Thailand Visa on Arrival - Tips, Tricks and Guidelines for Indians

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Indians can now visit Thailand visa free from 10 November 2023 to 10 May 2024. Thailand has waived visa fee for Indian citizens.

Travelling to the alluring beaches of Thailand is a breeze for Indians due to the extremely convenient Visa on Arrival service. You can just book your flights, pack your backpack and be on the go!

Essential Facts

Note: A visa on arrival can be sought only if your stay in Thailand does not exceed 30 days

There are 48 designated channels of immigration checkpoints where you can obtain your visa.
 
These six international airports of Thailand have 24 hours Visa on Arrival service:
  1. Phuket International Airport
  2. Don Muang Airport, Bangkok
  3. Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok
  4. Samui Airport, Surat Thani
  5. Chiangmai International Airport
  6. Hatyai International Airport, Songkhla
The following documents are required for visa on arrival for Indians:
  • Airline Boarding Pass
  • Passport valid for at least 30 days. The booklet should have two blank pages for official use.
  • Visa application form - this is available at the checkpoints on arrival.
  • A confirmed return ticket showing that you are flying out of Thailand within 15 days.
  • Two recent photographs not older than six months, of 4cm x 6cm (Note: Photos can be clicked there, but are chargeable)
  • The completed arrival-departure form given by the airline.
  • Hotel address/any other stay address that can be verified.
  • Proof of THB 10,000 per person and THB 20,000 per family. This can be in the form of actual cash or a credit card. Bank account statements showing money in the account are also usually accepted.
  • Application fee of THB 2,000 to be paid in cash only (accepted only in Baht)
The Visa on arrival service may sometimes have a long queue, so to avoid wasting time, you can also apply in advance at the Royal Thai Embassy in India.

Tips and Tricks

Some tips that can make your visa process hassle-free:
  • If you are arriving at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, you have the option of filling your visa form online, printing a copy and carrying it with you. This can massively speed up your application process.
  • It is possible to fast track your application by paying an extra THB 200. If you are not travelling on a tight budget, we recommend that you opt for this, beat the rush and sail through the otherwise time-consuming process.
    Note: If you need a receipt for reimbursement of your visa fee, you will get one only for the THB 2000 and not for the additional THB 200.
  • If you are not opting for the fast track service, try and rush to the visa channel to avoid the rush. Also, fill your form while standing in the queue so that you reserve a spot early.
  • If you are visiting Phuket, plan to obtain your visa from Bangkok's Survanabhumi Airport first. The Phuket International Airport is said to be slower than its counterpart.
  • Make sure your passport is valid for six months from the date of your return to India. You don't want to be on the next flight back to India!
  • Keep in mind the cross-currency charge when you withdraw Baht from a forex/credit/debit card. It is advisable to purchase some amount of Baht from India itself. You get a decent exchange rate, and the cash comes handy for the visa and travel from the airport.
  • Keep two spare photographs (of the same dimensions) with you.
If you need to visit Thailand for more than 30 days, you have to apply for your visa in advance. Send in your visa application to the Royal Thai Consulate General in any of these three cities:
  1. New Delhi
  2. Chennai
  3. Kolkata 
The visa process of Thailand for Indians is very uncomplicated and trouble-free. So don't waste time - get ready and visit this land of beauty with friends and family.

This post was published by Meha Dedhia

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