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==Processing Time==
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==Related Videos==
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==Instructions==
'''Visa on Arrival'''

Nationals of certain countries may apply for visa upon their arrival in Thailand. Travellers with this type of visa are permitted to enter and stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 15 days.

According to the Interior Ministerial Announcements, passport holders from the following countries and territories may apply for visas at the immigration checkpoints for the purpose of tourism for the period of not exceeding 15 days.

'''List of countries and territories''':
#Bhutan : Kingdom of Bhutan
#China : Peoples Republic of China
#Cyprus : Republic of Cyprus
#Czech : Czech Republic
#Estonia : Republic of Estonia
#Hungary : Republic of Hungary
#India : Republic of India
#Kazakhstan : Republic of Kazakhstan
#Latvia : Republic of Latvia
#Liechtenstein : Principality of Liechtenstein
#Lithuania : Republic of Lithuania
#Maldives : Republic of Maldives
#Mauritius : Republic of Mauritius
#Oman : Sultanate of Oman
#Poland : Republic of Poland
#Russian Federation
#Saudi Arabia : Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
#Slovakia : Slovak Republic
#Slovenia : Republic of Slovenia
#Uzbekistan
#Ukraine
#Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
#Taiwan
#Bulgaria
#Andorra
#Malta
#Romania
#San Marino

'''Thailands Immigration Checkpoints which provide facilities for issuance of visa upon arrival :'''
#Suvarnabhumi Airport
#Don Muang International Airport , Bangkok
#Chiangmai International Airport , Chiangmai
#Phuket International Airport , Phuket
#Hatyai International Airport , Songkhla
#U Tapao Airport , Rayong
#Mae Sai Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai
#Chieng Saen Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai
#Chieng Khong Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai
#Betong Immigration Checkpoint , Yala
#Sadoa Immigration Checkpoint , Songkhla
#Samui Airport , Surat Thani
#Sukhothai International Airport, Tak Immigration Checkpoint
#Bangkok Harbour Immigration Checkpoint, Bangkok
#Sri Racha Immigration Checkpoint , Chonburi
#Mabtaput Immigration Checkpoint , Rayong
#Nong Khai Immigration Checkpoint, Nong Khai
#Samui Immigration Checkpoint , Surat Thani
#Phuket Immigration Checkpoint , Phuket
#Satun Immigration Checkpoint , Satun
#Krabi Immigration Checkpoint , Krabi
#Songkhla Harbour Immigraion Checkpoint , Songkhla
#Chiangrai Airport Immigration Checkpoint, Chiangrai
#Surat Thani Airport Immigration Checkpoint , Surat Thani

Requirements:
*Applicants 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 a fully paid ticket which is usable within 15 days from the date of entry.

'''Visa on Arrival - Application'''
#You may apply for a visa at a designated international checkpoints.
#You must submit a duly filled out application form, do not forget to attach your recent photograph (4 x 6 cm).
#Pay the application fee of 1,000 Baht.
#You will be issued a type of visa in accordance to your purpose of visit.

'''Extension'''

Foreigners 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.

To extend their stay in Thailand, they can submit an application at the Office of Immigration Bureau , Immigration Division 1, Government Center B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210. Tel 0-2141-9889 or they may visit the Immigration Bureau's [http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/123/15398-Issuance-of-Visa.html website].

'''Yellow Fever Infected Areas '''

Travellers travellling from/through countries which have been declared Yellow Fever Infected Areas must acquire an International Health Certificate that proves that they have received Yellow Fever vaccination.

[http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/123/15384-List-of-countries-which-are-declared-Yellow-Fever.html List of Countries which are Declared Yellow Fever Infected Areas]

'''Applying for a Visa at a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate'''

Nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa only at the Royal Thai Embassy or the Royal Thai Consulate-General in the applicants country of residence, or at the Royal Thai Embassy which has jurisdiction over his or her country of residence. Travellers are advised to enquire about authorised office for visa issuance at any Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General before departure.

Normally, applicants are required to apply for a visa in person. However, Royal Thai Embassies and Royal Thai Consulates-General in some countries and in some cases may also accept applications sent through representatives, authorised travel agencies or by post. Please enquire at the Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate-General where you intend to submit your application of acceptable ways of application.

==Required Information==
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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

==Need for the Document==
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==Information which might help==
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
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==External Links==
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==Others==
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